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Unpleasant Dreams in New Horror Film Parasomnia
Austin-based filmmaker James Ross II on why the vulnerability of sleep makes for such great horror
Richard Whittaker
The Chronicle's first Culture Desk editor, Richard has reported on Austin's growing film production and appreciation scene for over a decade. A graduate of the universities of York, Stirling, and UT-Austin, a Rotten Tomatoes certified critic, and eight-time Best of Austin winner, he's currently at work on two books and a play.
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Onslaught Review: Pervy Sex and Bloody Death
Sorta-sequel to The Guest keeps the violence and ramps up the sleaze
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Fall Events Spotlight: AV Club
The Chronicle’s movie fiends on their favorite film festivals of the fall
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Dear You Review: Identity and Integration in a Hidden Family History
Chinese sleeper smash takes a tender look at the refugee experience an ocean away
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Chronicle Owner Nick Barbaro to Sell Stake in South by Southwest to Penske
After 39 years, the festival’s co-founder looks back on the culture phenomenon he created and his decision to leave
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Idiots Review: The Curse and Comedy of Self-Deception
O’Shea Jackson Jr. and Dave Franco are wholly fools in this black comedy from Macon Blair
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Coyote vs. Acme Review: When Cartoons Take Corporations to Court
Loving tribute to Looney Tunes is the true hare to Roger Rabbit
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It Ends Review: The Road to Nowhere May Lead to Enlightenment
Ignore the “liminal horror” tag – this buzzy drama is of a more metaphysical bent
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Colony Review: The Next Evolution of the Zombie Film
Train to Busan director Yeon Sang-ho adds a scientific twist to the genre
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This is Growing Up: Dominic Sessa on the Pains of Being a Teen in Tony
The actor discusses his own learning curve in playing the young Anthony Bourdain
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Austin Film Festival Brings Brad Bird and His Ray Gunn to Austin
Festival adds new films starring Scarlett Johansson, Pedro Pascal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and more
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The Dog Stars Review: The End of the World, Again
Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic drama adds little beyond pretty photography to the genre