Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool

The life and pain of the jazz great in his own words and music

Sept. 13, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The More the Merrier Finds Fun in Creative Sleeping Arrangements

Room for one more at AFS Cinema

"...The More the Merrier screens @AFS Cinema, 6406 N. I-35 #3100, on Thu., Aug, 29,..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Orson Welles Refracts Noir in The Lady From Shanghai

It's the maverick director versus the world at AFS Cinema

"...Film Society’s Noir Canon presents The Lady From Shanghai @AFS Cinema Fri., June 28, 7pm; Sun., June 30, 4pm;..."

June 28, 2019 Screens Feature by Julian DeBerry

How Costume Designer Edith Head Changed the Look of Hollywood

AFS Cinema spotlights films featuring the Oscar-winner's designs

"...Costumes and Personal Effects at the Harry Ransom Center. AFS Cinema presents Edith Head’s Hollywood through Jan. 31. Tickets..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Screens Column by Jill Morena

The Austin Film Society's Noir Canon Travels the Mean Streets

The city is the star of the AFS film series

"...appealing, oppressive mood – whatever the location. Noir Canon @AFS Cinema..."

Nov. 23, 2018 Screens Feature by Julian DeBerry

Democracy in Rest and Motion

Indie Meme brings acclaimed export Newton to AFS Cinema

"...Indie Meme presents Newton Tue., Dec. 5, 7pm, at AFS Cinema. Director Amit Masurkar will be on hand for..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

The Sublime Beauty of Kogonada's Columbus

Director brings his indie drama to AFS Cinema

"...Columbus opens Thursday, Aug. 24, at AFS Cinema. Kogonada will be in attendance for the Saturday,..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

Gems for the Taking

The Austin Film Society programs French films noirs

"...other side of William Friedkin's The French Connection – AFS picked some seminal classics, as well as some hidden..."

March 27, 2015 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Fast, Cheap, and in Control

Roger Corman: An AFS tribute to a wild angel

"...Bucket of Blood (the second Corman film in the AFS series), he had already directed 22 films. It was..."

Aug. 8, 2014 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Toe to Toe With a Life in Dance

A ballerina inspires two choreographers in AFS Doc Nights offering

"...Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq screens as part of the AFS Doc Nights on Wednesday, June 11, 7:30pm at the..."

June 6, 2014 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

He Ain't Heavy; He's My Blood Brother

AFS Doc Nights takes a trip to India for the next in its series

"...Doc Nights series on Tuesday, April 8, 7:30pm, at AFS at the Marchesa (6226 Middle Fiskville). Visit the AFS..."

April 4, 2014 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

A Not-So-Sunny Philadelphia

AFS Doc Nights presents 'Let the Fire Burn'

"...presents Let the Fire Burn as part of its AFS Doc Nights series on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 7:30pm..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Two for One Times Three

AFS Essential Cinema tracks a few masters' journeys from Old World to New

"...The new AFS Essential Cinema series runs Tuesdays, 7pm, Jan. 10-Feb. 14,..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Of Stars and Scars

AFS Doc Nights: Nostalgia for the Light

"...AFS Doc Nights presents Nostalgia for the Light on Wednesday,..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Growing Up in War Zones

The magic of cinema inspires kids in a Kurdish village to take camera in hand

"...The AFS Documentary Tour presents The First Movie on Wednesday, July..."

July 8, 2011 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Senegal's Père du Cinéma

AFS Essential Cinema explores the films of Ousmane Sembène

"...AFS Essential Cinema's Ousmane Sembène series screens Tuesdays at 7pm..."

April 1, 2011 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

A History of Violence

AFS Documentary Tour presents Boxing Gym

"...for a post-film Q&A. Admission is $8 ($5 for AFS members and students with ID). For tickets and more..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

A Legacy on Trial

AFS Documentary Tour presents Killing Kasztner

"...AFS Documentary Tour presents Killing Kasztner Wednesday, Sept. 15, 7pm,..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Fire It Up

AFS Essential Cinema: Viva la Revolución: Films of the Mexican Revolution

"...and the Mexican Consulate of Austin for the next AFS Essential Cinema program, Viva la Revolución: Films of the..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Screens Feature

Two Brothers, Two Paths

AFS Documentary Tour: The Oath

"...AFS Documentary Tour presents The Oath June 9, 7pm, at..."

June 4, 2010 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

A Peek Into One Boutique's Two Decades of Preservation

AFS Essential Cinema: Selections From Milestone Films

"...restoration of Killer of Sheep, made in 1977 by AFS advisory board member Charles Burnett, is one of Milestone..."

June 4, 2010 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Adventures in Iberia

The latest AFS Essential Cinema profiles contemporary Portuguese cinema

"...the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. Admission is free for AFS members and $6 for nonmembers. For more info, visit..."

April 9, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Reich's Right-Hand Man

AFS Documentary Tour presents Harlan: In the Shadow of Jew Süss

"...AFS Documentary Tour in conjunction with the Austin Jewish Film..."

March 19, 2010 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Crafting the Autobiography of Another Man

AFS Documentary Tour: The Windmill Movie

"...AFS Documentary Tour presents The Windmill Movie Wednesday, Sept. 16,..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Will the Real Norma Khouri Please Stand Up?

AFS Documentary Tour presents Forbidden Lie$

"...AFS Documentary Tour presents Forbidden Lie$ Wednesday, June 10, 7pm,..."

June 5, 2009 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

The General Specific

AFS Essential Cinema: Love on the Largest Continent: Ten Asian Films

"...South Lamar (1120 S. Lamar). Admission is free for AFS members and $6 for nonmembers. For more info, visit..."

May 29, 2009 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Got Philosophy?

AFS Documentary Tour presents Examined Life

"...AFS Documentary Tour presents Examined Life Wednesday, Feb. 18, 7pm,..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Great Escapes

AFS Essential Cinema: Children of Abraham/Ibrahim 3: Films of the Middle East & North Africa

"...This year, however, Nafus and the AFS are tossing caution out the window and screening films..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Into Thin Air and Back

AFS Documentary Tour presents Stranded: I've Come From a Plane That Crashed on the Mountains

"...The AFS Documentary Tour presents Stranded: I've Come From a Plane..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Fractured Family Tales

AFS Documentary Tour presents In a Dream

"...AFS Documentary Tour presents In a Dream on Wednesday, Dec...."

Dec. 12, 2008 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

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