Natalia Santa's film, which is making its world premiere at SXSW, is an absorbing character study.
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Athena Film Festival Review: ‘Fancy Dance’
In 'Fancy Dance,' an Indigenous women (Lily Gladstone) deals with the disappearance of her sister and caring for her niece who is traumatized by her mother's disappearance. She is only comforted by the hope of seeing her mother at the state powwow where the two will be together in the mother-daughter ritual dance.
Read More »Movie Review: Slamdance Audience Award Winner ‘African Giants’
The film is well written and directed, and anchored by impressive performances from the two leads.
Read More »Movie Review: Slamdance World Premiere ‘Citizen Weiner’
Root for the underdog in this David and Goliath comedy that takes on the establishment.
Read More »Movie Review: Slamdance World Premiere ‘Look At Me’
This fictional autobiography is a searingly personal look at a bisexual actor in search of affection while struggling with body image.
Read More »Movie Review: Slamdance World Premiere ‘Brando with a Glass Eye’
The feature film debut by Antonis Tsonis makes its world premiere at Slamdance.
Read More »Film Review: Exploitation Lives in ‘Roadkill’
If you don't delve too deeply into it, 'Roadkill' is a fun '70s-style ride.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘Oppenheimer’ – Directed by Christopher Nolan
Nolan's movie takes three hours to watch, but the Blu-ray includes a better history of Oppenheimer that takes only 90 minutes.
Read More »Film Review: Jake Busey in ‘Pig Killer’
Based on the true-life exploits of a notorious serial killer, this outré film is definitely not for the weak of heart.
Read More »Austin Film Festival: ‘Not An Artist’ Not Your Run of the Mill Production
One new filmmaker and one veteran used improv to create a fascinating ensemble comedy.
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