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Welcome to the vibrant intersection of technology, film, and music at our SXSW hub. Immerse yourself in the electric energy of the South by Southwest festival, where innovation meets creativity in the heart of Austin, Texas. From groundbreaking tech unveilings to indie film premieres and cutting-edge musical performances, our curated content keeps you in the loop on the latest trends and highlights from this dynamic event.

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'Good Boy' review: What if a dog were a horror movie hero?

Are you prepared to be scared like a kid again?

10/03/2025

By Kristy Puchko

In "Good Boy," human owner Todd finds his dog Indy staring at a seemingly empty corner.

In "Good Boy," human owner Todd finds his dog Indy staring at a seemingly empty corner.

'American Sweatshop' review: A cyberthriller for the doomscrolling age

"Riverdale" star Lili Reinhart goes down a dark web spiral.

09/19/2025

By Kristy Puchko

Lili Reinhart stars as Daisy in "American Sweatshop."

Lili Reinhart stars as Daisy in "American Sweatshop."

'The Baltimorons' review: The feel-good movie of 2025 has arrived

Jay Duplass launches a new comedy star.

09/05/2025

By Kristy Puchko

Michael Strassner and Liz Larsen find fun and new friends in "The Baltimorons."

Michael Strassner and Liz Larsen find fun and new friends in "The Baltimorons."

'Sew Torn' review: 'Pushing Daisies' meets 'Run Lola Run'

You won't want to miss this quirky crime comedy.

06/13/2025

By Kristy Puchko

Eve Connolly lies in wreckage in "Sew Torn."

Eve Connolly lies in wreckage in "Sew Torn."

'The Accountant 2' review: Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal kick ass in buddy comedy

You won't believe how funny this twisted thriller gets.

06/05/2025

By Kristy Puchko

Jon Bernthal and Ben Affleck co-star as brothers at odds in "The Accountant 2."

Jon Bernthal and Ben Affleck co-star as brothers at odds in "The Accountant 2."

SXSW launches first London festival with its eye fixed on AI

There's a sea of lanyards flowing through Brick Lane.

06/02/2025

By Shannon Connellan

Deepak Chopra at SXSW London on June 2, 2025.

Deepak Chopra at SXSW London on June 2, 2025.

'Another Simple Favor' review: Blake Lively is at her best bad and mad

Anna Kendrick co-stars in the Paul Feig-directed sequel to "A Simple Favor."

05/01/2025

By Kristy Puchko

Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively toast in "Another Simple Favor."

Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively toast in "Another Simple Favor."

'Y2K' review: Kyle Mooney combines 2000s nostalgia and robo-apocalypse

Terminator. The Matrix. Y2K?

04/04/2025

By Kristy Puchko

Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, and Julian Dennison fight evil AI in "Y2K."

Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, and Julian Dennison fight evil AI in "Y2K."

'A Nice Indian Boy' review: East-meets-West with a twist in an instant rom-com classic

Rarely has a rom-com been this simultaneously hysterical and touching.

04/04/2025

By Siddhant Adlakha

Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff in "A Nice Indian Boy."

Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff in "A Nice Indian Boy."

'Death of a Unicorn' review: A24's fantastical monster parable is rich in laughs and gore

Paul Rudd and Jenna Ortega star in a wild horror-comedy.

03/28/2025

By Kristy Puchko

The cast of "Death of a Unicorn" looks concerned.

The cast of "Death of a Unicorn" looks concerned.

'The Ballad of Wallis Island' review: A feel-good movie that's pretty great

Carey Mulligan brings star power to a tender and hilarious buddy comedy.

03/28/2025

By Kristy Puchko

Carey Mulligan as Nell Mortimer and Tom Basden as Herb McGwyer in director James Griffiths' "The Ballad of Wallis Island."

Carey Mulligan as Nell Mortimer and Tom Basden as Herb McGwyer in director James Griffiths' "The Ballad of Wallis Island."

'Holland' review: Nicole Kidman's latest feels oddly familiar

Gael García Bernal and Matthew Macfadyen face off for Kidman's heart.

03/27/2025

By Kristy Puchko

Nicole Kidman stars in "Holland."

Nicole Kidman stars in "Holland."

'The Studio' review: Seth Rogen torches Hollywood in must-watch satire

It's the best comedy of 2025 so far.

03/26/2025

By Belen Edwards

Ike Barinholtz, Kathryn Hahn, ` and Chase Sui Wonders in "The Studio."

Ike Barinholtz, Kathryn Hahn, ` and Chase Sui Wonders in "The Studio."

'Happy Face' review: True crime fans, your next TV obsession has arrived

Annaleigh Ashford and Dennis Quaid bring a serial killer drama to vivid life.

03/20/2025

By Kristy Puchko

Dennis Quaid as Keith Jesperson and Annaleigh Ashford as Melissa Reed in "Happy Face."

Dennis Quaid as Keith Jesperson and Annaleigh Ashford as Melissa Reed in "Happy Face."

'O'Dessa' review: Sadie Sink sings in bonkers queer rock musical

Kelvin Harrison Jr., Murray Bartlett, and Regina Hall co-star with plenty of flare.

03/20/2025

By Kristy Puchko

Sadie Sink stars in "O'Dessa."

Sadie Sink stars in "O'Dessa."

The 5 best things we saw at SXSW's Film and TV Festival

Get ready to laugh, cry, and scream.

03/17/2025

By Kristy Puchko

a woman smiling with open arms in front of a collage of movie posters

a woman smiling with open arms in front of a collage of movie posters

'Drop' review: Date night thriller delivers satisfying twists and meaningful red flags

Check out the latest from "Happy Death Day" director Christopher Landon.

03/15/2025

By Kristy Puchko

Meghann Fahy scrambles to survive a bad date in "Drop."

Meghann Fahy scrambles to survive a bad date in "Drop."

'The Rivals of Amziah King' review: Matthew McConaughey leads a wildly entertaining musical Western

A story about revenge and community told through bluegrass music, visual maximalism, and sappy melodrama.

03/15/2025

By Siddhant Adlakha

Matthew McConaughey and Angelina LookingGlass in "The Rivals of Amziah King."

Matthew McConaughey and Angelina LookingGlass in "The Rivals of Amziah King."

How to process grief — in interactive virtual reality

A new VR project offers a whimsical way to process loss — by layering on elements of other users' grief.

03/11/2025

By Chance Townsend

VR avatars surronded by a 3D forest of grey trees and a blue, stream flowing through the forest.

VR avatars surronded by a 3D forest of grey trees and a blue, stream flowing through the forest.

Yoel Roth pushes for action on online scams amid scrutiny of Match Group

At SXSW, experts warn that online scams are reaching new levels of sophistication and that platforms must adapt.

03/11/2025

By Chance Townsend

Yoel Roth, Former Head of Trust and Safety, Twitter speaks onstage during Vox Media's 2023 Code Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on September 27, 2023 in Dana Point, California

Yoel Roth, Former Head of Trust and Safety, Twitter speaks onstage during Vox Media's 2023 Code Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on September 27, 2023 in Dana Point, California

‘The Dutchman’ review: André Holland stars in a risky stage-to-screen translation

Debuting director Andre Gaines canonizes Amiri Baraka’s 1964 play in wildly unique ways.

03/11/2025

By Siddhant Adlakha

Lula (Kate Mara) offers an apple to Clay (André Holland) during an unexpected encounter on a New York subway train in this scene from "The Dutchman."

Lula (Kate Mara) offers an apple to Clay (André Holland) during an unexpected encounter on a New York subway train in this scene from "The Dutchman."

SXSW 2025: 'Death Stranding 2: On the Beach' reveals new gameplay and a June release date

The long-awaited Kojima sequel is giving major Metal Gear Solid vibes

03/10/2025

By Chance Townsend

A close-up of a male character with shoulder-length dark hair and a futuristic armored suit, featuring glowing blue lights and intricate mechanical details. He gazes intently into the distance, with a determined expression. Behind him, a massive hovering machine looms over a fiery battlefield, with sparks and embers floating in the air. The scene is bathed in warm orange hues, contrasting with the cool tones of the character’s suit. The image is a high-quality, cinematic screenshot from a video game, captured on PS5, and developed by Kojima Productions.

A close-up of a male character with shoulder-length dark hair and a futuristic armored suit, featuring glowing blue lights and intricate mechanical details. He gazes intently into the distance, with a determined expression. Behind him, a massive hovering machine looms over a fiery battlefield, with sparks and embers floating in the air. The scene is bathed in warm orange hues, contrasting with the cool tones of the character’s suit. The image is a high-quality, cinematic screenshot from a video game, captured on PS5, and developed by Kojima Productions.

SXSW 2025: How 'Territory' is revolutionizing VR accessibility with aesthetic access

Access is artist led.

03/09/2025

By Chance Townsend

A behind-the-scenes moment from a film or performance set, featuring three performers in elaborate costumes against a green screen backdrop. Two of the performers are in wheelchairs, suspended in the air with harnesses, their arms outstretched toward each other. The third performer, standing barefoot on the ground, wears a netted outfit with decorative elements resembling vines or branches and appears to be interacting with the suspended performers. The green screen has visible tracking markers, indicating a visual effects setup.

A behind-the-scenes moment from a film or performance set, featuring three performers in elaborate costumes against a green screen backdrop. Two of the performers are in wheelchairs, suspended in the air with harnesses, their arms outstretched toward each other. The third performer, standing barefoot on the ground, wears a netted outfit with decorative elements resembling vines or branches and appears to be interacting with the suspended performers. The green screen has visible tracking markers, indicating a visual effects setup.

How to sign up for Digg, the original Reddit

It's not live yet — but it will be soon.

03/09/2025

By Christianna Silva

Screenshot of the Digg landing page

Screenshot of the Digg landing page

SXSW: What are the movies and shows you need to know about?

What to watch for in film and TV.

03/05/2025

By Kristy Puchko

Images from "O'Dessa," "Holland," "The Studio," "American Sweatshop," and "The Accountant 2"

Images from "O'Dessa," "Holland," "The Studio," "American Sweatshop," and "The Accountant 2"