A Time to Kill certainly killed some time for this reviewer in Day 11 of McConaugheMay. But is it any good?

McConaugheMayZiah GraceMay 11, 2025Matthew McConaugheyComment

McConaugheMay Day 10: Thirteen Conversations About One Thing

I wanted to watch this on Day 13 for the bit, but here we are. This is Day 10 of McConaugheMay with Jill Sprecher’s (Clockwatchers) second feature film.

McConaugheMayZiah GraceMay 10, 2025Matthew McConaugheyComment

McConaugheMay Day 9: U-571

A long-forgotten McConaughey movie about a historical event that never took place. Day 9 keeps cooking with U-571.

McConaugheMayZiah GraceMay 9, 2025Matthew McConaugheyComment

This Week in Screenings 5/9-5/15

This week in Austin screenings, 5/9-5/18.

Community ScreeningsJames McDonaldMay 9, 2025Comment

And, Towards Happy Alleys Shares Its Creator’s Passion and Sparks the Audience’s

Over seven years and multiple visits, Singh filmed the documentary And, Towards Happy Alleys, which screened in April as part of Austin’s 2025 Indie Meme Festival. It’s electric.

The Glassworker spins a striking tale that gets why Miyazaki’s work is so beloved

While The Glassworker doesn’t quite stick its landing, it’s thoughtful, thorny, and willing to ride ambiguities and uncertainties.

Reviews, Film FestsJustin HarrisonMay 8, 2025Glassworker, Miyazaki, Vincent Oliver, Usman RiazComment

McConaugheMay Day 8: The Newton Boys

A forgotten film in the filmography of both Richard Linklater and Matthew McConaughey. This is Day 8 of McConaugheMay.

McConaugheMayZiah GraceMay 8, 2025Matthew McConaugheyComment

"I wanted the class to be a mode of liberation": An interview with professor & filmmaker PJ Raval

A discussion with PJ Raval on his Spring ‘25 Queer Media Production course and the importance of community and queer filmmaking.

McConaugheMay Day 7: I Am Evel Knievel

I’m not and neither is Matthew McConaughey, but that doesn’t change either of us from learning about ourselves in Day 7 of McConaugheMay: I Am Evel Knievel.

McConaugheMayZiah GraceMay 7, 2025Matthew McConaugheyComment

Hyperreal's 10 Most Anticipated Summer 2025 Movies

From horror franchise installments to indie dramas and everything in-between, here’s our must-watch movies for the summer 2025.

McConaugheMay Day 6: The Science of Interstellar

Not really a movie, and only barely about Matthew McConaughey. This is Day 6 of McConaugheMay.

McConaugheMayZiah GraceMay 6, 2025Matthew McConaugheyComment

McConaugheMay Day 5: Friedkin Uncut

A documentary about legendary director William Friedkin (in which McConaughey barely appears) offers a fascinating glimpse at both men.

McConaugheMayZiah GraceMay 5, 2025Matthew McConaugheyComment

HFC at SXSW '25: Full Coverage List

With SXSW ‘25 in the rearview mirror, here’s the full rundown of our coverage.

Film Fests, SXSWHFC EditorialMay 5, 2025Comment

McConaugheMay Day 4: The Return of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Documentary

McConaugheMay Day 4 brings yet another pseudo-documentary that barely features Matthew McConaughey. The twist? This one is great.

McConaugheMayZiah GraceMay 4, 2025Matthew McConaugheyComment

McConaugheMay Day 3: Two for the Money

Day 3 of McConaugheMay offers us one of the actor’s best (and least seen) films.

McConaugheMayZiah GraceMay 3, 2025Matthew McConaugheyComment

McConaugheMay Day 2: Judgement

Day 2 of McConaugheMay sees Ziah watching a long-forgotten short film starring character actor extraordinaire Clarence Williams III.

McConaugheMayZiah GraceMay 2, 2025Matthew McConaugheyComment

SXSW '25: Sally

Cristina Costantini’s Sally is a welcome highlight among the documentaries of SXSW ‘25.

SXSW '25: Now! More! Yes!

Though director Max Hey is focused and dialed in from the moment the documentary begins, Now! More! Yes! ultimately meanders around with its subject without inspiring much interest.