Author: Derrick Murray

So let’s take a look at some of the best films from SXSW 2022 that I was able to check out during the 10-day event.

Out of the almost 40 films we saw at SXSW 2022, these are the top 5 not so great ones that maybe you should skip.

Here are the 10 best documentaries from South by Southwest (SXSW) film festival 2022 we were able to see and review.

“Windfall” may be small, but it is mighty and effective, tightly wound to deliver an explosive conclusion worth investing.

For all the follies of social media and instant access to information everywhere, the exposure of corrupt and sexually abusive men in Hollywood has become a positive. Deeds often done in the dark or narratively manipulated continue to be brought to light, and “Phoenix Rising” is a gigantic spotlight on the worst of it. Evan Rachel Wood bravely reveals the years and years of abuse she suffered at the hands of Brian Warner, better known to the public as Marilyn Manson. Told in a two part documentary directed by Amy Berg, “Phoenix Rising” is an unflinching examination of grooming, gaslighting,…

I’m not entirely sure this is the message, but my final takeaway from “X” is simply this: have a lot of sex

We take a tab at ranking our top 15 Batman films, including several animated additions. Can’t discount those cartoons!

In essence, there’s more to the story than “DMZ” is willing to tell, which holds it back from being truly great and unique.

“Halo” is for fans while also being accessible to general audiences interested in a new action sci-fi streaming series.

To the request of no one, Disney+ has moved forward with an order of 10 episode of a “National Treasure” tv series. Without Nicolas Cage. Which admittedly, doesn’t really feel like a true spinoff of the well received series. Nevertheless, the show is happening, with a full season order, and a first look of the Cage-less cast. The new series stars Lisette Alexis (“Total Eclipse”) as Jess Morales, Zuri Reed (“Flatbush Misdemeanor”) as Tasha, Jordan Rodrigues (“Lady Bird”) as Ethan, and Antonio Cipriano (“City on a Hill”) as Oren. These young treasure hunters seek to discover new treasures, and will “end…