The SXSW 2026 Film Festival is championing risk and creativity, unveiling 13 final films and shows that push traditional boundaries. Festival VP for Film & TV Claudette Godfrey and senior programmer Peter Hall share exclusive insights on the “intangible” quality that makes a submission truly stand out.

Netflix has produced its own films for a decade now. While many earn widespread attention, some exceptional titles slip under the radar—and still prove the streamer’s strength in original storytelling.

For the first time, deeply personal items belonging to Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla-Pérez are being showcased outside her home state of Texas. “Even 30 years after her passing,” this Grammy Museum exhibit in Anaheim, California, illustrates her continued influence on music and culture.

The Berkshires witnessed a remarkable transformation in 2025 as new leadership energized local stages and audiences flocked to new plays. Eagle Theater Critic Jeffrey Borak reflects on how this season’s productions, both contemporary and classic, brought renewed vitality to the region.

Following the tragic shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Bible sales in the United States surged in September, climbing a remarkable 36% compared to last year. Data suggests that 2.4 million copies were purchased this month alone, a peak for 2025.

If you want a distinctive theater experience, Sundown Collaborative Theatre is delivering just that. For the past 17 years, this nonprofit company has brought alternative performances to Denton, redefining local theater one show at a time.

The cherished State Theater in Havre de Grace has closed its doors due to unresolved code violations, leaving the community in dismay. Despite recent surges of support from locals, the theater’s shutdown amid controversy marks a significant loss for the city’s cultural landscape.