SXSW FILM REVIEW: ‘Paradox’ Delights In Its Own Purposeful Incoherence

SXSW FILM REVIEW: ‘Paradox’ Delights In Its Own Purposeful Incoherence

[rating=3.00] You know how sometimes you accidentally leave the video camera recording on your phone when you’re not actually trying to record video? That’s basically Paradox in a nutshell, a mishmash steampunk western from director Daryl Hannah (who’s listed as “auteur” in the credits), and featuring her husband, Neil Young. There’s no real plot here, […]

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SXSW FILM REVIEW: ‘Heart Beats Loud’ Is A Charming Cinematic Delight

SXSW FILM REVIEW: ‘Heart Beats Loud’ Is A Charming Cinematic Delight

Nick Offerman shines in this new drama from director Brett Haley.

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SXSW FILM REVIEW: ‘Milford Graves Full Mantis’ An Out of This World Look at an Out There Man

SXSW FILM REVIEW: ‘Milford Graves Full Mantis’ An Out of This World Look at an Out There Man

Jazz drummer Milford Graves is explored in this documentary.

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SXSW FILM REVIEW: ‘Being Frank’ A Delightful Ode to Artist Christ Sievey

SXSW FILM REVIEW: ‘Being Frank’ A Delightful Ode to Artist Christ Sievey

Frank Sidebottom, the alter ego of artist Chris Sievey, is explored in depth in this new documentary.

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Phantogram, Kitty, Morgan Saint Among Hightlights on SXSW Day 4 (FESTIVAL RECAP)

Phantogram, Kitty, Morgan Saint Among Hightlights on SXSW Day 4 (FESTIVAL RECAP)

Thursday at SXSW is generally the most stacked day of the week – there are always so many showcases to get to and so little time. I got back downtown for the day around 1 PM, stuffed myself with some ramen on 6th Street, downed an iced coffee, and then caught Sunflower Bean again – […]

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SXSW FILM REVIEW: ‘Las Sandinistas!’ Sheds Light on Another Side of Revolutionary Action

SXSW FILM REVIEW: ‘Las Sandinistas!’ Sheds Light on Another Side of Revolutionary Action

The FSLN movement in Nicaragua is looked at from another angle in this SXSW documentary.

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SXSW FILM REVIEW: ‘Neurotic Quest for Serenity’ is a Rom-Com Like You’ve Never Seen

SXSW FILM REVIEW: ‘Neurotic Quest for Serenity’ is a Rom-Com Like You’ve Never Seen

Charming, absurd, and hilarious, Neurotic Quest for Serenity is a bold take on the romantic comedy.

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Game to Movie Code Feels Almost Cracked with ‘Tomb Raider’ (FILM REVIEW)

Game to Movie Code Feels Almost Cracked with ‘Tomb Raider’ (FILM REVIEW)

If nothing else, Alicia Vikander is a blast as Lara Croft.

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The Charming Purity of ‘Love, Simon’ (FILM REVIEW)

The Charming Purity of ‘Love, Simon’ (FILM REVIEW)

This coming of age tale revels in relatability.

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The Decemberists Step Outside Comfort Zone With Synth-Laden ‘I’ll Be Your Girl’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

The Decemberists Step Outside Comfort Zone With Synth-Laden ‘I’ll Be Your Girl’ (ALBUM REVIEW)

[rating=7.00] Almost two decades on from the release of their debut EP, 5 Songs, The Decemberists have finally decided to take their sound in a new direction. Up to this point, the band has garnered quite the following with their mostly acoustic-based indie songs that, more often than not, center around lyrics that tell tales […]

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