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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

Film Flam

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

Film 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 »

Film 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 »

Film 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 »

Film 11:01AM Thu. May. 9, Monica Riese

Lost and Found

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

Film 10:15AM Wed. May. 8, Monica Riese

Alamo Drafthouse Goes All Out for Gatsby Opening

It's safe to say the creative team at the Alamo Drafthouse is getting into the spirit of Baz Luhrmann’s opulent new film, The Great Gatsby, unlike any other theatre in the country. They've designed both food and cocktail menus to celebrate the opening of the film and are throwing a flapper costume party in the bargain. Read More | Comment »

Film 1:15PM Tue. May. 7, Gracie Salem

Farewell, Ray Harryhausen

On a recent trip to the UK, I found myself in the London Film Musuem, face to face with the grim visage of the Medusa from 1981's Clash of the Titans. And now the man responsible for this snake-tailed monstrosity, and many so many more iconic fantastical images, special effects pioneer Ray Harryhausen, has died, aged 92. Read More | Comment »

Film 1:03PM Tue. May. 7, Richard Whittaker

AFF Has the Right Idea About ‘Wrong Numbers’

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Austin Film Festival’s Made in Texas film series is taking a look back at films that world premiered at the fest. On Wednesday, AFF screens Alex Holdridge’s 2001 underage coming-of-age comedy, a self-proclaimed “little movie” that paid off in big ways. Read More | Comment »

Film 12:42PM Tue. May. 7, Kimberley Jones

Docurama Film Examines Indian Culture's Split Personality

The third installment of the Cinedigm Docurama series screening at the Alamo Drafthouse, The World Before Her, positions itself directly atop a seesaw's fulcrum, and it is impossible to stop watching the resulting documentary. Read More | Comment »

Film 9:14AM Tue. May. 7, Jessi Cape

BioWare to Fight New 'Star Wars'

Looks like local gaming house BioWare won't be packing up their Lightsabers any time soon. Disney Studios has just announced that the Austin-based firm will be part of a new deal with Electronic Arts to produce the next generation of Star Wars games. Read More | Comment »

Gaming 5:30PM Mon. May. 6, Richard Whittaker

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