“Happy Face” tries to be several shows at once. It’s a procedural mystery about unexpected investigators trying to get an…
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A poignant, slow-fading comedy about two teams running out of time, Carson Lund’s “Eephus” chronicles one final game for an amateur…
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Annapurna Sriram’s feature debut “Fu*cktoys,” about a sex worker earning a living while undoing a curse, is farce, psychodrama, theological…
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Few actors can command the screen with such sincerity and passion as André Holland. His visage is a home for…
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When documentaries center on one person, breadth is often sacrificed for depth. Thankfully, for the most part, three docs at…
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Three of the more purely enjoyable films to play at this year’s SXSW didn’t premiere with star-studded red carpets at…
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Links to all of our coverage this year, separated by author, in order of publication: BRIAN TALLERICO It Ends The…
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At this year’s SXSW, I’ve found that it’s easier to spot the thematic throughlines across projects. It’s a testament to…
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Man, Brian Tyree Henry can do anything. The star of “Atlanta,” “Causeway,” “Widows,” and “The Fire Inside” has become legitimately…
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Filmmakers often underestimate how important it can be to feel their love for their characters. When a writer/director sees the…
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