Austin, Texas, is in for a lot of cinematic action this weekend, not just from the wave of film fanatics in town for this year’s South by Southwest Film Festival, which opened Friday, but also from many of the movies they will see. Over the years, SXSW has become known for edgy comedies; “Bridesmaids,” “21 Jump Street” and “Sausage Party” all debuted in Austin. But this year’s lineup also includes a medley of marquee action movies. “We don’t set out with an agenda, we just respond to things,” said Janet Pierson, head of South by Southwest Film. We’re looking for a filmmaker point of view, and we’re just looking for stuff that seems to fit in right with our audience.”

Source: Los Angeles Times March 11, 2017 17:22 UTC