The Solzy Awards for Documentaries in 2019

Rather than wait a few more days until the month of December, The Solzy Awards for Documentaries are being honored this month for 2019. Earlier this month, I voted in my first-ever Critic’s Choice Documentary Awards. Some of these awards do match how I voted during the CCDA. However, there were some instances in which my preferred documentary was not a nominee earlier this month.  In other instances, some of my categories were not a…

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SXSW 2019: Romantic Comedy

Romantic Comedy breaks down this particular comedy genre beat by beat while showing clips of many rom-com films in the process. Elizabeth Sankey narrates and directs this well-made documentary.  Through her narration and interviews, Sankey breaks down everything we know about the genre.  This isn’t only limited to present-day rom-coms but Sankey goes back to the classics.  She grew up as any teenage girl does:  learning about romance through the romantic comedy genre. The 1930s…

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SXSW 2019: Elizabeth Sankey on Romantic Comedy

Romantic Comedy director Elizabeth Sankey spoke with Solzy at the Movies ahead of the film’s North American premiere at the SXSW Film Festival. Congrats on Romantic Comedy being selected for the 2019 SXSW Film Festival!  How thrilled are you for the opportunity to show the film in Austin? Elizabeth Sankey:  I am so thrilled! It’s a dream come true.  Never, ever thought it would actually happen. You grew up watching romantic comedies.  Do you have…

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