Zach Theatre Lands Terrence McNally World Premiere

Tony-winning playwright revises Fire and Air into new drama

"...play when it added Fire and Air to its 2018-19 season. But in anticipation of the production, the playwright..."

March 5, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

First Look: Attack of the Demons

Austin animator Eric Power debuts latest at Cinepocalypse today

"...to Chicago? Today's the last day of the Cinepocalypse film festival, but it's also the world premiere of Attack..."

June 16, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

La Condesa’s Lucky 13; Graeme Little Goes Big; Lucy’s Loses a Leg; Pasta | Bar Opens on East Sixth; Indie Chefs Community Is On Its Way to Town; and the Hajimaleki Bros Step Up Like Champions

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as your man Brenner has wrangled it..."

March 9, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

How Two Texans Helped Make it Snow for Frozen II

Disney worldbuilders Jay Jackson and Brandon Jarratt explain the technology and art of the animated smash

"...Every time you see a snowflake in Frozen II,..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Riding With Joe Carnahan and Latinx Superhero El Chicano

The action innovator on film, politics, the Coens, Blumhouse and more

"...Joe Carnahan is the action filmmaker's action filmmaker. Not CGI and strings, but gut punches..."

May 4, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Leigh Whannell Gets an Upgrade

Insidious creator gets techno, and talks the Blumhouse model

"...Whannell has become a modern horror master. His new film as a director, Upgrade, is a change of tone,..."

May 31, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Anything Can Happen: Jon Favreau and Dax Shepard on Zathura

How this Jumanji requel took to the stars

"...Elf, and the co-producer of Green Street Hooligans (a film in which Elijah Wood transforms from Frodorian savior to..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...place to relish art and partake in some of Austin’s most delectable offerings.   – Cat McCarrey “Ode to..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Short and Sweet: Chris McInroy Has "GUTS"

Austin filmmaker discusses his gross-out office comedy short

"...Welcome to Short and Sweet, our look at short films made by Austin filmmakers. Today we talk with Chris..."

Feb. 22, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Scare Package Heading to Shudder

Austin-made horror anthology acquired by horror streamer

"...Get ready for a bloody surprise! Austin-carved horror anthology Scare Package is coming to horror streaming..."

May 13, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

What to See When You Aren't Catching Moontower Comedy's Big Shows

"...Anybody attending the 2019 Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival could easily obtain their full share of laughs by..."

April 19, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Comedy: Your 2019 Lineup

Leading the laughs: Griffin, The Daily Show, and Elon Musk?

"...sets up loads of laughs, ’cause this year’s Comedy Festival includes Kathy Griffin, The Daily Show News Team, James..."

Feb. 26, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Robert Rodriguez to be Honored on the Avenue of Paramount Stars

Spy Kids, Machete director gets his plaque this summer

"...There’s no filmmaker more synonymous with the Paramount Theatre than Robert Rodriguez...."

Jan. 26, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity

A space to embrace Austin’s queer artists of color

"...all playing Picturebox Saturday. For another, they're some of Austin's most talented QPOC/QTPOC artists. Joining them for allgo's Our..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Novelty Firm Backs Dildo Protest Documentary

Cocks Not Glocks gets some firm support

"...one California business has stepped up to support an Austin filmmaker, as novelty vendor CalExotics has announced it will..."

June 19, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Storming the Citadel With the Russo Brothers

How the new Prime series depends on global storytelling

"...The brothers became household names for directing four MCU films (Captain America: The Winter Soldier Captain America: Civil War,..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Night Glitter Ascends

Thievery Corporation singer's Austin project picks up steam, Shakey Graves' new live look, and Terror Fest thrives

"...Five years after relocating to Austin, where she chose to hang her hat, in part,..."

June 22, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Your Queer Guide to SXSW

Keeping things kweer in 2018

"...that, SXSW returns (March 9-18) to take over Downtown Austin. From free parties to great bands, loads of outta..."

March 2, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

From Día de los Muertos celebrations to holiday lights in November

"...For one day a year, pitmasters from Houston and Austin go pork butt to shoulder clod for bragging rights..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Reporting Life

Oh, the places you'll go

"...Contributor, 2007-2013; staff writer, 2013-2016; News editor, 2016-2018..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Chase Hoffberger

New French Cinema Week Displays a Nation’s Artistic Resilience

Vive la nouvelle France at AFS Cinema

"...in French cinema, the curators of the Premiers Plans Festival d'Angers have brought the latest dispatches from the forefront..."

April 19, 2019 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Owen Egerton’s Bloody Good Time

Writer/director’s distinctly Austin horror-comedy returns for RTX Austin

"...SXSW. Only it wasn't him, it was his second film as a writer/director, Blood Fest. And it wasn't simply..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Alpha Female Films Tackles Queer Life in a Podunk Town

“Butch Queen”? Yes, please!

"...If you’re a queer Austinite (and subscribing to Qmmunity’s new newsletter, which you should,..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

True Life, Unfiltered

New mini-fest AFS Doc Days scours the globe for fresh viewpoints

"...Austin's calendar is loaded with niche festivals, whether focusing on..."

May 11, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Start April with a scenic drive along fields of flowers

"...you’re looking for a flower peeping trip close to Austin try TX 12 between Dripping Springs and San Marcos,..."

March 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Stacey Abrams, Beastie Boys to Speak at SXSW

Nile Rodgers, Gwyneth Paltrow and more join the roster

"...The New York rap innovators last appeared at the festival and conference in 2006, before the death of fellow..."

Feb. 12, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

February's full of fun

"...former underground reservoir into the Cistern art space. In Austin, the Waller Creek Project has reimagined a drainage ditch..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Pre-holiday travel tips

"...Texas celebrates with lots of fun festivals before turning on the Christmas lights at the end..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Fantastic Fest Returns to Celebrate Itself

Global genre gathering announces streaming lineup

"...The Alamo Drafthouse's annual genre festival was forced to announce the cancellation of its 16th..."

Sept. 10, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jim Gaffigan's Happy to Bring Linoleum to Earth

The suburban spaceman comes to SXSW

"...Gaffigan is no stranger to South by Southwest. In 2018, the actor/comedian wore several hats at the festival, premiering..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Matthew Monagle

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