Category: MAIN

Fireflies at El Mozote – A Civil War Drama Features a Young Survivor’s Story

The late filmmaker Ernesto Melara’s Salvadoran Civil War drama follows a young survivor seeking justice after the massacre in his village. Written and directed by Melara, the film is set in early 1980s El Salvador and recounts the story of a 10-year-old boy, Jose (Mateo Honles), who survives the massacre, and his quest to bring… Continue reading Fireflies at El Mozote – A Civil War Drama Features a Young Survivor’s Story

SXSW 2026 – Margo’s Got Money Trouble: now streaming on Apple TV

I’ve now seen the first three episodes of Margo’s Got Money Troubles, and I’ll say this up front—I liked it more than I expected, even if I’m still a little unsure about parts of it. It’s clever in ways that sneak up on you, and while it definitely feels geared toward a female audience, there’s… Continue reading SXSW 2026 – Margo’s Got Money Trouble: now streaming on Apple TV

Beast – A Tough Bloody Watch for Fans of MMA Fight Scenes

Directed by Tyler Atkins (Ocean Boy), Beast is an action/sports drama set in the MMA world, based on a screenplay by Oscar® winner Russell Crowe (Actor in a Leading Role, Gladiator, 2000) and David Frigerio. More than just about winning or losing fights, it explores the stakes of family and relationships. Details are best discovered… Continue reading Beast – A Tough Bloody Watch for Fans of MMA Fight Scenes

You, Me and Tuscany

When a woman, Anna (Halle Bailey), crashes an empty Italian villa, posing as the owner’s fiancée, she discovers an unexpected romance with Michael (Rege-Jean Page), which may transform her life (IMDb.com). Truth be told, the plotline here is nothing new, because we have seen it over and over again. That being said, it is a… Continue reading You, Me and Tuscany

EXIT 8 Has Some Great Ideas And Concepts, But Needs More To Hit Its Landing

Written and directed by Genki Kawamura, who co-wrote the screenplay with Kentaro Hirase, Exit 8 is a Japanese psychological thriller based on the video game by Kotake Create. The story of both the game and the movie follows a “Lost Man” as he navigates major changes in his life. He receives a call from his… Continue reading EXIT 8 Has Some Great Ideas And Concepts, But Needs More To Hit Its Landing

SXSW 2026 Review: A Cowboy in London at State Theatre

When the SXSW Film and Television Festival announcements were made for 2026, I absolutely knew there were two films at the top of my list. On March 15, it was Los Lobos Native Sons, and on the final day of the festival, March 18th, was A Cowboy in London by filmmaker Jared Christopher, who directed,… Continue reading SXSW 2026 Review: A Cowboy in London at State Theatre

SXSW 2026 -Imposters: falls just short of uniting its ideas

Imposters is one of those films where I can understand why it resonated with many people, even if it didn’t fully work for me. Written and directed by Caleb Phillips, the film begins with a jarring, unsettling sequence that immediately pulls you in and establishes a dark tone. It signals right away that this isn’t… Continue reading SXSW 2026 -Imposters: falls just short of uniting its ideas

The Drama: messy and underdeveloped

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I went into The Drama expecting something sharp and emotionally complex, especially with Kristoffer Borgli directing and a cast led by Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. The premise alone is strong—centered around a single revelation that disrupts relationships just days before a wedding—and it initially feels like the film is setting up something bold and unsettling.… Continue reading The Drama: messy and underdeveloped