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Tag: South by Southwest

Drama / Reviews / SXSW21 / TCS / Thriller

‘Here Before’ (SXSW 2021) Non-Spoiler Review

March 23, 2021May 26, 2021 - by John Daniel Tangalin

Stacey Gregg’s mysterious drama-thriller ‘Here Before’ premiered at #SXSW last week. The film properly takes us through the stages of grief.

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Drama / Independent / Reviews / SXSW21 / TCS

‘Introducing, Selma Blair’: An Emotional Journey of the Human Spirit

March 18, 2021March 19, 2021 - by Jordan Simmons

“‘Introducing, Selma Blair’ is a fantastic documentary enough for anyone to feel inspired by how amazing one person’s human spirit can be.”

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Adaptation / Adaption / Comedy / Drama / Independent / Reviews / SXSW21 / TCS

‘Potato Dreams of America’ (SXSW Review)

March 18, 2021March 18, 2021 - by Jordan Simmons

‘Potato Dreams of America’ sounds like a fascinating story, but can be overshadowed by a lacklustre script and clumsy direction.

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Drama / Independent / Reviews / SXSW21 / TCS

Hannah Bang’s ‘SOAK’ (SXSW ’21) Short Film Review

March 17, 2021March 18, 2021 - by John Daniel Tangalin

Hannah Bang’s MFA thesis short film ‘SOAK’ premieres at SXSW 2021 this week, and it captures the raw emotion often found in drama narratives!

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Horror / Independent / Reviews / SXSW21

‘The Thing That Ate The Birds’ (SXSW ’21) Review

March 17, 2021June 4, 2021 - by John Daniel Tangalin

Sophie Mair and Dan Gitsham’s short film ‘The Thing That Ate The Birds’ premieres this week at SXSW 2021, and it’s absolutely terrifying.

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Action / Comedy / Drama / Independent / Reviews / SXSW21 / TCS / Thriller

Polaris Banks’s ‘Reklaw’ (SXSW ’21) Short Film Review

March 9, 2021March 17, 2021 - by John Daniel Tangalin

Reklaw premieres next week at SXSW 2021, and the short film is a perfect blend of crime, drama, mystery, thriller, and comedy!

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