Director Charlotte Wells has struck gold with her young discovery, Frankie Corio, who delivered one of the best and most lived-in performances in the festival’s entire lineup.
An immersion into an almost hermetically sealed world that is so detailed and uncomfortable that parts of it feel like a documentary.
Andrea Riseborough, who is practically a regular at SXSW, has arguably never been better.
A sweet-natured, dryly funny comedy that is not afraid to address the complex emotions that inform its humor.
An unflinching, immersive look at childhood bullying that plunges us deep into a child’s agitated POV.
For moviegoers searching for a thoughtful and suspenseful work outside of the North American and Western European bubble, this is a must-see.
Ruin porn addicts will revel in the film’s rich dinginess, while others may be pulled in by a gruffly sentimental story of a purehearted immigrant putting his life on the line for distinctly lesser men.
A lot of activity takes place around a wistful antihero buffeted by events: a noble deed that goes awry, a social media pile-on, and a good old-fashioned vendetta.
Mike Mills’s big heart is his greatest strength, but also his greatest weakness, both of which are on display in his new film.