SXSW Film Review: 'Premature'

A sexed-up 'coming'-of-age story

"...The film’s killer one-liners come largely from his sexually struggling friend...."

March 12, 2014 SXSW Post by James Renovitch

SXSW Film Review: 'Before I Disappear'

Shawn Christensen turns Oscar-winning short 'Curfew' into a feature

"...lighting and camerawork, perfectly capturing the tone for the film. However, Richie's story never really veers from the standard..."

March 11, 2014 SXSW Post by Neha Aziz

SXSW Film Review: 'Cesar Chavez'

Diego Luna's biopic is a true hero's journey

"...The film deserves comparisons to classic film depictions of labor movements..."

March 11, 2014 SXSW Post by Michael Agresta

SXSW Film Review: 'Arlo & Julie'

No need to puzzle over whether to see this charming feature

"...Mexico. At the risk of spoiling any of the film's fun, we'll say no more about the plot itself..."

March 10, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

SXSW Film Review: 'Evolution of a Criminal'

This is a remarkably honest and insightful autobiography

"...for that sin, is the subject of this moving film – a remarkably honest autobiography of a bad choice..."

March 9, 2014 SXSW Post by Jordan Smith

SXSW Film Review: 'Harmontown'

'Community' creator lets it all hang out

"...Following up his terrific portrait of artist Wayne White,..."

March 9, 2014 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Review: 'Veronica Mars'

Cult TV show transitions to film with all its charms intact

"...the city, the people, or the P.I. life. The film picks up 10 years later, with Veronica on the..."

March 8, 2014 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Review: 'Ukraine Is Not a Brothel'

Femen doc looks past the headlines

"...controlled by a man. But by the time the film gets around to interviewing the contemporary Rasputin, Victor Svyatski..."

March 8, 2014 Screens Post by Brandon Watson

SXSW Film Review: 'The Internet's Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz'

Lamenting a death by celebrating a life

"...Following Friday night's premiere, director/producer/screenwriter Brian Knappenberger described this film as “another part of the same story” of his..."

March 8, 2014 SXSW Post by Michael King

SXSW Film Review: 'Things People Do'

Moral ambiguity is center stage in this directorial debut

"...troubled police detective (Jason Issacs of the Harry Potter films) whose world-weary moral code is grounded in Thomas Hobbes’..."

March 8, 2014 SXSW Post by Joe O'Connell

SXSW Film Review: 'Born in Chicago'

Archival footage meets contemporary performances in this music doc

"...off the myriad genres of rock & roll. The film began, said director John Anderson, as a concert film..."

March 15, 2013 SXSW Post by Michael King

SXSW Film Reviews: 'Reality Show'

A narrative riff on the constructed-ness of reality television

"...is juvenile, and perhaps that's the point. Tellingly, the film began as a series for Showtime and has subsequently..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Andy Campbell

SXSW Film Reviews: 'Everyone's Going to Die'

Engrossing lead performances carry this British dark comedy

"...smile. These humorous exchanges between the two drive the film, which, despite its grandiose themes of love, loss, and..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Ashley Moreno

SXSW Film Reviews: 'Hawking'

Stephen Hawking himself narrates this extraordinary film about his life

"...It takes an extraordinary film to capture the extraordinary life of renowned physicist Stephen..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Michael King

SXSW Film Reviews: 'Unhung Hero'

Does size really matter?

"...in those cultures' perspectives on sex, his debut feature film is genuinely fascinating, with Moote acting as an engaging..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Joey Keeton

SXSW Film Reviews: 'Twenty Feet From Stardom'

Backup singers are in the spotlight in this music documentary from Morgan Neville

"...players. Not every singer craves the limelight, as this film by the music-documentary veteran Neville attests while celebrating the..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW 2013 Film Reviews: 'Touba'

For its stunning footage and sound design, this doc isn't to be missed

"...stray title card) in Touba, a collage of a film lensing the pilgrimage of the Mouride Brotherhood to the..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Andy Campbell

SXSW 2013 Film Reviews: 'Xmas Without China'

This honest and searching film asks plenty of thoughtful questions

"...Xmas Without China is a more honest and searching film than its Roger & Me-by-way-of-Super Size Me setup might..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Dan Solomon

SXSW 2013 Film Reviews: 'Yellow'

Nick Cassavetes' latest is short on plot and long on trippy indulgences

"...is bleak, a bit sinister, and oddly satisfying. The film plays like a jittery long-form dream sequence punctuated by..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Patrick Courtney

SXSW 2013 Film Reviews: 'Fuck for Forest'

Berliners using pornography for a nobler cause

"...Polish filmmaker Michal Marczak's Fuck for Forest focuses on a Berlin..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Audra Schroeder

'John Dies at the End'

'John Dies at the End'

"...Don Coscarelli's 2002 film, Bubba Ho-Tep, marked a major shift for the creator..."

March 16, 2012 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

'$ellebrity'

'$ellebrity'

"...Encouraged by his A-list celeb friends to make this film, Mazur takes an in-depth look at how media and..."

March 16, 2012 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

'The Imposter'

'The Imposter'

"...attempted to assume his identity. Digging more deeply, the film is also about the lengths to which people will..."

March 16, 2012 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

'Jeff'

'Jeff'

"...– but takes a novel approach. He constructed his film using present-day interviews with the police detective who interrogated..."

March 16, 2012 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

'Crazy Eyes'

'Crazy Eyes'

"...isn't actively looking to be saved. At times, the film feels a bit too indie for its own good..."

March 16, 2012 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

'Beware of Mr. Baker'

'Beware of Mr. Baker'

"...drug abuser, and epic madman, is captured in this film's opening sequence attacking the filmmaker with his cane and..."

March 16, 2012 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

'Compliance'

'Compliance'

"...Craig Zobel's controversial film is based on true incidents, although the filmmaker seems..."

March 16, 2012 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

'The Comedy'

'The Comedy'

"...on Saturday the chance to walk out before the film started, it shouldn't surprise anyone that the opening sequence..."

March 16, 2012 Screens Feature by Ashley Moreno

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"...from repulsion to exhilaration over the course of a film, which is what happened at last weekend's premiere screening..."

March 18, 2011 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

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Daily reviews and interviews

"...Every moment is spent trying to tame chaos. The film's success is largely on Broderick's shoulders, and the actress..."

March 18, 2011 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

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