Friday Night Movie Podcast Highlights Independent Cinema at SXSW

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Mar 19

Friday Night Movie at SXSW 2024 ● Hosts Becky Korman and Shai Korman, and Special Guest Host Alli Korman pose with microphone in front of SXSW banner. ● Photo Credit: Friday Night Movie a Division of P4T Media

AUSTIN, Texas, March 19, 2024 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - The Friday Night Movie podcast, hosted by the Korman siblings (photographed above), showcased its dedication to independent film at this year's SXSW festival, featuring interviews with a diverse array of filmmakers, actors, producers, and writers. The podcast's coverage included an interview with Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, director of "WE WERE DANGEROUS," which won the SXSW Special Jury Award for Filmmaking. Stewart-Te Whiu's film, depicting young women's rebellion and camaraderie in a New Zealand reformatory, garnered attention for its compelling narrative.

The podcast team attended several world premieres, including Jake Gyllenhaal’s "ROAD HOUSE" remake, Dev Patel’s "MONKEY MAN," Kyle Mooney’s "Y2K," and Damian Wilson’s "ODDITY." Their coverage provided audiences with unique perspectives on these films, blending humor and critical insight.

Notably, the podcast featured an interview with Kate Micucci regarding her role in the animated short "THE BLEACHER," and a discussion with Sonja O’Hara, who is gaining recognition for her work in "DOOMSDAY" and other upcoming projects. The team also delved into "AUDREY," directed by Natalie Bailey, exploring its dark humor and complex family dynamics through conversations with the cast and creative team.

The podcast's SXSW coverage extended to a variety of independent films and projects, including:

"CAN," a short film by Kailee McGee about her cancer journey.
"DICKWEED," a true-crime documentary by Jonathan Ignatius Green.
"MAKE ME A PIZZA," a unique take on capitalism and erotic storytelling by Talia Shea Levin and Woody Coyote.
"MY IDEA," a music video from YACHT and Kailee McGee.
"SHOTPLAYER," a documentary on New York’s legendary pickpocket by Sam Shainberg.

Additionally, the Korman siblings announced their venture into indie filmmaking with "THE FLOATERS," a Jewish summer camp feature directed by Rachel Israel and produced alongside Andra Gordon.

For more insights into independent cinema and sibling-driven movie and TV reviews, visit www.frinightmovie.com and subscribe to the Friday Night Movie newsletter.

Source: Friday Night Movie Podcast via Newswire