SXSW

 Amy Wang’s directorial debut, Slanted (2025) uses genre storytelling to capture a lived experience that resonates deeply.

The Rivals of Amziah King is a phenomenal sophomore film for Andrew Patterson, with Matthew McConaughey and Angelina LookingGlass leading.

Death of a Unicorn may struggle initially and edge on too much replication, even for an original concept, but it’s still a fun time.

Let’s get into the best SXSW 2025 events that looked to highlight new programming but also give festival-goers a fun time.

The Surfer (2025) is a hell of a ride, taking audiences through a ridiculous rivalry between a man who just wants to surf and the men who refuse to let him do so.

GG Hawkins’ sophomore film, I Really Love My Husband, is simple and slow, excelling in capturing a real messy paradise.

Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie is a laugh riot that takes Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol’s brainchild to new, legally dodgy heights.

Universal’s Drop shows that once again, Christopher Landon can turn a narrative gimmick into a gold medal genre thrill ride.

Clown In A Cornfield is a great stab at the early aughts sensibilities, aesthetics, and comedy that we haven’t seen executed this well in a while.

Night Fight is admirable in its ambition and scope but far too scattered in its execution to come together as a cohesive work.