Film Festivals Face a #MeToo Dilemma: Should Accused Harassers Be Banned?
Cinefamily head Hadrian Belove attended last month’s SXSW after being hit by sexual abuse allegations, stirring up emotions and unnerving attendees. It won’t be the last time.
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Bill Murray Recited a Dog Poem Set to Bach, Then Fell Asleep During ‘Isle of Dogs’ SXSW Premiere — Watch
Bill Murray closed out the SXSW Film Festival with some trademark behavior.
Daryl Hannah Says Her Netflix Directorial Debut ‘Isn’t a Real Movie’ — SXSW 2018
She filmed her first feature, “Paradox” starring Neil Young, over three days with a 10-page script and no crew.
LGBT Documentaries ‘TransMilitary’ and ‘The Gospel of Eureka’ Tackle Religion and the Military at SXSW
Two new films at this year’s festival offer a glimmer of hope for the last bastions of discrimination.
‘Ready Player One’ Is Better Than Anyone Imagined, But Does That Mean It’s Commercial? — IndieWire’s Movie Podcast
Screen Talk episode 189: “Ready Player One” chatter, plus updates from SXSW and Miami.
Memo to Distributors: Buy These Movies From the 2018 SXSW Film Festival
The festival is over, but these movies still need homes. Somebody do something!
‘Family’ Review: Taylor Schilling Takes on Juggalos and Work/Life Balance in Formulaic Comedy — SXSW 2018
Laura Steinel’s amiable debut is carried by Schilling’s manic performance.
The Best Independent TV Series at SXSW 2018 — Memo to Distributors
The inaugural lineup of Independent Episodics saw a number of series with high potential in Hollywood and beyond.
‘Chi-Town’ Review: An Intimate and Involving Portrait of a Kid Growing Up in the Shadow of ‘Hoop Dreams’ — SXSW 2018
Nick Budabin’s film follows a very talented kid for more than four years as he tries to survive gun violence and become a star in the NBA.
‘People’s Republic of Desire’ Review: SXSW-Winning Documentary Offers a Terrifying Look at the World of Live-Streaming
Tragic and terrifying in equal measure, Hao Wu’s look at China’s live-streaming culture offers a dark window into our collective future.
‘Thunder Road’ Review: SXSW Grand Jury Prize Winner Is the Fascinating Portrait of a Broken Man
Jim Cummings’ uneasy story of a police officer whose life is falling apart is a compelling blend of comedy and tragedy.
‘Search Party’ Writers Debut Short Film ‘Men Don’t Whisper,’ About Two Gay Guys Who Pretend to Be Straight
Charles Rogers and Jordan Firstman are developing their SXSW short into a feature in the style of “Some Like it Hot” and “The Birdcage.”
