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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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"Ready or not," it's time for a "comeback" with Samara Weaving and former 'Friends' star Lisa Kudrow.
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'The Dutchman' takes you on a subway ride into a world where reality comes into question and the Black experience in America is examined.
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'Another Simple Favor' joins Paul Feig's other SXSW hits such as 'Bridesmaids' and 'Spy' in making him a SXSW festival favorite.
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This gritty heist thriller boasts several exceptional performances, including one of Ray Liotta's final appearances.
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A tightly-paced crime thriller with some decent surprises and a strong cast, but ultimately little emotional resonance.
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'The Wasp' is a gyrating, twisted psychological thriller, in which Naomie Harris and Natalie Dormer go head to head captivating the audience with mesmerizing performances as estranged friends with secrets that can't be kept.
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