Steve Martin is a comedy icon. There is no other way to express this sentiment. From his standup performances to his career in cinema, Martin has had a significant impact on the comedy world. A new documentary by director Morgan Neville celebrates the career and influence of Steve Martin while also revealing the real person… Continue reading STEVE! (MARTIN): A DOCUMENTARY IN TWO PIECES
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Lousy Carter in theaters and digital after 2023 Locarno Film Festival Premiere
“Lousy” is a name given to the film’s lead character, Lousy Carter (David Krumholtz, Oppenheimer, “The Deuce” TV series), a literature professor who has an animated (side) project he has not completed in 13 years. His class focuses entirely on “The Great Gatsby” and is limited to a few students. As the film opens in… Continue reading Lousy Carter in theaters and digital after 2023 Locarno Film Festival Premiere
SXSW 2024: Another SUCCESS in the books
SXSW 2024 emerged as a monumental success, drawing crowds from far and wide to experience a captivating fusion of entertainment, innovation, and cultural discourse. With a plethora of films and television screenings spanning genres and themes, attendees were treated to a diverse array of thought-provoking narratives and immersive storytelling. From compelling documentaries shedding light on… Continue reading SXSW 2024: Another SUCCESS in the books
SXSW 2024: ‘Omni Loop’ -Unraveling Time and Emotions
Mary-Louise Parker delivers a standout performance in ‘Omni Loop’ as Zoya Lowe, a woman with a terminal diagnosis that leads her down a path of existential reflection. Directed by Bernardo Britto and screened at SXSW 2024, the film takes audiences on a thought-provoking journey through themes of mortality, regret, and the intricacies of human connection.… Continue reading SXSW 2024: ‘Omni Loop’ -Unraveling Time and Emotions
SXSW 2024: The Black Sea World Premiered in the Narrative Feature Competition
Indie filmmaker Crystal Moselle (The Wolfpack, 2015) had her latest feature, The Black Sea, world premiere at this month’s 2024 SXSW Film & Television Festival. The film is co-directed by Derrick B. Harden, who also stars as Khalid, a Black man from Brownsville (a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York). As the film begins, a woman… Continue reading SXSW 2024: The Black Sea World Premiered in the Narrative Feature Competition
SXSW 2024: ‘Monkey Man’ – Unleashes Dev Patel’s Action-Fueled Directorial Debut
In the gritty underworld of Mumbai’s underground fight clubs, a masked figure known only as Kid, portrayed with intensity by Dev Patel, endures a brutal existence as a human punching bag. Inspired by the legendary strength of Hanuman, Kid harbors a childhood trauma that fuels his relentless quest for vengeance against those who wronged him.… Continue reading SXSW 2024: ‘Monkey Man’ – Unleashes Dev Patel’s Action-Fueled Directorial Debut
SXSW 2024: Ghostlight – A Triumphant Drama
‘Ghostlight’ is a full length featured comedy/drama written and directed by Kelly O’Sullivan with director support from Alex Thompson. It is an exceptionally smart film exploring the themes of suicide, loss and grief, and how participation in performance art can lift a grieving family out of its despair and provide a shining light in a… Continue reading SXSW 2024: Ghostlight – A Triumphant Drama
Love Lies Bleeding – A Multifaceted Victory for Director, Rose Glass
*Careful for Spoilers* Kristen Stewart is reborn on screen from her adolescent ‘Twilight’ days in this Rose Glass written and directed thematic concoction, where love story/crime drama/lgbtq+/mystery and thriller are enmeshed. The film features a stylish synth wave 80s soundtrack, which worked exceedingly well mixed with the warm and grainy analog film style typical of… Continue reading Love Lies Bleeding – A Multifaceted Victory for Director, Rose Glass
SXSW 2024: Never Look Away – Documentaries Like These Are What Really Educate Society
Lucy Lawless (of ‘Xena: Warrior Princess’ fame) makes an astounding arrival with her directorial debut of ‘Never Look Away’, which gives viewers a heartbreaking glimpse into the life of courageous combat camerawoman Margaret Moth and her adventures under gunfire in the 90s… her backstory, and her days in the field with CNN. Lucy Lawless has… Continue reading SXSW 2024: Never Look Away – Documentaries Like These Are What Really Educate Society
SXSW 2024 Short: LULLABY – forgettable and a little sleepy
Director Chi THAI MIDNIGHT SHORT COMPETITION 2023 – Run Time 14 minutes Horror, Drama Language: Vietnamese UNITED KINGDOM This short offers a glimpse into the life of a female refugee stuck in her unlivable servitude as a seamstress, where she is haunted menacingly by visions of her deceased child who drowned. The film lacks that… Continue reading SXSW 2024 Short: LULLABY – forgettable and a little sleepy