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
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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!
Movie Review: Raging Midlife in Select Theaters & On Demand
SYNOPSIS: Mark and Alex embark on a journey to retrieve a cherished tank top worn by their idol, iconic 80s wrestler “Raging Abraham Lincoln,” after they are outbid by a grieving daughter, Tyler, determined to fulfill her late father’s wish to be torched in the shirt. As romance sparks between Alex and Tyler, Alex must… Continue reading Movie Review: Raging Midlife in Select Theaters & On Demand
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