Last week provided us with parallel stories that ended in tragedy. This week, we continue on Bo-Katan’s journey for discovery. Joining her is Grogu, who must examine his own past in order to embrace his future. Both are lost in their paths after decades of survival. With Din, they may have found their path. Directed … Continue reading The Mandalorian – “Chapter 20: The Foundling” Recap
The Mandalorian – ‘Chapter 19: The Convert’ Recap
After Bo-Katan observed a genuine ancient being in the Living Waters, it was clear something had awoken in her. Whether years of fighting alongside and against fellow Mandalorians had taken their toll on her. Yet diving back into the ancient customs of her people, even observing a mythological beast, does wonders. While she remains jealous … Continue reading The Mandalorian – ‘Chapter 19: The Convert’ Recap
SXSW 2023: ‘Monolith’ Embraces Minimalistic Sci-Fi
The world of podcasting quickly found its way onto film. Many of these stories look to expand the world, setting up intriguing mysteries and crimes to follow. Yet the idea of following a person as they record their podcast does not feel inherently cinematic. Director Matt Vesely takes the challenge head-on. With a screenplay by … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘Monolith’ Embraces Minimalistic Sci-Fi
SXSW 2023: ‘If You Were the Last’ – A Lovely Lo-Fi Sci-Fi Romance
In a post-Covid world, the concept of isolation is all too real. However, even in the most dire circumstances, we reach out for connection from those around us. If You Were the Last takes this idea a bit further. Director Kristian Mercado delivers one of the year's cutest and most unique visual spectacles. His lo-fi … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘If You Were the Last’ – A Lovely Lo-Fi Sci-Fi Romance
SXSW 2023: ‘The Artifice Girl’ Tells a Tale of Evolving Artificial Intelligence
What does it mean to play God in the era of artificial intelligence? Does the creation of a new technology mean we know own its future direction? The Artifice Girl, from director and writer Franklin Ritch, examines these questions over three acts. While the film could easily adapt to the stage, the moral questions become … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘The Artifice Girl’ Tells a Tale of Evolving Artificial Intelligence
SXSW 2023: ‘Molli and Max in the Future’ – The Sci-Fi Rom-Com You’ve Been Waiting For
Sci-fi rarely gets credit for its ability to cross-pollinate genres. Yet many films in the genre borrow elements from other stories to tell a complete story. It's rare to see a full-fledged rom-com/sci-fi mashup, but Molli and Max in the Future pulls off the challenge. Directed by Michael Lukk Litwak, the futuristic romance takes advantage … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘Molli and Max in the Future’ – The Sci-Fi Rom-Com You’ve Been Waiting For
SXSW 2023: ‘With Love and A Major Organ’ ‘With Love and A Major Organ’ Shows Heart – Literally
Oftentimes, the best magical realism begins with a simple idea or metaphor. How we communicate those metaphors is very much in question, though. Director Kim Albright and screenwriter Julia Lederer take the idea of "giving one's heart away" quite literally. The resulting sci-fi drama is both a wonderful reflection on the power of love and … Continue reading SXSW 2023: ‘With Love and A Major Organ’ ‘With Love and A Major Organ’ Shows Heart – Literally
Most Anticipated SXSW 2023: The Horror & Midnighters
We don't know about you, but having your skin crawl in a theater with 100 people is a very cool experience. At SXSW, you can multiply that by ten. With one big franchise crashing the party and plenty of scary things just on the outskirts, horror is alive and well at SXSW. Check out our … Continue reading Most Anticipated SXSW 2023: The Horror & Midnighters
‘The Mandalorian’ – ‘Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore’ Recap
Mando returned, and we returned to the groove with lots of lore. While Season 2 expanded parts of the Star Wars universe at times, this season already feels far more Din (Pedro Pascal) & Grogu-centric. It's good to note that Pascal's vocal performance can illuminate the importance of the expanding lore and exposition. While there … Continue reading ‘The Mandalorian’ – ‘Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore’ Recap
‘The Last of Us’ – Episode 8 – ‘When We Are In Need’ Recap
With Joel (Pedro Pascal) on a knife's edge, Ellie (Bella Ramsey) will need to find some medicine and fast. However, medicine means humans, and their last encounter left Joel with a knife in the gut. Yet, a marauding man may be the least of their worries. There are far more dangerous things that lurk in … Continue reading ‘The Last of Us’ – Episode 8 – ‘When We Are In Need’ Recap