Mary-Louise Parker delivers a standout performance in ‘Omni Loop’ as Zoya Lowe, a woman with a terminal diagnosis that leads her down a path of existential reflection. Directed by Bernardo Britto and screened at SXSW 2024, the film takes audiences on a thought-provoking journey through themes of mortality, regret, and the intricacies of human connection.… Continue reading SXSW 2024: ‘Omni Loop’ -Unraveling Time and Emotions
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SXSW 2024: ‘Monkey Man’ – Unleashes Dev Patel’s Action-Fueled Directorial Debut
In the gritty underworld of Mumbai’s underground fight clubs, a masked figure known only as Kid, portrayed with intensity by Dev Patel, endures a brutal existence as a human punching bag. Inspired by the legendary strength of Hanuman, Kid harbors a childhood trauma that fuels his relentless quest for vengeance against those who wronged him.… Continue reading SXSW 2024: ‘Monkey Man’ – Unleashes Dev Patel’s Action-Fueled Directorial Debut
SXSW: APOLLO 10 1/2
The name “Boomer” seems to have a super negative connotation for some – namely millennials, but I am proud to have grown up when drinking out of the hose, climbing trees, having dirt fights, swimming in the resaca, catching fireflies, playing freeze tag, family game night, and the Wonderful World of Disney were cool. Richard… Continue reading SXSW: APOLLO 10 1/2
SXSW: Days Two and Three
By Laurie Coker SXSW, typically a bit of a zoo, never ceases to amaze me. While I get used to the whole nature of things changing downtown mid week, with the music folks coming in, it appears that crazy, wildly dressed and plain outlandish is still the order of the day on Sixth street. Since… Continue reading SXSW: Days Two and Three
SXSW 2013 Review: EVIL DEAD
By Laurie Coker Rating: D+ (But this in NOT a genre of film I typically enjoy!) I cannot stand gore for gore sake and shy away from most horror films. I especially loathe films like Saw and Hostel. I prefer to be scared. With that said, I am perhaps the worst person to review the… Continue reading SXSW 2013 Review: EVIL DEAD