Paranoid Android

Gary Numan doc gets to the heart of the matter

"...riches-to-rags story and all the struggles he's had, and Asperger's, and depression." As he got to know Gary and..."

March 18, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: The Art of Organized Noize

An engaging history of the pioneering Atlanta production house

"...deep into their humble beginnings to their rise to superstardom. The finished product is a piece with great clarity,..."

March 15, 2016 Screens Post by Kahron Spearman

Kill the Trumpet Player

Don Cheadle does Miles Davis in freak-fusion biopic Miles Ahead

"...in the midst of what some call Davis' "silent period," five-plus years in which he did not release any..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Michael Agresta

Mass Shootings and Musical History

Tower and A Song for You explore different sides of Austin

"...back into the history of the town," Maitland comments, perhaps none so impactful on him as the offer made..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Sean L. Malin

Dance Hall Days

New doc celebrates Austin institution the Broken Spoke

"...Heaven overflows with artists testifying to the dance hall's personal and cultural importance, complete with colorful anecdotes and archival..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

SXSW Film Announces Keynotes

Fest releases full schedule, plus convergence details

"...backlash and boycott from anti-harassment groups for, as they perceived it, throwing the victims of trolling out with the..."

Feb. 16, 2016 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Danny Says

Behind-the-scenes rock legend Danny Fields gets his moment

"...24 Beats Per Second Saturday, March 21, noon, Alamo Lamar..."

March 20, 2015 SXSW Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Review: Landfill Harmonic

Trash transforms to sweet music

"...The Recycled Instrument Orchestra of Cateura performs Saturday, March 21, 8:30pm, at the Victorian Room at..."

March 20, 2015 SXSW Post by Kate X Messer

SXSW Film Review: Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck

The late Nirvana rocker up close and personal. Bring a hankie.

"...childhood footage (almost all of it in gloriously evocative Super 8) with ingeniously rotoscoped animations, interviews with friends, family,..."

March 20, 2015 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Review: They Will Have to Kill Us First

Malian musicians face long odds with high hopes and dope beats

"...Songhoy Blues performs Friday, March 20, 11:40pm, at the Parish. They Will..."

March 19, 2015 SXSW Post by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Review: Dominguinhos

Brazilian music doc’s charm lies in its archival footage

"...Brazilian accordion virtuoso Dominguinhos grew up in the Pernambucan sertão, a land of cacti, bandits on horseback, and..."

March 19, 2015 SXSW Post by Michael Agresta

SXSW Film Review: All Things Must Pass

Colin Hanks documents the demise of Tower Records

"...Good Guys, lies in his ability to distill the personal from the tale of Tower Records, especially in capturing..."

March 19, 2015 Screens Post by Doug Freeman

SXSW Film Review: Made in Japan

Classic country, but from an unconventional place

"...24 Beats Per Second Friday, March 20, 11am, Alamo Ritz..."

March 19, 2015 SXSW Post by Darcie Robert

SXSW Film Review: The Damned: Don’t You Wish That We Were Dead

A “sensibly” chaotic love song to the original Britpunk pioneers

"...24 Beats Per Second, World Premiere Thursday, March 19, 11am,..."

March 18, 2015 SXSW Post by Marc Savlov

Mysterious Ways

Jones Family Singers doc preaches the gospel of understanding

"...24 Beats Per Second, World Premiere Wednesday, March 18, 11:30am,..."

March 17, 2015 SXSW Post by Joe O'Connell

SXSW Film Review: Mavis!

Singing joy down through the years

"...24 Beats Per Second, World Premiere Monday, March 16, 7:30pm,..."

March 16, 2015 Screens Post by Michael King

SXSW Announces Convergence Program

Your Film, Interactive, or Music badge just got more versatile

"...that focus on music which are part of the 24 Beats Per Second programming will be open to Film..."

Oct. 16, 2014 SXSW Post by James Renovitch

SXSW Music: Tribute to Memphis

March 15, 2014. 20 photos.

"...Memphis soul legends (including Syl Johnson, pictured here) and rappers, many of whom were featured in the documentary Take..."

March 18, 2014 Photo Gallery

SXSW Film Review: 'The Case of the Three Sided Dream'

Jazzman Rahsaan Roland Kirk is the subject of this music doc

"...player, Kirk also was a distinguished flute player, and performed with several instruments strapped around his neck. Several of..."

March 14, 2014 SXSW Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Review: 'The 78 Project Movie'

With a hiss, crackle, and pop, musicians get to turn back time

"...wherever their subject wants – and simply recording them performing any folk song they choose in one take...."

March 13, 2014 SXSW Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Review: 'Take Me to the River'

The musical history of Memphis runs deep

"...Bland to step into the recording studio alongside contemporary rappers ranging from the scene-stealing 11-year-old Lil P-Nut to Snoop..."

March 13, 2014 SXSW Post by Dan Gentile

SXSW Film Review: 'Deep City: The Birth of the Miami Sound'

South Florida’s ‘Motown’ from Overtown

"...Deep City: The Birth of the Miami Sound 24 Beats Per Second, World Premiere Thursday, March 13, 1:45pm,..."

March 12, 2014 SXSW Post by Michael King

Trailer Park: SXSW Film Day 5

What's that stomping sound?

"...Big In Japan 24 Beats Per Second Tuesday, 6:30pm, Stateside Thursday, 9:30pm, Alamo..."

March 11, 2014 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: 'Our Vinyl Weighs a Ton (This Is Stones Throw Records)'

An adventurous hip-hop label gets a straight-forward doc

"...Vinyl Weighs a Ton (This Is Stones Throw Records) 24 Beats Per Second Thursday, March 13, 9:30pm, Vimeo Saturday,..."

March 8, 2014 SXSW Post by James Renovitch

Trailer Park: SXSW Film Day 1

Three picks (and clips) from today's screenings

"...Vinyl Weighs a Ton (This Is Stones Throw Records) 24 Beats Per Second Friday, March 7, 9:30pm, Alamo Village..."

March 7, 2014 SXSW Post by Monica Riese

A New Life for 'A Band Called Death'

Detroit rock & rollers resurrected through Drafthouse Films

"...rhythm of A Band Named Death, winner of the 24 Beats per Second award at South by Southwest 2013,..."

June 28, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film: The Audience Has Spoken

Audience Awards and tonight's reprise screenings announced

"...Audience Award: 24 Beats Per Second A Band Called Death Saturday, Vimeo..."

March 16, 2013 SXSW Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Review: 'Born in Chicago'

Archival footage meets contemporary performances in this music doc

"...24 Beats per Second, World Premiere..."

March 15, 2013 SXSW Post by Michael King

Trailer Park: SXSW Film Day 8

Three picks (and clips) from today's screenings

"...The Great Hip Hop Hoax 24 Beats Per Second, World Premiere Friday, March 15, 9:45pm,..."

March 15, 2013 SXSW Post by Monica Riese

SXSW Film Reviews: 'Twenty Feet From Stardom'

Backup singers are in the spotlight in this music documentary from Morgan Neville

"...Twenty Feet From Stardom24 Beats per Second D: Morgan Neville..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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