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Judy Greer as scammer in 'Chili Finger' black comedy, holding chili bowl with finger, co-stars in background, SXSW premiere illustration.
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Judy Greer leads black comedy 'Chili Finger' at SXSW

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The film 'Chili Finger,' directed by Edd Benda and Stephen Helstad, premiered in the Narrative Spotlight section at SXSW 2026. Starring Judy Greer as a scammer inspired by a real 2005 fast-food incident, the movie blends true-crime elements with fictional twists in a Coen Brothers-style caper. Co-stars include John Goodman, Bryan Cranston, and Sean Astin.

Volker Schlondorff has returned to the Cannes Film Festival with Visitation, his new film that traces two German summer houses across a century.

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Variety has reviewed 'The Fox,' a black comedy directed by Dario Russo that premiered in SXSW's Narrative Spotlight section. The Australian film from Causeway Films stars Jai Courtney and Emily Browning as couples in an outback town, observed by gossipy talking animals voiced by Olivia Colman and Sam Neill. Reviewer notes its shrewd conception but critiques occasional overload of ideas.

Lance Hammer's Queen at Sea, his first feature in 18 years since Ballast, premiered at the Berlin Film Festival. The film stars Juliette Binoche and Tom Courtenay in a story exploring consent and autonomy amid dementia. It presents a nuanced drama of family tensions and caregiving challenges.

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In Assi, Anubhav Sinha rejects Bollywood's familiar revenge template. The film portrays a husband who refuses to turn his wife's trauma into his battlefield. Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub's Vinay stands beside, not in front of, the survivor.

Casper Kelly's horror-comedy 'Buddy' debuted at the Sundance Film Festival, offering a satirical take on the children's TV show 'Barney & Friends' where a plush unicorn mascot turns murderous. Voiced by Keegan-Michael Key, the film blends whimsy with genre elements, drawing mixed reactions for its inspired but uneven execution. The movie screened in the Midnight section on January 23, 2026.

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The 2007 film Next, starring Nicolas Cage, features a psychic magician whose visions lead to a baffling twist ending that undermines its themes of government overreach. Directed by Lee Tamahori, the movie blends romance, action, and precognition in a story involving a stolen nuclear bomb. Despite its flaws, it remains a fun, discussion-worthy watch for fans.

 

 

 

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