Fantastic Fest

Fantastic Fest Interview: Modern fable ‘ZOOLOGY’ sprouts an admirable tale of identity

Preston Barta // Editor The sense of self we get from today's world is astonishing. It is said we live…

8 years ago

Fantastic Fest 2016 Wrap Up: A love letter and best of

James Cole Clay// Film Critic Going to Fantastic Fest is like going away to adult summer camp: It’s wise to get…

8 years ago

SXSW Movie Review: ‘COLOSSAL’ – a singular brand of destruction and comedy

James Cole Clay // Film Critic COLOSSAL Rated R, 110 minutes. Director: Nacho Vigalando Cast: Anne Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis, Austin Stowell,…

8 years ago

Fantastic Fest Day 4 & 5 Recap: ‘RAW’, ‘GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS’, ‘ELLE’, Tim Burton Q&A and more

It's sad to leave a festival-- especially Fantastic Fest, because it feels like a second home. You feel comfortable walking…

8 years ago

Fantastic Fest Review: ‘THE RED TURTLE’ – visual splendor without a narrative shell

James Cole Clay // Film Critic THE RED TURTLE | 80 min | PG Director: Michael Dudok de Wit Some…

8 years ago

Movie Review: ‘RAW’ – bone-chilling horror perfection

Preston Barta // Editor RAW Rated R, 95 minutes. Director: Julia Ducournau Cast: Garance Marillier, Ella Rumpf, Rabah Nait Oufella, Laurent Lucas and Joana Preiss…

8 years ago

Fantastic Fest Day 3 Recap: ‘RATS’, ‘THE CREW’, ‘BUSTER’S MAL HEART’ and more

Preston Barta & James Cole Clay // Film Critics Every festival has their weak days. It happens. When programmers put…

8 years ago

Fantastic Fest Review: ‘AMERICAN HONEY’ – a sweet road trip without a map

Jame Cole Clay // Film Critic AMERICAN HONEY | 163 min | R Director: Andrea Arnold Cast: Sasha Lane, Shia LaBeouf and Riley Keough…

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Fantastic Fest Day 2: ‘AMERICAN HONEY’, ‘AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE’ and more

Preston Barta & James Cole Clay // Film Critics Day 2 was a relatively chill day. The juggernauts are reserved…

8 years ago

Festival Preview: Fantastic Fest helps keep Austin weird

Preston Barta // Editor Austin sees several film festivals each year, such as the Austin Film Festival and South by…

8 years ago