Tito is a film that focuses on a man who is being tormented by sexual predators but is told in a way that gives the film a feminist twist. Tito (Grace Glowicki) is the reclusive type but mostly because of the trauma he has faced in his lifetime. He wears a whistle in case of emergencies. The fear he lives with has led to walking with a hunch in his back. Moreover, he currently lives…
"SXSW 2019: Tito"
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…
"SXSW 2019: Romantic Comedy"
Writer-director Tim Wilkime spoke with Solzy at the Movies about his new short film, Milton, screening during the 2019 SXSW Film Festival. Congrats on Milton being selected for the 2019 SXSW Film Festival. How thrilled are you for the opportunity? Tim Wilkime: Thanks! I’m very excited to be honoring the life of Milton at SXSW. How did you get the idea to make this film? Tim Wilkime: The idea for Milton came from a personal…
"SXSW 2019: Tim Wilkime talks Milton" 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…
"SXSW 2019: Elizabeth Sankey on Romantic Comedy"
Carl Laemmle is a very informative and fascinating documentary that profiles the pioneering founder of Universal Studios. James L. Freedman goes deep into the archives in a documentary that certainly targets both film nerds and the Jewish community. Carl Laemmle was a guy who left his hometown for a better life in America and he never forgot his roots. It didn’t matter that Germans didn’t like him in the 1930s. He saw what was happening to…
"Carl Laemmle: Universal Founder profiled"
Triple Frontier takes us to the Brazilian jungle as a a group of former Special Forces soldiers team up together for one last mission together. As the film starts, Santiago “Pope” Garcia (Oscar Isaac) is working with police in Brazil to take down Gabriel Martin Lorea. He soon learns information from Yovanna (Adria Arjona) that Lorea never leaves his money. After one mission fails, the first thing Pope does is track down William “Ironhead” Miller (Charlie Hunnam). …
"Triple Frontier: J.C. Chandor Can’t Miss"
Ben is Back delivers with a strong focus on a family as they welcome back their drug-addicted son home for the holidays. There’s a strong emotional reaction to be had as one watches Holly Burns (Julia Roberts) as her eldest son, Ben (Lucas Hedges) comes home for the holidays. As much as she hopes for the best as he makes a surprise appearance, she requires some pre-conditions for his return. Even if it’s just for…
"Ben is Back hits Blu-ray/DVD"
With Brie Larson kicking ass in the titular role, Captain Marvel gives us a new superhero as the Marvel Cinematic Universe pushes forward. The introduction of Carol Danvers to the Marvel Cinematic Universe comes during a very trying time. We only have an idea of who survived The Snap but so many more are out there. The ending of Avengers: Infinity War shows that both Danvers and Nick Fury previously met. This film does a…
"Captain Marvel: The Superhero We Need Right Now"
March is one of my favorite times of year because of March Madness but it also means heading down to Austin for the 2019 SXSW Film Festival. Last year was my first SXSW Film Festival and it was a whole lot of fun. The festival launched the likes of Blockers, TransMilitary, Summer ’03, Most Likely to Murder and Fast Color (opening in theaters this month!) to name a few. Films followed from Sundance to SXSW including…
"SXSW 2019: My Most-Anticipated Films"
As the calendar turns to March 4 this year, it’s time to take a moment to remember the life of John Candy on the 25th anniversary of his passing. John Candy is one of those comedians who was taken away from us way too early at the age of 43. One needs to only look at his IMDB profile to see his impact. While his role in Vacation was tantamount to a brief cameo, John…
"John Candy: 25 Years Later"