"Magpie" is a twisty neo-noir thriller featuring Daisy Ridley as Anette, a woman trapped in a modernist glass box with a useless husband and a screaming baby. The film's dry and dark humor, along with its posh British composure, adds depth to the story. Directed by Sam Yates and based on an idea by Ridley, the film showcases a female-driven narrative and explores themes of revenge and empowerment. Premiering at SXSW 2024, "Magpie" offers a wild and satisfying ride, with Ridley's character ultimately taking a stand against the mistreatment she has endured.
At a panel during SXSW 2024, Katie Couric, Meghan Markle, Brooke Shields, and sociologist Nancy Wang Yuen discussed the challenges women face in media and entertainment, including the impact of social media, diversity in film and television, and changing cultural perceptions of women and mothers with careers. They emphasized the need for systemic and cultural change to create more inclusive and representative content, with Markle highlighting the dangers of social media and the importance of portraying diverse and realistic depictions of motherhood on television.
The 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival in Austin, Texas features a diverse lineup of highly anticipated premieres, including "The Fall Guy," "Road House," "Babes," "Black Twitter: A People’s History," "Doin’ It," and more, showcasing a mix of studio crowd-pleasers, enterprising TV premieres, and indie gems. Notable entries include a Meg Ryan-inspired action rom-com, a documentary series exploring Black Twitter's cultural impact, and a vigilante thriller directed by Dev Patel.
The South by Southwest film and TV festival, SXSW 2024, is set to showcase a diverse range of highly anticipated films, including "The Fall Guy" starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, "Y2K" directed by Kyle Mooney, and "The Idea of You" featuring Anne Hathaway. Other notable films include "Civil War" by Alex Garland, "I Saw The TV Glow" by Jane Schoenbrun, and "Cuckoo" starring Hunter Schafer. With a mix of genres and star-studded casts, these premieres are expected to generate buzz and excitement at the festival.
The SXSW Film and TV Festival in 2024 will feature a diverse lineup of 23 films and TV series, including high-profile premieres like "Road House" and "The Idea of You," as well as lesser-known gems from around the world. The festival will showcase a mix of theatrical releases and streaming exclusives, with notable entries such as Netflix's "3 Body Problem" and HBO's "Ren Faire." Additionally, the event will feature the directorial debut of actors like Dev Patel and Tommy Dorfman, and explore unconventional projects like a documentary shot entirely in "Grand Theft Auto V."
The SXSW 2024 Film & TV Festival announced its lineup, featuring the Opening Night TV Premiere of Netflix’s “3 Body Problem” and the Centerpiece Screening of “The Fall Guy” starring Ryan Gosling. The event will also include the premiere of Season 3 of “Hacks,” the world premiere of Pamela Adlon’s “Babes,” and the Mark Wahlberg-produced documentary about MoviePass. The festival will showcase a wide range of films, TV premieres, independent TV pilots, short programs, music videos, and XR experiences, with a speaker lineup including Rosario Dawson and iHeartPodcast Awards.
