SXSW Film News: AFS Filmmakers Among Award Winners at the 2024 SXSW Film & Television Festival

Among the hundreds of films offered during the 2024 SXSW Film & Television Festival were the Texas filmmakers who showcased their films (and took home awards) last month. Many talented artists represented the creative community in Austin and across the state. Among all the films that took home audience awards during SXSW 2024, five were… Continue reading SXSW Film News: AFS Filmmakers Among Award Winners at the 2024 SXSW Film & Television Festival

ABIGAIL is a Fun Bloody Take On A Universal Monster Story

Universal Pictures is trying to reinvent its monster stories with new movies that take a less traditional approach. Enter Radio Silence, a group of filmmakers who have enjoyed making horror movies such as Ready or Not, Scream (2022), and Scream VI. Very loosely based on Universal’s classic film, Dracula’s Daughter, Abigail tells a very different… Continue reading ABIGAIL is a Fun Bloody Take On A Universal Monster Story

THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE Delivers a Great Time at the Cinema.

The new film by Guy Ritchie is what one would expect from a story involving a ragtag team of rebellious men who are amoral and simply seeking out the thrills of warfare. If this is not your cup of tea, then I wouldn’t suggest watching this; otherwise, it is an entertaining and fun movie. I… Continue reading THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE Delivers a Great Time at the Cinema.

Pure O Now Available Digitally

Synopsis: In Pure O, a rehab counselor (Daniel Dorr, Fury, 20th Century Women) questions his sanity when he is diagnosed with a crippling form of OCD known as Pure Obsessional. With the help of his friends, a therapy group, and his addiction recovery clients, he discovers the life-affirming power of community to fight through the… Continue reading Pure O Now Available Digitally

SXSW 2024: Arcadian – a tight, somewhat flawed monster thriller

Photo by Laurie Coker

Benjamin Brewer’s post-apocalyptic thriller, ‘ Arcadian, ‘ is a decently captivating tale of survival and familial bonds in a world ravaged by unknown horrors. Premiering to a packed house at SXSW 2024, the film immerses audiences in a haunting landscape where the familiar sounds of nature signal both safety and danger. At its core, ‘Arcadian’… Continue reading SXSW 2024: Arcadian – a tight, somewhat flawed monster thriller

Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill – A Documentary of Who She Was and Her Talent

I have heard music almost all my life and, at first, would remember either the title of the song I liked or, if not, who the musicians played that song. I don’t recall learning at a young age that the artist who sang a song did not necessarily write it. Later, I also learned that… Continue reading Lost Angel: The Genius of Judee Sill – A Documentary of Who She Was and Her Talent

Civil War: a nightmarish vision of a war-torn America

Kirsten Dunst plays a veteran war photographer who makes her way across the wartorn country.A24

Alex Garland’s ‘Civil War’ is a gripping and immersive cinematic experience that plunges viewers into a nightmarish vision of a war-torn America. Set against the backdrop of a second Civil War, pitting citizens against each other based on state allegiances, the film follows a group of journalists led by veteran photojournalist Lee, portrayed with haunting… Continue reading Civil War: a nightmarish vision of a war-torn America

‘The Long Game’: A Hole-in-One Triumph

The Long Game at SXSW (Photo by Laurie Coker)

Back at SXSW 2023, ‘The Long Game’ teed off to an unexpected hole-in-one, captivating a Paramount Theater-filled audience with its underdog sports narrative set against the backdrop of 1950s West Texas. Directed by Jose Quintana, the film paints a poignant portrait of Latino students navigating the challenges of the era, all through the lens of… Continue reading ‘The Long Game’: A Hole-in-One Triumph

SXSW 2024: SASQUATCH SUNSET Is Both Mesmerizing and Moving

If someone were to tell me that I would adore a faux documentary about a family of Sasquatch, I would think that person was either lying or trying to trick me. When I first read the synopsis of this movie on the SXSW website, as I was planning my schedule, I initially dismissed it. However,… Continue reading SXSW 2024: SASQUATCH SUNSET Is Both Mesmerizing and Moving