SXSW: ‘The Idea of You’: On Love, Art, and Complicated Relationships
Michael Showalter's 'The Idea of You' succeeds as part escapist fantasy, part grounded love story that transcends dating taboos.
SXSW: ‘The Black Sea’ is a Lo-Fi Dramedy on Finding Purpose
Set in Bulgaria with no script and non-actors, 'The Black Sea' is a cheeky low-fi drama about making big dreams happen in little places.
SXSW: ‘Civil War’ Challenges Insights Into Freedom of the Press
'Civil War,' directed by Alex Garland and starring Kirsten Dunst, explores societal tensions without succumbing to political bias.
SXSW: ‘How To Build a Truth Engine’ Examines the Vulnerability of Misinformation
'How To Build a Truth Engine' points out the damning repercussions of misinformation when it falls into the hands of the wrong people.
SXSW: ‘The School of Canine Massage’: A Dogumentary On Wellness
Emma D. Miller's exploratory documentary makes a strong case for pampering your pet.
SXSW: ‘Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story’ Shows Friendship Comes in All Shapes, Sizes, and Species
Much like the Academy Award-winning documentary 'My Octopus Teacher,' 'Billy & Molly: An Otter Love Story' will leave a lasting impression that I'm convinced has the power to restore faith in humanity.
Sundance: ‘A Real Pain’: A Heartfelt Trip Through the Hurt We Feel
Jesse Eisenberg's sophomore film 'A Real Pain' stars himself and Kieran Culkin as cousins who confront their inner pain on a pilgrimage.
Sundance: ‘Handling the Undead’: This Supernatural Horror Nearly Flatlines
A visually bountiful character study that explores the liminal state between life and death.