The Dragonfly Conspiracy
Two friends try to escape The New World Organization, an ominous cult, whose plan is to exterminate most of the human population. Review by Ale Turdó
My Stretch of Texas Ground
Erich Kemp’s sophomore feature My Stretch of Texas Ground brings all the drama and tension of terrorism tropes to the American south, with a story about a conservative senator who becomes the target of a rogue Islamic cell.
Burning Dog
Trey Batchelor’s directorial debut with Burning Dog (2020) mixes a wide array of genres and subgenres such as action, comedy, buddy cop movies, criminal heist and double crossing scenarios with their matching tropes, resulting in quite a particular and unorthodox blend on screen.
Working Man
A quiet, unassuming laborer goes back to work despite his plant being closed down. His unintentional protest draws support among his coworkers.
Phoenix, Oregon
Bowling, pizza and self-reinvention. This heartfelt movie champions the notion that you don’t have to accept your situation as it is, that you can always take steps, no matter how big or small, to live a happier and more fulfilling life.
The Bellmen
A comedy that takes us deep into deadpan territory, involving the most curious and unlikely ensemble of employees -mainly the titular bellmen- working at a resort. Review by Ale Turdó.
CRSHD
CRSHD is a quirky coming-of-age story about a college freshman who fumbles along in her quest to lose her virginity before the end of the school year.
Love is Not Love
Stephen Keep Mills takes us on a surreal and thought-provoking journey through the ups and downs of contemporary relationships, its roots and meanings in Love is Not Love. Review by Ale Turdó
Vanilla
Filmmaker Will Dennis’ Vanilla is a sweet and quirky comedy about being true to yourself.
She’s Allergic to Cats
A lo-fi, wacky, tragicomedy about a small time filmmaker in Hollywood who struggles to get by and meets a girl who is unfortunately allergic to cats.
SXSW: I Will Make You Mine
Filmmaker Lynn Chen’s lyrical I Will Make You Mine tells the story of three women connected by their romantic ties to one man.
SXSW: Good Ol Girl
Directed by Sarah Brennan Kolb, Good Ol Girl explores the struggle between long-held traditions and female independence and the slow fade of rural life.
SXSW: Blackheads
Blackheads is a highly satisfying short film about a woman dealing with a break-up, a bad therapist and a giant blackhead.
SXSW: Basic
Basic packs a punch in a mere 3 minutes and 3 seconds. An engaging short about dating insecurities in the age of social media.
SXSW: Finding Yingying
Filmmaker Jiayan “Jenny” Shi’s Finding Yingying is a sensitive portrayal of a young woman with a bright future and a family struggling to come to terms with their loss.
SXSW: The Dilemma of Desire
Quelle Movies: The Dilemma of Desire, a new documentary about the clitoris and women’s sexuality. #SXSW #Cliteracy