SXSW with Abe: The Prank

I’m thrilled to be covering the SXSW for the fourth time. This year, I’m again not in Austin, Texas, but watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

It's great to see Rita Moreno still acting at ninety years old, but “The Prank,” which is showing at SXSW in the Narrative Spotlight section, was not one of my favorites from the festival. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

Interview with Abe: Kestrin Pantera

I’m thrilled to be covering the SXSW for the fourth time. This year, I’m again not in Austin, Texas, but watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

I was excited to have the opportunity to speak to director Kestrin Pantera, whose 2019 SXSW film “Mother's Little Helpers” I liked, about her latest at the festival, “Pretty Problems.” Watch the full conversation above.

Weekend Movie Recommendations with Abe

Every Friday, I'll be uploading a Minute with Abe: Weekend Movie Recommendations Edition, surveying new releases in theaters, on DVD, and on streaming services. Check it out, and subscribe to the movieswithabe channel!

New to Theaters: Alice
New to DVD: West Side Story, Josep, Red Rocket, Upheaval: The Journey of Menachem Begin, John and the Hole
New to Netflix: Dunkirk
New to Hulu: Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn

SXSW with Abe: The Cow

I’m thrilled to be covering the SXSW for the fourth time. This year, I’m again not in Austin, Texas, but watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

Winona Ryder stars in the intriguing but ultimately unfulfilling film “The Cow,” which is showing at SXSW in the Narrative Spotlight section. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: Seriously Red

I’m thrilled to be covering the SXSW for the fourth time. This year, I’m again not in Austin, Texas, but watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

Krew Boylan delivers a breakthrough performance as a Dolly Parton impersonator in “Seriously Red,” which is showing at SXSW in the Narrative Feature Competition. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

Interview with Abe: Women Do Cry

I’m thrilled to be covering the SXSW for the fourth time. This year, I’m again not in Austin, Texas, but watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

Maria Bakalova stars in “Women Do Cry,” which is showing at SXSW in the Global presented by MUBI section. I spoke with her and directors Mina Mileva and Vesela Kazakova for CinemaDailyUS.com - watch the full conversation above.

SXSW with Abe: To Leslie

I’m thrilled to be covering the SXSW for the fourth time. This year, I’m again not in Austin, Texas, but watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

I'm glad to see frequent festival actress Andrea Riseborough given a great platform in “To Leslie,” which is showing at SXSW in the Narrative Spotlight section. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: It Is In Us All

I’m thrilled to be covering the SXSW for the fourth time. This year, I’m again not in Austin, Texas, but watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

“It Is In Us All,” which is showing at SXSW in the Narrative Feature Competition, features a strong performance from Cosmo Jarvis in its exploration of identity. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: Jethica

I’m thrilled to be covering the SXSW for the fourth time. This year, I’m again not in Austin, Texas, but watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

“Jethica,” which is showing at SXSW in the Visions section, is a great surprise that's equally entertaining and thought-provoking. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: The Pez Outlaw

I’m thrilled to be covering the SXSW for the fourth time. This year, I’m again not in Austin, Texas, but watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

“The Pez Outlaw,” which is showing at SXSW in the Documentary Feature Competition, is an intriguing and eccentric documentary. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: Fire of Love

I’m thrilled to be covering the SXSW for the fourth time. This year, I’m again not in Austin, Texas, but watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

I heard great things about the documentary “Fire of Love,” which is showing at SXSW in the Festival Favorites section, and it did not disappoint. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: Stay the Night

I’m thrilled to be covering the SXSW for the fourth time. This year, I’m again not in Austin, Texas, but watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

“Stay the Night,” which is showing at SXSW in the Narrative Spotlight section, is an engaging romance and a real delight. I reviewed the film for ShockYa - head over there to read my review.

SXSW with Abe: I Love My Dad

I’m thrilled to be covering the SXSW for the fourth time. This year, I’m again not in Austin, Texas, but watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

Patton Oswalt stars in “I Love My Dad,” which is showing at SXSW in the Narrative Feature Competition. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.

Interview with Abe: Shouting Down Midnight

I’m thrilled to be covering the SXSW for the fourth time. This year, I’m again not in Austin, Texas, but watching films virtually and reviewing them as soon as I can.

I had the chance to speak with Gretchen Stoeltje, director of “Shouting Down Midnight,” which is showing at SXSW in the Documentary Spotlight section. We spoke for CinemaDailyUS.com - watch the full conversation above.

Movie with Abe: Gold

Zac Efron stars in “Gold,” a familiar post-apocalyptic story now playing in theaters. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Weekend Movie Recommendations with Abe

Every Friday, I'll be uploading a Minute with Abe: Weekend Movie Recommendations Edition, surveying new releases in theaters, on DVD, and on streaming services. Check it out, and subscribe to the movieswithabe channel!

New to Theaters: Gold
New to Theaters and VOD: Ultrasound
New to DVD: Silent Night, The Matrix Resurrections, National Champions
New to Netflix: Beirut
New to Hulu: Mark, Mary and Some Other People, India Sweets and Spices, Stronger
New to Disney+: Turning Red

Movie with Abe: Turning Red

Pixar's latest is “Turning Red,” streaming tomorrow on Disney+. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Movie with Abe: Asking for It

“Asking for It,” now in theaters, digital, and on demand, is a sophisticated and thought-provoking exploration of gender inequality. I reviewed the film for CinemaDailyUS.com - head over there to read my review.

Weekend Movie Recommendations with Abe

Every Friday, I'll be uploading a Minute with Abe: Weekend Movie Recommendations Edition, surveying new releases in theaters, on DVD, and on streaming services. Check it out, and subscribe to the movieswithabe channel!

New to Theaters: Great Freedom
New to Theaters and VOD: Asking for It, Huda’s Salon
New to Theaters and Showtime: After Yang
New to Theaters and Hulu: Fresh
New to DVD: Belfast, La Soga: Salvation, The Real Charlie Chaplin, Breaking Bread
New to Netflix: Against the Ice
New to Prime Video: Lucy and Desi
New to Hulu: Benedetta
New to HBO Max: Drive My Car, West Side Story, F9: The Fast Saga

Movie with Abe: Against the Ice

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau stars in the historical exploration drama “Against the Ice,” now streaming on Netflix. I reviewed the film for The Film Experience - head over there to read my review.