If you attended Fantastic Fest 2022, you may have watched a film with the original title of H4Z4RD when it made the North American premiere. If you missed it at the festival, this is the opportunity to view DJ Mag’s #1 DJ in the world, Dimitri “Vegas” Thivaios, who stars as an action hero in… Continue reading Belgium film Hazard Released in US Theaters Post Fantastic Fest 2022
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SXSW 2024: I Saw the TV Glow – a theme lost in a disjoined mess
Jane Schoenbrun’s ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ ambitiously attempts to explore themes of transgender self-actualization and the allure of escapist media. However, despite its lofty aspirations, the movie ultimately needs to catch up, delivering a messy and disjointed viewing experience. The film premiered at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival before it screened at SXSW 2024,… Continue reading SXSW 2024: I Saw the TV Glow – a theme lost in a disjoined mess
SXSW 2024: The Fall Guy – a real crowd-pleaser
‘The Fall Guy,’ directed by David Leitch and starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, premiered at the SXSW Film Festival (2024), sparking excitement among audiences and critics alike. This action-romantic comedy promises to be a highlight of the summer blockbuster season, offering a thrilling mix of stunts, humor, and chemistry between its lead actors. The… Continue reading SXSW 2024: The Fall Guy – a real crowd-pleaser
The Outside Circle: A Modern Western Journey
Director Craig Rullman’s ‘The Outside Circle: A Movie of the Modern West’ is a well-filmed documentary that offers a poignant exploration of the mythologies and realities of life in the American West. Through the lens of three remarkable stories, the film delves deep into the lives, trials, and successes of those living on the outskirts… Continue reading The Outside Circle: A Modern Western Journey
Indie Meme FF Movie Review: Girls will be Girls Continues on the Film Festival Circuit with Awards
Girls Will Be Girls is writer/director Shuchi Talati’s feature debut, an English-Hindi coming-of-age high school drama set in an Indian boarding school. Its teen protagonist, Mira (Preeti Panigrahi), is academically outstanding and lives by the book, yet she recognizes changes for herself and admires a young student, Srinivas, or “Sri” (Kesav Binoy Kiron), who is… Continue reading Indie Meme FF Movie Review: Girls will be Girls Continues on the Film Festival Circuit with Awards
CHALLENGERS Delivers A Riveting Profile Of Professional Athletes
It takes a particular mind to succeed in the world of professional sports. This level of success demands a specific drive, confidence/arrogance, and absolute love for the game one is playing. This mindset does have its disadvantages and repercussions when applied to everyday life, particularly love, sex, and romance. These are the exciting and powerful… Continue reading CHALLENGERS Delivers A Riveting Profile Of Professional Athletes
Unsung Hero Honors the Australian Matriarch of the Smallbone Family
Unsung Hero is a family-friendly film about the Australian David Smallbone family, who arrived in the United States on a six-month tourist visa in the early 1990s. David Smallbone had a thriving music business in Australia and was known in the United States for his work. He lost a contract, which hurt his business reputation… Continue reading Unsung Hero Honors the Australian Matriarch of the Smallbone Family
WITH LOVE AND A MAJOR ORGAN
Synopsis: In a world where everyone’s heart is an object, and there’s intense societal pressure to dampen emotion, lonely Virtual Insurance broker Anabel (Anna Maguire, Violation, The Hummingbird Project) always follows her heart. At odds with this overly pragmatic society, and after devastating emotional blows, she rips her heart from her chest. She gives it… Continue reading WITH LOVE AND A MAJOR ORGAN
‘Boy Kills World’: Satisfies Bloodlust with Style
‘Boy Kills World’ makes no bones about what viewers will get, as it’s right there in the title. The title character (Bill Skarsgård) is mute, stemming from childhood trauma when he saw his sister get killed by Hilda Van Der Koy (Famke Janssen) in an annual event called The Culling. The boy went into exile… Continue reading ‘Boy Kills World’: Satisfies Bloodlust with Style
Theater/Music News: Texas Performing Arts Broadway in Austin presents Girl From the North Country
The Texas Performing Arts presents the Broadway in Austin series with Girl From the North Country from April 23-28, 2024, at Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive in Austin, TX. Experience the magic of Girl From The North Country, a unique production written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson. This show features Tony… Continue reading Theater/Music News: Texas Performing Arts Broadway in Austin presents Girl From the North Country