Movies

In the first two seasons of “The Comeback,” sitcom actress Valerie Cherish was defined by her almost panicked need for publicity. In season one, which debuted in 2005, she was thirsty to reignite her career with a role in...

Who are we? Why are we doing this? The existential dread hangs thick in the air in several films at this year’s SXSW, reflecting a country that seems increasingly uncertain about its identity. It’s not a coincidence that multiple...

When Conan O’Brien was doing press before the 98th Academy Awards, he would sometimes talk about his ideal scenario for the show. “I think you want something to go wrong occasionally,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “I like that...

Despite being in one of the most conservative states in the country, the SXSW Film Festival has long-reflected a more progressive viewpoint through its documentary programming. It’s an interesting blend of docs at SXSW that can often be divided...