“High Tide” Explores Loneliness, Community, and Race
Beauty and quiet pain build to a crescendo in “High Tide,” a worthwhile if disjointed SXSW film about moving forward.
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“Omni Loop” Dazzles With a Quirky Human Tale in Science Fiction
With a witty, nuanced cast, fantastic direction, and music that elevates the quirk, “Omni Loop” is a delightful, teary surprise.
“Peak Season” is Not A Romantic Comedy, It’s Real Life
Watching “Peak Season,” I got enveloped in the complex feelings of a new relationship that forces our heroine to confront what constrains her.
Wagner Moura Helps Puts Journalism Front and Center in “Civil War”
“I am very happy that this film is [about] the importance of journalism in this polarized world,” said Wagner Moura of “Civil War.”
“The Long Game” Celebrates A History More of Us Should Know
When Humberto G. Garcia attended San Felipe High School in Del Rio, Texas, he didn’t learn about the Miracle Five–the Mexican-American golf team who won the state championship in 1957. It wasn’t until he was at a local golf tournament in 2008 that he learned about the teen champs, saying at a recent event, “In […]
Latinos at SXSW 2024 Killed It (And Took Home Big Prizes)
The SXSW 2024 Film Festival is officially in the rearview and one thing is clear – Latinos at SXSW came to Austin with their A game.
“My Dead Friend Zoe” Is a Different Veteran Film
“I’ve never seen a white man decide that his story was best told through two women of color,” said Natalie Morales of “My Dead Friend Zoe.”
“Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird” is an Ode to Friendship
“Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird” is an unrestrained, personal account of two musicians’ lifelong friendship.
“Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie” Keeps Their Legacy Smokin
“Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie” reminds us that despite their disagreements, these prolific stoners complement each other like yin and yang.
Uncomfortable, Intimate SXSW Film “Malta” Portrays a Different Colombian Experience
“Malta” is a deeply Colombian film, focusing on what it is to be young, ordinary, and lost in the South American country.