The Reverse Crossover of La Mafia

The Empire Builders

"...Quintanilla Perez was slain last spring, few people outside of the Latin music industry really knew who the young..."

Oct. 27, 1995 Music Feature

Damien Chazelle and the Fall of Silent Hollywood in Babylon

The director talks falling stars and the great studio inversion of 1927

"...say, but the talkies wiped out a whole era of silent cinema, and left a body count of actors..."

Dec. 22, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Invasion of the Amazing Colossal Artists

In the final days of October, Central Texas plays host to the winner of the 1992 Nobel Prize in Literature, Derek Walcott; winner of the 2001 Pulitzer Prize in Music, John Corigliano; and two-time finalist for both the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the PEN / Faulkner award, Russell Banks.

"...it feels like we're in some Bravo Channel version of a Fifties B-movie, where the mall-sized tarantulas and scorpions..."

Oct. 26, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

If You Have Ghosts: The Haunting of The Little Stranger

Director Lenny Abrahamson talks post-war Gothic

"...ghosts that haunt us, and there are the legacies of the past that we carry we with us. That's..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Future of Mother’s Cafe Is Pending

The vegetarian institution could permanently close in October

"...global pandemic. And like so many others, the future of Hyde Park vegetarian institution Mother's Cafe & Garden is..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

TV Eye: Sample Wisdom

Austin Film Festival now accepting pilot submissions; returning shows; and TCM talks Oscar

"...(Lone Star, formerly on Fox) was a great launch of what should be an ongoing thread in the speaker..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Are you a Survivor? That's what 300-some Central Texans wanted to know when they auditioned for the CBS reality show.

"...-- to make a play for their 15 minutes of fame...."

March 1, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

The floodgates are opening with a whole host of premieres and returning shows

"...Sort of. This week's return of Lost (ABC), the premieres of..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...The clawed toe of Godzilla has finally set down - officially kicking off..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

A Decade in Austin Films

The city’s cinema, from indie visions to Oscar winners and international blockbusters

"...don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Every year, dozens of local filmmakers produce features and short films that have..."

Dec. 27, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...save all you indoor-loving film fans, with the announcement of the 2017 Summer Classic Film Series...."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wilde Life

"...speech at the play Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde. The Importance of Being Oscar, An Artist..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

1998 Austin Theatrical Movie Openings

"...THE AVENGERS 1.5 (M.S.) 8/21/98 AYN RAND: A SENSE OF LIFE 3.0 (M.S.) 11/6/98 BABE: PIG IN THE CITY..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Screens Feature

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...In/visible A: The Building of an Asian American Film Community..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...Ever the contrarian, I prefer The Traitors UK’s cast of normies versus the U.S.’s bench of backstabbing reality TV..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Migrating North

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

"...industry suddenly turns around and finds itself a shadow of its former glory, dependent on offshore investments and relying..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Dancing About Architecture

Everyone is retiring or dying.

"...Kennedy announced last Thursday that the current fest, No. 31 in the annual series, would be his last. This..."

May 31, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

How Austin's Performing Artists Are Reopening Their Spaces

After months behind screens, the folks who run the city's theatres, concert halls, and comedy clubs are welcoming audiences back inside

"...Can you hear it? The sound of applause? Coming not from some ersatz arts space on..."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...- on the big screens and in the company of others. This summer two Austin film series, the Austin..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Weekend Events to Get You to the New Year

Movies, art, drag performances, and more

"...learning about acceptance between different communities – here meaning, of course, the yeti community and humans.   – James..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...about 150 titles. Now the Fest has announced 10 of the most eagerly awaited movies: the gory, gross, and..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Markets, Matheson, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with arts, culture, and a bit of capitalism

"...Through December 31, Yard Dog Gallery..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Staging Building the Wall Before Trump Builds His Wall

Robert Schenkkan races to get his latest work on stage

"...In October of 2016 – so even before the election – Schenkkan..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

13 Reasons to Love Wizard World

Where else could Big Bird rub feathers with The Crow?

"...Austin, it must be Wizard World, the travelling circus of comics, pop culture, and fandom. But aside from the..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...investors, musicians to Muppets, and from the joint chiefs of staff to the wrestling ring: SXSW just unleashed a..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Thursday SXSW Picks

"...rock opera based on Dante's Inferno. A pensive cover of "Shit on Me" highlighted last year's Dicks tribute, The..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...season -- summer, fall, holiday -- each season indicative of a certain kind of mood or movie. Summer is..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...The end of the year, with its holiday season emphasizing leisure time,..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

TV Eye

As a breakout film for Kathie Lee, E! Entertainment's original movie Spinning Out of Control misses the mark. Also, the upcoming Independent Spirit Awards and Oscar-related programs.

"...all the jokes. Jokes about her talent (or lack thereof), her errant husband (after years of breathlessly proclaiming she..."

March 16, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Soccer Watch

"...The Texas Longhorns got their first goal of the 2014 season from none other than junior goalkeeper..."

Aug. 29, 2014 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

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