Film Review
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.
The French animated feature Viva Carmen premiered in the Directors' Fortnight section at the Cannes Film Festival, offering a colorful reinterpretation of the classic opera Carmen. Directed by Sébastien Laudenbach, the film emphasizes striking visuals over its source material's music. It follows a new teenage protagonist navigating the story's events in 19th-century Seville.
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Mexican director Bruno Santamaría Razo's first narrative feature debuted in Cannes Critics' Week. The film draws directly from his childhood memories of his father's HIV diagnosis.
The Tamil film 'Oh Butterfly', directed by Vijay Ranganathan, delves into the psychological impacts of guilt through the story of a woman grappling with her husband's death. Starring Nivedhithaa Sathish, Ciby, and Attul, the movie employs the butterfly effect as a metaphor. It earns praise for its character development and restrained thriller elements.
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Maggie Gyllenhaal's second feature film, 'The Bride!,' offers a feminist reinterpretation of the Frankenstein story, starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale. Set in 1936 Chicago, the movie follows the monster and his revived bride as they navigate love and rebellion. Critics note its punk energy but critique its pacing.
A Variety film critic has reviewed Michael Rozek's debut feature 'Marianne,' a one-woman conceptual project starring Isabelle Huppert. The review, part of the critic's farewell after two decades at the publication, describes the film as an earnest but flawed monologue on cinema's potential. Rozek's movie, made three years ago, explores themes of realism in film amid industry frustrations.
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Itonje Søimer Guttormsen's 'Butterfly' premiered at the Rotterdam Film Festival, featuring Renate Reinsve as a punkish artist grappling with family estrangement. The film blends comedy and drama in a Gran Canaria setting, following two sisters investigating their mother's mysterious death. Critics note its colorful tone but critique its overlong third act.
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