SXSW 2019

SXSW 2019 Review: ALICE: Empowering for Women, Enlightening for Everyone
SXSW 2019 Review: ALICE: Empowering For Women, Enlightening For Everyone

Alice is a film that should enlighten anybody, because it’s about society as much as it is about Alice herself.

SXSW 2019 Review: THE CURSE OF LA LLORONA: No Soul To This Tale

The Curse of La Llorona is not original enough to stand on its own, relying too intently on jumpscares and with not enough focus on the characters around them.

SXSW 2019 Reviews: DARLIN’, GIRL ON THE THIRD FLOOR, and SNATCHERS
SXSW 2019 Reviews: DARLIN’, GIRL ON THE THIRD FLOOR & SNATCHERS

In his latest dispatch from SXSW, Kevin Lee reviews Darlin’, The Girl on the Third Floor and Snatchers.

SXSW Review: PET SEMATARY: It’s Back… But is it the Same?
SXSW 2019 Review: PET SEMATARY: It’s Back… But Is It The Same?

Pet Sematary, in this critic’s opinion, is a constant battle between excessive production and exceptional performances.

SXSW 2019 Reviews: APOLLO 11 & AQUARELA
SXSW 2019 Reviews: APOLLO 11 & AQUARELA

In his latest dispatch from SXSW, Kevin Lee reviews Apollo 11, from director Todd Douglas Miller, and Aquarela, by Victor Kossakovsky.

Interview with YES, GOD, YES Director and Writer Karen Maine
SXSW 2019 Review: YES, GOD, YES: A Film You’d Want To Hug

Yes, God, Yes is a film you’d want to hug, where its authentic nature, lovable lead, and gentle director can win over anybody.

SXSW Review: GOOD BOYS: If You Like South Park, You’ll Like This
SXSW 2019 Review: GOOD BOYS: If You Like South Park, You’ll Like This

Good Boys is not for everyone, for it is messy and repetitive in what it’s doing, but it is also exceptionally funny, charming, and thoughtful.

SXSW 2019 Horror: LITTLE MONSTERS, TALES FROM THE LODGE And TONE-DEAF
SXSW 2019 Horror: LITTLE MONSTERS, TALES FROM THE LODGE And TONE-DEAF

SXSW 2019 featured some excellent horror films, like Us and Little Monsters, but also lesser ones like Tales from the Lodge and Tone-Deaf.

SXSW Review: BOOKSMART: How is this Olivia Wilde’s Debut?!
SXSW 2019 Review: BOOKSMART: How Is This Olivia Wilde’s Debut?!

Just when I thought coming-of-age fatigue is about to kick in, Booksmart overwhelms with its confident energy and wisdom.

SXSW 2019 Review: THE HIGHWAYMEN: An Interesting Story In Need Of Tightening

The Highwaymen is a well-intentioned Western drama that takes a new perspective on the Bonnie & Clyde mythology, but it needs another run at tightening the runtime.

SXSW Review: THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE: Infectious Deadpan Comedy At Its Finest
SXSW 2019 Review: THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE: Infectious Deadpan Comedy

The Art of Self-Defense is not only a must-see, it’s an easy contender for the best film of the year so far.

SXSW Review: THE DAY SHALL COME: A Flat Piece of Satire With No Aim
SXSW 2019 Review: THE DAY SHALL COME: A Flat Piece Of Satire With No Aim

The Day Shall Come is so cartoonish that it just doesn’t feel believable or possible, let alone historical fact.

Long Shot is an absolute must-see if you are a fan of Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen.
SXSW 2019 Review: LONG SHOT: Run For President, Charlize Theron!

A pleasant surprise, Long Shot is an absolute must-see if you are a fan of Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen.

SXSW Review: US: An Even Bigger Home Run for Jordan Peele
SXSW 2019 Review: US: An Even Bigger Home Run For Jordan Peele

Us embraces puzzling imagery and timing to evoke a sense of interpretative meaning, which leads to personal intimacy with the viewer.

SXSW: HER SMELL: The Riot Grrrl Epic VOX LUX Wished it Was
SXSW 2019 Review: HER SMELL: The Riot Grrrl Epic VOX LUX Wished it Was

Her Smell never overstays its welcome, thanks to a stellar ensemble, Alex Ross Perry’s solid script, and Elisabeth Moss’s powerhouse performance.