'Veep' and 'The Thick of It' Creator Armando Iannucci visits Washington, D.C., for the release of his latest film.
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SXSW World/US Premieres: ‘Take Your Pills,’ ‘Half the Picture,’ ‘Ali & Cavett, The Tale of the Tapes’
The SXSW Film Festival 2018 included 136 feature films: 89 World Premieres, 13 North American Premieres, 6 U.S. Premieres, and 49 feature films from first-time filmmakers.
Read More »SXSW World Premiere: The Visually Striking ‘Field Guide to Evil’
With an impressive list of international directors providing interpretations of their own local legends, the blood-soaked 'Field Guide to Evil' brings surreal nightmares to life.
Read More »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 »SXSW Film Review: Bart Layton’s Sensational ‘American Animals’
The documentary filmmaker's first narrative feature is an exciting true crime caper.
Read More »4K UHD Review: James Cameron’s ‘Terminator 2’ Is Almost the Upgrade Fans Need
'Terminator 2' in 4K may not be the be-all-end-all transfer, but it's a very good upgrade nonetheless.
Read More »SXSW World Premiere: Shana Feste’s ‘Boundaries’
The writer/director's road trip comedy is invigorated by a splendid cast.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
This Walt Disney Pictures’ fantasy film, adpated from the 1962 award-winning Madeleine L'Engle novel, has good intentions with young characters challenged to “be a warrior” for the Light, but is notably underdeveloped and comes recommended with reservations (2.5 stars out of four).
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Breaking Point’ Makes the Struggle for Freedom Personal
'Breaking Point', a new documentary from Academy Award winning director Mark Jonathan Harris, makes you appreciate the struggle people go through to break free from the chains of oppressive regimes and establish democracy. Those of you who used to fall asleep in history class, don’t worry. You won’t fall asleep during this film.
Read More »4K UHD/Blu-ray Review: Disney/Pixar’s Enchanting ‘Coco’
'Coco' proves Pixar still has what it takes to make one of the year's best films.
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