Funniest Person in Austin 2016: Lashonda Rules!

Lashonda Lester takes the title in the competition's 31st year

"...came to the finals for the Funniest Person in Austin Contest. The Detroit native, a third-place finisher in 2014,..."

May 17, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Other Worlds Austin: Other Halves

Start-up shocker is a contentious joy

"...of A Serbian Film. San Francisco-set indie techno-horror office comedy Other Halves is an unashamed crowd divider...."

Dec. 8, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Treat yourself Austin to a few nights of Improv

Affordable Comedy at Your Doorstep

"...back and enjoy ourselves with a few nights of comedy from the Upright Citizens Brigade!..."

Nov. 18, 2013 Events Post by Sarah Sharif

Set Visit: 'Zero Charisma' Geeks Out in South Austin

First pix from Austin-based indie 'Zero Charisma'

"...Matthews (with fiancee Katie Graham) about the locally-produced geekgasm comedy Zero Charisma, currently shooting in South Austin...."

April 19, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Austin Shorts at Sundance

David Lowery and the Zellner Bros. to do the 'Dance

"...Sundance sure is sweet on Austin's Zellner Bros. Don't get us wrong – we're sweet..."

Dec. 6, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin's Indie Spirit

Anish Savjani and Bryan Poyser score noms

"...Austin filmmakers Bryan Poyser and Anish Savjani score 2011 Spirit..."

Nov. 30, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Matt Stone Visits Austin Via South Park

Matt Stone of South Park visits UT

"...South Park's co-creator Matt Stone to visit with his Austin students. But the timing has never been right due..."

May 2, 2008 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

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

Austin Horror Film Festival Announces First Titles

Local filmmakers, familiar faces at celebration of screams

"...Get ready for scary fun. The Austin Horror Film Festival has announced the first attack of..."

Sept. 5, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

First Look: The Dead Rabbit and Neighbourhood Cafe Bring Belfast to Austin

Cocktails, coffee, and Irish-inspired eats on Old Sixth

"...than a decade ago, has planted its roots in Austin with a Downtown location at 204 E. Sixth. It..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

Austin-Made Comedy Home Free Is Taking Homelessness Seriously

How a chance encounter in 1997 keeps changing lives

"...of filmmakers say their film was truly conceived in Austin, but not all of them can point to a..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

New films from Jeff Nichols, Alexander Payne on the schedule

"...announced as part of the complete feature lineup at Austin Film Festival 2023...."

Sept. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Emerald Fennell's Saltburn to Open Austin Film Festival

Promising Young Woman followup leads first title drop

"...will be the opening night film for this year's Austin Film Festival (Oct. 26-Nov. 2)...."

Sept. 1, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: This Is Austin, Sometimes Pretty Swell

A good issue for the reading, and a great Austin Music Awards on the horizon

"...whole city, from urban farms being squeezed in East Austin and a historically Black church fighting to stay in..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Five Celebrations of the Cinematic Diaspora at the Austin Jewish Film Festival

From dissections of comedy to the complexities of history

"...L'chaim! It's time to celebrate the return of the Austin Jewish Film Festival, and what more suitable way than..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Darren Aronofsky to be Honored by Austin Film Festival

Fest features Bob Saget's final film, new Laura Poitras doc

"...just been announced as the recipient of this year's Austin Film Festival's Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award...."

Sept. 29, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Austin Filming Locations to Make You Feel Like a Star

Get your cameras out for the most memorable Austin movie moments

"...Austin's the music capital of the world, right? Well, it's..."

Aug. 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Esther's Follies Returns to Lighten Austin's Post-Pandemic Load

Guess what long-running comedy troupe is vaccinated, back onstage, and ready to make the city laugh again

"...view mirrors – and, in the bustling Downtown of Austin, the Esther's Follies comedy troupe is preparing to return..."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Now Streaming in Austin: "Waffle"

Catch an AFS alum's SXSW short with a comedy-horror twist

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining...."

April 8, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Shakespeare's As You Like It

An Austin-infused Arden is more poetic license than artistic alchemy

"...more than the title of Shakespeare's most popular romantic comedy, currently in production at Austin Shakespeare. It is an..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Arts Review by Bob Abelman

Now Streaming in Austin: "Stop"

Austin short film portrays the terror of racial profiling

"...After making a splash with his gross-out comedy short "First Date" and the breakout success of his..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

In Austin, Bushwick Bill Found his Musical Playground

Late Geto Boys rapper’s penchant for stage crashing was legendary

"...his first time crashing a live band performance in Austin – a Continental Club Gallery gig in early 2013..."

June 10, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Eric Wareheim of Tim & Eric Brings His New Wine to Austin

Las Jaras wines – “Sweet Berry Wine” – comes to town this spring

"...from hip West Coast restaurants and wine bars, and comedy fans who know they produce the highly sought-after “Sweet..."

March 29, 2019 Food Post by Tom Thornton

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2018's Best Films and More

If Beale Street Could Talk, The Favourite big winners

"...Seventies America, has swept the major awards on the Austin Film Critics Association, including Best Film, Best Adapted Screenplay,..."

Jan. 7, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Snags Widows

High profile and local features fill out the schedule

"...Austin Film Festival just announced its full film lineup, and..."

Sept. 25, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Drag Gets wILD

Mary Jane Styles unites local drag stars for an A-game performance

"...proverbial muscle with a full slate of drag and comedy shows scheduled for after hours...."

Sept. 12, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Hannah Wisterman

Local Comedy People With Issues Takes the Long Path

Third time’s the charm for writer-director Dan Siegelstein

"...Austin comedy People With Issues was always meant to be..."

July 6, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Animation Seis Manos Heading to Netflix

More details on the latest show from Powerhouse Animation

"...great idea, hang in there. Anyone who has visited Austin's Powerhouse Animation over the last few years has probably..."

May 21, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Films to See in Austin This Week

Your weekly film guide for Feb. 2 through Feb. 8

"...are the requisite screenings of the classic Bill Murray comedy Groundhog Day at the Alamo Drafthouse and Community First!..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Events Post by Josh Kupecki

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