Alamo Drafthouse Announces $5 Tickets for Its Summer Vacation

Classics for kids of all ages aims to bring back family movie days

"...more than the budget for a blockbuster. So the Alamo Drafthouse has announced its Family Summer Vacation season, and..."

May 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Rolls the Dice on a New Dungeons & Dragons Mural

Artist TRUTH sprays his artistic magic over Slaughter Lane

"...Seriously, how is Slaughter Lane a place in Austin, and not a winding,..."

Feb. 25, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Things to Head Off the Hex on Friday the 13th

Shake off the curse of this mini-Halloween

"...in proper 3D (red/blue glasses and all), while the Alamo is unleashing the sequel, which was supposed to put..."

May 13, 2022 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

After the Pandemic at the Alamo Drafthouse

New management, new owners: Can the Austin movie chain retain what made it special?

"...The oldest operating Alamo Drafthouse in the nation still survives...."

July 2, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Reopening Locations Nationwide

Mueller, Village to light back up across the summer

"...The resurgence of the Alamo Drafthouse continues. The chain is heading out of pandemic-induced..."

April 29, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Guide to 4/20 Events and Resources in Austin

Everyone needs to chill out

"...Matthew McConaughey and Parker Posey. Check the schedules for Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, Slaughter Lane, and Lakeline, or Blue..."

April 15, 2021 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

Fantastic Fest Returns to Celebrate Itself

Global genre gathering announces streaming lineup

"...The Alamo Drafthouse's annual genre festival was forced to announce the..."

Sept. 10, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Drafthouse And Buffalo Tree Want You to Register to Vote!

Special drive at Slaughter Lane next week

"...protecting your constitutional rights. Next Monday and Tuesday, the Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane will be hosting A Change is..."

Sept. 9, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane Reopening This Weekend

First Austin location offering free Bill & Ted screenings

Aug. 21, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane Reopening This Weekend

First Austin location offering free Bill & Ted screenings

"...getting a lot brighter with the announcement that the Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane will be one of a number..."

Aug. 18, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Coronavirus and Cinemas: Who's Open, Who's Closed, and What We're Doing

As most cinemas close, we’ll still be here for audiences and filmmakers

"...Alamo Drafthouse: The locally based arthouse/exploitation/new release chain has closed..."

March 20, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Val Kilmer Partners With Mosaic Sound Collective

Actor’s HelMel Studios links with Austin creative hub

"...event, taking place Sunday, March 15, 1pm, at the Alamo Drafthouse on Slaughter Lane...."

Feb. 25, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Recommended Mother's Day Events in Austin

Celebrate that special maternal figure in your life

"...Does Mom like movies? The Alamo Drafthouse has programmed a Mother’s Day brunch series this..."

May 9, 2018 Events Post by Danielle White

Gay Place

Tarik Daniels celebrates the release of his first novel and GQB raises cash for SAFE

"...John Waters classic. Sun., April 29, 12:30 & 3:35pm. Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz, 320 E. Sixth. $13...."

April 27, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Where to See Christmas Classics on the Big Screen in Austin

Here’s your cure for cabin fever and forced family bonding

"...official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot Range Model air rifle, then the Alamo Drafthouse is screening the 1983 seasonal classic A Christmas..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Saving Austin's Schools

Nobody gets everything they want, but AISD’s bond may give everybody something they really need

"...like Casis, in Tarry­town, at 122% capacity; Cowan, near Slaughter Lane, at 130%; and Doss, on Far West Boulevard,..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Your Weekend in Film

Ingrid Goes West, Logan Lucky open in Austin

"...on Interstellar. Humans' last-ditch attempt to find a habitable planet in another galaxy is an easy mark for the..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Let's All Go to the Movies

Skip the multiplex: Austin has a better idea

"...Alamo Drafthouse..."

March 3, 2017 Screens Post

How the American Genre Film Archive Is Saving Movies One Reel at a Time

Austin nonprofit preserves cinema’s underseen and underappreciated

"...Sebastian del Castillo was a food runner at the Alamo Village. One day, he went up to the projection..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Film Festival 2016

Partake. Enjoy. And tips for townies.

"...ever going Downtown. The Marchesa Hall & Theatre and Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane are both designated as satellite screening..."

March 18, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

2016 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and what that line’s going to be like

"...Alamo South Lamar (1120 South Lamar Blvd.)..."

March 7, 2016 Screens Post

Voter Registration Deadline Monday

If you want to vote on March 1, register right now

"...Women's Voters will be registering voters at all local Alamo Drafthouse locations (Lakeline, Ritz, Slaughter Lane, South Lamar, and..."

Feb. 1, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

AGFA Saving Something Weird

Kickstarter campaign to save rare movies

"...of the collection displayed in the lobby of the Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane can testify, that commitment is undoubted...."

Oct. 7, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: On the Waterfront

The latest MoPac expansion plan is only part of the problem

"...2035 Plan – has called for adding one "managed" lane in each direction on MoPac between Cesar Chavez and..."

May 8, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Drafthouse Announces New Location at Mueller

The chain's sixth Austin location slated for 2016

"...month seems to bring an announcement of a new Alamo Drafthouse Cinema location somewhere in the county. But a..."

March 9, 2015 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Pro Tips

What to see, where to be, and how to relax

"...Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz (320 E. Sixth) Small, but..."

March 4, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Road to 10-1: District 8

Meet the five candidates tonight at Alamo Slaughter

"...have the chance to make their cases at the Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter (5701 Slaughter Ln.)...."

Sept. 29, 2014 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Dames, Turtles, and More

The dog days of summer meet the heat of Austin film news

"...who received numerous awards for their 2002 film The Slaughter Rule, which starred David Morse, Ryan Gosling, and Amy..."

Aug. 8, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Food Events

June 26-July 2

"...with Bill Norris' themed cocktails. Thu., June 26, 7:15pm. Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane, 5701 W. Slaughter, 512/476-1320. www.drafthouse.com/movies/texas-tiki-week-blue-hawaii/austin...."

June 27, 2014 Food Column

The Damage Before the Blue Ruin

Actor Macon Blair talks revenge and homelessness in the new thriller

"...VOD this weekend and opens as part of the Drafthouse Recommends series, is part of a mini-resurgence in true..."

April 24, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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