Writer/director Robert Duvall does something with his latest western / crime drama that you wouldn’t expect. Wild Horses ventures into new territory for Duvall as he tackles sexism, homophobia, and other prejudices. From the opening scenes of the film where Duvall’s character finds his youngest son with another boy, all bets are off where this […]
One of the films mirroring from Sundance at SXSW, Results is shot in Austin, TX and takes a hilarious look at the fit and healthy obsessed American culture. The film has its own irony, but I found all that even funnier to be set in Austin, which is considered one of the most unhealthy American
The first thought in my head is that writer/director David Gordon Green’s Manglehorn is better than his last SXSW film, Joe. Al Pacino also gives one of his best performances in a long while; I would have to go all the way back to Insomnia to find a time when I enjoyed him this much.
The American public is always interested when an actor turns into a director. That is the biggest reason not only for the existence of Lost River, but the purpose for its endurance (and distribution from Warner Bros despite being panned at Cannes). “I wanted to work with people I love”, Gosling said to a full
The title isn’t a sexual reference, but you best believe they use every single opportunity to play on those two words throughout the film. Actually, Get Hard might break the record for most references to male genitalia. With Will Ferrell on a comeback tour with reining American movie comedian Kevin Hart, you best believe they
You know the old saying; When you ask for something, remember to be specific. In 2014 the lack of diversity and gender equality was one of the most preached on items in the movie biz. From what I am seeing at SXSW it’s as if Hollywood went into panic mode and started firing off all
This is the type of frightening, borderline horror film, exercising a great amount of restraint I like to see. Director Craig William Macneill and writer Clay McLeod Chapman have adapted their short film Henley into a full blown feature starring the same frightening character. While the story leaves many unanswered questions (why is mom in
If the title isn’t enough to grab your attention, the fact the film is based on the book by food critic and Food Channel sensation Anthony Bourdain, should seal the deal. “Food noir thriller”, is how a producer introducing the film described it at SXSW. Indeed Bone in the Throat is just that, filled with
It’s that time again when Hollywood descends on Texas via South By Southwest, which is now one of the largest and most attended film festivals in the world. As we prepare for coverage, I thought I would run down the ten most exciting events happening in Austin this spring break week. This year will bring
I am really bothered by the fact that in the movie Frank, not only is SXSW mentioned, but they actually attend. Sure, Austin is mentioned in a majority of the films that have played the film festival, but this one seems to actively campaign in order to be accepted. Of course, the star power doesn’t