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
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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
SXSWEdu 2025 Film Review: Run, Hide, Fight: Growing Up Under the Gun
Premiering at SXSWEdu 2025, “Run, Hide, Fight: Growing Up Under the Gun” presents a poignant and deeply unsettling exploration of gun violence in America through the eyes of its most vulnerable victims: the youth. This 30-minute documentary, produced by PBS News Student Reporting Labs in collaboration with 14 student journalists from cities like Philadelphia, Oakland,… Continue reading SXSWEdu 2025 Film Review: Run, Hide, Fight: Growing Up Under the Gun
SXSWEDU FILM 2025: Counted Out – The importance of math
“Counted Out” asserts that math is not just a subject confined to classrooms but a vital tool that permeates our daily lives. From the relationships we cultivate to the news we consume, to the candidates we vote for and the job opportunities available to us, the film illustrates how an invisible layer of math underpins… Continue reading SXSWEDU FILM 2025: Counted Out – The importance of math
Movie Review: MICKEY 17 Marks Bong Joon Ho’s Return To Science Fiction With A Commentary On Humanity
After winning multiple accolades for his reality-based film Parasite, South Korean filmmaker Bong Joon Ho’s follow-up, Mickey 17, delivers social commentary on humanity through a madly hilarious, sometimes perturbing, sci-fi film. Based on the novel Mickey7 by author Edward Ashton, Bong Joon Ho’s adaptation takes this story, infuses it with his biting humor and satire,… Continue reading Movie Review: MICKEY 17 Marks Bong Joon Ho’s Return To Science Fiction With A Commentary On Humanity