By Liz Lopez Source: NBC Universal, SYFY and SXSW Photos: Megan Tucker (NBCUniversal) SYFY presented their newest series, “Krypton,” with executive producer Cameron Welsh and stars Cameron Cuffe, Georgina Campbell and Wallis Day at the SXSW Film Festival in the Episodic category earlier this month. Moderated by Karama Horne (SYFYWire), panelists dove into the mythology… Continue reading SXSW and Television News: “Krypton” Makes its World Premiere at SXSW and Now on SYFY
Category: Festivals
SXSW 2018 Review: RELAXER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) From Joel Potroykus, the filmmaker of Buzzard and The Alchemist Cookbook, comes another comedy that gives audiences a heaping serving of absurdity and weirdness. Potroykus takes his audiences back to the year 1999, when many people in the world feared the unknown of Y2K. His protagonist Abbie… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review: RELAXER
SXSW 2018 Review: A VIGILANTE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Olivia Wilde stars as Sadie, a victim of spousal abuse, who now assists other victims by getting them out of their difficult and horrible situations. Sadie is on another mission, though. She has been desperately searching for her abusive ex-husband who continues roam freely. With every… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review: A VIGILANTE
SXSW 2018 Review: WILD NIGHTS WITH EMILY
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) For many years after her death, poet Emily Dickinson (Molly Shannon) was believed to be a lonely, reclusive spinster who didn’t have much of a life outside of her writing. This film hopes to help dispel this widely spread myth that began not long after the… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review: WILD NIGHTS WITH EMILY
SXSW News: “The Director and the Jedi” Documentary Premieres at Festival and to be Available on the Digital and Blu ray of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”
By Liz Lopez In celebration of “The Director and the Jedi” documentary premiere screening at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conferences and Festivals on Monday, March 12th at the Paramount Theater, new content is available on the Digital and Blu-ray release of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” this month. “The Director and the Jedi” premiered… Continue reading SXSW News: “The Director and the Jedi” Documentary Premieres at Festival and to be Available on the Digital and Blu ray of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”
Film News: “Downsizing” is Now Available on Digital, 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD.
By Liz Lopez Sources: Paramount Home Entertainment, SXSW Matt Damon gets small to live large in Academy Award®-Winning Director Alexander Payne’s hilarious and original comedy that is available as of this week on 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD. Synopsis: When scientists find a way to shrink humans to five inches tall, Paul Safranek (Academy Award®… Continue reading Film News: “Downsizing” is Now Available on Digital, 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD.
SXSW 2018 Review/Interview: SOCIAL ANIMALS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) This year’s festival can definitely boast a fantastic lineup, including their slate of documentaries. This particular doc was one I was able to see prior to the festival via a screener. Regardless of the format, I was quite intrigued, captivated and moved by this film which… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review/Interview: SOCIAL ANIMALS
SXSW 2018 Review: ISLE OF DOGS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) The closing night headliner of the film festival was none other than filmmaker Wes Anderson’s latest film. This stop-motion animated love letter not only delivers laughs and warms the heart, but it also offers some valid commentary on political corruption and the corrupt’s use of fear… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review: ISLE OF DOGS
SXSW 2018 News: FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2018 JURY AND SPECIAL AWARDS
Source: SXSW Austin, Texas, March 13, 2018 –The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals announced the 2018 Jury and Special Award winners of the SXSW Film Festival Awards Presented by FilmStruck at the historic Paramount Theatre. The awards were hosted by actor and comedian Jim Gaffigan. Feature films receiving Jury Awards were selected from the… Continue reading SXSW 2018 News: FILM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2018 JURY AND SPECIAL AWARDS
SXSW 2018 Review/Interview: PET NAMES
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Leigh (Meredith Johnston) flippantly states that she is searching for her soul, but the reality is that she is lost and confused and doesn’t know quite how to face her future. Written by Meredith Johnston and directed by Carol Brandt, this true indie film follows Leigh… Continue reading SXSW 2018 Review/Interview: PET NAMES