Rock and a Hard Place

Exploring the elusiveness of fame and the ethics of the mash-up in 24 Beats per Second

"...and played his guitar with a dildo didn't become superstars in the 1980s. It just doesn't make any sense...."

March 13, 2009 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Sound Checking for a Pulse, and Finding It

The rock docs in this year's 24 Beats Per Second program rattle and hum with soul and revolt.

"...which is set to premiere as part of the 24 Beats Per Second program during South by Southwest...."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...drama Tetris to its headliners as part of today's second round of titles...."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...slow down SXSW Film. As the festival enters its second quarter-century, A Quiet Place – the high-concept horror from..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: A Tuba to Cuba

Preservation Jazz Hall Band doc is filled with life and joy

"...Hall Jazz Band suddenly appeared onstage, and led a “second line” parade out onto Congress Avenue and down Sixth..."

March 15, 2018 Screens Post by Michael King

SXSW Film Review: 'Pulp'

No William Shatner here, mind you

"...band was Sheffield's Pulp. (Blur comes in a close second.)..."

March 10, 2014 SXSW Post by Marc Savlov

South by Southwest Film Festival 2015

Reap the film bounty.

"...@ACScreens and @ChronSXSW.) All the films in the music-related 24 Beats Per Second section will be in heavier rotation..."

March 20, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...The cosmic-sized lineup drop for the fest (running in person and online March 11-20) includes 99 features, many of..."

Feb. 2, 2022 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?

"...and Documentary Spotlight sections, Visions, Global, Episodic Premieres, and 24 Beats Per Second...."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Outsider Art

Music on the margins

"...a musician, a student, a pilgrim, an artist, and, perhaps most significantly, a reminder...."

March 7, 2008 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Perfect Liberty

To find themselves, the subjects of this year's rock docs found that they had to follow their own sound

"...could only watch as Malkmus and Pavement became the superstars and poster children of indie rock. As the decade..."

March 9, 2007 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...virtual edition brings a slate as big as an in-person year, with 75 features (including 64 world premieres), 84..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...take his obsession as inspiration to become a real-life superhero. Cast: Aaron Johnson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Mark Strong, Chloë Grace..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...talent and titles Now it's time to get dark, experimental, and immersive with today's wave of Midnighters, VR projects,..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Film Festival 2016

Partake. Enjoy. And tips for townies.

"...Waterloo Records. Additionally, for the first time this year, second-half-only wristbands are also available for $65, which cover the..."

March 18, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Leave No Stones Unturned

Stones Throw founder Peanut Butter Wolf on vinyl, hip-hop's roots, and record labels

"...Dilla into a cross-genre family of artists whose compelling personalities define them as much as their albums...."

March 7, 2014 Screens Feature by Dan Gentile

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...Wein, Zoe Lister-Jones A young New York couple who, desperate to escape their ennui, but fearful of life apart,..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

I Live My Broken Dreams

This year's rock docs examine the 'outsider myth' and more among the likes of Daniel Johnston, Townes Van Zandt, and Wild Man Fischer

"...contrast to the whiff of showbiz phoniness that he perceived in Nelson and Haggard's cover, Van Zandt's version of..."

March 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Will Robinson Sheff

HBO Documentary Elvis Presley: The Searcher Debuts at SXSW

New archival footage of the king, the musician, and the man behind the music

"...music,” says Priscilla Presley, former wife of the late superstar. Divided into two films, the three hours of archival..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...screenings. And, as always, Music badgeholders can attend any 24 Beats Per Second films...."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Awards

Audience and jury love Bob Trevino Likes It

"...It's a double win for Bob Trevino Likes It...."

March 18, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Documentary Exhumes a Personal History Folk Icon and Activist Joan Baez

The Diamonds & Rust of Joan Baez I Am a Noise

"...her civil rights and anti-war activism, and her high-profile personal relationships and struggles with anxiety have all been well..."

March 10, 2023 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

The Queen of More Than Disco in Love to Love You, Donna Summer

Director Brooklyn Sudano looks beyond the mirrorball at the woman she called Mother

"...Summer merely tolerated the role of sex kitten. Her personal self-image was never as sultry. Summer was not necessarily..."

March 10, 2023 Screens Feature by Christina Garcia

SXSW Doc Recounts the 50 Year Reign of King Crimson

Heavy hangs the crown In the Court of the Crimson King

"...the Crimson King, I mention something about a particular performance in the movie, which chronicles the legendary rock band..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Joe Gross

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...Jacques Lob and Jean-Marc Rochette's 1982 graphic novel Le Transperceneige). And talking sci-fi and anticipation, Rick and Morty co-creator..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Britain's Outsider Art Icon Frank Sidebottom Unmasked at SXSW

Where the man ends and the mask begins in Being Frank

"...upon a time, in a little English town called Timperley, there was a man called Chris Sievey. He would..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...roster by two more familiar faces: directing duo Julia Halperin and Jason Cortlund, who bring their follow-up to Now,..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces Audience Awards

The people have spoken

"...Sam Wainwright Douglas' Honky Tonk Heaven won in the 24 Beats Per Second category. Another Austinite, Greg Kwedar, took..."

March 19, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...11-19), which includes extra titles in the already announced 24 Beats Per Second, SXGlobal, and Visions categories, plus a..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces Audience Awards

SXSW Film announces Audience Awards and additional screenings

"...Audience Award Winner: Mr. Robot Creator/Executive Producer: Sam Esmail 24 BEATS PER SECOND Audience Award Winner: Landfill Harmonic Directors:..."

March 21, 2015 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

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