Now that SXSW 2026 has wrapped, the overall experience felt both familiar and noticeably different. I went in expecting some changes, but the shortened schedule and the absence of the Austin Convention Center shaped the festival’s rhythm more than I anticipated. The core of SXSW—film, creativity, and discovery—was still very much there, but the way… Continue reading SXSW 2026: that’s a wrap
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SXSW 2026 – Sender: a wild mental ride
I saw Sender at its world premiere during SXSW 2026, and it’s the kind of film that immediately pulls you in with a sharp, unsettling premise. Directed by Russell Goldman, the story follows Julia, played by Britt Lower, who is newly sober and newly unemployed, trying to rebuild her life in a quiet suburban rental.… Continue reading SXSW 2026 – Sender: a wild mental ride
SXSW 2026 – Chili Finger: bold, strange, and undeniably fun
I saw Chili Finger at its world premiere during SXSW 2026, and it’s one of those films that makes me laugh, wince, and then think a little longer than I expected. Directed by Edd Benda and Stephen Helstad, the movie takes a bizarre real-life premise and pushes it into dark, chaotic, and surprisingly thoughtful territory.… Continue reading SXSW 2026 – Chili Finger: bold, strange, and undeniably fun
SXSW 2026-Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come fully embraces the chaos that made the first film memorable, and for better or worse, that same energy drives this sequel. Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the film plunges Samara Weaving’s Grace back into another deadly game, and it wastes no time getting started. The production… Continue reading SXSW 2026-Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
SXSW 2026 – I Love Boosters: too chaotic to land solidly
With his SXSW 2026 opening night film, Boots Riley’s latest swings big — and I found myself both admiring aspects of it and shaking my head in equal measure. From the beginning, it’s clearly a Boots Riley film: bold, highly stylized, and full of color. The imagery is vivid and creative, almost intoxicating at times,… Continue reading SXSW 2026 – I Love Boosters: too chaotic to land solidly
SXSW 2026: Anticipation
Opening day at SXSW always carries a certain electricity—an energy that hums through Austin before the first panel begins or the first note is played. There’s the familiar ritual of scanning the lineup, mapping out impossible schedules, and wondering how it will all come together. This year, though, that anticipation feels slightly different. SXSW 2026… Continue reading SXSW 2026: Anticipation
Reminders of Him – Romantic Drama is Touching Although Somewhat Predictable
The film is directed by Vanessa Caswill with a script based on Colleen Hoover’s 2022 novel. If someone has already read the novel, they will already know the story. Others who have not yet read the novel can enjoy the story/script of motherhood, forgiveness, and second chances, even if they are not already parents. The… Continue reading Reminders of Him – Romantic Drama is Touching Although Somewhat Predictable
SXSW Music Festival 2026: The Tiarras Return to Perform at Showcase and a Day Show
SXSW Music Festival is here once again in Austin, and I am so excited to report that Austin’s The Tiarras will be performing at the festival Showcase alongside other musical talent. The Rock/Indie Pop performance will be on March 14th at the Continental Club on South Congress. The performance will be open to Platinum and… Continue reading SXSW Music Festival 2026: The Tiarras Return to Perform at Showcase and a Day Show
Film Review: Undertone
Sonic Highs and Narrative Lows ***Note: This review contains spoilers.*** Undertone attempts to carve out a niche in the “analog horror” subgenre, relying heavily on the psychological weight of what is heard rather than what is seen. Starring Isabella Wright as the isolated protagonist, the film leans on her ability to convey mounting hysteria while… Continue reading Film Review: Undertone
Hoppers – Great Story, Voice Cast, and Animation Make this a HIT
What a pleasure it is to say Pixar’s entertaining new movie, Hoppers, is so much fun to watch. I went to watch the film on my own dime, not as an advance screening, and found it to be great to watch in the theater. The themes and the humor are worth the price of admission.… Continue reading Hoppers – Great Story, Voice Cast, and Animation Make this a HIT