Friendship

Tim Robinson obsesses over Paul Rudd in A24 black comedy

"...of dread. While there are certainly parallels to black comedy classics – the agonizing mundanity of Office Space or..."

May 16, 2025 Movie Review by Dex Wesley Parra

Huge Changes in SXSW Leadership

Fest boss Hugh Forrest among several high-profile departures

"...most recognizable names at the festival in Hugh Forrest. SXSW existed before Forrest, but barely. A former editor and..."

April 26, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Cheech & Chong's Last Movie

Stoner comedy legends reunite for road doc

"...Directed by: David L. Bushell. The stoner comedy legends Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong pair up again..."

April 25, 2025 Movie Review

Sights From the Latter Half of SXSW

"...Anastasia Hera at Rozco’s Comedy Club on March 13, 2025..."

March 17, 2025 Photo Gallery

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...To celebrate the upgrade, the shop hosts its final SXSW day parties at its current Sixth and Lamar building...."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW Film Review: Cotton Candy Bubble Gum

Carter, 21 and living at home, navigates a chaotic, funny day

"...originally from Philadelphia – put this (sometimes too) frenetic comedy together on credit cards and a prayer, only to..."

March 12, 2025 SXSW Post by Joe Gross

SXSW Film Review: Are We Good?

In candid doc, Marc Maron opens up about grief

"...it’s hard to beat the personal nature of a comedy show where you’re stuck in a room with a..."

March 12, 2025 SXSW Post by Jenny Nulf

SXSW Film Review: For Worse

A divorced woman over 50 vs. the millennials in her life

"...be three? For Worse is the second movie of SXSW 2025 that focuses on a divorced woman in her..."

March 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Joe Gross

SXSW Film Review: My Uncle Jens

Norwegian film finds humor and compassion in immigration

"...Uncle Jens maintains a delicate balance between mystery and comedy. First-time feature director Brwa Vahabpour notices all the little..."

March 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Review: Friendship

Tim Robinson obsesses over Paul Rudd in A24 black comedy

"...of dread. While there are certainly parallels to black comedy classics – the agonizing mundanity of Office Space or..."

March 10, 2025 SXSW Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Corrupting an Australian Paradise in The Surfer

Director Lorcan Finnegan on his new film with Nic Cage

"...Kent on both The Babadook and The Nightingale. However, SXSW audiences won’t even need to open their eyes to..."

March 10, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Slanted

Amy Wang’s dystopian teen film is a thought-provoking debut

"...Ramakrishnan (known for her leading role in Netflix teen comedy Never Have I Ever) is not in the film..."

March 9, 2025 SXSW Post by Jenny Nulf

SXSW Film Review: Death of a Unicorn

Jenna Ortega stars in darkly absurd tale of carnage and corporate greed

"...of Death of a Unicorn, Claudette Godfrey, head of SXSW Film & TV, warned the palpably excited audience: “I..."

March 9, 2025 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

Friendship Brings Awkward Hugs and Comedy Giants to South by Southwest

Director Andrew DeYoung gets matey with Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson

"...get the chaos of Friendship, the dark and touching comedy starring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd receiving its U.S...."

March 9, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Bunny

What do you do with a dead body? Call your friends.

"...knives in the drawer. It's a bit of a comedy of errors...."

March 8, 2025 SXSW Post by Rod Machen

SXSW Film Review: Another Simple Favor

Like con artists, sequels to even campy crime can be tricky

"...A Simple Favor, the fun-yet-tonally-baffling 2018 comedy-noir about a mom vlogger (Anna Kendrick) who becomes entangled..."

March 7, 2025 SXSW Post by Joe Gross

SXSW Film Review: The Threesome

This modern rom-com takes itself seriously ... but not too seriously

"...decisions, The Threesome embodies the essence of the romantic comedy while never falling into stereotypes or cliché. It’s fun,..."

March 7, 2025 SXSW Post by Rod Machen

Qmmunity: For Queers By Queers Fest Recs and More

Mostly unofficial SXSW recos, local non-Fest fun, and Oscars complaints this week in Qmmunity

"...here for enough time! That’s why the unofficial queer SXSW recos I give are pretty good, so you ought..."

March 7, 2025 Column by James Scott

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...camp classic, fueled by its impeccable fusing of dark comedy and psychological horror. But more notably, it’s become a..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Powerful Never Change in Death of a Unicorn

A24’s star-studded satirical horror comes to SXSW

"...of a wide release on March 28, the A24 horror-comedy is Scharfman’s take on a creature feature. His biggest..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Advocacy, Art, and More Recommended Events

What to do this week that isn't SXSW

"...PG, so bring the youth along to see animated action-comedy done right.   – James Scott Free Tuesday at..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Midwestern Slasher Is on the Loose in Clown in a Cornfield

Eli Craig adapts the hit YA novel about teens in a dying (literally) town

"...butchers like John Wayne Gacy, Pennywise, and Art. However, horror-comedy Clown in a Cornfield remembers when the most dangerous..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Opportunities to Amplify, Educate, and Trailblaze in This Week’s Events

The week ahead is looking bright

"...5 to make your call.   – James Scott SXSW EDU..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Conference Taps Issa Rae, Signal and Colossal Leads for Keynotes

Lineup drop also adds Kevin Bacon, Hideo Kojima, Last of Us cast & crew

"...That’s how wide the tent is at the SXSW Conference, as demonstrated in today’s latest lineup announcement, where..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Heart Eyes

Squabbling coworkers mistaken for a couple attract the murderous attention of the Heart Eyes Killer

"...When horror-comedy Heart Eyes kicks off with a ghoulishly hilarious pre-credits..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

On Swift Horses Rides Into SXSW

ATX true crime series The Yogurt Shop Murders also joins fest

"...Texas premieres, and the addition yesterday of eagerly awaited comedy-thriller sequel Another Simple Favor as the opening night film,..."

Feb. 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Asks for Another Simple Favor

Paul Feig's comedy-thriller sequel is this year's opening night film

"...The film joins a packed slate of titles that..."

Feb. 4, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Beetlejuice Beetlejuice), Kathryn Hahn (WandaVision), Ike Barinholtz (The Oath, SXSW 2018 favorite Blockers), and Chase Sui Wonders (Bodies Bodies..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Let’s Close Out the Year With Some Warm Fuzzies, Yeah?

A shameless puppy parade for our Top 10s issue, a new Music & Culture editor to cheer on, and a big thanks to the readers for their generous support

"...editor, steering our coverage of music, the arts, food, comedy, and general culture. The newsroom erupted in cheers when..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

Y2K

On the last night of 1999, high schoolers crash a New Years Eve party

"...themselves fighting for their lives in this dial-up disaster comedy. Read Dex Wesley Parra's review from Y2K's SXSW Film..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Movie Review

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