A Conversation with Director Colin West on “Linoleum” (SXSW ‘22)
I had the chance to speak with director Colin West about his new film Linoleum, a sci-fi tinged dramedy about love, family, and aging. After making a wealth of short films, Linoleum is West’s second feature film as a director. The film premiered at South by Southwest 2022 in the Narrative Feature Competition. Linoleum, at […]
“I Love My Dad” Is a Hilarious Take on a Questionably True Story (SXSW ‘22 Review)
To no one’s surprise, iconic comedians like Patton Oswalt and Rachel Dratch remain hilarious. The world is changing day-by-day, but there are certain things that will always be funny, and brilliant comics are almost always guaranteed to elicit laughs. They’re paired up in I Love My Dad, a new offering purportedly based on the real-life […]
“Legacy: In the Shadow of Greatness” A Sports Documentary Series That Explores Generational Relationships (Review)
How does one differentiate between a realistic goal and a fantasy? If it were as simple as an objective measurement of effort, this would be a boring discussion. Legacy: In the Shadows of Greatness takes a deep dive into three children of people who once turned goals into a reality as the new generation pursues […]
“Sissy” The Bones are Derivative, but the Flesh is Fascinating (SXSW ‘22 Review)
Running into an ex-best friend is bound to be awkward. There’s no way around it. If something happened to end your friendship, it will loom over your relationship for your entire lives. That’s exactly what happens in Sissy, the feature directorial debut of writer/actor Hannah Barlow in partnership with writer/producer Kane Senes. Cecilia (Channel Zero’s […]