Disney insists on continuing its plan to make live-action remakes of its animated films. That is a strategy they refuse to stop, so we simply have to sift through it all and hope that these new movies have something exciting to offer that wasn’t already delivered in the first place. So, with Marc Webb’s remake… Continue reading Movie Review: SNOW WHITE Is Not An Iconic Live Action Remake, But Is Not An Abomination
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SXSW 2025 Review – The Accountant 2: a decent if not flawed sequel
Christian Wolff (Ben Affleck) has a knack for unraveling complex problems, and in ‘The Accountant 2’, he finds himself embroiled in an intense mystery that pulls him back into a world of danger. When an old acquaintance is murdered, leaving behind a cryptic message to “find the accountant,” Wolff’s curiosity is piqued, leading him to… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Review – The Accountant 2: a decent if not flawed sequel
SXSW 2025 Review – The Baltimorons: a clever, warm comedy
At SXSW 2025, ‘The Baltimorons’ charms audiences with its clever and warm comedic tone, making it a festival favorite and a delightful film. Directed by Jay Duplass, this romantic comedy follows a newly sober man’s unexpected Christmas Eve adventure through Baltimore, igniting a blossoming romance with his emergency dentist, Didi, played by the fantastic Liz… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Review – The Baltimorons: a clever, warm comedy
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Retirement Plan – Sharp and Witty, Winner of an Audience and Jury Award
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
Movie Review: Asian Persuasion – North American Theatrical and Home Entertainment Release
Asian Persuasion is a romantic comedy directed by Grammy and Tony Award-winning Jhett Tolentino (Life is What You Make It) and written by Mike Ang. According to the press notes, the cast and crew were committed to AAPI representation, ultimately featuring creatives from 21 Asian countries in the film. The story features Dante Basco (“Artificial”… Continue reading Movie Review: Asian Persuasion – North American Theatrical and Home Entertainment Release
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 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
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
Movie Review: OPUS Disappoints Despite Having A Stellar Cast
Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, Amber Midthunder, and Tony Hale are some of the talented actors in Opus, and even though these people perform well in their roles, it was not enough to save this sinking ship of a movie. Written and directed by Mark Anthony Green, Opus tells a bizarre tale of idiosyncratic… Continue reading Movie Review: OPUS Disappoints Despite Having A Stellar Cast
Movie Review: NOVOCAINE Is Ridiculously Insane Fun!
Pain, the potential for pain, or the fear of pain often withholds people from taking risks in life. These sentiments are particularly true for anxious introverts who rarely deviate from their comfort zones. Enter Nathan Caine (Jack Quaid), an anxious and insecure bank executive who has a rare congenital disorder that has desensitized him to… Continue reading Movie Review: NOVOCAINE Is Ridiculously Insane Fun!