The Long Vindication

After 35 years and a lengthy sentence for robbery, Ronnie Barrs remains determined to prove his innocence

"...had arrested and charged four people with the crime: Andrew Lee Jackson, James Hopes, Ronnie Barrs, and Barrs' then-wife,..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The first film in Jackson's Tolkien trilogy stays true to the spirit and logistics of the novels, but is also a breathtaking and beautiful work of art on its own.

"...Directed by: Peter Jackson. Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin,..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Good Sense of HUMORdy

The filmmaking collective spreads the word of Austin comedy to the world wide web

"...film production company comprising the talents of David Ward, Andrew Lee, Bradley Jackson, and Russell Groves. Some configuration of..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...festival), SXSW 09 has some big-buzz films, like Spike Lee’s Passing Strange, Cary Fukunaga’s Sin Nombre, and the locally..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Film News

Austin Studios lands a long-term tenant; Robert Rodriguez talks about a live-action The Jetsons; and more

"...to www.netflixfindyourvoice.com, and vote for it... Austin-based director Bradley Jackson and producers Russell Groves and Andrew Lee have advanced..."

June 19, 2009 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...Jeffrey Eugenides, Jennifer Egan, Dan Rather, and Min Jin Lee...."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Lebanon Calling

The Lebanese connection: ACL booker Charles Attal's bond with Zilker Park

"...down, Charles Attal knew he couldn't go back to sleep, so he got dressed and walked the mile down..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

The Kill-Off

"...Directed by: Maggie Greenwald. Starring: Loretta Gross, Jackson Sims, Steve Monroe, Cathy Haase, Andrew Lee Barrett, Jordan..."

July 12, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...thriller. Cast List: Andrea Riseborough, Martin McCann, Jonjo O’Neill, Eileen O’Higgins (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...in the 24 Beats Per Second strand, eagerly-anticipated Bruce Lee cultural biography Be Water, and Freak Power, Robert Kennedy..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Bob Clark; with Kathleen Turner, Christopher Lloyd, Kim Cattrall, Peter MacNichol, Ruby Dee...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Critics Table Awards 2013

Arts writers raise their glasses to outstanding art in list of nominees

"...a lead acting nomination for its Tricky Dick, Eugene Lee, and noms for the set and costume designs by..."

May 24, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...Neighbors Director: Nicholas Stoller, Screenwriters: Andrew J. Cohen, Brendan O'Brien Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, and..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...Club. Also slated for summer release are mavericks Spike Lee's Summer of Sam and John Sayles' Limbo...."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...Booksmart; Texas Film Hall of Fame 2019 inductee John Lee Hancock's period crime drama The Highwaymen; and Kathy Griffin:..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...of his life and work. Cast: Wyatt Cenac, Greta Lee, Maria Dizzia, Alex Karpovsky, Ben Sinclair, Onur Turkel, John..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...Henry, Nate Stoner, Maxwell Esposito, Amanda DeSimone, Alex Myerchin, Andrew Kudla (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...David Warbeck, Sarah Keller, Antoine Saint-John, Veronica Lazar, Anthony Flees, Giovanni De Nava, Al Cliver, Michele Mirabella, Gianpaolo Saccarola,..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...30” most influential people in media in 2019, Erin Lee Carr • Kansas City Chiefs right guard, medical student..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...artists getting invites include Beach Boy Mike Love, early Fleetwood Mac guitarist Jeremy Spencer, femme rocker Melissa Etheridge, and..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...of the genre-bending. (Jazz Bon Temps, 1am) -- Leigh-Ann Jackson..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...process of elimination starts now - with "Picks & Sleepers." Year after year, The Austin Chronicle provides what no..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Sxsw

"...Picks & Sleepers..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...the World Freestyle Hairdressing Championship. Celebs Drew Carey, Cathy Lee Crosby, and David Hasselhoff contribute cameos. (Mar. 10)..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Reissues

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

"...4 stars --Christopher Gray Peggy Lee & Benny Goodman..."

June 25, 1999 Music Feature

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...Zwick; D: David Semel; S: Trevor Munson; with Joshua Jackson, Jaime King, John Mellencamp, D.J. Qualls..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...digital age. Cast: Colin Woodell, Betty Gabriel, Rebecca Rittenhouse, Andrew Lees, Conor del Rio, Stephanie Nogueras, Savira Windyani (World..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...Nicolas Cage plays a recent parolee in this high-stakes, high-altitude thriller in which a group..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...& The Spoon Director: Alison Bagnall, Writers: Alison Bagnall, Andrew Lewis In this poignant comedy, Rose (Greta Gerwig), reeling..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

First night SXSW Music recommendations and hints

"...At the forefront of L.A.'s electronic scene, Tokimonsta (Jennifer Lee) ventures deep into texture with dub and jazz-influenced beat..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

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