Forbidden Fruits SXSW Review. A Instant classic.

A sequel really has one job: be a great standalone movie while capturing the feeling of the original and expanding on it. A lot of sequels struggle with that, and it makes you wonder if they should even exist. But when filmmakers answer that question with a confident “yes,” you can feel it right away. Ready or Not: Here I Come is exactly that kind of sequel that does make sense having. It not only honors the first film, it goes bigger, badder, and bloodier. It stands on its own while still...

The one thing I can really appreciate about a film festival is its dedication to finding and highlighting great stories. The kind told by truly great storytellers. One of the best storytellers of our lifetime is Boots Riley, someone who can effortlessly blend hyperrealism with grounded, real-world topics. His films deliver important social commentary in the wildest, most imaginative ways possible. He has such a distinct voice as a filmmaker. His signature is unmistakable. You just know you’re...