By Jan Hamilton Rating: A- Still dreaming of his ex, Stan (Stahl-David) Flies to Austin, knowing she’s there visiting their old friends. She is still hung-up on him, both seem unable to move on. This is the set-up for one of the coolest, raunchiest Austin based films in a long time. Austin natives will recognize… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Guest Review: THE BOUNCEBACK
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2013 SXSW Guest Review: DOWNLOADED
By Jan Hamilton Rating: A- This is the fascinating story of how Napster was brought down by the recording industry 10 years ago. Using copious available footage from the time and new interviews, the filmmakers can’t help but show whose side they are on. Even if you never had a dog in this fight, you’ll… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Guest Review: DOWNLOADED
2013 SXSW Review: DOWNLOADED
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Writer/director Alex Winter recounts the story of Napster in a fascinating and compelling documentary which details the birth, rise and decline of this groundbreaking internet company, as told mostly from the perspective of those who started it. Shawn Fanning, Sean Parker, and their techie friends began… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Review: DOWNLOADED
2013 SXSW Review: SCENIC ROUTE
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) This particular film actually was not on my originally planned SXSW schedule. I just happened to be at the Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter and since I had trekked south of all the madness downtown, I decided to remain at the theater and see the next film. After… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Review: SCENIC ROUTE
2013 SXSW Review: V/H/S/2
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) In preparation for this screening at the festival, I made sure to watch the first film which I had never previously seen. The concept for these movies is really remarkable. For film buffs who have a love/hate relationship with “found-footage” movies, the first installment brought a… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Review: V/H/S/2
2013 SXSW Review: HEY BARTENDER
By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) I watched my first documentary of SXSW Film 2013 very early, courtesy of a screener. Writer/director Douglas Tirola educates his audience on the history of bartending and mixology, and showcases some modern masters of the art/science, as well as highlighting a simple bartender/bar owner who, in… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Review: HEY BARTENDER
SXSW Review: CHEAP THRILLS
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3.5 (Out of 4 Stars) Going into this movie, I had no idea what to expect. The fact that David Koechner, an actor known for goofy, cartoonish characters, has a starring role, really threw me off. While this film does have its silly, light hearted scenes, the film slowly devolves into… Continue reading SXSW Review: CHEAP THRILLS
2013 SXSW Guest Review: EVIL DEAD
By Jan Hamilton Rating: B+ This low budget gore-fest had the audience shrieking with laughter and approval. Set in a remote cabin, a drug intervention for one of the five young adults there goes horribly wrong, as one by one they are overtaken by satanic forces. Each new horror exceeds the last, as they fight… Continue reading 2013 SXSW Guest Review: EVIL DEAD
News: The 2013 SXSW Film Features Lineup
TVR has just received this press release courtesy of SXSW. Enjoy! SXSW FILM ANNOUNCES 2013 FEATURES LINEUP Austin, Texas – January 31, 2013 – Marking its 20th Anniversary, the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival is thrilled to announce the features lineup for this year’s Festival, running March 8 – 16, 2013 in… Continue reading News: The 2013 SXSW Film Features Lineup
News/Local Events: SXSW Film 2013
THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE TO OPEN SXSW FILM 2013 Early Fest Highlights Include Swanberg, Korine & McConaughey Austin, Texas – January 15, 2013 – The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival is thrilled to announce the world premiere of the comedy The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, from Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema,… Continue reading News/Local Events: SXSW Film 2013