Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...next four months. May, June, July, and August in Austin promises to be one hell of a summer!..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

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

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...color. It’s an appropriate description for Ventana Ballet and Austin Camerata’s annual spring showcase, a performance that changes in..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: See You at the (Queer) Movies

Local filmmaker and UT professor PJ Raval hosts his students’ queer short film showcase at Hyperreal Film Club

"...traverses the late Jennifer Laude’s story. As a longtime Austinite, Raval says his interest in the city came from..."

May 2, 2025 Column by James Scott

Getting Weird on the Back Nine With Austin Comedy The Salamander King

Director Austin Nichols takes his ATX golf comedy to Dallas

"...the endangered amphibians from which it takes its name, Austin-made comedy The Salamander King is linked to one habitat...."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

From the Internet to the Industry: Behind the Scenes of the CAMP Film Festival

New film fest aims to change online creator expectations

"...do it in the Paramount, the biggest stage in Austin.”..."

April 23, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sinners

Michael B. Jordan stars in dual roles in a Ryan Coogler supernatural horror

"...time. Ryan Coogler – one of the most acclaimed filmmakers of his generation – reunites with his Creed star..."

April 18, 2025 Movie Review

Austin Filmmakers Head to Tribeca

Local films Leads and Man Finds Tape are NYC bound

"...its 2025 lineup, and it's big news for the Austin film scene as two movies made in and around..."

April 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

CAMP Film Fest Brings Online to the IRL Theatre

New event designed to break down career divides comes to the Paramount

"...IP mania. The new CAMP Film Fest, coming to Austin later this month, aims to bridge that divide...."

April 9, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...You can’t say “Austin comedy” and not think of Duncan Carson. The former..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...Austin Sake Week..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Luv Ya, Bum!

How Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips led with kindness

"...When I was a postgrad at UT Austin, I was hired as the TA for the sports..."

March 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...As musicians, filmmakers, and tech bros from across the globe descend on..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW Film Review: The Secret of Me

Intersex doc depicts lifelong fallout of genital mutilation

"...audience sees the lasting impact of intersex operations, the filmmakers broaden the scope to the modern history of the..."

March 10, 2025 SXSW Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Tugging at True-Crime's Seams in SXSW Doc Zodiac Killer Project

Charlie Shackleton on genre conventions, and why he subverted them

"...preparing the film.” That’s something in common among all filmmakers, “so there’s always a degree of self-awareness about where..."

March 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

GG Hawkins on her SXSW debut and DIY filmmaking

"...That’s not uncommon for aspiring filmmakers, but her second superpower is a little more distinctive...."

March 7, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

In SXSW Documentary Other Side, an Activist Fights to the End for Access to Medical Aid in Dying

Lynda Bluestein’s battle to die on her own terms

"...from the beginning, Hogan made it clear that the filmmakers wanted to be with her right through to the..."

March 7, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Chewing the Fat About Austin-Made Barbecue Documentary For the Love of Meat

10th anniversary screening comes to the Bullock

"...Austin-made documentary For the Love of Meat is a celebration..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Honors Drafthouse Founders at Texas Film Awards

Tim and Karrie League join Michelle Rodriguez and Noah Hawley as this year’s Hall of Fame inductees

"...Hall of Fame at a gala event hosted by Austin Film Society. Alongside this year’s fellow HOFers – Machete..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Buzzing Around With The Wasps

Austin filmmakers find the sting in a 2,500 year old Greek comedy

"...playwright Aristophanes and first performed in 422 BC, now Austin filmmakers Jake Binstock and Parker Rouse have brought it..."

Feb. 26, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Twins, Phantoms, and More Recommended Events

Seeing double on the weekdays

"...need I remind y’all, is only $6 for adult Austin residents and just $3 for any Austinite 17 or..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Director Andrew Bujalski Makes a Movie, Two Ways

2022’s There There pops up in Austin as both an art installation and a theatrical screening

"...Advice to filmmakers: Never throw anything out. If Andrew Bujalski had forgotten..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Criterion Closet Heads to SXSW

Mobile version of popular web series makes its first trip outside of NY

"...Austin cinephiles, grab your smelling salts...."

Feb. 19, 2025 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Adrian Quesada Goes Back to College for Home Free’s Original Soundtrack

Grammy winner channels the Nineties for indie film’s music

"...took in while attending the University of Texas at Austin...."

Feb. 3, 2025 Music Post by Derek Udensi

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...Jazmyne Moreno’s programming for Austin Film Society’s Lates series truly thrills me. How else..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...been about discovery, with dozens of rising and first-time filmmakers across the Visions, Midnighters, Global, and shorts categories. These..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Skloss Taps Sonny Carl Davis for “Imagine 100 Dads” Music Video

PJ Raval directs second clip from The Pattern Speaks

"...with their cinematic tendencies, it's directed by one of Austin's most noteworthy filmmakers and stars a true local legend..."

Jan. 15, 2025 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Kings of Comedy: Austin's Josh Frank Brings R.E.M. and Buster Keaton Together for Silents Synced

New soundtrack for Sherlock Jr. follows Nosferatu/Radiohead

"...dark will. However, only one of them came from Austin...."

Jan. 10, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Brutalist

Epic achievement about an immigrant in America

"...Forties and Fifties, but you can be certain the filmmakers intended The Brutalist to be in conversation with what’s..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants for Short Films

Rising filmmakers from around the state get essential support

"...Launched in 1996 as the Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund, the AFS grants have been an essential..."

Jan. 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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