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

SXSW 2025 Movie Review: THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING

At SXSW, The Rivals of Amziah King proved to be a delightful surprise—a film that blends the quirky charm of rural Oklahoma with an unexpectedly involved and poignant narrative. In this narrative feature, director Andrew Patterson delivers a well-crafted exploration of ambition, family, and rivalry, all set against the backdrop of an unconventional honey-making enterprise.… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING

SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Uvalde Mom—A Powerful Portrait of Courage and Consequence

The world premiere of Uvalde Mom at the SXSW Film Festival was a profoundly emotional experience, made even more poignant by the presence of the film’s subject, Angeli Rose Gomez, and several other cast members. Given the documentary’s heavy nature, the festival ensured counselors were in attendance, underscoring the lasting trauma of the Robb Elementary… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Uvalde Mom—A Powerful Portrait of Courage and Consequence

SXSW Movie Review: Mola – A Tibetan Tale of Love and Loss – The Strong Bonds We Live

During this year’s SXSW Film & Television Festival, some outstanding documentary films were worth viewing and discussing. The films range over many topics. Mola – A Tibetan Tale of Love and Loss had its North American Premiere in the Documentary Spotlight section of this year’s festival. Directors Martin Brauen and daughter Yangzom Brauen are excellent… Continue reading SXSW Movie Review: Mola – A Tibetan Tale of Love and Loss – The Strong Bonds We Live

Movie Review: Time Passages – Documentary by Son of His Mother and Dementia

Doc Days 2024 film festival offered the film directed by Kyle Henry Time Passages. Now, it is available for viewing at special screenings at the AFS Cinema from March 28th to 30th, with Kyle Henry available for a post-film discussion after each screening. About: A pandemic rages across the globe. In the final months of… Continue reading Movie Review: Time Passages – Documentary by Son of His Mother and Dementia

A WORKING MAN Never Truly Knows What It Wants To Be

The latest action thriller from director David Ayer and actor Jason Statham begins with one style and then embarks on something completely different. With a screenplay written by Sylvester Stallone and Ayer (based on the 2014 novel Levon’s Trade by Chuck Dixon), A Working Man starts as a straight action-thriller but then decides it is a campy, over-the-top… Continue reading A WORKING MAN Never Truly Knows What It Wants To Be

SXSW 2025 Film Review: Death of a Unicorn –  a quirky blend of creature feature and satirical commentary on big pharma

‘Death of a Unicorn’, directed and written by Alex Scharfman, is a quirky blend of creature feature and satirical commentary on big pharma that never hesitates to wear its inspirations on its sleeves. The film, which showcases the comedic talents of Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega, revolves around a father-daughter duo, Elliot and Ridley, who… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Film Review: Death of a Unicorn –  a quirky blend of creature feature and satirical commentary on big pharma

SXSW 2025 Movie Review: HOLLAND Is Fun, But Never Truly Delivers

At this year’s SXSW film festival, I didn’t get to attend a lot of headliners. However, I managed to get into one with a fantastic cast and promises to deliver an intriguing mystery story, while also promising to give its audiences a remarkable film filled with palpable tension and suspense. Sadly, this new film by… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: HOLLAND Is Fun, But Never Truly Delivers

Movie Review: Art for Everybody – Documentary about Thomas Kinkade’s Light and Dark

In 2023, the documentary Art for Everybody by Director/Writer Miranda Yousef (an accomplished editor) had the World Premiere at the SXSW Film & Television Festival in the Documentary Spotlight category. Artist and businessman Thomas Kinkade made a name for himself with the art he created and had a mass following of fans for many years,… Continue reading Movie Review: Art for Everybody – Documentary about Thomas Kinkade’s Light and Dark

Movie Review: Hood Witch – Festival Favorite in 2024 is now Available

The director of Hood Witch, Saïd Belktibia, co-wrote the screenplay with Louis Penicaut. The French film (original title: Roqya) world premiered in Portugal at MOTELX, the Lisbon International Horror Film Festival in September 2023, and then at the Sitges Film Festival (Spain) the following month. It was screened at the SXSW Film & Television Festival… Continue reading Movie Review: Hood Witch – Festival Favorite in 2024 is now Available