Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...groups across the nation, including those of dozens of Austin-based arts groups...."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

God, Texas, and Film Incentives

The devil's in the details for Texas' multibillion dollar plan

"...another big step yesterday towards the biggest boost in film and TV incentives in the history of Texas. However,..."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Under the theme “Dame Prom,” these feminine forces of Austin’s food world plate up delicious dishes of grilled meats,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

STAPLE! Comes Back Home to St. Ed’s

The revived indie media expo settles into its second year

"...and go, but there are few media mainstays in Austin like STAPLE!, which came and went ... and then..."

April 10, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Incentive Fund. They want to bring more TV and film projects to Texas. Guess what? The senators unanimously approved..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

McConaughey and Harrelson Ask Texas Senators for New Film Incentives

New fund would smooth out cash crunches ... for culture warriors

"...met yesterday to discuss a massive new investment in film and TV production incentives that would break the current..."

April 1, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: The Python Hunt

How a man-made ecological disaster may be hiding a much worse sin

"...response, every year the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission holds the Florida Python Challenge, a kind of free-for-all..."

March 12, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

In I Really Love My Husband, a Couple Becomes a Throuple

GG Hawkins on her SXSW debut and DIY filmmaking

"...GG Hawkins was asked while attending New York’s Gotham Film & Media Institute...."

March 7, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Brutalist

Epic achievement about an immigrant in America

"...The film – Brady Corbet’s third feature, and an epic achievement..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Festival Review: The Brutalist

A post-WWII immigrant tale with contemporary resonance

"...The film – Brady Corbet’s third feature, and an epic achievement..."

Oct. 27, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

City Arts Funding Skipped Established Arts Organizations. Will They Survive?

Reforms to Austin’s arts grants threaten to disrupt the city’s cultural ecosystem

"...Two years ago, the city of Austin’s Economic Development Department enacted a huge overhaul of its..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Saw Is Family! City Celebrates The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s 50th Anniversary

Proclamation ceremony brings together cast, council, and fans

"...Saw Massacre rips into cinemas, changing horror and putting Austin on the filmmaking map. Fifty years later, Mayor Kirk..."

Oct. 13, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Elvira, the Crypt Keeper, and Garfield Headline Our Weekday Recommendations

Find an event for you, spooky or otherwise

"...Tis the season, after all.   – James Scott Film Strip Club: 16mm Direct Animation Workshop..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

City of Austin to Proclaim The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Day

Celebrating the horror movie that built the Texas film industry

"...Texas Chain Saw Massacre first terrified audiences. Now the locally-filmed classic is getting a home town celebration as the..."

Oct. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In New Production of Belle, Ballet Austin Finds Grace in Beauty and Beasts

Stephen Mills mulls better life through dance

"...as they prepare to take the stage in Ballet Austin’s BELLE / A Tale of Beauty & the Beast...."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Taking Austin’s LGBTQ Temperature

Getting the hot and cold scoop from local LGBTQ community members on queer Austin

"...of weekly print? Interview every single LGBTQ person in Austin? Maybe by next year. In 2024, however, we’re taking..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Features Feature by James Scott

Thieves Target Austin Film Studios and Rental Firms

Local companies beefing up security as high-end gear stolen

"...A crime spree is plaguing film and TV production companies and equipment rental houses, as..."

July 5, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall

When two iconic Austin businesses share an address, someday one was going to lose out

"...April day, and yet there’s a pall over the Austin Antique Mall. It’s an air of sadness that seems..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Elders: Meet Doris “Sue” Bilich, Creative and Comedy Queen

Nearly seven decades of Austin memories

"...Melvin, who passed away earlier this month. The North Austin home they purchased in August of 1975 after touring..."

April 26, 2024 News Feature by Maya Wright

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...City of Austin Career Expo..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Tom Copeland, Behind-the-Scenes Powerhouse of Texas Film, Dies

Former Texas Film Commission executive director passed last Sunday

"...Texas filmmakers are mourning the loss of Tom Copeland, former executive..."

April 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...Invited recently to the Austin Music Commission, yours truly testified about journalism and all-ages..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...and tune in for a special episode of Queer Film Theory 101. In partnership with ATX TV Festival, QFT..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more

"...Award of Excellence in Museums from the Texas Historical Commission. Run by the Bastrop County Historical Society, the combined-usage..."

April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...served as the launch of live music events at Austin’s Q2 soccer stadium...."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...The stars have aligned for South by Southwest’s latest..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...decade, first as an at-large member then representing Central Austin’s District 9. Should she win, her approach to housing..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

We Have an Issue: Diving Into a High-Stakes Election Year

Contemplating a March primary, a November election, and the Austin Music Poll Ballot – vote now!

"...room.) In this week's cover story, senior staff writer Austin Sanders surveys the candidates who've already announced for City..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

Everything Everywhere All at Once Directors Return to South By Southwest

Daniels, Kara Swisher, AI, Mobile Suit Gundam for fest

"...Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert aka Daniels return to Austin as keynote speakers for the 2024 festival in March...."

Dec. 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AFF Review: First We Bombed New Mexico

Manhattan Project survivors documentary is a call to action

"...A counterpoint to Christopher Nolan’s biopic about one man’s..."

Oct. 30, 2023 Screens Post by Oscar Rodriguez

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