SXSW Film 2015 Rundown

Reviews, interviews, photo galleries, and more

"...Over nine days of SXSW Film, we churned out so many reviews and interviews and..."

March 22, 2015 SXSW Post

Film

Film Reviews

"...key elements that makes Safe such an enormously challenging film is that writer/director Todd Haynes leaves these critical decisions..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Your Weekend in Film

What major releases and one-off screenings are worth your theatre time

"...dolls, bad dads, and Lethal Ladies are on the film forecast...."

Aug. 11, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...here comes the Paramount to save all you indoor-loving film fans, with the announcement of the 2017 Summer Classic..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces 2016 Grants

Program gives much-needed funds to Texas filmmakers

"...of the financial fuel to the flames of Texas filmmakers' passions, today the Austin Film Society released the projects..."

Aug. 29, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Film

Film Reviews

"...in general, not as much attention drawn to the filmmaker's style in deference to the story line. Co-produced by..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Glen Powell to Enter Texas Film Hall of Fame

Actor to be honored ahead of Austin premiere of Hit Man

"...The biggest night in Texas film is about to honor one of its fastest rising..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...Jury and Special Award winners of the 31st SXSW Film & TV Festival...."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...with not just a few titles for this year's film festival, but the complete list of all the movies..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Power of the Dog, Pig Split Austin Film Critics Awards

Plus, which local movie gets an AFCA award screening at AFS?

"...The Austin Film Critics Association must be animal lovers as well as..."

Jan. 11, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Award Winners

Shithouse takes top narrative honors

"...Room have taken the top awards at the SXSW Film Awards...."

March 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...Start your SXSW Film Festival planning now: the annual celebration of screens large..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces 2018 Grant Winners

Recipients show strength and diversity of Texas filmmakers

"...The biggest challenge facing first time and independent filmmakers is often finance, and that’s just one barrier to..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

UT Professor on the Making of Texas Film Epic Giant

Don Graham's Giant: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Edna Ferber, and the Making of a Legendary American Film

"...their land and people. Even more miraculous was when film production came to Marfa, Texas. "I was surprised by..."

April 13, 2018 Books Review by Joe O'Connell

Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool

Annette Bening soars in the last days of starlet Gloria Grahame

"...yin-and-yang of flinty and vulnerable. She’s delivered in arthouse films equal to her talent (The Kids Are All Right,..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Your Weekend in Film

Some closer inspection required

"...Frankly, everything is like an iceberg – the part..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Your Weekend in Film

Let's celebrate us

"...Be proud, my people: There are precious few species..."

Oct. 20, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Your Weekend in Film

Staying strong is the best medicine

"...being resilient. In the (incredible) case that no new films here strike a chord, don’t forget that still playing..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Your Weekend in Film

Nothing wrong with a little escapism

"...After a week like this one, we could all..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Austin Film Society Announces 2017 Film Grants

$143,000 in cash and support awarded to 34 filmmakers

"...The Austin Film Society supports Texas filmmaking in myriad ways – workshops,..."

Aug. 28, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Your Weekend in Film

What major releases and one-off screenings are worth your theatre time

"...Or how about the single most boring Stephen King film in ages? The Chronicle film team guides you through..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...Booking a film festival is about whittling. This year, the SXSW Film..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Most Read Film Reviews of 2015

How to enrage God's flock in 322 words or less

"...“most-liked” – indeed, readers flocked to our most popular film review of the year to tell the critic she..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Society Announces 2015 Grants

Newcomers and established names get AFS boost

"...Independent filmmaking is tough, but raising money for indie filmmaking is..."

Sept. 1, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

L.M. Kit Carson: Film Frontiersman

The 2015 Texas Film Awards induct L.M. Kit Carson posthumously into the Texas Film Hall of Fame

"...was an outlaw. This didn't mean he was a film-industry outsider because sometimes he worked far inside. But he..."

March 6, 2015 Screens Feature by Louis Black

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Following January’s tease of six titles, SXSW Film has unloosed its 145-film strong slate for the 2015..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

A Lost Silent Film Is Found

Daughter of the Dawn starred Quanah Parker's kids

"...This Sunday, the Austin Film Society, the Texas Archive of the Moving Image, and..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Screens Post by R.U. Steinberg

Luke Wilson, Tommy Lee Jones to Recieve Texas Film Awards

Hollywood heavyweights, indie icons, and an honorary Texan lauded

"...their 15th outing being the crystal anniversary, the Texas Film Awards winners' list gets ever more sparkling, with the..."

Jan. 7, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Most Read Film Reviews of 2014

Bombs away!

"...Our most read film review of the year was also our most commented..."

Jan. 1, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Capital City Black Film Festival Returns

Year two gets even more ambitious

"...Now in its second year, the Capital City Black Film Festival has enjoyed enough increased attention and additional submissions..."

Aug. 20, 2014 Screens Post by Kahron Spearman

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