The Cool Keeps On

Fourteen years after AICN woke up the Web, three Austin film sites carry on the tradition

"...beginning, the Geek God rolled an errant dolly loaded with hundreds of pounds of four-color comics, rare cinematic one-sheets,..."

June 18, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Bad News on Bettie Page

Bettie Page in coma following heart attack

"...Egads but it's been a lousy week for genre film fans. We'll..."

Dec. 10, 2008 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

The Madness of King Geek

Harry Jay Knowles' Cool Movie News

"...Harry Jay Knowles at home with friends photograph by Bruce Dye..."

June 6, 1997 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

AFCA Anoints 'Hugo'

Austin group hands 'Take Shelter,' 'Drive' multiple awards

"...In a press release this morning, the Austin Film Critics Association announced it had voted Hugo as its best..."

Dec. 28, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Harry Knowles, Pedazo Chunk, and the Independent Video Store

Harry on indie video stores

"...space in June of 2004. Managed and owned throughout its short life span by Dannie Knowles and her beau..."

Jan. 18, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Might 'The Tree of Life' Sprout at Fantastic Fest?

Malick's latest sprouts rumors, including Austin premiere

"...Once we learned that Brad Pitt would be coming to town (or, more accurately, Smithville,..."

Sept. 5, 2010 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

You Don’t Even Have to Go to the Movies Anymore

You really shouldn’t stop going to the movies

"...It’s no secret Austin has a hugely vibrant film culture,..."

Aug. 16, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

sxswf: Secret Screening Out of This World

Another Earth sneaks into the festival

"...had gotten the regular secret screening rumors mixed up with the Ain’t It Cool News secret screening rumors, apparently)...."

March 15, 2011 Screens Post by Melanie Haupt

'Gringo' Mel Gibson Graces Alamo (Again)

Mel Gibson premieres new film 'Get the Gringo' at Alamo

"...It may have seemed like a bad idea to invite..."

April 19, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Thrill Me, Creep

Night of the Creeps reunion at the Alamo Ritz

"...be excused for thinking the world was coming to its exhaust-choked, living dead end last night, particularly if you..."

June 14, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

'Sinister': Local Boy Makes Evil

Cargill's 'Sinister' premieres at SXSW

"...Weather-wise, it's been a moist opening for SXSW 2012, with the..."

March 11, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Latest 'Star Wars' Stirring Up Controversy

"...is what's been brewing over at Harry Knowles' Aint It Cool News site. Readers have been sounding fury ever..."

Aug. 12, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Short Cuts

"..."I just got off the phone with Ron Howard," squealed head geek Harry Knowles when I..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Wizards of Austin's Webzines Behind the Curtains

"...by KENNY BRAUN I'm five minutes late and a little nervous when I walk up to Web master Harry..."

March 5, 1999 Screens Feature by Sam Martin

Start Your Modems!

The Joy of B-Movie Websites

"...Ain't It Cool News NIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator)..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

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Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...Yours Dept.: Austin-based online film fan Harry Knowles of Ain't-It-Cool-News fame (www.aint-it-cool-news.com) has recently been the recipient of a..."

June 23, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

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Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...Let it never be said that Austin film maven Harry Knowles,..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

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"...the Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival and it's about to take up a two-week residence (Aug. 22-Sept...."

Aug. 1, 1997 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

Shortcuts

"...the screening of this Austin-made horror cult sequel when it unveiled at the 1995 SXSW Film Festival will remember..."

June 20, 1997 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Film Critics Association Announces Year-End Awards

The Austin Film Critics Association loves it some bat

"...The Austin Film Critics Association just announced its 2008 awards, with The Dark..."

Dec. 16, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Top 10 Austin Web Sites

"...can ignore the strong presence of technology in our city. Drive north on I-35 to take a gander at..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

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"...As part of Texas Writers Month, eight well-known local screenwriters and filmmakers will present..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

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"...October issues, singled out two local Web endeavors for meritorious distinction. In an article titled "30 Beautiful Sites" in..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Kid's Got Moxie!

Man of the Century director Adam Abraham talks about old-style Hollywood panache, the precarious nature of a career in independent cinema, and a little film that could -- and did.

"...and the holiday movie ads you've seen, this offbeat black-and-white comedy is probably not among them. Director Adam Abraham..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

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"...Austin loves its stars ... and deservedly so. We love the celebrities..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Big Films of Summer: Picking the Winners

"...THE LOST WORLD: JURASSIC PARK: This one hits this weekend just in case you've missed the ads,..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature

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More Harry to love: Ain't It Cool News guru Harry Knowles hits the shelves and the airwaves.

"...The Return of the Tall(ish), Red-Haired Man With One Bad Back Dept.: Web fixture Harry Knowles has..."

March 1, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

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Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...of an impression on Austin webmaster Harry Knowles of www.aint-it-cool-news.com. Two weekends ago Knowles was holding forth at the..."

July 28, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

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Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...Theatre's longtime projectionist Walter Norris will be over, the obits already run, and a new IATSE projectionist will have..."

June 2, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

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"...ceremony, attire, and Kazan controversy. Or is there a limit? Less discussed are the results of last Saturday's Independent..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

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