Scream, Dawson's Creek Creator Kevin Williamson Comes to ATX TV Festival

Plus fest gets into the enigma of great casting with new panels

"...behind-the-scenes reality of TV, including the enigmas of the casting process which will be highlighted in two panels. First,..."

May 13, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Magic Farm

A crew accidentally arrives in the wrong country for a film shoot in this absurdist comedy

"...Casting herself (as in her first feature El Planeta), Ulman..."

May 9, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...terror tropes is what made them fresh again. From casting America’s sweetheart Drew Barrymore as the first to be..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Shrouds

Cronenberg contemplates grief and decay

"...– the Wozniak to his Jobs. Karsh is ideal casting for Cassel, his black-suited elegance and understatement making him..."

April 25, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...phrase she used regularly in her work as a casting director. Yet, when the Hollywood veteran – responsible for..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 21-27

"...is that in the coming months, you will be casting a wider net in quest of inspiration and support...."

March 21, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

SXSW Film Review: Together

Real spouses Brie and Franco are magnificent in adult horror

"...There's no stunt casting here in having the real-life husband-and-wife playing an onscreen..."

March 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Real Faces

Quiet Belgian drama explores the boundaries of authenticity

"...Set in the disparate worlds of commercial casting and microbiology, Real Faces from director Leni Huyghe takes..."

March 9, 2025 SXSW Post by Rod Machen

Friendship Brings Awkward Hugs and Comedy Giants to South by Southwest

Director Andrew DeYoung gets matey with Paul Rudd and Tim Robinson

"...my gut is to stay away from normal comedy casting.” That’s when his agent suggested Paul Rudd “and I..."

March 9, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Dog’s View of Evil in SXSW Midnighter Good Boy

Director Ben Leonberg on channeling Poltergeist and White Fang

"...One of the greatest challenges for any filmmaker is casting. So how did writer/director Ben Leonberg meet the star..."

March 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Buzzing Around With The Wasps

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

"...TW: When we began casting the film, there were certain roles, particularly the servants,..."

Feb. 26, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Mystery Behind the Eyes of Parthenope

How Kierkegaard influenced director Paolo Sorrentino's new film

"...Possibly it's easiest to understand her casting by looking at what Sorrentino intended Parthenope to be...."

Feb. 20, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Theatre Review: The Shark Is Broken Charts Jaws’ Troubled Waters

Jarrott Productions offers a claustrophobic play diving into artistic egos

"...in their actors’ portrayal of other actors. The visual casting is astounding. A black turtleneck and aviator frames transform..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Theatre Review: The Filigree Theatre’s Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Factory on 5th production revels in the morally gray

"...And is Jekyll himself so saintly? Friedman’s casting immediately reassures the audience of his virtue. His face..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Queer Transmedia Fest OUTsider Honors Julie Tolentino With Legacy Award

Entering its second decade of existence / resistance, the fest gives the longtime HIV / AIDS artist / activist their flowers

"...the five-day festival, thinking about this year’s theme and casting ourselves in the mold of monstrosity is a way..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by Genevieve Wood

Bring Them Down

Violent tragedy about sheep farmers stars Barry Keoghan and Christopher Abbott

"...that taciturn griminess that feels authentic. However, the biggest casting problem comes by way of Keoghan, who does his..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

On Swift Horses Rides Into SXSW

ATX true crime series The Yogurt Shop Murders also joins fest

"...classical music into a rhythm adventure, where conducting meets spell-casting in a way that feels magical yet intuitive...."

Feb. 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Romance Is in the Air at AFS Cinema

Austin Film Society programmers preview their Valentine-inspired Love Month series

"...love interest Fredric March after his ancestors burned her spell-casting foremothers at the stake. Perhaps not the “greeting-card love”..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Screens 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

"...Heene, Screenwriters: Leni Huyghe, Vincent Vanneste Julia, an ambitious casting agent, relocates to Brussels. Struggling to build a new..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Last Showgirl

Pamela Anderson captivates as an aging Vegas performer

"...faces brutal truths delivered by Jason Schwartzman as a casting director, or a failed dinner date with Eddie –..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Witness This Weekend's Recommended Arts and Culture Events

Sarah Silverman, 80s Night, sustainable sculpting, and more

"...Sergio Leone became king of the spaghetti Western by casting handsome Americans in top-notch Italian oaters with a sleazy..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Weekend Events to Get You to the New Year

Movies, art, drag performances, and more

"...better describes his allure. She spoke about his continued casting as Jewish despite being a goy, stating “He’s cast..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Point Austin: Afterthoughts on a National Disaster

Some bitter reflections on the country we’re now living in

"...of “journalism” didn’t do their presumed public service of casting sufficient light on the political darkness; more likely, having..."

Nov. 18, 2024 News Post by Michael King

The Ethics of Playing God in Meanwhile on Earth

Director Jérémy Clapin explores the bleak choices society makes

"...AC: When you were casting the alien voice, what were you searching for?..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Memoir of a Snail Came Out of Its Shell

Adam Elliot on his speedy (for stop-motion animation) production

"...Nick Cave. However, his greatest joy was reserved for casting Australian acting legend Jackie Weaver as Grace’s (human) best..."

Nov. 4, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Chronicle’s Annual Halloween Mask: Heeeeeeeeeere’s Kenny!

How to assemble your Ken Paxton mask

"...was really just a boring old case of Americans casting their vote for Biden instead of his guy; those..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Features Feature by Chronicle staff

Austin Film Festival Review: The Last Showgirl

Pamela Anderson captivates in a bitter tragedy of the end of an era

"...faces brutal truths delivered by Jason Schwartzman as a casting director, or a failed dinner date with Eddie –..."

Oct. 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Venom: The Last Dance

One last pas de deux between Tom Hardy's reporter and the hellraising symbiote he plays bodily host to

"...ending to a franchise that made the brilliant initial casting decision of casting Tom Hardy twice, then made the..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Anora

An irresistible screwball comedy from the director of Red Rocket

"...His other extraordinary skill will always be in casting, whether it’s in finding the perfect first-timers in Tangerine..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Album Review: William Harries Graham’s Annie’s House

Native Austin son and singer-songwriter comes of age with fourth LP

"...the relationship set on the edge of something serious, casting nets into potential futures, as “George and Steve” runs..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

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