SXSW

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!

A violent, surreal descent into chaos, They Will Kill You blends relentless gore with shifting reality to explore control, perception, and the instability of power.

Sender benefits from a charged leading performance from Britt Lower, unfortunately the film suffocates under the weight of its search of an identity.

Normal may not redefine the genre, but it reinforces one thing loud and clear: Bob Odenkirk isn’t done surprising us just yet.

Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Sosie Bacon, and Travis Bacon all come together for Family Movie, a bloody and hilarious nod to low-budget filmmaking.

Judy Greer devours the screen in Chili Finger, a pitch-black comedy stacked with strong performances, audacious twists, and entertaining surprises.

Obsession is a statement of talent for director Curry Barker, and potentially your new favorite horror franchise.

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.

In Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton combine for a brutal collective force against the powerful in a sequel that hits the ground running and never lets up.