[SXSW Interview] Jim Murphy (Lava)

[This interview was originally published during our SXSW 2015 coverage. It’s being re-posted to coincide with Inside Out‘s theatrical release.] Video by Elijah Alvarado Pixar is renowned for their ability to tell captivating stories that can not only appeal to a large audience, but do so by tapping into very real emotions. Lava, the new short by first-time director […]

[SXSW Interview] Paul Feig and Melissa McCarthy (Spy)

Video by Elijah Alvarado. To coincide with the film’s theatrical release, we are re-releasing our Spy interviews from this year’s SXSW. Paul Feig has risen up as one of Hollywood’s best directors for comedies thanks to films like Bridesmaids and his penchant for creating strong female characters in a socially-aware landscape that asks for such positive depictions. It’s this […]

[Review] Unfriended

Unfriended Director: Leo Gabriadze Rating: N/A Release Date: March 13, 2015 (SXSW) Billed as ushering in “a new era of horror,” Unfriended had quite the tagline to live up to leading up to its SXSW premiere. As technology and horror continue to grow alongside one another, many young filmmakers are utilizing creative ways to incorporate what’s become everyday […]

[SXSW Interview] Raekwon

[youtube id=”CyNi47D0DqQ”] Video by Elijah Alvarado During SXSW last month, we had the chance to catch up with RH homie Raekwon The Chef. Rae talked to us about his crowdfunding campaign for “The Purple Tape Files” a documentary based on the making of his debut album “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.” This year marks the […]

Steven Piet, Erik Crary, John Ashton (Uncle John)

Photo by Emily Reas Uncle John was one of my favorite films from SXSW this year, as is not-so-subtly hinted at in my review of the film, because of the film’s invitation to explore its characters. And what better way is there to discuss a film than meeting with its writers, directors, and lead actor? Just […]

[RH Photos] The Culture Clash at SXSW 2015

Photos by AngieStarPhoto SXSW came and went yet again this year, and as Austin cleans it’s streets and goes back to normal, many of us out-of-towners are back home still recollecting the culture combo we were part of. Whether you’re from Chicago, Atlanta, California, Texas, New York City, the UK, or anywhere else in the world, […]

Uncle John

Uncle John Director: Steven Piet Rating: N/A Release Date: March 16, 2015 (SXSW) Anxiety and tension can be a film’s greatest assets when used appropriately. Sure, horror films may rely on supernatural entities, quick scares, and gore to frighten audiences, but nothing is more harrowing than watching the slow build of something sinister you’re not […]