Robert Rodriguez to be Honored on the Avenue of Paramount Stars

Spy Kids, Machete director gets his plaque this summer

"...more synonymous with the Paramount Theatre than Robert Rodriguez. In May the venerable Austin venue will give that relationship..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Family That Films Together: Robert, Racer, and Rebel Rodriguez on Hypnotic

The moviemaking dynasty proves the value of working from home

"...Robert Rodriguez made his reputation as an enfant terrible of '90s indie cinema. But as he sits on the..."

May 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AFS Invites You to a Sundance at Pioneer Farms

Festival brings drive-in screenings plus special streaming panels

"...then Utah will just come to you. Last month, Austin Film Society announced it would be partnering with the..."

Jan. 7, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: AFS on Slacker at the Dobie

Linklater explains the breakout run of his classic

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while..."

July 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Career Hooligan Looks Back, But Mostly Forward

Robert Rodriguez on a lifetime of innovation and the movie, 'El Mariachi,' that started it all

"...Aspiring filmmaker? Don't go back to school. Seriously. No matter..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Many Lives of an Incorporeal Icon

A new 'Beetlejuice' sequel may be in development, but Warren Skaaren already pondered 'Beetlejuice in Love' two decades ago

"...Internet rumor has it that in the wake of Tim..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Screens Feature by Leah Churner

Emily Hagins' Unsucky Movie Career

Austin's zombie girl taps into vamps for her third feature

"...Picture this: A young woman with a peaches-and-cream complexion, her blond, shoulder-length hair pulled back from her..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Party With Purpose

The AFS Make Watch Love Film bash

"...If you live in Austin, there's a decent chance you make movies; if..."

June 18, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Fan of Underrated Tobe Hooper

"...for the article “'The Last Supper'” [Screens, Feb. 26] regarding the new book Chainsaws, Slackers, and Spy Kids: 30..."

March 1, 2010 Postmarks

'The Last Supper'

Chainsaws, Slackers, and Spy Kids: 30 Years of Filmmaking in Austin, Texas: an excerpt

"...Chainsaw's cast and crew had been working twelve- to sixteen-hour..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Screens Feature by Alison Macor

Moving Pictures

Alison Macor charts 30 years of Austin history, one film at a time

"...Alison Macor, a longtime Austin film journalist, never intended to write a book so..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Film News

Film News eyes the horizon for another Spy Kids installment

"...Rodriguez Eyes Fourth 'Spy Kids'..."

July 17, 2009 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Abandoning the Nest

Hurt by the state's inadequate incentives program, Texas film crews take flight

"...Filming of There Will Be Blood near Marfa was in..."

May 23, 2008 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Carpenter's Apprentice

Robert Rodriguez on "Planet Terror"

"...Michael Medved's head is going to explode, exactly like one of David Cronenberg's scanners,..."

April 6, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Godzilla vs. the Green Screen

Austin special effects artists can kill you with a squib or with a CGI bullet hit, gore it up with pig entrails or digitally composited blood, and create just about anything you can imagine with their bare hands or software. Does the industry need both?

"...Georges Melies never saw the Apollo astronauts tee off on the moon, but the pioneering French filmmaker did..."

April 22, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...Film's local economic impact has been in the hundreds of millions of dollars during the past..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Migrating North

As the Texas and national film industry feels the burn of runaway production, many agree with one directive: Blame Canada.

"...to go elsewhere before a homegrown, multibillion dollar, all-American industry suddenly turns around and finds itself a shadow of..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Thirty Years on Location

An overview of the Texas Film Commission, which has been wedding film production and the state economy for 30 years.

"..."You hear so many times about government not working, but that has never been true of the Texas..."

June 15, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Texas Treasures

Moody Anderson and His Western Warehouse

"...It's high noon, midweek, not long ago. I'm tooling westbound on Highway 2244, 20 or so miles out..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Waters' Edge

"...John Waters is one of the most recognizable forces in the modern American cinema...."

Aug. 27, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...by Marjorie Baumgarten, Sarah Hepola, Marcel Meyer, and Jessica Reisman..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Junior High Spy

"...It's not the sort of place you'd expect to find an indie film studio:..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Fall Film Previews

September

"...AYN RAND: A SENSE OF LIFE..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...Between mid May and Labor Day, there are only 15 weekends - the..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ring in the HollyDaze

Holiday Movie Previews

"...With nearly 40 films in release this holiday season, it's harder than ever for..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

"...busy foster mom played by Whoopi Goldberg has an imaginary friend named Bogus, played by Gerard Depardieu, in this..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...PUBLIC ACCESSD: Bryan Singer; with Ron Mar quette, Dina Brooks, Burt Williams, Larry..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature