SXSW
Director Alex Scharfman on Unicorn Mythology and Corporate Greed
March 21, 2025
“They were always this untamable manifestation of nature incarnate,” the director says of unicorns, which feature prominently in his SXSW smash starring Jenna Ortega and Will Poulter.
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Director Andrew DeYoung on Terrence Malick, Marvel Fandom, and Male Loneliness
March 20, 2025
After the SXSW premiere of his debut feature starring Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson, the director joined us in Austin to discuss the pleasures of friendship and the perils of fandom.
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“I’m Drawn to Ridiculous Extremes”: Mimi Cave on Housewives, Holland, and the Hyperreal
March 19, 2025
After the SXSW premiere of her film “Holland,” the director joined us to talk about working with Nicole Kidman and how growing up in the Midwest forced her to daydream.
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“It’s the Ghetto MedBot”: Flying Lotus Takes Us Inside His Body Horror Space Odyssey
March 18, 2025
After the SXSW premiere of his new film “Ash,” the filmmaker joined us to talk stuntmen, bisexual lighting, and his love for Coralie Fargeat’s “The Substance.”
TOUR DIARY
“I Just Got a Baby Cow”: On the Road With the Indie Rockers of Dehd
May 28, 2024
Emily Kempf and Jason Balla of the Chicago-born indie rock band checked in halfway through their US tour to tell us some of their strangest experiences on the road.
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Elisa Kalani and Cazzie David Are Rethinking the Modern Rom-Com
March 19, 2024
In Austin for the SXSW premiere of her debut feature, Elisa Kalani talked to us about teaming up with Cazzie David to make what she calls a “modern day rom-com… involving abuse.”
ACTOR
Rachel Sennott and Kristen Stewart Have a Slightly High Conversation
June 13, 2023
With roles in “The Idol” and the upcoming queer sex comedy “Bottoms,” the actor and comedian is peaking. After splitting an edible with her girlfriend, Kristen Stewart joined her on a call to take in the view from the top.
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Luke Gilford Thinks SXSW is Giving Cowboys and Rough Trade
March 16, 2023
“Over 70 anti-LGBTQ laws have been proposed this year alone. It’s a very scary time. Why do we need to see that on-screen all the time, though?”
MULTIVERSE
Daniel Kwan and Alex Prager Talk Prophecies and Practical Effects
March 10, 2023
“God can be very broad.”
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Cooper Raiff and Jay Duplass on Shithouse, Success, and Silver Linings
November 5, 2020
The filmmaker and his 23-year-old mentee discuss fresh air and fresher starts.
Abbi Jacobson and Dave Franco cut the comedy for dark drama 6 Balloons
March 13, 2018
The new trailer promises many, many feels.
The 10 must-see movies at SXSW this year
March 6, 2018
There are many films making their debut at SXSW—here are just a few that will be the talk of the festival.
Alicia Vikander
June 1, 2015
With at least four more movies due out this year, the graceful Swedish actress is set to become the biggest thing since Bergman.