SXSW Film Festival 2013: “Snap”

Set in the world of underground dubstep, “Snap” tells the story of Jim, a shy, intelligent musician whose crush on a social worker takes a dark and violent turn. The psychological thriller, starring Jake Hoffman (son of actor Dustin Hoffman) and Nikki Reed, made its world premiere at this year’s SXSW Film Festival.

I spoke with the directors of “Snap,” Youssef Delara (left) and Victor Teran (right), who also wrote the film’s screenplay, about dubstep, the musical genre they previously explored in 2011’s “Filly Brown,” and the complexities of mental illnesses, which they were quick to remind audiences are not synonymous with violence.

Listen to the full interview here.

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Music Review: Mumford & Sons – Babel

Released: September 24, 2013 Label: Glassnote Records Website: http://www.mumfordandsons.com/ Babel is the second studio album by the British Indie Fold bank Mumford & Sons. Upon its release, Babel debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and we can say it happened for a number of reasons - the vulnerability of Marcus Mumdord’s voice, the popular banjo riffs and the dark moments of pure emotion hidden within the lyrics. This album makes any past relationship relatable with its honest and […]

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