Category: Reviews

‘We Are All Going to Die’ made its world premiere at SXSW 2024, offering audiences a fresh and inventive take on the sci-fi genre. Directed and co-written by Freddie Wong and Matthew Arnold, the film introduces viewers to a near-future world where an enigmatic alien spike looms ominously in the sky, leaving destruction in its… Continue reading SXSW 2024: We are all Going to Die – an inventive take on the sci-fi romance genre

In Michael Showalter’s ‘The Idea of You,’ Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine shine in a captivating tale of love, age, and the complexities of modern relationships. Anchored by palpable chemistry between its leads, the film offers a poignant exploration of romance and self-discovery. At the heart of the story is Solène (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old… Continue reading SXSW 2024: ‘The Idea of You’- A Refreshing Take on Love and Life’s Unexpected Turns

What better person could there be to tell a complicated story about veterans than a veteran himself? That’s one of the reasons co-writer and director Kyle Hausmann-Stokes’ ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’ works so well. A decorated former Staff Sgt. who served in the Army’s Airborne Infantry, Hausmann-Stokes adapted the story from his own experiences, which… Continue reading SXSW 2024: My Dead Friend Zoe: A Haunting Tale of Resilience and Redemption

Premiering to thunderous applause and sparking insightful discussions at the SXSW 2024 festival, Alex Garland’s Civil War is a tour de force in contemporary cinema. It weaves a gripping narrative against the backdrop of a dystopian America ravaged by internal conflict. Set in an alternate universe where civil strife has torn the nation apart, the… Continue reading SWSW 2024: Civil War – a visceral attack on the soul

‘Switch Up,’ the romantic comedy that premiered at SXSW 2024, attempts to deliver a heartwarming story but falls short due to its overly contrived plot. Despite the cast’s apparent enthusiasm and chemistry, evidenced in the film and by their comments during the Q&A session after the film, the movie struggles to rise above its shortcomings.… Continue reading SXSW 2024: Switch Up – Drowns in Silliness

Directed by Julie Lunde Lillesæter and featuring survivors Marina Garrett, Hanna Senko, and Mary Ruth Reyes “Amy Smith,” the feature documentary An Army of Women shows the world how a group of women in Austin, Texas, join forces to legally challenge the system that allowed their rapists to walk free. This film tells the landmark… Continue reading SXSW 2024 Film World Premiere Screening of An Army Of Women