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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.

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.

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Following the SXSW premiere and ahead of its March 25, 2026 Prime Video release, Vicky Jewson's 'Pretty Lethal'—starring Maddie Ziegler, Lana Condor, and Uma Thurman—earns a mixed Variety review. The film impresses with its early fight choreography blending ballet and violence but falters in sustaining momentum and character development.

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.

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The Hollywood Reporter has published a review of Matt Johnson's mockumentary 'Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie,' describing it as grating. The film follows two Canadian musicians in their elaborate efforts to secure a gig. The review appeared on February 9, 2026.

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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The sequel to the 2020 disaster film Greenland, titled Greenland: Migration, has drawn sharp criticism in a Variety review for being a tedious post-apocalyptic journey. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh and starring Gerard Butler, the movie follows survivors navigating a ravaged world after a comet strike. Despite some action moments, it is faulted for lacking entertainment value and depth.

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