7 Chinese Brothers

Jason Schwartzman stars in this comedy from droll Austin auteur Bob Byington

"...It’s possible while watching the enjoyable slacker comedy 7 Chinese Brothers, which stars Jason Schwartzman, to have the..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Review: 7 Chinese Brothers

Schwartzman rules as a paragon of booze, Arrow, and love

"...exceptionally honest while never stinting on the inherent comedy. 7 Chinese Brothers..."

March 17, 2015 SXSW Post by Marc Savlov

Gone to the Dogs

Bob Byington on his latest Austin comedy, 7 Chinese Brothers

"...Filmmaker Bob Byington's new feature 7 Chinese Brothers is a timeless tale of a man-child..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Folk Hero We Deserve

Seeing double of Jason Schwartzman

"...There's a Chinese folk tale following a cadre of exceptional, identical male..."

March 13, 2015 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Lousy Carter

A charismatic David Krumholtz plays the titular lit professor

"...rights should be (if Jason Schwartzman's misanthropic Larry from 7 Chinese Brothers had taken a brick to the head,..."

March 29, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film 2015 Rundown

Reviews, interviews, photo galleries, and more

"...Silence A Space Program KRISHA God Bless the Child 7 Chinese Brothers Out to Win Poached Frame by Frame..."

March 22, 2015 SXSW Post

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...number of submissions this year – 2,385 feature films, 7,335 submissions total, for a 13% jump overall...."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Society Announces 2015 Grants

Newcomers and established names get AFS boost

"...distributed $105,000, plus $30,000 in goods and services, to 37 films from around Texas. Herrick said, "As we watch..."

Sept. 1, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bob Byington's Taking Lousy Carter to Locarno

Austin filmmaker kicks off the festival season internationally

"...The new dry comedy reunites Byington with Numb3rs star..."

July 14, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: Frances Ferguson

Bob Byington's oddball redemption story is online now

"...standout from the director of RSO [Registered Sex Offender], 7 Chinese Brothers, and Somebody Up There Likes Me was..."

March 20, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wednesday Showcases

"...with cultural exchange. We begin with Sialkot's Sain Tanveer Brothers performing alongside guitarist (and FACE president) Zeejah Fazli. Tanveer..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

SXSW Film Review: Texas Shorts

Lone star shorts program is, appropriately, all over the map

"...SXSW favorite Anna Margaret Hollyman (7 Chinese Brothers, Funny Bunny) stars in Allison Cook’s "Woman..."

March 17, 2015 Screens Post by Rod Machen

15 Movies We Can’t Wait to See at SXSW 2019

A few words about some of our favorite films coming to the fest

"...streak – the grating, the deliberately awkward. Stories like 7 Chinese Brothers have put off-putting men in front of..."

March 7, 2019 SXSW Post by The Screens Staff

Anna Margaret Hollyman's Directorial Debut at SXSW

Austin's own on her films, Don't Leave Home, Cleansed, and "Maude"

"...10 projects at SXSW." She was Angry Audrey in 7 Chinese Brothers, with Jason Schwartzman and Olympia Dukakis. She..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Feature by Ashley Moreno

Austin Filmmakers PJ Raval, Andrew Bujalski, Leah Marino Join the Academy

Trio joins as Oscar-awarding body emphasizes diversity

"...Bujalski has been referred to as the godfather of..."

July 1, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bob Byington and Kaley Wheless Go to Nebraska in Frances Ferguson

Small-town sins follow an unlikeable person in this likable film

"...streak – the grating, the deliberately awkward. Stories like 7 Chinese Brothers have put off-putting men in front of..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: A Bad Idea Gone Wrong

The very model of a modern major indie comedy

"...irrepressible appeal and sharp comic timing by Eleanore Pienta (7 Chinese Brothers). Darcy is equal parts sympathetic, condescending, and..."

March 12, 2017 SXSW Post by Sean L. Malin

Books on Film

Austin filmmakers and the books they love

June 17, 2016 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Books on Film

Nick Offerman would make a great Teddy Roosevelt

"...Bob Byington's latest film is 7 Chinese Brothers, which is currently streaming on Netflix...."

June 17, 2016 Screens Feature

Gift Guide 2015: The Joy of Watching, Reading, and Feeling

Holiday offerings for the pop-culturally minded

Dec. 18, 2015 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Page Two: Made in Texas

Lighting fires for creativity and community

"...attendance is another highlight. Bob Byington is here with 7 Chinese Brothers in competition, Geoff Marslett with Loves Her..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Column by Louis Black

The Wuxia Clan

AFS's 'Heroic Grace: The Chinese Martial Arts Film' flys high with eight overlooked classics.

"...Hong Kong cinema began in the Sixties at Shaw Brothers studio, with a type of film known as the..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Take It to Bank

TFPF announces grant winners

"...THE CANTINERA Ruth Villatoro 80 min documentary $7,000 for production..."

Aug. 30, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Last Shall Be First

New Year's Eve becomes a cultural extravaganza with First Night Austin

"...as the bridge to the evening celebration, starting at 7pm and ending at 12mid with fireworks on Town Lake...."

Dec. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Magic Time

Oh, the sights you'll see at First Night Austin

"...the Convention Center garage, 201 E. Second, for a $7 charge. Check www.downtownaustin.com/transportation/parking/lots for other locations. For more info,..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...about all those little DIY bands with nary a 7-inch to their name? They're the ones who need attention...."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

First Night 2009 Schedule

"...The Love of China School of Chinese Dance Performance: City Hall Council Chambers, 3-3:30pm..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Arts Feature

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Film Reviews

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"...furthermore, proves that sometimes things are stranger than fiction. (10/27/95)4.0 stars (M.B.) Dobie..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

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