2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animated

This year's Academy-loved cartoons push the boundaries of the medium

"...sense of grief and loss is matched by "Memorable," Bruno Collet's glimpse through the eyes of an artist suffering..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The World's Fastest Indian

Anthony Hopkins' great performance as Burt Munro, the real-life New Zealand codger and Indian motorcycle enthusiast who in 1967 set a land speed record that still stands today, is not enough to crash through this unabashedly sentimental wall of schmaltz.

"...Roger Donaldson. Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Lana Antonova, Juliana Bellinger, Chris Bruno, Martha Carter, Jessica Cauffiel, Wesley Dowdell and Christopher..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

One Tough Cop

"...Directed by: Bruno Barreto. Starring: Stephen Baldwin, Chris Penn, Gina Gershon, Mike..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Garth Brooks to Keynote SXSW

DMC, Warren G, and T.I. also added as conference speakers

"...Charles Attal of C3 Presents, Billboard editorial director Mike Bruno, and Angela Yee, co-host of hip-hop-leaning syndicated morning show..."

March 2, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...D: Christopher Guest; with Chris Farley, Matthew Perry, Eugene Levy, Kevin..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Levon Helm, Mark Landsman’s Thunder Soul, Daniel Stamm’s Cotton, Chris D’Arienzo’s BARRY MUNDAY, and Floria Sigismondi’s The Runaways. They..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...D: Chris Smith...."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...with the shooting death of Austin High School student Christopher Briseño last fall, were each sentenced to 10 years..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...the case of All the Rage, that means that Christopher - a slick, oversexed attorney - finally finds true..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Richard Linklater, Producers: Tommy Pallotta, Mike Blizzard, Femke Wolting, Bruno Felix A coming-of-age story set in the suburbs of..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...and Kris Kristofferson. And in the Narrative Competition field, Chris Eska will premiere The Retrieval, his first feature since..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...rarely dragged themselves out of the direct-to-video mire. Now Chris Pine (Star Trek) leads the adventure in this big-budget..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Picks & Sleepers

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"...they'll make you shout in reverential enlightenment. (Emo's, 11pm) -Christopher Hess..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Being Frank: The Chris Sievey Story (United Kingdom) D: Steve Sullivan The hilarious..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Snags Chappaquiddick as Closing Night Film

Full lineup includes Call Me by Your Name, Three Billboards

"...The Deuce Season Finale Writers: George Pelecanos, David Simon, Chris Yakaitis Director: Michelle MacLaren..."

Sept. 26, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Tim Burton directs this film adaptation of the creepy kids' favorite

"...Samuel L. Jackson, Asa Butterfield, Judi Dench, Rupert Everett, Chris O’Dowd, Terence Stamp, Ella Purnell, Finlay MacMillan, Lauren McCrostie,..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fantastic Fest Goes for the Big 10

Kevin Smith's 'Tusk,' 'ABCs 2' and 'V/H/S 3' in first titles

"...Navot Papushado (Rabies, Big Bad Wolves), Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper (Vanishing Waves) and the Soska Twins (American Mary.)..."

Aug. 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

One Letter Short for 'ABCs of Death 2'

25 director teams announced: Can you bring the mayhem for 'M'?

"...Dead), Marcus Dunstan (The Collection), and Kristina Buozyte and Bruno Samper (responsible for the fabulous and freakish Vanishing Waves.)..."

Aug. 14, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wrapped and Ready

"...to the following refrain: "Have yourself a bloody little Christmas." Oh, there's plenty of the regular old drama standards..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

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

"...Alex Wolff, Imogen Poots, Neve Campbell, Tom Cullen, Keir Gilchrist, Kiowa Gordon, Star Slade (U.S. Premiere)..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...shows, with new films from Olivia Wilde, Robert Rodriguez, Christopher Morris, and more...."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Leave No Stones Unturned

Stones Throw founder Peanut Butter Wolf on vinyl, hip-hop's roots, and record labels

"...film and Stones Throw's showcase, we talked to label-head Chris Manak (aka Peanut Butter Wolf) about the Stones Throw..."

March 7, 2014 Screens Feature by Dan Gentile

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: Mark Piznarski; with Leelee Sobieski, Chris Klein, Tac Fitzgerald, Teena Flowers, Bruce Greenwood, Josh Hartnett...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...hosts a famous performance of the last days of Christ and an infamous gospel drag show. The new documentary..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Sunday ACL Fest Picks

The first weekend of ACL Fest closes with highlights galore

"...Chris Stapleton 6pm, Samsung stage; Weekend One only Since the..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Music Feature

Council: Who Rules AE?

Austin Energy governance is the big item on this week's agenda

"...a proposal from Mayor Lee Leffingwell and Council Member Chris Riley to rewrite the demolition permit ordinance to allow..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...subterranean of hip-hop. Trucker hats optional. (Venue, 8pm-midnight) -- Christopher Coletti..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Record Reviews

"...that draws on the wickedness of Nick Cave and Christian Death. He skips the political minutiae and fires at..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...DEMIGOD: THE LEGEND BEGINS D: Chris Huang Wen Chang Taiwan, 2022, U.S. Premiere, 103 min...."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Portraits of Austin Musicians With Their Pets During Stay-at-Home

"...Chris Thompson (Hans Gruber and the Diehards) with Andofer “Andy”..."

May 7, 2020 Photo Gallery

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