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Live 'Life Architecturally'

Architecture is all about the marriage of form and finish, but for one pair of avant-garde Australian duo, there's another marriage in the mix: their own. Read More | Comment »

Film 12:40PM Wed. May. 22, Monica Riese

Drafthouse Gets Animated Over Ray Harryhausen

The skeletons. The hydra. The giant bronze statue of Talos. Jason and the Argonauts may list Don Chaffey as director, but for his revolutionary special effects, the 1963 mythological adventure will always be remembered as a Ray Harryhausen film. So what better way for the Alamo Drafthouse to say goodbye than a special screening Wednesday. Read More | Comment »

Film 7:30PM Tue. May. 21, Richard Whittaker

Take a 'Holiday' Tonight

On the last Monday in May, we here in the States observe a holiday originally intended to remember the fallen Armed Forces who lost their lives in the Civil War. Almost 150 years later, we've reduced it to beachside barbecue, naps, and mattress sales. Read More | Comment »

Film 5:11PM Tue. May. 21, Monica Riese

DVD Watch: 'My Neighbor Totoro'

When Japanese animation icon Hayao Miyazaki moved in next door to My Neighbor Totoro, it was almost a disaster. Instead, 25 years later, the tale of two Japanese girls and their magical troll friend has earned a Blu-ray release as a landmark cartoon feature. Read More | Comment »

DVD 11:00AM Tue. May. 21, Richard Whittaker

Hungry Todd Rungy: Eating for America at ColdTowne Theater

“USA! USA! *burrrrrrp* USA!”
– Hungry Todd Rungy Read More | Comment »

Web 10:30AM Tue. May. 21, Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Film Society Wants to Build the 'Best Little Art House in Texas'

The Austin Film Society is on a mission. Read More | Comment »

Film 4:24PM Mon. May. 20, Monica Riese

Horizon: An Alternative to the Big E3 Presentations

Do the usual E3 gaming presentations leave you cold? Local gaming-culture website Venus Patrol is collaborating on an alternative. It's called Horizon and, while no details have been released, we imagine that a website with "We are video game romantics" as its unofficial slogan will bring games with a personal touch to the national spotlight. Read More | Comment »

Gaming 2:55PM Mon. May. 20, James Renovitch

This Is a Blogpost About Austin's Jennymarie Jemison

That's right: Partly. Read More | Comment »

Film Flam 2:00PM Mon. May. 20, Wayne Alan Brenner

Jesse Dayton Walks With a 'Zombex'

It seems like we've been waiting for years for the first footage from Zombex, the undead horror from local rockabilly transplant Jesse Dayton. Actually, it has been years, but now it's time for some flesh-rending fun. Read More | Comment »

Film 8:10AM Mon. May. 20, Richard Whittaker

PROTOS Digital Art & Prototyping Festival

The spring festival season draws to a close as summer temps make "celebrating outside" a contradiction in terms. Before that happens the PROTOS Digital Art & Prototyping Festival introduces itself to Austin courtesy of the Austin Museum of Digital Art. It's a perfect way to get inspired and discover ways to creatively spend the sweltering months indoors. Read More | Comment »

Tech 12:36PM Sun. May. 19, James Renovitch

Austin Film Scene: Where Pragmatism Meets Idealism

“This may be the year that Austin earns its place on the map as a movie capital,” concludes Melena Ryzik in a profile of our city’s film scene, which appears in this Sunday’s New York Times. “With a double-digit roster of films rooted here opening in theaters,” Ryzik presents the evidence. Read More | Comment »

Film 2:00PM Sat. May. 18, Marjorie Baumgarten

DVDanger: 'Crimewave'

There are two Sam Raimis: There's the one that does considered, heartfelt adult dramas, and then there's the crazy bastard who throws everything at the screen and sees what sticks. Sensible Sam was AWOL in 1985 when Rabid Raimi was making Crimewave. Read More | Comment »

DVD 8:47AM Sat. May. 18, Richard Whittaker

Moms the Word

Moms Mabley is inside Whoopi Goldberg. You can see for yourself when the multitalented, what-hasn't-she-done comedian/Oscar-winning actress/co-host of The View/drinkslinger on the starship Enterprise takes the Dell Hall stage at the Long Center on Saturday night. Read More | Comment »

Film 4:00PM Fri. May. 17, Robert Faires

Kickstart Your Weekend With Politics and Film

Thanks to our shared fame as the capital of Texas and the live music capital of the world, Austin has a wealth of creative types and political junkies. These three crowdfunding projects will hit home for one or the other – or both. Read More | Comment »

Film 2:26PM Fri. May. 17, Monica Riese

The Best and Worst of Fall TV

This week, the broadcast networks unveiled their new lineups for the fall TV season at their annual upfront presentations. Based on brief clips and trailers of the new shows, here's a roundup of the most (and least) promising new shows. Read More | Comment »

Television 12:38PM Fri. May. 17, Aleksander Chan

Master Mashup Mixes Masterpieces

We are all, if nothing else, storytellers. But you've never seen a story quite like Final Cut: Ladies & Gentlemen. Or then again, maybe it's the only story any of us has ever seen. Read More | Comment »

Film 10:30AM Fri. May. 17, Monica Riese

Housecore Horror to Open the 'The Profane Exhibit'

Yesterday we had the great news that there will be a second volume of The ABCs of Death. Now Austin's getting the US premiere of another heavily anticipated horror anthology, The Profane Exhibit. The gore-drenched collection will be opening at the first Housecore Horror Film Festival. Read More | Comment »

Film 5:36PM Thu. May. 16

Trailer Park Is in Trouble

Whether burying a loved one, throwing a bachelor party, or trying to avoid human extinction, the characters in these three features are about to have a rough time. Start placing bets now for who you think'll come out on top. Read More | Comment »

Film 4:45PM Thu. May. 16, Monica Riese

UT's Gaming Academy: Facts & Inferences

This past Monday the University of Texas sent out a press release announcing the creation of the Denius-Sams Gaming Academy. At the helm of the venture is local gaming luminary Warren Spector, whose résumé includes Ultima, Deus Ex, and more recently Epic Mickey. Here are the details as well as a bit of reading between the lines where necessary. Read More | Comment »

Gaming 2:30PM Thu. May. 16, James Renovitch

Summer Fun: Free Parking

Sorry, that was cruel. It's free, and there's a park, but it's not an insider's guide to the best spot to plop your car for a few hours Downtown; it's Movies in the Park season, starting tonight! Read More | Comment »

Film 10:45AM Thu. May. 16, Monica Riese

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