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, […]
SXSW FILM REVIEW: ‘Heart Beats Loud’ Is A Charming Cinematic Delight
Nick Offerman shines in this new drama from director Brett Haley.
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.
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.
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 – […]
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.
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.
Game to Movie Code Feels Almost Cracked with ‘Tomb Raider’ (FILM REVIEW)
If nothing else, Alicia Vikander is a blast as Lara Croft.
The Charming Purity of ‘Love, Simon’ (FILM REVIEW)
This coming of age tale revels in relatability.
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 […]