ACLU’s Trans Justice Campaign Unveils Three Short Docs About Being Trans in America
One film, about Kai, a young girl who lives in Texas, was screened at SXSW. Texas lawmakers introduced a bill attacking transgender students like Kai.
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Memo to Distributors: Buy These 2019 SXSW Films
These SXSW highlights still need homes. Here’s our plea for somebody to pick them up.
SXSW 2019: The 10 Best Film and TV Projects at the Festival
From wacky comedies to powerful new TV efforts, this year’s SXSW had plenty to celebrate.
‘It Started as a Joke’ Review: A Sweet Little Doc About Finding Catharsis Through Comedy — SXSW
A documentary about the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival blossoms into a touching reminder that laughter is the best medicine.
SXSW 2019 Recap: One Big Festival or Many? — IndieWire’s Movie Podcast
Screen Talk, episode 236: SXSW featured plenty of exciting high-profile films, but they weren’t the only ones on display at the Austin gathering.
After Perfecting the Best Friend in ‘Lady Bird,’ Beanie Feldstein Breaks Through as ‘Booksmart’ Lead
“If you looked like me and sounded like me, you were the character, you were never at the center of the story,” said Feldstein at a recent SXSW panel.
‘How to Be Alone’: Maika Monroe Stars in Clever SXSW Midnight Short Film From ‘Stranger Things’ Writer
Exclusive: Kate Trefry makes her directorial debut with the wicked little short, which turns imaginary monsters into something much more real.
‘Alice’ Review: SXSW Grand Jury Prize Winner Is Emotional Tale of Desperate Sex Worker
Josephine Mackerras’ microbudget debut is a showcase for actress Emilie Piponnier.
‘Porno’ Review: Religious Teens Battle a Sex Demon in Gutsy Horror Comedy Debut — SXSW
Keola Racela’s first feature boasts seriously X-rated gore (trigger warning: exploding balls), and many clever narrative choices.
SXSW Winners: ‘Alice,’ ‘For Sama’ Lead 2019 Grand Jury Awards
Additional prizes on SXSW Awards night went to the credits of “Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse” and a music video for Hurray for The Riff Raff.
‘Everybody’s Everything’ Review: Terrence Malick Exec Produces Moving Doc on Rapper Lil Peep
This SXSW premiere, a close-up look at the life and death of late Soundcloud rapper Lil Peep, bears the influence of its EP Terrence Malick.
‘Sister Aimee’ Review: She Rivaled the Pope in Fame — Now She Gets a Curious Faux Biopic
SXSW: Samantha Buck and Marie Schlingmann aren’t promising the truth in their weird and wily film, but star Anna Margaret Hollyman delivers something just as valuable.
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Stephen King’s ‘The Long Walk’ Film Taps ‘Scary Stories to Tell’ Director
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Amazon's Lord of the Rings Series Adds Game of Thrones Writer Bryan Cogman
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Will Rachel Brosnahan (‘Mrs. Maisel’) be the 1st and only actress to beat Julia Louis-Dreyfus (‘Veep’) at the Emmys?
