In the fall of 1999, Sound Unseen introduced itself as a unique, cutting edge “films-on-music” festival in Minneapolis, MN. Since 2020 Sound Unseen has been hosting screenings and events in Austin. So mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Sound Unseen Film + Music Festival!
The Blue Starlite Drive-In, Austin’s Mini Urban Drive-in- 14 years running, has kicked off its annual holiday programming for 2023. This includes a carefully curated and varied list of tried-and-true classics and New Releases. Rest assured, there is something for the whole family at Austin’s mini urban drive-in experience.
Essential Cinema: England Made Me: Part of a series curated by our very own Culture Editor Richard Whittaker, this one stars Coogan as a record label owner who changes music forever. Read a full review of 24 Hour Party People.
Experience the story of La Belle, a ship in French explorer La Salle's 1684 North American colonial expedition, as seen through the eyes of young Pierre Talon, a real-life passenger on the voyage.
Feel the seats shake as a gusher explodes from an East Texas oil derrick. Experience the takeoff of Saturn V as if you were seated at Mission Control at the LBJ Space Center in Houston. Sound and sensory effects help make the film a truly memorable experience for all ages.
World of Animation: The touching adventure tale is the second installment in Moore's Irish folklore trilogy that began with The Secret of Kells. Read a full review of Song of the Sea.
Join the Haitian Austin Hub for a screening of the Haitian Revolution doc and moderated discussion with special guest Qi Dada. Family-friendly and free!
Laser Imax 2D: The Arctic National Wildlife refuge, situated in the northeastern corner of Alaska, is one of the wildest places left in North America. For the first time on a giant screen, join National Geographic explorer Florian Schulz for a cinematic adventure through this little-known land.
Laser Imax 2D: Michael Keaton narrates this documentary about the life and habitat of three bird species: the yellow warbler, mallard duck, and sandhill crane.
A selection of the latest and greatest Jewish and Israeli films, with parties on opening and closing nights. Some films will be available online following the fest, Nov. 14-20.