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A Mattel-funded Barbie was never going to end patriarchy, and it would be unrealistic to think it ever could. However, Gerwig still offers a salient, at times genuine look at modern girlhood devoid of the “girlboss” narrative the film was originally saddled with, and it’s fun. Remember girlish fun? It’s been a while since girl-centric fun was at the forefront of a big studio feature.
Read MoreIn his video essay, Forest DeLozier examines the origins of Regionalism in American art, and its modern ties to the independent filmmaker, Kelly Reichardt. Known for her work on films such as First Cow, River Of Grass, Night Moves, and most recently, Showing Up, the writer and director offers spellbinding representations of life in America.
Read MoreWith the current politicization of gender identity, ORLANDO is an essential text of queer theory and an example of how each element of our selfhood is changeable, a demonstration of how a freedom of spirit allows for the indulgence of endless earthly delights.
Read MoreDick’s satire is smart and the events, along with the fashion, remain a perfectly exaggerated depiction of the ‘70s.
Read MoreDirector and star of Dogleg sat down with Hyperreal writer Marie Ketring to talk about fucked-up zooms, traumatizing set experiences, and what motivates him to keep working.
Read MoreThis week in Austin screenings 7/21-7/27
Read MoreFlux Gourmet is a full-course meal, a cacophony of artistic triumph and disdain for the wealthy, all wrapped up in a bloody, sensual performance. You don’t have to enjoy the meal, but you can’t argue with the ambience.
Read MorePart Citizen Kane pastiche, part failed David Bowie biopic, part vehicle for Ewan MacGregor penis shots, Velvet Goldmine is a fairy-tale about glam rock and all its promises.
Read MoreHyperreal Interviewer Extraordinaire Justin Norris sat down with director Emil Lozado to talk documentary filmmaking, the value of a creative partner, and Nicholas Cage performances.
Read MoreSix life lessons gleaned from arguably the most philosophically important text of 1998: A Night at the Roxbury.
Read MoreThis week in Austin screenings 7/14-7/20.
Read MoreFACE/OFF’s enduring appeal stems from the showdown between two of Hollywood’s biggest personalities, constantly attempting to one-up each other for the world’s most unhinged performance.
Read MoreOrlando (1992) stars Tilda Swinton in a sumptuous historical romp that similarly acts as a litmus test for the mutability of gender.
Read MoreOvercome the “1-inch barrier of subtitles” and you’ll get taken out of this world with these 5 foreign sci-fi films.
Read MorePaul Schrader’s movies follow such a clear formula that you can make a Madlibs from it. In fact, we did just that, roping in a couple of other Hyperreal contributors to imagine their own Schrader movies.
Read MoreThis week in Austin screenings 7/7-7/13.
Read MoreNEAR DARK is the perfect entry point for someone looking to discover her auteurist poetry.
Read MoreWith a dreamlike atmosphere and metatextual themes, Asteroid City is both a return to form and a major work for Wes Anderson.
Read MoreStill looking for a way to beat the heat by staying in the cool AC oasis of your living room? A dream team of Hyperreal contributors have come together to offer up even more movies to add to your watchlist.
Read MoreIt’s as though Richard Kelly looked at the silliest parts of America circa 2002 to 2006 and cranked them all the way up, and society just saw fit to follow suit.
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