In 2015, young Japanese journalist Shiori Ito met an older, highly respected writer to discuss the possibility of her getting a job in Washington. He asks her to meet him for dinner; she is surprised that no one else joins them. He has a close relationship with Prime Minister Abe, the country’s leader, and a… Continue reading SXSW 2024: BLACK BOX DIARIES
Category: Festivals
SXSW Film News: AFS Filmmakers Among Award Winners at the 2024 SXSW Film & Television Festival
Among the hundreds of films offered during the 2024 SXSW Film & Television Festival were the Texas filmmakers who showcased their films (and took home awards) last month. Many talented artists represented the creative community in Austin and across the state. Among all the films that took home audience awards during SXSW 2024, five were… Continue reading SXSW Film News: AFS Filmmakers Among Award Winners at the 2024 SXSW Film & Television Festival
SXSW 2024: WE WERE DANGEROUS
It was relatively easy to be sent to The Home for Wayward and Delinquent Girls in 1950s New Zealand. If you were a 12-year-old who shoplifted a few trinkets, if you were poor and homeless, or if you engaged in any sexual activity, chances were that you would end up there. We follow Nettie, Daisy,… Continue reading SXSW 2024: WE WERE DANGEROUS
SXSW 2024: SMUGGLERS
Jin-sook (Yum Jung-ah) and her family have a fishing boat in a coastal South Korean village where she and a group of women free dive (no air tanks) for clams, but nearby factories have polluted the sea so badly that their catch is mostly dead and rotting. A friend offers the boat’s captain, Jin-sooks father,… Continue reading SXSW 2024: SMUGGLERS
The 9TH Indie Meme Film Festival Host to Notable Filmmakers Friday, April 19
Austin-based and female-founded Indie Meme hosts its 9th annual Indie Meme Film Festival (IMFF), bringing socially relevant cinema from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, and more to the United States. IMFF is an international film festival here in Texas, with more than 30 international films from over 13 countries spanning more than 17 languages, solidifying Austin’s… Continue reading The 9TH Indie Meme Film Festival Host to Notable Filmmakers Friday, April 19
SXSW Review: Roadhouse
High flying blockbuster action movie Roadhouse is a 2024 remake of the riveting Patrick Swayze 1980s original, about a down-and-out cage fighter who receives an offer from a bar owner to provide door security, only to find out there are nefarious dealings under the surface. Even if I didn’t watch this movie at the World… Continue reading SXSW Review: Roadhouse
SXSW Review: The Truth vs Alex Jones
Why are people so thirsty for lies that can be debunked in a second? This movie is a startling and fascinating documentary directed, produced and filmed by Dan Reed. It provides a case study about what is happening in today’s social-media infected world, where atrocious lies can be told and spread causing terribly unimaginable harm… Continue reading SXSW Review: The Truth vs Alex Jones
SXSW 2024: Arcadian – a tight, somewhat flawed monster thriller
Benjamin Brewer’s post-apocalyptic thriller, ‘ Arcadian, ‘ is a decently captivating tale of survival and familial bonds in a world ravaged by unknown horrors. Premiering to a packed house at SXSW 2024, the film immerses audiences in a haunting landscape where the familiar sounds of nature signal both safety and danger. At its core, ‘Arcadian’… Continue reading SXSW 2024: Arcadian – a tight, somewhat flawed monster thriller
SXSW 2024: ARCADIAN: Nicolas Cage and Cast Live in a Post-Apocalyptic World
The feature film Arcadian had the World Premiere at the 2024 SXSW Film & Television Festival in the Narrative Spotlight category and is now available in theaters. SYNOPSIS: A father and his twin teenage sons fight to survive in a remote farmhouse at the end of the end of the world. Directed by Benjamin Brewer… Continue reading SXSW 2024: ARCADIAN: Nicolas Cage and Cast Live in a Post-Apocalyptic World
SXSW 2024: ARCADIAN: Nicolas Cage y su elenco viven en un mundo postapocalíptico
El largometraje, Arcadian, tuvo el estreno mundial en el Festival de Cine y Televisión SXSW 2024 en la categoría Narrative Spotlight y ya está disponible en cines. SINOPSIS: Un padre y sus hijos gemelos adolescentes luchan por sobrevivir en una remota granja al final del fin del mundo. Dirigida por Benjamin Brewer (The Trust) a… Continue reading SXSW 2024: ARCADIAN: Nicolas Cage y su elenco viven en un mundo postapocalíptico