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Ugly Cry | SXSW 2026 Film Review

Ugly Cry follows a struggling actress (Delaney) whose insecurities deepen when her boyfriend lands the success she has been chasing. As rejection and rivalr…
Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero | SXSW 2026 Film Review

Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero examines how the Seattle vigilante evolved from celebrated hero to controversial figure, revealing…
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come | SXSW 2026 Film Review

In Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton combine for a brutal collective force against the powerful in a sequel that hits the groun…
Kill Me | SXSW 2026 Film Review

Kill Me is a dark comedy mystery that asks one simple yet very complicated question: Who tried to kill me and make it look like a suicide? …
Most Rewatchable Movies of the 2000s, Artistic Inspirations, The Bride!, Paramount and Warner Brothers Merger

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we discuss the Most Rewatchable Movies of the 2000s, The Bride!, Paramount and WB …
A Perfect Murder (1998) | Presenting Hitchcock Podcast

In this month's episode of Presenting Hitchcock, Cory and Aaron are mixing up the formula as they discuss A Perfect Murder. …
Slasher Movie Rules, Scream 7, X-Files, and Billionaire Tech Mogul Villains

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we debate Slasher Movie Rules, plus Scream 7, X-Files, and Billionaire Tech Mogul Villains …
TV Reboots Are All The Rage, Robert Duvall, Eric Dane

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider, we discuss how TV Reboots Are All The Rage, Robert Duvall, and Eric Dane …
Streaming Is Worse Than Cable Ever Was

On this episode of The Hollywood Outsider podcast, we dive into where or not streaming is worse than cable ever was, plus Cold Storage review …
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die (2026) | Film Review

Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die is already a contender for one of the best films of 2026, and Sam Rockwell is our guide. Read on for our review …

The Hollywood Outsider Podcast

Ugly Cry | SXSW 2026 Film Review

Ugly Cry follows a struggling actress (Delaney) whose insecurities deepen when her boyfriend lands the success she has been chasing. As rejection and rivalry fuel her self-doubt, Ugly Cry blurs the line between justified fear and psychological unraveling. While it touches familiar Hollywood starving artist territory, the story stands out for its raw portrayal of how insecurity can distort reality.
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Most Rewatchable Movies of the 2000s, Artistic Inspirations, The Bride!, Paramount and Warner Brothers Merger
Slasher Movie Rules, Scream 7, X-Files, and Billionaire Tech Mogul Villains
TV Reboots Are All The Rage, Robert Duvall, Eric Dane
Streaming Is Worse Than Cable Ever Was
TV and Movie Couples Who Should or Should Not Have Gotten Together, Catherine O’Hara, Whistle
2026 Oscars Nominations, Microdramas, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die
2026 TV Preview Extravaganza
2026 Movie Preview Extravaganza!

Film and Television Reviews

Ugly Cry | SXSW 2026 Film Review

Ugly Cry follows a struggling actress (Delaney) whose insecurities deepen when her boyfriend lands the success she has been chasing. As rejection and rivalry fuel her self-doubt, Ugly Cry blurs the line between justified fear and psychological unraveling. While it touches familiar Hollywood starving artist territory, the story stands out for its raw portrayal of how insecurity can distort reality.
Read More »
Phoenix Jones: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Superhero | SXSW 2026 Film Review
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come | SXSW 2026 Film Review
Kill Me | SXSW 2026 Film Review
Slasher Movie Rules, Scream 7, X-Files, and Billionaire Tech Mogul Villains
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die (2026) | Film Review
Whistle (2026) | Film Review

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