Story perspectives

SXSW 2023: Films Explore Relationships, Mental Health, and Legacy

3/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

Joe Swanberg returns to SXSW with The Sun Never Sets, featuring Dakota Fanning as Wendy.
Jake Johnson plays Jack in a film centered on a stagnant relationship.
Forbidden Fruits struggles with execution despite an engaging premise about a high school coven.
DreamQuil stars Elizabeth Banks and critiques mental wellness culture but falters in the final act.
Serling offers a bio-documentary on Rod Serling, blending narration with insights into political relevance.

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Story summary

Joe Swanberg returns to SXSW with The Sun Never Sets, featuring Dakota Fanning as Wendy.
Jake Johnson plays Jack in a film centered on a stagnant relationship.
Forbidden Fruits struggles with execution despite an engaging premise about a high school coven.
DreamQuil stars Elizabeth Banks and critiques mental wellness culture but falters in the final act.
Serling offers a bio-documentary on Rod Serling, blending narration with insights into political relevance.