SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...of the festival's film and episodic lineup (running March 13-21). The rest of today's list includes documentaries and narratives..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In Memoriam: Bob "Daddy-o" Wade

A fond farewell to the original trickster of Lone Star art

"...The Texas artist who gave us the 40-foot-tall cowboy boots outside..."

Dec. 27, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Windmill State of Mind

A Q&A with the authors of a new book on the story behind Texas wind power

"...power may seem to be the redheaded stepchild of Texas' energy portfolio, but it turns out to have a..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

UT's Day After Tomorrow Is Here

Maybe Dennis Quaid was right about UT athletics

"...We should have seen it coming. The writing was on the wall, but we all chose to..."

Sept. 22, 2010 Sports Post by Will Eidam

Naked City

"...basically what we're saying [to the DOJ]: Bring it on."– Acting Police Chief Cathy Ellison, responding to news that..."

June 8, 2007 News Feature

Stranded

Karen Bernstein's 'Are the Kids Alright?' examines the state of mental health care in Texas

"...When filmmaker Karen Bernstein first met Jeremy, he was 16 and living in a juvenile detention center. The aberrant..."

July 9, 2004 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

The Boys in the Barracks

Texas Documentary Tour present Arthur Dong's award-winning 1994 documentary about gays in the military, 'Coming Out Under Fire.'

"...not be readily apparent, but the timing of the Texas Documentary Tour's screening of Coming Out Under Fire --..."

April 4, 2003 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Migrating North

As the Texas and national film industry feels the burn of runaway production, many agree with one directive: Blame Canada.

"...Inevitably, this has affected the Texas film community, from the local crew members -- strapped..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Breaking Down the Barricades

Aussie songstress Kasey Chambers becomes Austin's darling.

"...had already won two A.R.I.A. awards (Australian Grammys) for Best Country Album in 1999 and Best Female Artist in..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Postscripts

Texas Writers Month is here and that means … lots and lots of Texas writers speaking at a multitude of events.

"...May is Texas Writers Month. In Austin that means you'll find many..."

May 5, 2000 Books Column by Clay Smith

Legislators, NAACP, and Professors Condemn UT’s Mass Layoffs

At least 66 people have lost their jobs, and counting

"...At the Texas AFL-CIO headquarters Wednesday evening, legislators, the NAACP, and a..."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...offers recommendations to discover at SXSW Music, happening March 11-16 across over 75 local stages. After we put this..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Blues on the Green, Texas punk tales, and more recommended local shows

"...the Green w/ Devon Gilfillian, Wild ChildZilker Park, Tuesday 18 – Wednesday 19..."

July 14, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Nine Essential Albums From Willie Nelson’s 90 Years

Wishing the Texas outlaw icon a Willie nice birthday

"...Born Willie Hugh Nelson on April 29, 1933, the singer’s late-night birth wasn’t recorded by the courthouse..."

April 28, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

As Both Writer and Editor, David Levithan Is at the Heart of the Explosion of Queer YA Literature

Young stories, queer voices at the Texas Book Festival

"...especially where queer fiction is concerned. While this year's Texas Book Festival will have several newer authors on the..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Arts Feature by James Scott

Q&A: The Dicks’ Gary Floyd Talks Lifelong Creativity Ahead of Austin Art Exhibition

Maybe We'll See Butterflies opens tomorrow at Prizer Arts & Letters

"...latest visual collection, Maybe We'll See Butterflies, tomorrow, June 11, from 7 to 10pm...."

June 10, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Fantastic Fest Nabs Latest Derrickson-Cargill-Hawke Horror Collab The Black Phone

Keira Knightley dark comedy Silent Night to close fest

"...Leading the charge is The Black Phone, from director..."

Sept. 9, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin at Large: The Rules No Longer Apply

Create decent housing for all Austinites (1 million and counting). Is it really so hard?

"...would be great if everyone in Austin – all 1 million of us and counting – could afford and..."

July 2, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

AFS Cinema Announces Reopening Date, First Lineup of Films

The arthouse mecca brings new titles, immortal classics

"...Mark your calendar: July 15. AFS Cinema, the two-screen theatre operated by Austin Film..."

June 9, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Verde Report: The End of the Beginning for Austin FC

Major League Soccer’s 27th franchise officially debuts – finally! – on Saturday against Los Angeles Football Club

"...Austin FC will perform its best Texas dip curtsy Saturday in Los Angeles, debuting as..."

April 16, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Now Streaming in Austin: The Bob Zula Returns

Coming-of-age comedy-drama comes to Amazon

"...Austin-based writer/director Brandon Reich made the somewhat-autobiographical original 10-minute story of "The Bob Zula" back in 2009 (read..."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Building The Iron Giant

Tim McCanlies talks behind-the-scenes of the animated classic

"...have awaited. "It's very long delayed," said co-writer and Texas filmmaker Tim McCanlies, but then this film's story has..."

Sept. 7, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Notes on the Classification of Spectral Lines ...

Aided by science, this theatrical essay covers vast distances

"...prepare to cover vast distances. The wastes of West Texas. The edges of our solar system. The light years..."

May 26, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Children of Reverberation

Are Levitation vets Holy Wave Austin's next Black Angels?

"...the band members ventured out into other parts of Texas, they eventually ended up squatting in a San Marcos..."

May 13, 2016 Music Feature by Libby Webster

Playback: Smiling Your Way to Heaven

Supernatural advice by West Texas sage Tommy Hancock, tears from Billy Gibbons, and Casual Strangers coupling

"...own soul is one of the most important things 
in life," he tells me, perched peacefully in his Downtown..."

July 18, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Matt Harlan's Highway Anthem

Houston songwriter showcases at Maria's Saturday

"...Greene, and bassist Glenn Fukanaga, it’s shot to No. 1 on the EuroAmericanaChart in just two weeks...."

July 11, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Kickstart Your Weekend With Noble Sandwiches

For the love of sandwiches

"...by Travel Channel's Adam Richman as "One of the Best Sandwiches in America." The Noble Sandwich Co. wants to..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Screens Post by Neha Aziz

Comedian Chris Cubas Gets His 'Movie Interruption' On

The stand-up star leaves Austin for the Alamo Drafthouse Kansas City

"...while now, maybe, but we're telling you here because 1) we're already missing the big bearded guy, and 2)..."

Nov. 4, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

TFPF Awards Filmmaker Grants

AFS' funding arm awards $121,000 to Texas filmmakers

"...Wondering what the future of Texas filmmaking looks like?..."

Aug. 29, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

From the Vaults: Nominees on Rewind

The Texas Film Hall of Fame film series in focus

"...Every year, the Texas Film Hall of Fame honors legends in the entertainment..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

« 1    ‹ BACK    4   5   6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13     NEXT ›    34 »