Domhnall Gleeson narrates John Kelly’s animated film Retirement Plan. The Irish short follows Ray in midlife as he dreams of the beauty and joy he will find in retirement. The film is co-written by John Kelly and Tara Lawall, inspired by his own possible mid-life crisis. The film premiered at Galway Film Festival and screened… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Retirement Plan – Sharp and Witty, Winner of an Audience and Jury Award
Category: Festivals
SXSW 2025 Review – O’Dessa: an audacious rock opera
‘O’Dessa,’ directed by Geremy Jasper, is an audacious rock opera set against a post-apocalyptic backdrop that blends music, love, and adventure. The story follows a determined farm girl on a quest to recover a cherished family heirloom, leading her to a perilous city where she discovers her true love. This ambitious film is filled with… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Review – O’Dessa: an audacious rock opera
SXSW 2025 Festival Movie Review: Summer of 69
Jillian Bell’s Feature Directorial Debut *Spoilers Ahead*American pop culture is chock-a-block with coming-of-age teen comedy movies, with the grand queen undoubtedly being crowned upon Mean Girls, starring Lindsay Lohan and the consistently incredible Rachel McAdams. Even as a foreigner (South African born) and immigrating to America, I absolutely cannot deny the comfort and fun of kicking… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Festival Movie Review: Summer of 69
SXSW 2025 Festival Movie Review: The Threesome
Situational Comedy At Its Best! The Threesome premiered at the 2025 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival in Austin Texas on March 7, 2025 to an adoring audience, myself included. Chad Hartigan’s direction is wonderfully entertaining and when paired with this hilarious script and stunning performances by the leads, the result is an epic… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Festival Movie Review: The Threesome
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Forever We Are Young BTS ARMY Documentary World Premiere at SXSW
Produced by Tremolo Productions in association with LeeLee Films, Forever We Are Young delves into the heart, soul, and surprising evolution of one of the most passionate and complex global fandoms in pop music history: BTS ARMY. The documentary features ARMY from around the world, including the US, Mexico, and South Korea, showcasing the power… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Forever We Are Young BTS ARMY Documentary World Premiere at SXSW
The SXSWEdu 2025 Expo Experience in Review
The SXSWEdu Expo serves as a vibrant hub for innovations in learning, bringing together a diverse array of exhibitors that represent the cutting edge of education technology and transformative teaching methods. This year’s event showcased an impressive lineup of industry leaders, nonprofits, and emerging edtech companies, making it a must-visit for anyone passionate about the… Continue reading The SXSWEdu 2025 Expo Experience in Review
SX Music News: SXSW 2025 Music Festival – Volcán Takes the Stage in Austin
Jaime H Mejia Jr., owner and songwriter of Volcán, has provided an article about Cumbia music and Latin Big Bands. The information below was provided as part of their outreach when they came to Austin for the SXSW Music Festival. Volcán, an 11-member ensemble hailing from San Antonio, Tejas, embodies Latinx unity through their joyful,… Continue reading SX Music News: SXSW 2025 Music Festival – Volcán Takes the Stage in Austin
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: American Sons – A Powerful Documentary with Footage from a Fallen Marine
In the Documentary Spotlight category of films at this week’s SXSW Film & Television 2025 festival, American Sons follows a group of veteran Marines who overcome their past traumas and mourn the loss of their fellow soldiers and closest friend, Corporal JV Villarreal. American Sons brings a deep and personal dive into the long-lasting effects… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: American Sons – A Powerful Documentary with Footage from a Fallen Marine
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: SWEETNESS Is Not As Sweet As The Title Implies
The good intentions of the protagonist of Sweetness are the only sweet aspects of her character. Sixteen-year-old Rylee Hill definitely means well, initially, but her plans completely unravel, leading to multiple instances of foul play. Though her main goal is to help, poor decisions, exacerbated by behavioral health problems, only add fuel to an already… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: SWEETNESS Is Not As Sweet As The Title Implies
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Corina
From Mexico, Urzula Barba Hopfner’s directorial debut, Corina, has the North American Premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film & Television Festival Global category. Hopfner co-wrote the script with Samuel Sosa. Corina premiered to critical acclaim at the Guadalajara Film Festival. It won the Best Film Award in the Made in Jalisco competition, and later, at… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Corina