Two very different but rewarding character-driven comedy-dramas made their debuts at SXSW 2016.
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SXSW Movie Interview: Wendy Schneider, Director of ‘The Smart Studios Story’
Director Wendy Schneider provides insight into her new documentary that chronicles the fascinating history of Butch Vig and Steve Marker's legendary Smart Studios, 'The Smart Studios Story.'
Read More »SXSW Film Review: Jeff Nichols’ ‘Midnight Special’
Jeff Nichols’ new film is a peculiar '70s-'80s homage that cross-pollenates Spielberg-style sci-fi and the chase genre.
Read More »San Antonio Cinefestival Review: ‘Los Punks: We Are All We Have’
Angela Boatwright's vibrant documentary chronicles the thriving backyard punk scene in Los Angeles.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): Chekhov’s ‘The Seagull’ at the Classic Theatre
Chekhov’s seminal classic is given a marvelously entertaining production at the Deco District’s Classic Theatre.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): Jessica Dickey’s ‘The Amish Project’ at AtticRep
Originally presented to great acclaim at New York’s Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, Jessica Dickey’s 2009 solo work The Amish Project comes to AtticRep in a superlative production starring a marvelous Sarah Gise. In a role — well, actually roles — originated by Dickey, Gise masterfully portrays seven characters in a piece …
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ by Webber and Rice
Director Rick Sanchez's experimental staging of the classic rock opera contains more hits than misses, thanks to some solid performances.
Read More »Theater Review (San Antonio): ‘Rock of Ages’ at the Woodlawn Theatre
The Woodlawn kicks off its 2016 season with a rocking, rollicking production of the Tony-nominated Broadway musical.
Read More »Movie Review: Alejandro González Iñárritu’s ‘The Revenant’ with Leonardo DiCaprio
Mysticism and grueling violence make strange bedfellows in Iñárritu’s well-crafted but ultimately empty wilderness journey.
Read More »Music Review: San Antonio’s Deer Vibes – ‘The Nature of…’ Full-Length Album Debut
The San Antonio indie band's first full-length album is an impressive achievement.
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