Is there anything better than seeing some great films before everyone else? SXSW has some of the best buzzed about movies and numerous showtimes for each film.
For a full list of films being screened check out the SXSW Film site. Below is what we think will be the best of the fest.
Update!
Here are some new films on the radar to check out:
Iron Maiden: Flight 666
With their iconic “Eddie” mascot, the world heavy metal gods bought a 757, loaded it with all their gear and traveled the world on tour. This doc follows them on this 2008 journey.
For the love of design.
Objectified
To quote Tyler Durden “The things you own end up owning you.” This movie is not quite about that but more about how designers work and think. Design is a part of everyday life and this film is not just for creatives.
American Violet
Based on true events in 2000, a young woman fights off an unwarranted drug arrest that would forever change the Texas justice system, which is making false arrests to gain more federal money that is rewarded to counties who garner more convections.
Died Young, Stayed Pretty
If you’ve been to a concert in the past 10 years (and seeing that you’re at SXSW, there reason to believe that you have) you might of seen a sweet looking poster to let you know it was happening. This doc by first time director Eileen Yaghoobian take a look at the artists in this art form but also take a look at how design affects the way we see the products/events they push. Read the official SXSW interview with the director.
Watch all of these trailer and more with the Official SXSW Player.
Documentaries, Yes Docs!
45365, a film about small town America.
45365
A deep look at middle America. This doc film, set in Ohio looks deep into the lives of small town social interaction.
[Watch the trailer]
Garbage Dreams
If you caught the piles of garbage in Slumdog Millionaire, it’s hard to believe someplace is worse. But Cairo is. This documentary follow garbage collectors in this city on the Nile and will make you think twice before trashing your popcorn bucket.
[Watch the Trailer]
Helping to welcome home heroes.
The Way We Get By
More than just a title of a Spoon song, this doc will show that just being there and saying “welcome home” means more than anything for returning Army servicemen and women.
[Watch the Trailer]
Say My Name
A doc about women making a name for themselves in a male dominated rap game.
[Watch the Trailer]
Crude Independence
Watch as a small town grows when it finds the largest deposit of oil under their feet.
[Watch the Trailer]
Features
Artois The Goat
A man sets out to make the best goat cheese and win the heart of a girl.
[Watch the Trailer]
Breaking Upwards
After four years together, a young couple try to make sense of their stifled relationship and try to intricately plan their break up.
[Watch the Trailer]
True Adolescents
An aging indie rocker (who looks like Elliot Smith) is at a dead end in his career. Off to live with his aunt, he takes two teenage boys camping. Like his life he can’t keep them from getting lost.
[Watch the Trailer]
Humpday
When old college friends (Andrew & Ben) get together they revert back to their hijinks and parting. When they decide to make a porn film for local film fest, things get weird. One thing standing in the way…Ben’s wife.
[Watch the Trailer]
Awaydays
Based on a Kevin Sampson novel about a young man growing up in the late 70’s Brit music explosion of Echo & The Bunnymen and Joy Division.
[Watch the Trailer]
Make-Out with Violence
A tale of a boy trying to fulfill his unrequited love for a girl who has risen from the dead.
[Watch the Trailer]
Adventureland
Superbad director strikes again! Summertime teen gets job at amusement park run by crazy people. Dick and fart jokes a plenty.
[Watch the Trailer]
Best Worst Movie
A doc about the worst movie ever made and the strange cult following it has.
[Watch the Trailer]
Looks waaaay better than Paul Blart.
Observe and Report
Seth Rogen plays a mall cop. Get’s delusional over a girl. (Caution Red Band Trailer = naughty language.)
[Watch the Trailer]
Quickies
Sissyboy
Take a journey into the world of Portland’s gender-bending performance troupe ‘Sissyboy’.
[Watch the Trailer]
The Last Beekeeper
This movie follows three beekeepers and asks the question “What if all of the bees die?”
[Trailer coming soon]
Pulling John
Who knew that arm wrestling was so popular.
[Watch the Trailer]
New World Order
Impassioned conspiracy theorists travel the globe trying to expose the group that they claim rules the world.
[Watch the Trailer]
Modern Love is Automatic
Nurse by day, dominatrix by night. Someone’s a Betty Page fanatic.
[Watch the Trailer]
Goodbye Solo
Cab driver meets old man who wants to get away from his past.
[Watch the Trailer]
I Love You, Man
Paul Rudd play a guy who has no guy friends and goes on ‘man dates’ to find his best man. Golden.
[Watch the Trailer]
SXSW <3’s Mumblecore
Sorry, Thanks
[Watch the Trailer]
Beeswax
[Coming Soon]
Alexander the Last
[Watch the Trailer]
SXSW Theaters
There’s a complete list of venues on the official site. But here’s our take on the places where you’ll park yer ass for a couple hours.
# The Hideout
# Alamo Ritz
# Alamo Lamar
# Austin Convention Center
# Paramount Theatre
Alamo Ritz
http://www.originalalamo.com/
Alamo Lamar
http://www.originalalamo.com/
> Austin Convention Center -
> Paramount Theatre –
