The Best of the International Tournee of Animation

"...Directed by: Various. Collecting together in one film the “best” of 25 years of..."

Aug. 20, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Best of the Rest of the Fests, Etc.

"...all those turkeys and pumpkins and pilgrims with muskets. The weather might dump freezing rain here but more likely..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Music Post by Margaret Moser

AFS Hosts ‘Oslo, August 31st,’ One of the Year’s Must-Sees

Joachim Trier’s second film is beautiful and brutal

"...Oslo, August 31st is the second film from Scandinavian director Joachim Trier, following 2008’s..."

Dec. 4, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Geek Shall Inherit the Fests

Austin becomes ground zero for the new cool

"...needs to go to San Diego for ComicCon? Between the home-grown genre film and literary festivals (Armadillocon, Fantastic Fest,..."

July 4, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Unplugged: Lowering the Volume of the Live Music Capital

Ley Line, Aaron Stephens, Team Goodtimes, Uncle Pie Hole, and more grounded sounds

"...Line commits charm to soothing Latin American soundscapes. Composed of Kate Robberson, Emilie Basez, and twin sisters Madeleine and..."

May 18, 2018 Music Feature by Isabella Castro-Cota

Spike & Mike's All Sick and Twisted Festival of Animation

"...Directed by: Various. In an effort to help out the folks at Dobie, let's just get this clear right..."

Feb. 7, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Life on the Edge

"...Rasulala and Liz Sagal. You know those cheesy movies they show on the USA-TV channel overnight? Those barely coherent,..."

Nov. 15, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

FotoATX: Pics and the City

This new arts festival celebrates Austin as seen through the lenses of local photographers

"...Click! The Houston and Texas Central Railroad depot, bringing the Iron..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Spike & Mike's 1998 Classic Festival of Animation

"...Directed by: Various. Those titans of animation-festival programming are back again, this time with a..."

July 3, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Long Walk

Enigmatic supernatural mystery from the heart of Laos' forests

"...Beneath the canopy of a dense Laotian jungle, a young boy..."

March 4, 2022 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

18 is for Life at the Austin Jewish Film Festival

Fest returns online and at the drive-in

"...Life. In Hebrew, chai, and under the numerology of Gemetria, forever associated with the number 18...."

Nov. 7, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

2nd Annual Blue Hole Concerts for the Park

Best of both summer solar systems – live music and coolant

"...its boot print on our face, and went. End of music festivals until ACL, right? Almost. While I always..."

June 7, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Top 10 Festival Films of 2023 You Haven’t Seen Yet

From the Toxic Avenger to school shootings, the best of the fests

"...award winners and blockbusters. So let's look at some of the movies that have played Austin's wide array of..."

Dec. 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Spike & Mike's 1999 Classic Festival of Animation

"...Directed by: Various. Seventeen semi-new offerings are compiled in perennial faves Craig “Spike” Decker and..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fantastic Fest Flashback: Nacho Vigalondo's "7-35 In the Morning"

Nacho Vigalondo's Oscar-nominated 2006 short

"...Oh, the anticipatory horror. With just 14 days to go until..."

Sept. 8, 2010 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Outside of Society

Does Austin have enough room for two queer film festivals?

"...Six months have passed since opening night of the 26th season of the Austin Gay and Lesbian..."

May 2, 2014 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Awards Rise Again

Tickets on sale now for the 40-year tradition, March 8 at Emo's

"...If you're unfamiliar with Greek mythology or Harry Potter, the fiery red bird on the poster means to indicate..."

March 4, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Confessions of a Festival Weenie

Girlie Action looks back at ACL 08

"...The grass was still standing at Zilker Park Friday morning..."

Sept. 29, 2008 Music Post by Margaret Moser

The Best Things That Happened in Austin Beer This Year

Pregaming Austin FC at Hopsquad, Austin Beer Guide's Lager Jam, Live Oak Rauchfest, and seven more hoppy highlights from 2022

"...Jester King has made ambition their own personal brand, so why not devise a food..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Qmmunity: The Queer Stories That Made 2019

Looking back, enjoying gelato, and the return of Middle School Dance Party

"...decade. At midnight, I didn't realize this year marked the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, and I certainly..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

This week's recommended shows include mini-fests celebrating rockin' girls, Latinx talent, and Christmas shopping

"...Twelve months ago, the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar faced the same reality as planet..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Music Rounds Up Last Wave of Talent

Bully, Khalid, Car Seat Headrest, Lizzo, and Billie Eilish join fest

"...South by Southwest dawning, their Music team now releases an overall list recapping all..."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

From the Watergate Break-in to a Broken News Media

Key players in All the President's Men reflect on what 35 years have wrought

"...This month marks the 35th anniversary of the release of Alan J. Pakula's..."

April 15, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Next Step

They've made their films. They've done the festivals. Now, four filmmakers share stories about finding -- and losing -- distribution.

"...Now what? You blew the chance to buy into your neighbor's IPO in favor..."

April 20, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

More April Arts Fests for Your Pleasure

Don't forget International Poetry and Texas Burlesque

"...Well, our eyes must have glazed over looking at the calendar. Because we missed two really prominent ones: the..."

April 10, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The 72 Hours War

Embedded at the Texas Gaming Festival

"...As I entered the parking lot at the airport Hilton (you know, the..."

July 30, 2004 Screens Feature by Ed Baker

Coming of Age

Recommended at aGLIFF 2002

"...One of the most anticipated entries in this year's Austin Gay..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A few fests, Nineties Brits, AfroTech, and more shows worth seeing

"...Local screenprinting/record label conglomerate Feels So Good (formerly Fine Southern Gentlemen) celebrates its rebrand, huge new storefront, and 15..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Dispatches From a New Decade of SXSW

Our favorite musical moments from the fest

"...The first South by Southwest to transpire this decade felt..."

March 25, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Out There in the Fresh Air With Utopia, Old Settler's, and Kerrville Folk Festival

Fall fests coax us from the metropolis

"...What does October make you think of? Halloween, pumpkin spice, trees transitioning from green to autumnal..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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