There’s something intoxicating about On Swift Horses, a film that practically hums with longing from its opening frames. I saw it at SXSW 2025, where it screened in the Festival Favorites section, and from the moment the lights dimmed, it was clear this wasn’t going to be a gentle ride. The film opens not with… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: ON SWIFT HORSES
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SXSW 2025 Movie Review: SLANTED
I walked into Slanted with curiosity and an open mind, genuinely intrigued by what I thought might be a bold, satirical take on race, identity, and belonging in the age of cosmetic extremes. The premise—a Chinese-American teenager electing to undergo an experimental ethnic modification surgery to fit in—promised something provocative, maybe even daringly surreal. Unfortunately,… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: SLANTED
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: FLIGHT 149: HOSTAGE OF WAR
I watched the documentary Flight 149: Hostage of War, directed by Jenny Ash, during its screening at SXSW 2025, and I walked away both stunned and deeply moved. Going in, I was only vaguely aware of the events surrounding British Airways Flight 149. I certainly didn’t expect to be as affected as I was. The… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: FLIGHT 149: HOSTAGE OF WAR
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: SELENA Y LOS DINOS
Watching Selena y Los Dinos, directed by Isabel Castro, at SXSW 2025 was a memorable experience. The documentary offers an intimate and thoughtful look into Selena Quintanilla’s life and legacy. With never-before-seen archival footage, personal photographs, and candid interviews, the film traces her evolution from performing at local events in Corpus Christi to becoming the… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: SELENA Y LOS DINOS
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: On Swift Horses
Comfortably My Festival Favorite (some spoilers ahead) Remember when you walked out of Saltburn thinking that Jacob Elordi was the most charismatic thing since Elvis and the story was utterly mesmerizing? Well he has once again picked a magnificent and multilayered film to which he has lent his talents. A film that will stay with you long after… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: On Swift Horses
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND Is A Lovable Slice Of Comedic Indie Cinema
As it was challenging to get into the big headliners of this year’s SXSW Film & TV Festival, I focused on some of the more low-key films the fest had to offer. One delightful surprise is a film that shows how fandom can sometimes be a positive thing for musical artists coping with their own… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND Is A Lovable Slice Of Comedic Indie Cinema
Movie Review: My Love Will Make You Disappear – Romance, Comedy, and Life Challenges
My Love Will Make You Disappear stars Kim Chiu and Paulo Avelino and is directed by Chad V. Vidanes from a screenplay by Patrick Valencia and Isabella Policarpio. This film tells the story of Sari (Kim Chiu), a young woman who believes she has been cursed since childhood and is doomed to be single all… Continue reading Movie Review: My Love Will Make You Disappear – Romance, Comedy, and Life Challenges
Movie Review: We Were Dangerous – Winner of Special Jury Award in 2024 is a Must-Watch
We Were Dangerous is Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu’s directorial debut. It is a coming-of-age dramatic feature film. Maddie Dai wrote the screenplay. The film premiered at the SXSW Film & Television Festival in 2024, where it won a Special Jury Award. I am so glad I had the opportunity to see it recently after missing it… Continue reading Movie Review: We Were Dangerous – Winner of Special Jury Award in 2024 is a Must-Watch
Movie Review: The Friend – Life, Love and the Many Emotions in Relationships
David Siegel and Scott McGehee (Bee Season, Montana Story) write and direct a heartwarming and touching story. Their work tackles several challenging emotions that many of us have gone through from the loss of a loved one, either by natural causes or by their hand. Suicide is not easy to process or get through, and… Continue reading Movie Review: The Friend – Life, Love and the Many Emotions in Relationships
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror: A Timeless Tapestry of Transgression, Transformation, and Triumph
This documentary is an exuberant, unapologetic celebration of a cultural revolution that has not only redefined theater and film but has also provided a lifelong sanctuary for those who dared to dream differently. With unprecedented access to the creative genius of Richard O’Brien and candid insights from legends such as Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Lou… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror: A Timeless Tapestry of Transgression, Transformation, and Triumph