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             SXSW 2019
           

Rendy Jones 02/10/2020 Rendy Jones 02/10/2020

'Olympic Dreams' Review

An endearing drama that expresses how it’s not just all about winning the gold, but making lasting relationships along the way.

Rendy Jones 10/11/2019 Rendy Jones 10/11/2019

Greener Grass Review

This was by far the weirdest movie I saw during Sundance and upon rewatching… uh, yeah, it’s still the weirdest movie of 2019 and one of the funniest for that matter.

Rendy Jones 08/31/2019 Rendy Jones 08/31/2019

Rendy QUICKIE Reviews Vol. 2

It’s August and I have churned out over 100 film reviews, and I still have many more movies to discuss that have been in my notebook since January.

Rendy Jones 07/18/2019 Rendy Jones 07/18/2019

The Peanut Butter Falcon Review

It took a thief and a wrestling-obsessed dreamer to show the big dogs how it’s done.

Rendy Jones 07/12/2019 Rendy Jones 07/12/2019

Stuber Review

Just straight down-the-middle mediocre and forgettable.

Rendy Jones 06/20/2019 Rendy Jones 06/20/2019

The Sound of Silence Review

Somebody please make house tuning a profession. I’m going to need someone to help me with my sleep deprivation ASAP.

Rendy Jones 05/27/2019 Rendy Jones 05/27/2019

The Art of Self Defense Review

Egregiously hilarious in every front, from both the dialogue and the visual gags throughout.

Rendy Jones 05/22/2019 Rendy Jones 05/22/2019

Mickey and the Bear Review

Give Camila Morrone all of the roles. All of them!

Rendy Jones 05/14/2019 Rendy Jones 05/14/2019

'Yes, God, Yes' Review

Short, smart, and gets to the point in the span of 78 minutes. Bless Karen Maine.

Rendy Jones 04/19/2019 Rendy Jones 04/19/2019

The Curse of La Llorona Review

This is just banal with every stretch of the word.

Rendy Jones 04/18/2019 Rendy Jones 04/18/2019

Villains Review

One of the funniest dark comedies I’ve seen in a long time

Rendy Jones 04/16/2019 Rendy Jones 04/16/2019

Teen Spirit Review

Fanning displays another level of raw talent and this time she SINGS!

Rendy Jones 04/10/2019 Rendy Jones 04/10/2019

Wild Rose Review

Jessie Buckley is a whirlwind force who truly carries the movie.

Rendy Jones 03/20/2019 Rendy Jones 03/20/2019

Us Review

It’s official: Jordan Peele is the new master of horror.

Rendy Jones 03/18/2019 Rendy Jones 03/18/2019

Pet Sematary Review

As a cat dad, I’m glad a lot of these studio films are integrating some great cat content into their movies.

Rendy Jones 03/15/2019 Rendy Jones 03/15/2019

Sword of Trust Review

Sword of Trust is a short and simple movie, yet one of the most enjoyable features I’ve seen at SXSW.

Rendy Jones 03/14/2019 Rendy Jones 03/14/2019

Good Boys Review

I can’t believe Tremblay’s parents, or any of the other parents, said yes to this

Rendy Jones 03/12/2019 Rendy Jones 03/12/2019

Booksmart Review

For this being Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut, she surely expresses the WILD through her style.

Rendy Jones 03/10/2019 Rendy Jones 03/10/2019

Them That Follow Review

This is the second time I’ve seen Alice Englert in a feature and honestly she deserves to be in more

Rendy Jones 03/08/2019 Rendy Jones 03/08/2019

Little Monsters Review

Seriously, if an actress was described as perfection, it would be Lupita Nyong’o

Rendy Jones 02/09/2019 Rendy Jones 02/09/2019

Knock Down the House Review

Knock Down the House is not just a documentary, but it also has to be one of the best real life superhero origin stories of all time

Rendy Jones 01/25/2019 Rendy Jones 01/25/2019

Apollo 11 Review

A cinematic experience unlike anything you’ve seen before.

Rendy Jones 09/20/2018 Rendy Jones 09/20/2018

Her Smell Review

At this point, I’m convinced Elisabeth Moss can do anything.

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Category: SXSW 2019