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

Theatre in Motion in Overheard on a Train

All aboard Austin's Red Line for Cheerful Secrets' interactive play

"...a journey. That's just part of what makes new production Overheard on a Train so unique...."

April 5, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

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

How The First Omen Broke the Curse of Legacy Sequels

Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith on creating a horror they believe in

"...partner and cowriter, Tim Smith. A Texas native and UT-Austin grad, Smith now faces a moral conundrum: Should he..."

April 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Movies, Comedy, Books, and More Recommended Arts Events

Find an art that fits your tastes

"...Scent of Austin..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

At Wit’s End: Bob Byington on His Dry New Comedy, Lousy Carter

“My career puzzles people, including myself”

"...it all. He wrote the screenplay for his seventh film while holed up in the Midwest during lockdown, and..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Shawn Badgley

Ryan Gosling Is a Lot More Than Just Ken in SXSW Headliner The Fall Guy

The year’s best rom-com is also the year’s best action comedy

"...just Ken Monday night at the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival with the world premiere of The..."

March 13, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

An Outdoor Screening, Bluey Live, and More Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

Get out and art this week!

"...Austin Parks Foundation revives its popular programming this spring with..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts

Rom-com spotlights a slowly unraveling relationship

"...Visually, the film is stunning. During a post-film Q&A, cinematographer Molly Scotti..."

March 12, 2024 Screens Post by Naina Srivastava

SXSW Film Review: Grand Theft Hamlet

“To be or not to be” in a virtual reality mid-pandemic? Fantastic.

"...amphitheater in the game, they decide to stage a production of Hamlet. This is, as you might expect, a..."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Joe Gross

SXSW Film Review: Faders Up: The John Aielli Experience

Longtime host of Eklektikos, first-time documentary

"...Austin’s local community showed up in droves to celebrate the..."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

From Star Wars to Magpie, Daisy Ridley Traces an Eclectic Career in SXSW Session

The actress discusses the pleasures of producing

"...The day after the world premiere of her feature film Magpie, Daisy Ridley sat down on Sunday with moderator..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Jenny Nulf

SXSW Film Review: The Queen of My Dreams

Moving family dramedy jumps between Pakistan and Canada

"...There are films playing at SXSW that will take you to more..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Play’s the Thing in Grand Theft Hamlet

Pinny Grylls and Sam Crane take arms against a sea of virtual troubles

"...March 2020. The global film industry went into COVID lockdown. Like every filmmaker, British..."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted

An endearing portrait of the R&B/country/etc. musician

"...By the time ...Pool Painted directors Isaac Gale (a filmmaker) and Ryan Olson (a musician and producer who had..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Joe Gross

The Ties That Bind in Things Will Be Different

Michael Felker’s temporal noir is all about friends and family

"...and a noir. But at its heart it’s a film about, and birthed from, family...."

March 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South By Memories

Austin filmmakers recall some of their most memorable moments at the hometown festival

"...party. Keefe Boerner, who is the assistant director [of] production services at Moody College of Communication, rushed me to..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Monstrous Bonds of Sasquatch Sunset

The Zellner bros. find actions speak louder than words in their cryptid family drama

"...Family inevitably pervades the films of David and Nathan Zellner simply by virtue of..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Star Wars Producer Kathleen Kennedy to be Honored at Austin Film Festival

Legendary force in film will receive Polly Platt Award

"...There are few film producers who have had the impact of Kathleen Kennedy...."

March 6, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Broadway in Austin Announces 2024-25 Season

Corn, kindness, and the boy who never grew up come to the Bass

"...The best of Broadway keeps making its way to Austin, with Texas Performing Arts announcing the titles for its..."

March 5, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...the most innovative dance companies ever to move through Austin’s performative spaces, BLiPSWiTCH joyously invades Austin’s historic Wolf House..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

Get some culture and love this week

"...C’mon y’all freaks and geeks: Austin’s premier transmedia festival dedicated to bold creativity within the..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Frozen Live Show Tickets Go on Sale Friday

Broadway in Austin is building everyone a snowman

"...be opening the gates this June for the touring production of the stage version of Frozen – and now..."

Feb. 13, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...Thursday 8, Austin Creative Reuse..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...masterpieces at this Eastside outpost of your friendly neighborhood Austin Public Library. Local comics creator Adam Kobetich (of The..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Review: Broadway in Austin’s Beetlejuice

There's a lot of life in this show about death

"...Musical versions of successful films are often less like gilding the lily than sewing..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...South by Southwest 2024's Film & TV Festival schedule is packed with big releases..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Megan McGinnis is Full of Life in Beetlejuice, the Show About Death

The Broadway star on the magic of bringing a movie to the stage

"...McGinnis: because as Barbara Maitland in the Broadway in Austin production of Beetlejuice, passing into the afterlife is where..."

Feb. 6, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...lassoed two rising Hollywood stars for his dreamy-eyed arthouse film about two Portland hustlers. River Phoenix – Gen X’s..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

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