"Blindspotting" is an homage to Oakland, its vital neighborhoods, and street lifestyles. On the other hand, the storyline echoes warnings about race, class and social inequality that characterize yet move beyond Oakland, California.
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SXSW 2018 Exclusive Interview: Filmmaker Jason Outenreath on His Immigration Documentary ‘They Live Here, Now’
The human rights filmmaker discusses his new feature-length documentary/narrative hybrid.
Read More »SXSW Film World Premiere: ‘Weed the People’ Abby Epstein, Ricki Lake
Opioids jeopardize the immune system and addict the patient. Cannabis alleviates pain and inflammation and promotes healing. Why can't citizens choose life and healing with a nontoxic herbal over chemical toxins which addict the user and destroy the liver and kidneys? This becomes one of the film's main themes. The desperate parents profiled in it chose life for their children. Cannabis oil was there for them. What if it wasn't?
Read More »4K UHD/Blu-ray Review: ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Lays the Hammer Down in 4K
'Thor: Ragnarok' gives the Marvel franchise a breath of fresh air. Featuring spectacular video and great audio, the 4K presentation is the best way to view.
Read More »SXSW Movie Review: ‘Brothers’ Nest’ – Memories Can Kill
'Brothers’ Nest', a world premiere at the SXSW Conference in Austin, provides a horrifying twist on getting together with the family. It is also a tour-de-force for director Clayton Jacobson, screenwriter Jaime Browne, and composer Richard Pleasance. This Australian team takes us to the outback and plays with our sense of right and wrong.
Read More »SXSW 2018 Film Interview: Talking VR with Telexist’s Sam Gezari
The co-founder of the Los Angeles-based VR production studio talks about immersive cinema and the future of VR.
Read More »SXSW Movie Review: ‘Outside In’ Starring Edie Falco, Jay Duplass
Outside In screened its U.S. Premiere at SXSW Film Festival in the "Narrative Spotlight." Directed by Lynn Shelton, written by Lynn Shelton and Jay Duplass, the quiet drama/romance uplifts.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘I Can Only Imagine’
The brother team of Jon and Andrew Erwin continue to grow their filmmaking skills in their powerful biographical drama about the life of Bart Millard, lead singer of the music group MercyMe.
Read More »SXSW Movie Review: ‘Brothers’ Nest’ – A Darkly Comic Crime Thriller
Two bickering brothers plot the perfect murder in this jet-black comedy thriller.
Read More »SXSW Movie Review: ‘Boundaries’ with Vera Farmiga, Christopher Plummer
Director/screenwriter Shana Feste presented her engaging and robust feature world premiere 'Boundaries' at SXSW Film Festival.
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