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LAY DOWN YOUR HEART – An Interview with Niall McNeil and Marie Clements

Trailer In Lay Down Your Heart, Niall introduces his "family members," his multiple "children" (some twice his age!), his renowned "ex-wife" and director of the film Marie Clements, and more. Bonded…

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The Sun Never Sets is the latest film from writer-director Joe Swanberg, and stars Dakota Fanning, Jake Johnson, Cory Michael Smith, Debby Ryan, Anna Konkle, Lamorne Morris, and Karley Sciortino. Set in Alaska, the film follows Wendy as her life is thrown into emotional chaos after taking space from her boyfriend Jack, only to unexpectedly reconnect with her ex, Chuck.Premiering at SXSW 2026, The Sun Never Sets is a return to the intimate, relationship-driven storytelling that defined some of Swanberg’s most acclaimed work, while using its Alaskan setting and 35mm texture to give that emotional volatility a striking visual backdrop.Cast of The Sun Never Sets: Dakota Fanning as Wendy Jake Johnson as Jack Cory Michael Smith as Chuck Debby Ryan Anna Konkle Lamorne Morris Karley SciortinoMore from Points of Review 🌐 Website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 SXSW Film Page: https://schedule.sxsw.com/films/2241474 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQXkV6g_6VFEZZqHFL7hxyw?sub_confirmation=1#thesunneversets #joeswanberg #mumblecore
The Sun Never Sets: FILM REVIEW | SXSW 2026
I Love Boosters is the latest film from writer-director Boots Riley, and stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore. Following a crew of professional shoplifters as they take aim at a ruthless fashion maven, the film blends crime-comedy chaos with Riley’s surrealist edge and sharp social satire.After opening SXSW 2026 ahead of its May 22 theatrical release from NEON, I Love Boosters arrives as one of the more intriguing American indie releases of the year.Cast of I Love Boosters: Keke Palmer as Corvette Naomi Ackie as Sade Taylour Paige as Mariah Poppy Liu as Jianpu Demi Moore as Christie Smith LaKeith Stanfield Eiza González Will Poulter Don CheadleMore from Points of Review 🌐 Website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 Official Teaser Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnfTmSAnS3c 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQXkV6g_6VFEZZqHFL7hxyw?sub_confirmation=1#iloveboosters #bootsriley #filmanalysis
I LOVE BOOSTERS: Film Review | SXSW 2026
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come brings Grace back into another blood-soaked game, but this time the sequel opens the world up beyond the Le Domas family and turns survival into a larger battle over wealth, power, and control. In this Ready or Not 2 review, I break down how Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett build on the original film’s horror-comedy chaos, how the new sister dynamic with Kathryn Newton changes the emotional core, and whether the sequel earns its bigger scale.Premiering at SXSW 2026 before its March 20 theatrical release, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come stars Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Shawn Hatosy, Néstor Carbonell, David Cronenberg, Elijah Wood, and Olivia Cheng. Here is my spoiler-free review and analysis of what works, what doesn’t, and whether this horror sequel is worth watching.Cast of Ready or Not 2: Here I Come: Samara Weaving as Grace Kathryn Newton as Faith Sarah Michelle Gellar as Ursula Danforth Shawn Hatosy as Titus Danforth Néstor Carbonell as Ignacio El Caido David Cronenberg as Chester Danforth Elijah Wood as the Lawyer Olivia Cheng as Wan Chen Xing Daniel Beirne as Kip Danforth Antony Hall as Wan Cheng FuMore from Points of Review 🌐 Website: https://pointsofreviews.com/ 🎥 Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7K3sNRm8J0w 🔔 Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQXkV6g_6VFEZZqHFL7hxyw?sub_confirmation=1#readyornot2 #samaraweaving #filmanalysis
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come | FILM REVIEW (SXSW 2026)
What are the best movies from 2025?While this list is, in no way, absolute, here are some of the best films from this year. From The Mastermind through One Battle After Another, all the way to Sentimental Value and Sinners, I hope there is something for everyone.Check Out More: https://pointsofreviews.com/ Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_2WXl6JaWabfNG2aVDARxKZL0bFSQ4c Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQXkV6g_6VFEZZqHFL7hxyw?sub_confirmation=1Films Discussed: Black Bag Directed by Steven Soderbergh Starring Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett, Naomie Harris, Pierce Brosnan, and Regé-Jean Page Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du0Xp8WX_7IBring Her Back Directed by Danny Philippou, Michael Philippou Starring Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, Sora Wong, and Jonah Wren Phillips My Review: https://youtu.be/1JzdNdqJYZkBlue Moon Directed by Richard Linklater Starring Ethan Hawke, Margaret Qualley, Bobby Cannavale, and Andrew Scott Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo7gRHip0lIBunny Directed by Ben Jacobson Starring Mo Stark, Ben Jacobson, Liza Colby, Henry Czerny, and Richard Price Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU7-TlJjvKMBugonia Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos Starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Alicia Silverstone My Review: https://youtu.be/Rgv4nTVsy7cDie, My Love Directed by Lynne Ramsay Starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson My Review: https://youtu.be/TvJ4Ago2dvYFriendship Directed by Andrew DeYoung Starring Tim Robinson, Paul Rudd, Kate Mara, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Meredith Garretson My Review: https://youtu.be/8piaEUxZwR8Hamnet Directed by Chloé Zhao Starring Jessie Buckley, Paul Mescal, Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn, and Jacobi Jupe Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9FrQd8YEFcHallow Road Directed by Babak Anvari Starring Rosamund Pike, Matthew Rhys, and Megan McDonnell Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXGL49DpjJoIf I Had Legs I’d Kick You Directed by Mary Bronstein Starring Rose Byrne, Conan O’Brien, ASAP Rocky, and Christian Slater Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywFDoT7LBbQIt Was Just an Accident Directed by Jafar Panahi Starring Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari, and Ebrahim Azizi My Review: https://youtu.be/YMKW79IG4YkMarty Supreme Directed by Josh Safdie Starring Timothée Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tyler, the Creator, and Odessa A’zion Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9gSuKaKcqMNo Other Choice Directed by Park Chan-wook Starring Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, and Park Hee-soon Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njVI3uhuHNANouvelle Vague Directed by Richard Linklater Starring Guillaume Marbeck, Zoey Deutch, and Aubry Dullin Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UufRzKVFsegOne Battle After Another Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall, and Teyana Taylor Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFdemA5IZFYThe Mastermind Directed by Kelly Reichardt Starring Josh O’Connor, Alana Haim, John Magaro, Gaby Hoffmann, and Bill Camp Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWokrf6yeEUThe Perfect Neighbor Directed by Geeta Gandbhir Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMStPXclxSEPredators Directed by David Osit Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fx52wd1QYISorry, Baby Directed by Eva Victor Starring Eva Victor, Naomi Ackie, and Lucas Hedges My Review: https://youtu.be/6cSh5DUkQp0The Secret Agent Directed by Kleber Mendonça Filho Starring Wagner Moura, Udo Kier, and Maria Fernanda Cândido Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UfrzDKrhEcSentimental Value Directed by Joachim Trier Starring Renate Reinsve, Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKbcKQN5YrwSirat Directed by Oliver Laxe Starring Sergi López, Bruno Núñez Arjona, and Jade Oukid Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww-IXHXvS70Sinners Directed by Ryan Coogler Starring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Jack O’Connell, Wunmi Mosaku, and Delroy Lindo My Review: https://youtu.be/DXmg5GMW-BUTogether Directed by Michael Shanks Starring Alison Brie, Dave Franco, and Damon Herriman My Review: https://youtu.be/REKowpAOtusTrain Dreams Directed by Clint Bentley Starring Joel Edgerton, Felicity Jones, and William H. Macy Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqdkHn4zY4QTimestamps: The Top Films of the Year 00:00 25 00:37 24 01:52 23 03:12 22 04:31 21 05:43 20 07:04 19 08:20 18 09:35 17 10:57 16 12:23 15 13:37 14 14:53 13 16:27 12 17:51 11 19:04 10 20:16 9 21:37 8 22:56 7 24:02 6 25:26 5 26:53 4 28:12 3 29:39 2 31:13 1 32:36#filmrecommendations #indiemovies #2025
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