Flyte, Jerry Williams, and Billie Eilish were among the highlights at Austin's South by Southwest Music Festival 2018 on Wednesday, March 14.
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SXSW 2018 Film Keynote: Darren Aronofsky’s Ten Commandments of Indie
Aronofsky shared stories about his early struggles in getting films made. Out of these, he said, he developed ten commandments for filmmaking. 'I present these in all humility,' he said, 'as I am kind of a hack writer compared to that Bible guy.'
Read More »Book Review: ‘Improve Your Odds: The 4 Pillars of Business Success,’ by Alan Yong
Starting a business is less of a gamble if you use smart strategies. A new book, 'Improve Your Odds' by cryptocurrency entrepreneur Alan Yong shows just how to do it, focusing on the four essential pillars to make any enterprise strong.
Read More »SXSW Documentary Review: ‘Generation Wealth’ by Lauren Greenfield
Until the 'bust' of the boom-and-bust cycle, pleasure seekers are blind to their condition. They don't recognize that their material lasciviousness bleeds the soul and psyche. With guided, well-crafted commentary Greenfield describes how the materialism that consumerism perpetuates insidiously destroys.
Read More »SXSW Film Review: Bart Layton’s Sensational ‘American Animals’
The documentary filmmaker's first narrative feature is an exciting true crime caper.
Read More »One of Your Biggest Business Challenges: Maintaining Vendor Relationships
How you communicate with vendors determines how they communicate with you. If you’re willing to set the example of transparency and patience, you’ll have a better chance at being treated the same way.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story’
This wondrous musical show from Canada defies genre, yet sweeps you up in the tale of two Jewish refugees who more than a century ago made a new home in a new world.
Read More »SXSW Music Festival 2018: March 13 (Jerry Williams, Grace Joyner, Low, and More)
Jerry Williams and Low were among the highlights on Tuesday at SXSW Music Festival 2018 in Austin, Texas.
Read More »SXSW 2018 World Premiere: ‘¡Las Sandinistas!’ – Women Winning a War, Losing the Peace
'Las Sandinistas', a documentary from filmmaker Jenny Murray, premiered at the SXSW Conference, Austin’s film, music and convergence festivals on March 12. It is rare when a documentary is so well done, it transcends the prejudices of both the filmmaker and the audience. 'Las Sandinistas' does exactly that. The film details the contributions made by women during the Nicaraguan Revolution.
Read More »SXSW 2018 Movie Review: ‘Lean on Pete’ Takes You on a Journey You Won’t Forget
I was expecting Old Yeller with a horse, 'Lean on Pete' was way more than that. Part of SXSW’s Festival Favorites screenings, the film totally draws you in.
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