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SXSW Film Review: Charlize Theron Is the ‘Atomic Blond’
'Atomic Blond', staring Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, and John Goodman, is a spy film in the tradition of the James Bond/Cold War genre.
Read More »SXSW Film Keynote: Gareth Edwards – Becoming a Filmmaker
Director Gareth Edwards promised attendees at his SXSW keynote address that he would answer the question, “How the heck do you become a filmmaker?” It all started, he explained, when his parents took him to “an obscure art film” called 'Star Wars'. He immediately wanted to grow up to join the rebel alliance and destroy the death star. He shared the disappointment he felt when he was told he couldn’t do this because it was “only a movie”.
Read More »SXSW Review: ‘A Critically Endangered Species’ – Lena Olin in a Mesmerizing, Edgy Portrayal
How do you wish to be remembered? By your work or the life you've lived?
Read More »SXSW Q&A: Danny Boyle and Ewan McGregor on ‘T2 Trainspotting’
Dany Boyle, Ewan McGregor discuss the "Trainspotting" sequel with Richard Linklater at SXSW
Read More »SXSW Film Review: Ridley Scott Brings ‘Alien Covenant’ to Festival
SXSW continued a tradition of treating fans to classic films and their creators with the screening of Alien and a preview of Ridley Scott’s new film, 'Alien: Covenant.'
Read More »SXSW World Premiere: Terrence Malick’s ‘Song to Song’
The idiosyncratic director's latest film is a tiring, pretentious love story that wastes a talented cast.
Read More »Athena Film Festival: ‘Dolores,’ United Farm Worker Icon and Civil Rights Activist
Dolores Huerta's is a name not widely recognized, but it should be, especially now.
Read More »SXSW 2017 Preview: Movies, and Music, and Beers, Oh My!
SXSW began as a music festival in 1987 and is now the world’s largest. In addition, it has grown into a festival of festivals, including film, technology, ecology, medicine, and education. The festivals feature educational, networking and promotional activities as well as relevant trade shows. If that sounds kind of serious, don’t worry, there are parties, gaming, COSPLAY, and things that cannot be categorized.
Read More »Athena Film Festival: ‘100 Years’ — Native Americans Winning Against the Government
How long should one fight for justice? Sometimes it takes 100 years.
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