Category: Festivals

SXSW Film & TV Festival – CHUCHI & ADALIZ, una serie web de comedia de 5 episodios, y Entrevista

CHUCHI & ADALIZ es una comedia web de 5 episodios (fecha de lanzamiento por determinar) que se estrenó en el Festival SXSW de Cine y TV el 12 de marzo y tanto Ashley Soto Paniagua -showrunner, creadora y actora como Dani Adaliz -creador, actor y director (Episodios 1, 2, 4 y 5) estuvieron presents en… Continue reading SXSW Film & TV Festival – CHUCHI & ADALIZ, una serie web de comedia de 5 episodios, y Entrevista

Lo-tech Sci-Fi Rules at SXSW 2023 – If You Were the Last

Space-themed love stories aren’t unique. Like most rom-coms (sci-fi or otherwise), regardless of the setting, most play out like every other. Director Kristian Mercado delivers one of the best films of SXSW 2023. Like another SXSW offering, Molli and Max in the Future, If You Were the Last, starring Anthony Mackie and Zoe Chao, proves… Continue reading Lo-tech Sci-Fi Rules at SXSW 2023 – If You Were the Last

SXSW -Painting the History of Tetris as a Thriller. Who knew?

No one would ever imagine that the simple and highly addicting video game TETRIS’ global release and subsequent popularity stemmed from a spy-like story involving international company wars and the Russian government. Such is the case, and director Jon S. Baird and screenwriter Noah Pink share the remarkable story of one man’s effort to bring… Continue reading SXSW -Painting the History of Tetris as a Thriller. Who knew?

SXSW 2023: AIR

The programmers delivered yet another treat to the festival attendees for the second “Special” screening and closing night headliner of SXSW. The film was the latest offering from filmmaker Ben Affleck, and his movie tells the true story behind arguably the most iconic labels in athletic shoe history. While everyone knows how this story plays… Continue reading SXSW 2023: AIR

SXSW 2023: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4

When the programmers at Austin’s largest media and arts festival announced their schedule for this year’s Film & TV section, two “Special” unnamed screenings were programmed on Monday, March 13, and on the closing night of Saturday, March 18. These secrets lasted only briefly, as their titles were revealed days before their screening dates. The… Continue reading SXSW 2023: JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4

SXSW 2023: My Recap

SWSW 2023 was a bit different this year. Since the festival’s cancelation in 2020, organizers have worked to keep the event relevant and engaging. I wouldn’t say I liked the entirely virtual event, although there are benefits to watching screenings at home. Last year’s hybrid festival was a blur because of my health, but there… Continue reading SXSW 2023: My Recap

SWSX: Americana Offers a Twist on Traditional Western Crime Dramas

When I learned I could have an attendant accompany me to screenings at SXSW because I am ADA qualified, I enlisted my granddaughter. With her help, I would not have to carry bags or endure the pain associated with doing certain things myself. I had pre-set my schedule, so off to the movies, we went.… Continue reading SWSX: Americana Offers a Twist on Traditional Western Crime Dramas

SXSW -Flamin’ Hot More Sugary than Spicy, but FUN Nonetheless

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos! I grew up in South Texas, and I love super-spicy food. I, along with countless others, loved it when Frito-Lay launched its “Flamin’ Hot” line of products. Eva Longoria, who grew up in Corpus Christ, not as far south as I decided to make her directorial debut with the story (a version)… Continue reading SXSW -Flamin’ Hot More Sugary than Spicy, but FUN Nonetheless