By Mark Saldana SXSW Film 2013 has turned out to be a stellar festival for showcasing Austin filmmakers. With films like Zero Charisma, Grow Up Tony Phillips and Rewind This! on the schedule, Austin’s talent is proudly displayed. I was more than happy to sit down and speak with director Josh Johnson, producer Carolee Mitchell,… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Interview: REWIND THIS!
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2013 SXSW Interview: SAKE BOMB
By Mark Saldana For my second entry in my SXSW Film interviews series, I had the pleasure of speaking with director Junya Sakino and lead actors Gaku Hamada and Eugene Kim of the movie Sake Bomb. The day prior to the interview, I attended an afternoon screening. I found the film to be funny, sweet… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Interview: SAKE BOMB
2013 SXSW Interview: CHEAP THRILLS
By Mark Saldana NOTE: This is a reposting of an interview conducted at last year’s SXSW Film Festival, and not at the 2014 SXSW Festival. It was with great pleasure and anticipation that I sat down with director E.L. Katz, producer Travis Stevens and star Pat Healy from this film. Friday night I watched the… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Interview: CHEAP THRILLS
2013 SXSW Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
By Renee’ Collins Rating: 5 (Out of 5 Reels) I am a big William Shakespeare fan so when I read that Joss Whedon made a modern day version of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING to be screened at the South by Southwest film festival this year, I knew I couldn’t miss it. Apparently, Whedon shot the… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
2013 SXSW Guest Review: EVERYONE’S GOING TO DIE
By Jan Hamilton Rating: A+ Even though the title suggests a slasher film, nothing could be further from the truth. A delightfully quirky British indie, this film is a real gem. Two adrift people meet and wander the streets of English coastal city. Funny, serious and completely entertaining, this is a real find, highly recommended.
2013 SXSW Guest Review: PRINCE AVALANCHE
By Jan Hamilton Rating: A With starts like Paul Rudd and Emile Hirsch, this seemed like a can’t miss project. Starting slowly, the film catches fire in the second half, as the two guys, during the drugery of their summer road crew jobs, change and grow. Set in post wildfire Bastrop, the landscape is surprisingly… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Guest Review: PRINCE AVALANCHE
2013 SXSW Guest Review: MUD
By Jan Hamilton Rating: A+ With a fantastic cast and beautiful Arkansas river settings, this lovely, haunting film exceeds all expectations. When not attending to chores or other family duties, Ellis and Neck Bone, two young teen boys, are spending an ideal summer in their small boat on the river. The pace of their lives… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Guest Review: MUD
2013 SXSW Guest Review: WHEN ANGELS SING
By Jan Hamilton Rating: C+ Featuring some of the biggest names in Texas music, this overly sweet film is full of warm feelings and family values. Harry Connick Jr plays a UT professor with a lovely wife and great son. His one problem is that, because of a childhood tragedy, he won’t celebrate Christmas. What… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Guest Review: WHEN ANGELS SING
2013 SXSW Guest Review: KILIMANJARO
By Jan Hamilton Rating: B Meek and mild, our New York hero is not satisfied with his life, despite a good job, nice apartment and long-time girl friend. When she move out, he decides to to something very different with is next vacation, he and his friend (Marquette) will climb Mount Kilimanjaro. The film explores… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Guest Review: KILIMANJARO
2013 SXSW Guest Review: DRINKING BUDDIES
By Jan Hamilton Rating: B This indie film doesn’t go where you think it will, Two seemingly mis-matched couples start to stray. Kate (Wilde) seems to be pursuing co-worker Luke (Johnson) and Chris (Livingston) shows polite but unmistakable interest in Luke’s girl (Kendrick). A lot of beer is consumed in this enjoyable, slice of life… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Guest Review: DRINKING BUDDIES