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It's time for our annual podcast wrap-up of the 2026 SXSW Film & TV Festival, complete with reviews on over 25 film and TV premieres!

Ugly Cry peels back the familiar Hollywood struggle story to reveal a messier, more intimate portrait of how internalized self-doubt, jealousy, and unresolved trauma can quietly distort reality for a young woman desperate to feel good enough.

Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero examines how the Seattle vigilante evolved from celebrated hero to controversial figure, revealing the blurred line between heroism and reputation.