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FOLLOWING HARRY: Director Susanne Rostock On Harry Belafonte, Activism, And The Power Of Legacy

Introduction Harry Belafonte is almost impossible to introduce without mentioning Day-O. The legendary performer became a global superstar through music, film, and television, but his...

TOO MANY BEASTS Review: Never Boaring But A Little Hammy

Introduction Sometimes at a film festival, you just have to watch a movie because that's what you can get to see at the time. This...

THE SOCIAL RECKONING Review: Like And Share

Sorkin My favorite thing about writer/director Aaron Sorkin is his ability to frame complicated topics in ways that are easily understood. Whether it's A Few...

Scholars Spotlight: The Sherman Brothers – Part I

Introduction If the Golden Age of Hollywood musicals gave rise to titans, then mid-century Disney was where legends were forged, and sprinkled with a spoonful...

PRETTY LETHAL Review: Bonus Coverage From SXSW 2026!

Introduction I saw this in the program for SXSW 2026 and went into the film with pretty low expectations. Sometimes that's the best way to...

THE POUT-POUT FISH Swims Through Familiar Familial Waters

Introduction Viva Kids, the studio that brought you Charlie the Wonderdog, is back with The Pout-Pout Fish. Based on the series of books written by...

ALICE IN WONDERLAND: Down the Rabbit Hole 75 Years Later!

Introduction When Alice in Wonderland opened in theaters in 1951, it confused critics, delighted children, unsettled parents, and left Walt Disney himself unsure whether the...

MIKE & NICK & NICK & ALICE: Fast, Funny, And Completely Unhinged In The Best Way

Introduction Some things just make you happy. Seeing Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice at this year's SXSW Film and TV Festival is one...