CriterionCast » SXSW 2010

Ryan Review’s Lena Dunham’s Tiny Furniture [SXSW 2010 Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:43:53 +0000

While in Austin, at SXSW, I saw several bigger budget, films that would most likely get (or already have) distribution [...]

Ryan Reviews Neil Marshall’s Centurion [SXSW Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:43:57 +0000

Neil Marshall first found his way onto my television screen with 2005′s, The Descent. This is most likely the case for [...]

IFC Films Secures Distribution Rights To Lena Dunham’s Tiny Furniture [SXSW 2010]

Ryan Gallagher — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:23:07 +0000

One of my favorite films from this past year’s SXSW Film Festival has just been picked up by IFC Films. IndieWIRE [...]

Ryan Reviews Alexandre Philippe’s The People vs. George Lucas [SXSW 2010 Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:39:26 +0000

As with many of my generation, my experience with the films of George Lucas, specifically the Star Wars films, have had their ups [...]

Ryan Reviews The SXSW 2010 Short Film Collection: Futurestates. Ramin Bahrani’s Plastic Bag, Tze Chun’s Silver Sling, and more! [SXSW 2010 Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:11:51 +0000

Going into SXSW, I knew there were going to be a lot of short films screened, and there were several that [...]

SXSW 2010 – Minidisc 2 – The Films of SXSW – Kick Ass, Predators, Micmacs, and more

Ryan Gallagher — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:24:18 +0000

In this episode, Ryan Gallagher recounts his trip to Austin, Texas for SXSW. This will be a 2 part bonus episode. [...]

More Audience Awards Announced For SXSW 2010 Films [SXSW Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:34:09 +0000

The fine folks at SXSW just announced a handful of the remaining Audience Award winning films. You can find all of [...]

SXSW 2010 – Minidisc 1 – Day 1 – Kick Ass and Predators

Ryan Gallagher — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:21:37 +0000

Greetings CriterionCast listeners! Hopefully you were all following my adventures in Austin via Twitter and Facebook over the past [...]

What A Shock: Ryan Falls In Love With Another Jean Pierre Jeunet Film! Ryan Reviews Micmacs [SXSW 2010 Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:23:38 +0000

What leads us to seek revenge, when we’ve been wronged? How can a revenge film be touching and hilarious, and in the [...]

Ryan Is Scared By What He Saw At The SXSW 2010 Predators First Look [SXSW 2010 Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:59:31 +0000

This review will only be discussing that which was shown to us at the SXSW 2010 Film Festival. At the “First Look” we [...]

Ryan Reviews SXSW 2010′s Opening Night Film: Kick Ass [SXSW 2010 Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:41:43 +0000

This review will contain mild spoilers to the film, but not the comic books, as I have not read them. Kick Ass [...]

Steven Soderbergh’s Spalding Gray Documentary Is A Possible Criterion Release

Rudie Obias — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:38:25 +0000

One of the films playing at SXSW this year was Steven Soderbergh’s And Everything Is Going Fine. His latest being [...]

SXSW 2010 Film Festival Awards Announced! Lena Dunham’s Tiny Furniture! Guy Maddin’s Night Mayor! [Film Festivals]

Ryan Gallagher — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:43:29 +0000

For all of you following me on Facebook and Twitter, you know that my week here [...]

Ryan’s SXSW Tweet Journal Day 5

Ryan Gallagher — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:00:49 +0000

I don’t remember wanting to fly thousands of miles to recreate the Portland weather in Austin. Had to run in the rain [...]

Ryan’s SXSW Tweet Journal Day 4

Ryan Gallagher — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:00:44 +0000

And they’re in! June @Criterion releases: Mystery Train, Close-Up, and Everlasting Moments! Jarmusch, Troell, and Kiarostami!

8:35 AM Mar 15th via TweetDeck

After this [...]

Ryan’s SXSW Tweet Journal Day 3

Ryan Gallagher — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:00:36 +0000

I’m at Snack Bar (1224 S. Congress, James St., Austin). http://4sq.com/cjYKuM

8:34 AM Mar 14th via foursquare from South River City

I’m at [...]

Ryan’s SXSW Tweet Journal Day 2

Ryan Gallagher — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:00:17 +0000

At the bus stop, waiting to head back down to the convention center. I want to pick up an SXXpress pass for Micmacs, so [...]

Ryan’s SXSW Tweet Journal Day 1 – Opening Day Events And Premieres [SXSW 2010 Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:00:23 +0000

Welcome back CriterionCast readers! Day 1 of SXSW was so much fun. Again, here are my raw tweets, minus the @ [...]

Ryan’s SXSW Tweet Journal Day 0 – Ryan Reaches Austin

Ryan Gallagher — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:22 +0000

Greetings CriterionCast readers! Day 1 of SXSW has come to an end, and for all of you not following me on

SXSW Getting Exclusive First Look At Robert Rodriguez / Nimrod Antal’s Predators! Also Premiering 13 Tzameti Remake [SXSW 2010]

Ryan Gallagher — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:01:58 +0000

Exciting news everyone! SXSW just announced that we’re getting some remake action at this year’s SXSW Film Festival.

First off, we’re going [...]

SXSW 2010 Film Festival Announces Panels & Shorts – With Special Criterion Guest: Peter Becker and Director David Gordon Green! [#SXSW 2010 Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:17:19 +0000

SXSW just announced their film related panels, and numerous short films they’ll be screening next March for their 2010 Film Festival.

Hidden [...]

Episode 22.5 – Disc 2

Ryan Gallagher — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:01:25 +0000

“Disc 2? episodes are bonus/supplement episodes of The CriterionCast. Rudie, Ryan and Travis ramble on about movies and movie [...]

SXSW 2010 Film Festival Lineup Announced! Complete With A Live Scored Screening Of Passion Of Joan Of Arc! [Film Festival News]

Ryan Gallagher — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:02:28 +0000

Exciting news everyone! SXSW just announced their lineup for the Film Festival coming up this March. Alongside some of the larger, [...]