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entertainment25 days ago•27 min saved

McConaughey's Indie Comeback: A Honey-Fueled Oklahoma Tale

The Hollywood Reporter profiles The Rivals of Amziah King, an ambitious 2023-shot indie from Andrew Patterson that marks Matthew McConaughey's return to acting after a five-year pause. After premiering at SXSW 2025 and facing a slow, indie-friendly release via Black Bear, the film unfolds a honey-business saga set in rural Oklahoma, starring McConaughey as Amziah King opposite Angelina LookingGlass's Kateri. Patterson describes a project born from limited resources that grew into a big, multi-character effort with a bold narrative pivot and a post-production path marked by creative differences. McConaughey explains his attraction to the story and his desire to support underdogs, while the cast and crew discuss the film's independent DNA, the effort to find authentic Native American casting, and the sense that this film embodies a renaissance of small, risky cinema.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#andrew-patterson #entertainment #indie-film

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Civil War: Alex Garland's Provocative and Haunting Take on Conflict"

Director Alex Garland clarified that his movie "Civil War" doesn't have any real-world political commentary, despite initial impressions from promotional material. He emphasized that the film isn't about America or guns, but rather about political divisiveness and the importance of listening. Garland removed polarization from the story, depicting California and Texas uniting despite their political differences. He believes that having a clear political message would only contribute to further divisiveness, which he sees as a significant threat.

via The A.V. Club|

#alex-garland #civil-war #entertainment

music-festival-controversy2 years ago•2 min saved

"Controversy Erupts as Bands Withdraw from SXSW Over U.S. Army Sponsorship"

South by Southwest clashed with Texas Governor Greg Abbott after he demanded artists who pulled out of the festival due to US Army involvement not return to Texas, with the festival asserting its respect for the artists' right to free speech. Numerous bands and artists have dropped out in opposition to the US Army's sponsorship, citing protest against its support for Israel. Despite accepting the artists' decisions, SXSW has chosen to maintain its US Army sponsorship to explore emerging technologies and ideas in the defense space, leading to further backlash from artists and ongoing controversy.

via Business Insider|

#artists-boycott #military-sponsorship #music-festival-controversy

celebrities-and-social-media2 years ago•2 min saved

"Meghan Markle Opens Up About Pregnancy Bullying and Online Abuse"

Meghan Markle recounted experiencing "cruel" online bullying during her pregnancies and emphasized the need for systemic and cultural changes to ensure safe spaces on social media. She highlighted the impact of hateful rhetoric, particularly targeting women, and called for accountability from high-level executives. Markle, who has distanced herself from social media for her well-being, urged for a shift towards prioritizing humanity over profit.

via NBC News|

#celebrities-and-social-media #meghan-markle #online-bullying

obituary2 years ago•2 min saved

Remembering Doug Jones: Indie Film Programmer Extraordinaire, Gone Too Soon

Doug Jones, a respected film programmer and curator, has passed away at the age of 53. He had worked at various film festivals and organizations, including the South by Southwest Film and TV Festival and the Vidiots Foundation. Jones was known for his contributions to the film programming community and his passion for independent cinema. He leaves behind a legacy of discovering new filmmakers and producing large-scale film events.

via Variety|

#doug-jones #film-festivals #film-programmer

entertainment3 years ago•4 min saved

Ben Affleck's 'Air' Receives Rave Reviews at SXSW Premiere

Ben Affleck premiered his new film, Air, at the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival in Austin. The biographical drama chronicles Nike's creation of the Air Jordan shoeline and stars Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Jason Bateman, Marlon Wayans, Chris Tucker, and Chris Messina. Affleck directed and co-stars in the film, which received a rapturous ovation from the premiere audience. Air will be the first film from Amazon to be released in theaters without a simultaneous release on Prime Video and hits theaters on April 5.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#air #ben-affleck #entertainment

entertainment3 years ago•2 min saved

Steven Yeun and Ali Wong's Stressful Experience on Netflix's 'Beef'

Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, stars of the new show "Beef," revealed during a Q&A at South by Southwest that they both broke out in hives after performing such explosive anger on set. The show is about two people involved in a road rage incident that spirals out of control and begins to consume their every waking moment. The series creator, Lee Sung Jin, was inspired by a bout of road rage that he actually experienced himself. "Beef" is not the first collaboration between Jin, Wong and Yeun.

via Variety|

#ali-wong #beef #entertainment