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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

Time to Re-Learn Your 'ABCs'

If you've seen the Drafthouse Films/Magnet co-production The ABCs of Death, you'll know that the horror anthology has the bloody fingerprints of a whole host of Fantastic Fest and SXSW alumni on it. Now Magnet has announced a sequel, produced by Alamo Drafthouse boss Tim League, and yet again they're picking up the fests' genre best. Read More | Comment »

Film 2:45PM Wed. May. 15, Richard Whittaker

DVD Bonus: Meet the Fraggles

I met Red Fraggle once. No, seriously, I did. Read More | Comment »

DVD 8:00AM Wed. May. 15, Richard Whittaker

DVD Watch: 'The Bletchley Circle'

The Bletchley Circle, which aired this spring as a miniseries on PBS and which today hit shelves in DVD form, is a fantastically well-produced thriller that tracks four talented women in 1950s London. Read More | Comment »

DVD 5:41PM Tue. May. 14, Monica Riese

Summer Fun: Season’s Screenings

Oh sure, it’s all blue skies and 80 degrees right now, but the dog days are coming. We think the best way to enjoy summer heat is from a cool remove on the couch (popcorn optional). To that end, we asked eight Austin filmmakers to name the movies that most mean summer to them. Read More | Comment »

Film 11:30AM Tue. May. 14, Kimberley Jones

There Will Be Mondo

First there was the gold rush, then there was the oil boom, now there is the frenzy every time Mondo releases another collectible movie print. This week, prepare to dive deep into the world of modern American master Paul Thomas Anderson with five new images celebrating his impact on cinema. Read More | Comment »

Film 9:24AM Tue. May. 14, Richard Whittaker

Small Screen, Big News

You've seen plenty of big-screen news in Film Flam and Trailer Park of late, but what about your television favorites? Read More | Comment »

Television 2:59PM Mon. May. 13, Monica Riese

Kickstart Your Weekend: 'Freedom Fighters' and 'Above All Else'

This week, we have two projects to feature, both with a bit of a civic angle. One deals in environmental issues and the other criminal justice; one has met its goal and the other has a long road ahead; but both are worthy of your consideration. Read More | Comment »

Film 4:40PM Fri. May. 10, Monica Riese

A Taste of CineMarfa 2013

Are there now far too many film festivals? It's a legitimate question. Read More | Comment »

Film 3:40PM Fri. May. 10, Louis Black

From the Vaults: All for the Love of You

Daisy, Daisy … Jay Gatsby is half-crazy, all for the love of you. Drill down into the many mysteries surrounding Jay Gatsy, the hero of F. Scott Fitzgerald's great American novel, and you'll find at their source Daisy Buchanan – and that beguiling green light at the end of her pier. Read More | Comment »

Film 3:15PM Fri. May. 10, Marjorie Baumgarten

Nick Offerman Loves All His Bitches

To be perfectly honest, we'd watch Nick Offerman watch paint dry, but this is so, so much better. Read More | Comment »

Television 1:40PM Fri. May. 10, Monica Riese

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