#SXSW: “THE DROVER’S WIFE: THE LEGEND OF MOLLY JOHNSON”
By Amanda Gilmore
This Feature is a reimagining of the acclaimed play and Henry Lawson’s classic Short Story. The Film takes place in 1893, where Molly Johnson (Leah Purcell) struggles to raise her children while her husband is off droving sheep. When Aboriginal fugitive Yadaka (Rob Collins) lands on her doorstep a bond develops. When word breaks out that Molly’s husband is actually missing, a constable is sent to question Molly as a suspect. But things turn deadly ...
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#SXSW: “ALIEN ON STAGE”
Review by David Baldwin
Every Christmas, the Paranoid Dramatics Amateur Group made-up of Dorset Bus Drivers put on a pantomime of a classic story for charity. On one particular year however, they really think outside the box and instead decide to put on a serious adaptation of the Sci-Fi Horror masterpiece, Alien. They work tirelessly on the sets, costumes and props, and believe they have created something great. Sadly, the show ends up flopping. It does however, end up finding a few ...
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#SXSW: “SWAN SONG”
Review by David Baldwin
Pat Pitsenbarger (legendary character actor Udo Kier) used to be a popular hairdresser in Sandusky, Ohio. Now he lives his remaining years in a nursing home, folding napkins and sneaking a smoke or two when the nurses are not looking. When Pat discovers that one of his former clients has died and that her dying wish was for him to style her hair for the funeral, he escapes the home and sets his sights on rediscovering his roots.
SWAN SONG was one of my most ...
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#SXSW: “LANGUAGE LESSONS”
Review by David Baldwin
Adam (Mark Duplass) longs to become fluent in Spanish again. He is apprehensive when he discovers that his husband paid for online Spanish lessons with teacher Cariño (Natalie Morales). Once they get to chatting however, Adam finds a friendship he did not expect – and one that will become even more important as their weekly lessons progress.
LANGUAGE LESSONS is a sweet slice of life tale about two wayward souls connecting over Zoom calls. While some may scoff ...
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#SXSW: “CLERK”
Review by David Baldwin
Kevin Smith was working as a clerk at a convenience store when he released Clerks way back in 1994. Director Malcolm Ingram’s Documentary about the iconic Director takes its title from this life altering moment in Smith’s life, and then presents a chronicle of the director’s work from that Film through to Jay and Silent Bob Reboot and everything that happened in between.
CLERK is a delight for fans of Smith and all things View Askew. Ingram packs in ...
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#FIRSTLOOK: “DAD STOP EMBARRASSING ME!” NEW TRAILER
Jamie Foxx stars in and produces new Netflix Sit-Com, DAD STOP EMBARRASSING ME! See the new Trailer!
Synopsis :Brian Dixon (Jamie Foxx), successful business owner and bachelor, just unexpectedly became a full-time father to his teenage daughter Sasha (Kyla-Drew). Determined to turn over a new leaf, Brian’s going to need all the help he can get from his dad (David Alan Grier) and sister (Porscha Coleman) — and Sasha’s going to need all the help she can get learning how to fit into ...
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#SXSW: “THE FEAST”
Review by David Baldwin
A wealthy family is gathering for a dinner party at their luxurious home in the Welsh mountains. They have made a tremendous amount of money selling-off portions of their land to be stripped for mineral mining, and intend to convince a neighbouring couple to do the same over dinner with their business partner. Matriarch Glenda (Nia Roberts) is a little frazzled preparing for the meal, so she is overjoyed when their hired hostess Cadi (Annes Elwy) arrives to help her ...
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#SXSW: “WITCH HUNT”
By Amanda Gilmore
Set in present-day America where witches are real and witchcraft is illegal, Claire (Gideon Adlon) and her family help two young witches avoid law enforcement and cross the border for asylum in Mexico. Writer-Director Elle Callahan has created a fun witch tale with a strong cast of young up-and-coming talent.
Films about witches have been done time and time again. However, Callahan has given it a fresh take by setting them in the ...
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#SXSW: “OFFSEASON”
By Amanda Gilmore
This Midnighter tells the story of Marie (Jocelin Donahue) who, after receiving a mysterious letter about her mother’s vandalized grave, travels to a desolate island town and soon becomes trapped in a nightmare.
Writer-Director Mickey Keating creates a mythical Horror film that delivers on suspense. From the moment Marie gets onto the island there is an eerie atmosphere with the use of his production, lighting and sound design. As the ...
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#SXSW: “THE FALLOUT”
Review by Amanda Gilmore
During a deadly high school shooting, Vada (Jenna Ortega) and fellow students Mia (Maddie Ziegler) and Quinton (Miles Fitch) survive by hiding in a bathroom stall. In the aftermath, Vada struggles with processing her emotions and suffering from PTSD. Her relationships with her family and friends, along with her view of the world are forever altered.
Canadian Actress-Writer-Director Megan Park makes her Feature-debut with this heartbreaking look at one ...
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