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SXSW Film Review: Elijah Bynum’s ‘Hot Summer Nights’
Tonal shifts aside, "Hot Summer Nights" is a fairly entertaining comedy/drama from the first-time feature director.
Read More »SXSW Film Review: Dominic Bridges’ ‘Two Pigeons’
A real estate agent unwittingly shares his flat with an unseen guest in this dark comedy making its world premiere at SXSW.
Read More »SXSW Review: ‘The Most Hated Woman in America’ – A Powerful Performance by Melissa Leo
Why was Madalyn Murray O'Hair the "most hated woman in America?"
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 »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 »Athena Film Festival: ‘100 Years’ — Native Americans Winning Against the Government
How long should one fight for justice? Sometimes it takes 100 years.
Read More »Blu-ray Review: ‘The Edge of Seventeen’ Is One of the Best Teen Films in Years
"Edge of Seventeen" one of the best comedies you probably didn't see last year.
Read More »Athena Film Festival 2017: ‘City of Joy’ with Eve Ensler
'The City of Joy' is a viable answer to the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Read More »2017 Oscar Nominated Documentary Short Subject, ‘4.1 Miles’ – An Important Film
The story of The Good Samaritan is the story of '4.1 Miles.'
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