The Future Cult Classics at South by Southwest
James Franco’s film about the making of <em>The Room</em> and Edgar Wright’s musical caper flick<em> Baby Driver</em> were among the biggest hits of this year’s Austin festival.
South by Southwest’s film festival used to be a place for indie cast-offs that didn’t make the cut for Sundance. But in keeping with the young, hip vibe of the ever-growing Austin conglomeration of concerts, screenings, and tech panels, SXSW’s film fest has evolved its own distinct personality, becoming a home for buzzy genre movies and works from offbeat directors that appeal to their passionate fanbases. If Sundance is a home for future Oscar winners, then SXSW is a place for future midnight specials and instant cult
