Light-hearted and very indepen-
dent films are well-represented
at SXSW too. Joe Swanberg and
Jake Johnson team up for the
Netflix film “Win It All,” opening
April 7. It’s Swanberg’s best yet
with the cohesive yet comical
storyline about gambling
addiction, love, and one bad
decision begets another, all in
amusing ways. Following that
good nature is Jason Headley’s
first feature film “A Bad Idea
Gone Wrong.” It’s an old-fashioned,
good time filled with miscommuni-
cations and slapstick situations that’ll make you laugh out loud.
Last, but definitely not least, is the much talked about, big blockbuster film, Edgar Wright’s “Baby Driver,” starring Jamie Foxx, Kevin Spacey, and Jon Hamm. It’s a fast-paced, high-action, intense thriller filled with great car chases, lots of shooting, and a soundtrack that will make any audiophile feel like they’re climbing the stairway to heaven.
The SXSW Film Festival is elevating itself to the level of other prestigious festivals across the country while still maintaining a casual element of fun and supporting truly independent new filmmakers. This festival, previously lauded for the music component, is quickly becoming a festival for the best in
filmmaking.
For interviews with several of the actors and filmmakers, go to www.reelhonestreviews.com
Jason Headley, Matt Jones, and Eleanore Pienta A BAD IDEA GONE WRONG
Jessica M. Thompson Writer/Director and Stephanie Beatriz THE LIGHT OF THE MOON
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