At SXSW 2026, ‘Normal’ with Bob Odenkirk and ‘Pretty Lethal’ with Uma Thurman, used clever and creative screenwriting tropes to create engaging and exciting cinema.
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SXSW 2026 Reviews: ‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ with Samara Weaving and ‘The Comeback’ Starring Lisa Kudrow
"Ready or not," it's time for a "comeback" with Samara Weaving and former 'Friends' star Lisa Kudrow.
Read More »SXSW 2026 TV Review: ‘Margot’s Got Money Troubles’ Takes on Modernity With Fanning, Pfeiffer, and Offerman
SXSW not only brings attendees movies and music, it also gives them a peek at what they can enjoy on their TV in the coming year. At the 2026 edition of the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals we learned that Margot’s Got Money Troubles. The series, which will premier on …
Read More »SXSW 2026 Film Review: Keke Palmer and Demi Moore in ‘I Love Boosters’ Make Opening Night Memorable
Writer/director Boots Riley premiered an amazing and funny film – I Love Boosters – at the opening night of SXSW 2026.
Read More »SXSW 2026: The Ultimate Fest Reinvents Itself
Changes in Austin have forced SXSW to make changes. The changes, though, might just be fun.
Read More »SXSW 2025 Film Review: ‘O’Dessa’ Premiere Captivates with Drama, Music and Sadie Sink
Described as a post-apocalyptic, sci-fi rock-opera, O'Dessa sounded too strange to be good. But it is mesmerizing.
Read More »SXSW 2025 Film Review: ‘Another Simple Favor’ with Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively
'Another Simple Favor' joins Paul Feig's other SXSW hits such as 'Bridesmaids' and 'Spy' in making him a SXSW festival favorite.
Read More »SXSW 2025 TV Review: ‘The Studio’ Kicks-Off TV Premieres with Seth Rogen and an Amazing Team of Stars
SXSW’s opening night always brings surprises and amazing entertainment. This year, The Studio, the TV premiere starring Seth Rogen, lived up to the tradition. Rogen stars in this satire of the entertainment industry business world and also wears the showrunner, writer, director, and executive producer hats. He shares these jobs with …
Read More »SXSW 2025: Film, Science, Music and the Elephant in the Room
SXSW finally came back full steam ahead after a few years slowed down by COVID. I’ve attended SXSW since 2012, and this was a year with all the bells ringing. The 2025 edition of the Conference and Festivals ran March 7 through 15. A Special Welcome Day one began with …
Read More »SXSW 2024 Film Reviews: ‘The Fall Guy,’ ‘The Gutter’ – Popcorn Time with Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Susan Sarandon
Two films at SXSW impressed me with their commitment to providing the audience a good time: 'The Fall Guy' and 'Gutter.'
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