Austin Filmmakers Head to Tribeca

Local films Leads and Man Finds Tape are NYC bound

"...William Magnuson (In Between Girl), Brian Villalobos (The Crucible, Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood), and Chronicle cover..."

April 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Friend

A dog and woman find common ground in grief

"...comedy has perfected a kind of expressive expressionlessness. As Apollo, the dog is 180 pounds of ache, adrift when..."

April 4, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Thelma, Louise, Musketeers, and More Queer Films Headline Our Week in Events

Get your weekdays squared away

"...a down-on-his-luck Philly southpaw who takes on heavyweight boxer Apollo Creed. Bill Conti’s theme song “Gonna Fly Now” is..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Fly Me to the Moon

Scarlett Johansson is the best thing about this kinda-silly, kinda-sweet space-race rom-com

"...reeling from the catastrophic fire that killed the three Apollo 1 astronauts. That tragedy is essential to the story..."

July 12, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The 20-Year Overnight Success of Glen Powell

Hollywood’s newest A-lister – according to the directors who knew him first and best

"...animated love letter to Houston during the Space Race, Apollo 10 1⁄2: A Space Age Childhood. Linklater had mentioned..."

June 7, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Pickin’ Party, a Big Squeeze, and Mother’s Day Music Are This Week's Crucial Concerts

Some recommended sounds for your week

"...and HAIM followed. He was also commissioned by the Apollo Chamber Players to write a piece for the Houston..."

May 10, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Glen Powell to Enter Texas Film Hall of Fame

Actor to be honored ahead of Austin premiere of Hit Man

"...Nation and has continued with Everybody Wants Some!! and Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood. However, he’s not..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

First Trailer: Richard Linklater's Hit Man

See Glen Powell in action as an assassin with a secret

"...has become a Linklater regular through supporting roles in Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood and Everybody Wants..."

Jan. 22, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Very Special Frasier at We Luv Video

130 animators come together for a tribute to the sitcom

"...Austin’s Minnow Mountain on projects such as Richard Linklater's Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood and Prime Video's..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Spy Kids: Armageddon Starts Its Mission This September

Fifth film in Robert Rodriguez's series heads to Netflix

"...Austin sound stages from Blood Fest and Richard Linklater's Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood) as their undercover parents...."

Aug. 2, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Linklater's Hit Man Sets Its Sights on Venice

True crime flick to premiere at Venice before Toronto

"...sets, having appeared in both his animated childhood adventure Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood and period baseball..."

July 25, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Sporty Spice

Wherever you fall on the sporty spectrum, Austin's queer scene has a place for you

"...follows Robins and fellow nonbinary cyclists KC Cross and Apollo Leonard as they prepare for 2022's Unbound Gravel. "My..."

July 21, 2023 Column by James Scott

The Stars Come Out for Texas Film and Video Game Incentives

Big names in new ad to get big boost over the finish line

"...In the new commercial by advocacy group Good for..."

May 16, 2023 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Austin Playhouse's Indecent

Passionate tribute to a landmark lesbian kiss is a warning from history

"...But when an English translation was attempted at Broadway’s Apollo Theatre, local Orthodox rabbis complained that its warts-and-all depiction..."

April 24, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Residential Address: Rent Party’s Hot Jazz Makes Peace With the Swing Era

Sextet merges decades on the dance floor, Fridays at Long Play East

"...the scat command of Sarah Vaughan lighting up the Apollo, she also pulls impressive double duty as RP's drummer..."

April 14, 2023 Music Feature by Gary Lindsey

Bringing Comeback SOS to Austin, SZA Remains a Relatable Queen

Singer saves herself in sold-out Moody Center voyage

"...Fellow ACL Fest 2022 select Omar Apollo kicked off the show with – relative to the..."

March 10, 2023 Music Post by Katie Karp

Film, TV, and Gaming Industries Call on Legislators to Keep Texas Stories in Texas

Industries look for a massive bump in the state's production rebate program

"...much of a production's costs come after shooting finishes. "Apollo 10½ shot for about a month, but their post..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Linda Lindas, Momma, Caramelo Haze, JaRon Marshall, and more highlight our recommended shows

"...of San Antonio stylists including Naalaah and Concept & Apollo Black.  – Kevin Curtin Slurp the World, Sad Cell,..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

Everything Everywhere All At Once Wins Everything at the Austin Film Critics Association Award

Cosmic comedy sweeps the board with nine wins

"...stellar year and his work on Top Gun: Maverick, Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood, and Devotion...."

Jan. 11, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Critics Announce the Five Best Austin Films of 2022

Linklater and mountain lions, the pandemic, the legacy of slavery, and the fight for abortion rights all part of this year’s AFCA Austin Film Award short list

"...here's where you can catch them streaming right now. Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2022 Awards Short Lists

Everything Everywhere All At Once leads nominee pack

"...• Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood • Guillermo del..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jana Birchum's Top 10 Photos of 2022

"...March: Milo Coy, star of Apollo 10½, Austin director Rick Linklater’s latest film...."

Dec. 15, 2022 Photo Gallery

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 16-22

"...Cohen was an electrical engineer who worked on NASA's Apollo Space Program. She was also the mother of the..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Steve Davis' Top 10 Films of 2022

"...10) Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood I grew up in..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Screens Feature

Trace Suaveur's Top 10 Films of 2022

"...Most Underrated: Kimi, Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood, The Munsters..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Screens Feature

Oscars Accepts That Animated Films Are Animated

Austin-made Apollo 10 1/2 now eligible for Academy Award

"...acclaimed and visually stunning animated movies - including Austin-made Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood by Boyhood director..."

Nov. 10, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A few fests, Nineties Brits, AfroTech, and more shows worth seeing

"...plus parking and shuttle options, at seismicdanceevent.com.  – Rachel RascoeApollo EP by Charlotte de Witte Rock the Park feat...."

Nov. 11, 2022 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

ACL Music Festival 2022: Friday, Second Weekend

"...Omar Apollo..."

Oct. 15, 2022 Photo Gallery

The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest Weekend Two

Blondshell, Teezo Touchdown, and Omar Apollo’s starpower

"...240 days on the road. – Kriss Conklin Omar Apollo’s Big Headliner Energy..."

Oct. 15, 2022 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

Academy Excludes Apollo 10½ From Oscar Consideration, Prompting Appeal

Animators push back at Academy committee bias

"...Arts and Sciences' animation committee had rejected Richard Linklater's Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood for consideration in the..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

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