From ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ to ‘I’m a Virgo’: The 13 Weirdest, Buzziest and Unmissable Movies and Shows at SXSW
variety.comSXSW, the annual celebration of all things entertainment being showcased in Austin from March 10 to 19. From Hollywood blockbusters like “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” to iconoclastic fare like “I’m a Virgo” — the first foray into television for indie maverick Boots Riley — there’s a wild variety in this year’s lineup.
Historically, the festival was better known for its musical offerings, but that’s changed in recent years as Hollywood has embraced the Texas gathering.
And while Sundance and Cannes may be higher profile, SXSW has established itself as an important stop for movies and shows looking to generate notoriety — “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” for instance, premiered at last year’s festival before racking up more than $100 million in ticket sales and dominating the Oscar nominations.
Here’s a look at some of the projects that could be destined to follow in its footsteps. Evil Dead Rise A decade after the last chapter in the “Evil Dead” franchise, the Necronomicon is headed somewhere new: the big city.
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