RonReaco Lee continues to prove himself as one of Hollywood’s most multifaceted actors as he transitions seamlessly between comedy and drama.
A24’s upcoming film, Warfare, directed by Alex Garland and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza, delivers an unfiltered, real-time portrayal of modern combat through the eyes of Navy SEALs on a perilous surveillance mission in insurgent territory.
The Westminster Kennel Club hosted a special screening of “The Friend” in New York City and it was certainly a barking good time.
Mirror, mirror, here’s the cue—2025’s Snow White has something new!
Nick Barrotta is making a bold leap onto the big screen with his feature film debut in Tyler Perry’s highly anticipated thriller, Duplicity, premiering on Amazon Prime Video on March 20, 2025.
There’s nothing like a good friend. I’m sure everyone can relate to the intentional efforts and sacrifices made in order to maintain a friendship, especially as an adult.
The 2025 SXSW film and television season has rolled up their red carpets saying goodbye to another fantastic year after bringing the best stories to Austin’s big screens all across the city for 38 years.
The biggest and hottest A-list celebrities showcased some of cinema’s best films of the year, unraveling the most talked about storytelling for years to come. The most sought-after movie stars and films to showcase this year include “The Rivals of Amziah King”, a film about finding family and seeking justice, which received a standing ovation. The film front-man includes Austin’s very own Matthew McConaughey, featuring alongside, Angelina LookinGlass, Cole Sprouse, and Kurt Russell.
All photographs by Lu Chau Photagonist
Nicholas Cage makes a return to SXSW for the anxiety-inducing thriller “The Surfer” set in Australia with an all-star Australian cast. Just like Cage who always finds himself in the most insane scripts to date, this film follows a day of surfing at the beach with a nightmarish series of events.
SXSW’s red carpet isn’t the only place bringing in the hottest celebs and celebrations. Most of the exclusive film premiere parties were just down the street at Higbie’s bar for Roxstar Entertainment’s Cinema Center and Collider Studio, sponsored by Bloom Nutrition, Peroni, Hendrick’s Gin, Rendezvous Films, and Collider. The popular hotspot hosted a 3-day and 3-night pop-up.
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“We’re thrilled to be back in Austin with the support of our generous sponsor partners and collectively continue our mission to help filmmakers celebrate and promote their films,” states David Manning, Executive Producer at Roxstar Entertainment.
From interviews with some of the stars of SXSW’s biggest films to raising a toast with Hendrick’s Gin during The Surfer’s after-party or with McConaughey’s Pantalones Tequila for his latest film premiere.
Cinema Center also celebrated indie films that made a splash during Austin’s annual festival. Such as “The Threesome” with Zoey Deutch and “American Sweatshop” with Lili Reinhardt, both stars reconnecting at The Cinema Center. The cast of “The Dutchman” featuring Zazie Beetz and Kate Mara also celebrated their SXSW film premiere at The Cinema Center.
Photo by Lu Chau // Photagonist.ca
Photo by Lu Chau // Photagonist.ca
L-R Matt Cornett, Chloe Fineman, Jillian Bell, Sam Morelos from Summer of 69 get their Bloom on at Cinema Center and Collider Studio sponsored by Bloom Nutrition, Peroni, Hendrick’s Gin, Rendezvous Films and Collider.
Photo by Lu Chau // Photagonist.ca
Aaron Paul, Eiza Gonzalez and Flying Lotus, stars of ASH at Collider Studio sponsored by Bloom Nutrition, Peroni, Hendrick’s Gin, Rendezvous Films and Collider.
All photographs by Lu Chau Photagonist
Over the weekend, I attended a charity event in the heart of East Flatbush, Brooklyn, but its impact will stretch far beyond NYC—to a humble driveway in Haiti. The event, held at 550 Remsen Avenue, was a beautiful reunion of faith, family, and service, all centered around Bethel De Glorie, a ministry in Haiti that has become a sanctuary for the community during one of the country’s most challenging times.
In the Amazon Prime Original “Picture This,” Bridgerton season two actress Simone Ashley stars as Pia, a chronically single photographer in her late 20s.
SXSW 2025 is finally here this month from March 7-15. It’s the busiest, hottest, as in Pedro Pascal hot, and the most exciting time for both Austinites and folks from all around the world to work and play in Austin, Texas.