Movies, Music and Tech

Looking at the things that drive our modern world - by Leo Sopicki

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NAB 2026: AI, ‘Survivor’, Sports, Rob Lowe and Nate Bargatze | Blogcritics

The National Association of Broadcasters 2026 brought together over 1,100 exhibitors – creators, technologists, and decision-makers.

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SXSW 2026 TV Review: ‘Margot’s Got Money Troubles’ Takes on Modernity With Fanning, Pfeiffer, and Offerman | Blogcritics

“Margot’s Got Money Troubles” captures your heart while making you laugh as family, career and a baby create challenges for young Margo.

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Writer/director Boots Riley premiered an amazing and funny film – I Love Boosters – at the opening night of SXSW 2026.

SXSW 2026 Film Review: Keke Palmer and Demi Moore in ‘I Love Boosters’ Make Opening Night Memorable | Blogcritics

Writer/director Boots Riley premiered an amazing and funny film – I Love Boosters – at the opening night of SXSW 2026.

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SXSW 2026: The Ultimate Fest Reinvents Itself | Blogcritics

At SXSW 2026, each subsection of the conference – Film & TV, Music, and Innovation – will have its own headquarters.

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Smith had criticisms of President Trump, suggesting the president’s activities were "haphazard." He said, "He’s scaring America and capitalists and where is that going to lead us?"

NAB 2025: Stephen A. Smith Takes on the Future | Blogcritics

Stephen A. Smith shared his rise as an influential broadcaster and his recent interest in politics with the NAB Show audience.

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NAB 2025: Penn and Teller Bring Magic and Memories | Blogcritics

Penn and Teller received an award at 2025 NAB Show for 50 years in magic and contributions to entertainment tech.

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Name These Phone Apps You Probably Use Everyday

I got: 10/10 - Surprised myself. 

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Fantastic Fest Review: ‘The Wild Robot’ Explores Motherhood with Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, and Catherine O’Hara | Blogcritics

Can AI simulate motherhood in a robot? That's what 'The Wild Robot' finds out helped by wild animals and a desire to do good.

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Fantastic Fest Movie Review: ‘Never Let Go’ with Halle Berry Delivers on Opening Night | Blogcritics

This film proves that even an extremely common, and perhaps overdone, horror premise can still deliver a powerful story.

'Never Let Go' is a gripping horror/drama with great acting by Halle Berry as she tries to defend her sons from a mysterious threat.

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Film Review: ‘My Old Ass’ Brings Surprises with Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella

If your future self came back to give you advice, would you take it? That's the question examined in 'My Old Ass'.

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"Reagan" is a film that will move you, no matter what your politics are. #ReaganMovie

Film Review: Dennis Quaid plays ‘Reagan’ in a Unique and Intense Biopic

Dennis Quaid stars as Ronald Reagan, the actor turned world leader who took on the Soviet Union and challenged Gorbachev to "Tear down this

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'Caligula: The Ultimate Cut' restores the story written by Gore Vidal using nearly 100 hours of newly discovered, previously unused footage.

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Film Review: ‘Argylle’ – Deep in a Writer's Mind with Her Cat

"Argylle" bends reality and will not be like any spy movie you've seen before. It has a surprise every minute.

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Anthem Film Festival in Memphis, Tennessee July 12-15 will feature films on libertarian themes and keynote speaker Mike Rowe.

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The SXSW Conference, March 10-19 in Austin, Texas, has movies, music, comedy, science and pop-culture. Some of it is free.

SXSW starts this week. It is an incredible event. Find out why in the article below.

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Four films at the Anthem Film Festival proves that sometimes, the best way to convey a viewpoint is with humor. Really, no joke.

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Homelessness is a crisis. The film "Beyond Homeless: Finding Hope" examines multiple approaches to helping unhoused people.