Pain, the potential for pain, or the fear of pain often withholds people from taking risks in life. These sentiments are particularly true for anxious introverts who rarely deviate from their comfort zones. Enter Nathan Caine (Jack Quaid), an anxious and insecure bank executive who has a rare congenital disorder that has desensitized him to… Continue reading Movie Review: NOVOCAINE Is Ridiculously Insane Fun!
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Movie Review: Raging Midlife in Select Theaters & On Demand
SYNOPSIS: Mark and Alex embark on a journey to retrieve a cherished tank top worn by their idol, iconic 80s wrestler “Raging Abraham Lincoln,” after they are outbid by a grieving daughter, Tyler, determined to fulfill her late father’s wish to be torched in the shirt. As romance sparks between Alex and Tyler, Alex must… Continue reading Movie Review: Raging Midlife in Select Theaters & On Demand
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: American Sons – A Powerful Documentary with Footage from a Fallen Marine
In the Documentary Spotlight category of films at this week’s SXSW Film & Television 2025 festival, American Sons follows a group of veteran Marines who overcome their past traumas and mourn the loss of their fellow soldiers and closest friend, Corporal JV Villarreal. American Sons brings a deep and personal dive into the long-lasting effects… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: American Sons – A Powerful Documentary with Footage from a Fallen Marine
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: SWEETNESS Is Not As Sweet As The Title Implies
The good intentions of the protagonist of Sweetness are the only sweet aspects of her character. Sixteen-year-old Rylee Hill definitely means well, initially, but her plans completely unravel, leading to multiple instances of foul play. Though her main goal is to help, poor decisions, exacerbated by behavioral health problems, only add fuel to an already… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: SWEETNESS Is Not As Sweet As The Title Implies
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Corina
From Mexico, Urzula Barba Hopfner’s directorial debut, Corina, has the North American Premiere at the 2025 SXSW Film & Television Festival Global category. Hopfner co-wrote the script with Samuel Sosa. Corina premiered to critical acclaim at the Guadalajara Film Festival. It won the Best Film Award in the Made in Jalisco competition, and later, at… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: Corina
Novocain: an exhilarating ride that combines pulse-pounding action with a unique premise
‘Novocain’ is an exhilarating ride that combines pulse-pounding action with a unique premise. Directed with flair, the film follows Nate, played by Jack Quaid, an everyman whose life takes a dark turn when the girl of his dreams, portrayed by Amber Midthunder, is kidnapped. What makes Nate stand out is his extraordinary inability to feel… Continue reading Novocain: an exhilarating ride that combines pulse-pounding action with a unique premise
SXSW 2025 Movie Review: The Accountant 2 – made exciting by the audience reactions
The screening of “The Accountant 2” at the legendary Paramount Theater during SXSW 2025 was an engaging experience, greatly enhanced by the vibrant festival atmosphere and the excitement of a packed house. This sequel, which premiered in theaters on March 9, 2025, continues the story from its predecessor but shifts the focus away from action… Continue reading SXSW 2025 Movie Review: The Accountant 2 – made exciting by the audience reactions
SXSW Edu 2025- Review: I Am disABLEd
Official Selection at SXSW EDU 2025 I had the incredible opportunity to attend the SXSW EDU 2025 screening of I Am Disabled, and it was, without a doubt, one of the most touching and transformative experiences I’ve had at a film festival. This heartwarming documentary doesn’t just tell a story—it lives it. It invites you… Continue reading SXSW Edu 2025- Review: I Am disABLEd
SXSW Edu Film Review: Make A Circle
I watched MAKE A CIRCLE at SXSW EDU 2025, followed by an engaging Q&A that deepened the experience even more. The film is a powerful, emotional journey that doesn’t just spotlight early childhood educators — it uplifts them in a way that feels long overdue. As a retired 30-year veteran of teaching high school seniors,… Continue reading SXSW Edu Film Review: Make A Circle
The Lego experience at SXSWEdu 2025
Attending the LEGO Experience at SXSWEdu was a delightful adventure that perfectly blended play with education. One of the highlights was a fun workshop where small groups collaborated to reroute salmon and smolt around a dam using LEGO bricks. This hands-on activity sparked creativity and fostered teamwork and problem-solving skills, making it a fantastic way… Continue reading The Lego experience at SXSWEdu 2025