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

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

4:24PM Mon. May. 20, Monica Riese

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 »

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

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 »

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

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 »

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 »

2:26PM Fri. May. 17, Monica Riese

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 »

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 »

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 »

4:45PM Thu. May. 16, Monica Riese

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 »

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 »

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

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 »

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 »

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

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 »

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 »

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 »

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

Film Flam

Jeff Nichols' future plans, Cinema41 turns 2, and more, all in this edition of Film Flam. Read More | Comment »

11:50AM Fri. May. 10, Monica Riese

Fantastic Fest Heads to Lakeline

Attention fans of genre, gore and all-round odd cinema! The Alamo Drafthouse has just announced that Fantastic Fest, its annual celebration of all movies bizarre and unique, will be moving to the new Alamo Lakeline for 2013. Read More | Comment »

11:00AM Fri. May. 10, Richard Whittaker

Drafthouse Films Heads to 'A Field in England'

Pick up your musket and watch out for sorcerers: Drafthouse Films will be releasing A Field in England, the new historical horror from subversive British film maker Ben Wheatley. Read More | Comment »

1:00PM Thu. May. 9, Richard Whittaker

Trailer Park Goes Big

The novel version of Ender's Game took home a Hugo Award and a Nebula Award, Edgar Wright won multiple awards for his zom-rom-com screenplay, and the cast of The Butler is one of the most star-studded lists in recent memory. Read More | Comment »

11:01AM Thu. May. 9, Monica Riese

Lost and Found

These days, YouTube has it all, doesn't it? Read More | Comment »

10:15AM Wed. May. 8, Monica Riese

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