SXSW 08


The Ten Best Films of SXSW 2008

The Ten Best Films of SXSW 2008

All in all, we saw an amazing group of films and experienced a festival atmosphere that is second to none — but these 10 stood out at the best of the fest.

By Neil Miller on March 19, 2008 | Comments

SXSW Movie Review: Dreams with Sharp Teeth

SXSW Movie Review: Dreams with Sharp Teeth

Director Erik Nelson’s engaging doc serves as a great introduction to the crazy world of author Harlan Ellison. [Grade: B]

By Neil Miller on March 15, 2008 | Comments

SXSW Movie Review: Frontrunners

SXSW Movie Review: Frontrunners

One of the most charming and fun docs from all of SXSW — nay, of the entire year.

By Neil Miller on March 15, 2008 | Comments

The Assassination of a SXSW Audience

The Assassination of a SXSW Audience

Director Brett Simon’s noir-based high school comedy, the fusion of Chinatown and a John Hughes movie, brings the house down in Austin.

By Neil Miller on March 14, 2008 | Comments

SXSW Movie Review: Stop-Loss

SXSW Movie Review: Stop-Loss

When director Kimberly Peirce took the stage, she called Stop Loss a tribute to the troops. Considering her own brother is a soldier in Iraq, why would she make them all look like incompetent, drunk messes of human beings?

By Brian C. Gibson on March 14, 2008 | Comments

Fat Guys at the Movies: Episode 56 – Fat Guys Hear a Who

Fat Guys at the Movies: Episode 56 – Fat Guys Hear a Who

Kevin holds down the fort with David from Bullz-Eye.com while Neil checks in with some special guests from SXSW in Austin.

By Fat Guys at the Movies on March 14, 2008 | Comments

SXSW Movie Review: Beautiful Losers

SXSW Movie Review: Beautiful Losers

At first glance, it appears to be a doc painted with a broad stroke, giving it a jumpy, unfocused feeling — that is, until it evolves right before our eyes into something special…

By Neil Miller on March 13, 2008 | Comments

SXSW Blog: Ninjas, Indie Rock Chicks and Packed City Streets

SXSW Blog: Ninjas, Indie Rock Chicks and Packed City Streets

More shenanigans from the streets of Austin!

By Neil Miller on March 13, 2008 | Comments

Explicit Ills Takes SXSW’s Top Award; But Was it an Honest Win?

Explicit Ills Takes SXSW’s Top Award; But Was it an Honest Win?

Mark Webber’s directorial debut may have won the big award in Austin, but was it a fair contest? After reading this, you may not think so.

By Neil Miller on March 13, 2008 | Comments

SXSW Movie Review: Bananaz

SXSW Movie Review: Bananaz

Want to know what happens when you mix a great concept with bad filmmaking…?

By Brian C. Gibson on March 13, 2008 | Comments

SXSW Blog: Geek Movies, Kristen Bell and Other Diversions

SXSW Blog: Geek Movies, Kristen Bell and Other Diversions

We are playing catchup in the middle of the week. Why? Because we are having a little too much fun…

By Neil Miller on March 12, 2008 | Comments

SXSW Movie Review: Nerdcore Rising

SXSW Movie Review: Nerdcore Rising

Nerdcore is rising… Have you heard?

By Neil Miller on March 12, 2008 | Comments

SXSW Movie Review: Dance of The Dead

SXSW Movie Review: Dance of The Dead

Zombies rise up at SXSW and bring out one of the surprises of the fest…

By Brian C. Gibson on March 12, 2008 | Comments

SXSW Movie Review: Super High Me

SXSW Movie Review: Super High Me

Stand-up comedian Doug Benson embarks on a Morgan Spurlock-esque ride that will determine what it would be like to get high, day and night, for thirty days.

By Brian C. Gibson on March 12, 2008 | Comments

SXSW Movie Review: We Are Wizards

SXSW Movie Review: We Are Wizards

Finally! A movie about rock bands within the Harry Potter universe.

By Brian C. Gibson on March 12, 2008 | Comments

SXSW Movie Review: Forgetting Sarah Marshall

SXSW Movie Review: Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Judd Apatow’s camp comes through again with a comedy that is a lot smarter than you would initially think… [Grade: B+]

By Neil Miller on March 12, 2008 | Comments

SXSW Movie Review: The Promotion

SXSW Movie Review: The Promotion

Seann William Scott and John C. Reilly play two grocery store managers battling for the big job in this quirky, intelligent film. [Grade: A]

By Neil Miller on March 10, 2008 | Comments

SXSW Blog: Chiptunes, Rosario Dawson and Hannah from American Teen!

SXSW Blog: Chiptunes, Rosario Dawson and Hannah from American Teen!

We take a break from drinking like sailors to see movies, stalk celebs and then… drink more!

By Neil Miller on March 9, 2008 | Comments

SXSW Review: Blip Festival: Reformat The Planet

SXSW Review: Blip Festival: Reformat The Planet

The film is a visceral experience that grabs you by the collar and yells, “Hey! Watch, listen and enjoy.”

By Brian C. Gibson on March 9, 2008 | Comments

SXSW Review: Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay

SXSW Review: Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay

The fans of the cult classic Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle have waited four long years to see their favorite pothead heroes on the big screen again. [Grade: C+]

By Brian C. Gibson on March 9, 2008 | Comments