My best personal experience at SXSW was the night I saw Micmacs, starting with the wait in line. Much like the night I waited to get into the documentary on The White Stripes, I couldn't help wondering if these people actually knew what they were waiting to see. In fact, once I arrived to see the Micmacs line, I had to think that somehow the lines for these two films had been … [Read more...]
As we close in on SXSW, you can play along at home once again. IFC Films is making three movies available On Demand during the festival. I love this collaboration. It's a brilliant move, giving film lovers a chance to catch a piece of the festival experience. I hope you'll take a look at the possibilities, and get in on the fun. “Direct From SXSW” to feature three films premiering … [Read more...]
A decidedly odd starting point may prove to deliver a unique viewpoint into what it means, and takes, to be a man in this SXSW offering, Barry Munday. Barry Munday, a suburban wanna-be ladies man, wakes up in the hospital after being attacked in a movie theater, only to realize that he is missing one of his most prized possessions... his testicles. To make matters worse, Barry learns he's … [Read more...]
More news on the SXSW front, this time a First Look and an added World Premiere. Predators looks a little strange, though the festival treatment will be a lot of fun, but I'm pretty excited for 13. The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival has announced Austin-based filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and director Nimród Antal will present a “First Look” at their upcoming motion … [Read more...]
THE RIDE is a unique, in-depth look into the world of professional bull riding, featuring a motley crew of three professional riders, a bullfighter, a rodeo entertainer, a country crooner, and a million-dollar bucking-bull breeder. THE RIDE reveals the chaotic and gritty “life in the left lane” of these true-to-life cowboys—the punks and shit-kickers of the Wild West. THE RIDE revolves … [Read more...]
Coming to SXSW, screened in the Festival Favorites category, is a documentary riding high on strong showings at festivals already. His & Hers is a unique spin on the story of love and relationships, straight from the lips of 70 women. His & Hers is a cinematic mosaic that tells a 90-year-old love story through the collective voice of 70 ladies at different stages of their lives. The … [Read more...]
SXSW Film has announced its panels and shorts, with schedule following on the 15th. Looks like it's going to be a packed event with more great stuff than you can possibly attend, and I'm getting rather excited. If you're going, let me know what you're looking forward to most. The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival is thrilled to announce over 80 Film Conference panels and … [Read more...]
SXSW has released their feature lineup, and it looks like a great year for the festival. If you're going to be there, let me know. The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival is thrilled to announce the complete features lineup for this year’s Festival, March 12 – 20, 2010 in Austin, Texas. Over the course of nine days, 119 features will screen at the festival, with 55 of … [Read more...]
