Written by Alexander Reams Patton Oswalt’s humor has always bordered on nihilistic, that’s one of the biggest reasons that his humor has always resonated with me, it always seems hopeless but… Continue reading.
SXSW 2022: I Love My Dad
SXSW 2022: Deadstream
Written by Anna Harrison Shawn Ruddy (Joseph Winter) of “Deadstream” is clearly made in the mold of YouTubers and streamers like Paul: he does stupid things for views, and when those stupid things get other people hurt, he has to … Continue reading.
SXSW 2022: Diamond Hands: The Legend of WallStreetBets
Written by Maria Athayde You can feel this irreverent energy on screen as you watch the documentary. The visual language of the film also adds to energy with the use of memes and casual communication to get their message across. … Continue reading.
SXSW 2022: Bad Axe
Written by Patrick Hao The film is David Siev’s attempt to capture his family during a time of crisis. Not only is the COVID-19 pandemic threatening the financial viability of the restaurant, but a growing resentment of the “other” threatens … Continue reading.
SXSW 2022: Slash/Back
Written by Anna Harrison The most famous (fame being a relative term here) face in “Slash/Back” dies within the first three minutes: Kristian Bruun, most known for his role as Donnie Hendrix in the television show “Orphan Black,” cracks a … Continue reading.
SXSW 2022: Crows are White
Written by Taylor Baker Ahsen Nadeem’s first feature-length film is a pointed but rambling (in the best of ways) tale of contradictions, persistence, love, and meaning. Though faith is central to the film it’s secondary to the concerns of the … Continue reading.
Peacemaker: Season 1 Review
Written by Alexander Reams Saying James Gunn uses music to tell a story is like saying people need air to breathe, it’s not just true, it’s a necessity to his filmmaking. And his ear for quality music is more evident … Continue reading.
SXSW 2022 | Curtain Raiser w/ Taylor Baker and Thomas Stoneham-Judge from ForReel
In this video, Thomas and Taylor discuss their most anticipated titles of the 2022 edition of the SXSW Film Festival. SXSW 2022 is a hybrid festival both in person and online this year from March 11th to 20th with dozens… Continue reading.
Gasoline Alley
Written by Patrick Hao Drake is not an untalented filmmaker. In fact, this film’s neo-noir elements and competency in filmmaking recall the artistry of films like Edgar G. Ulmer and the Poverty Row films of the 1940s and 1950s. Those … Continue reading.
Sundance 2022: Every Day in Kaimukī
Written by Taylor Baker Alika Maikau’s directorial debut “Every Day in Kaimukī” is a moody melancholy hang-out film about a radio DJ named Naz (Naz Kawakami) who is fed up with life in a small pond.… Continue reading.