AFF Honors Chris Carter, Announces First Wave

Outstanding TV Writing Award for 'X-Files' creator

"...Christmas comes early for Austin sci-fans...."

Aug. 28, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film

Actor Chris Doubek and his comedy of riches

"...Double Time: Actor Chris Doubek and his comedy of riches..."

March 19, 2010 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

There Will Be Food

Austin's film catering gurus learn how to make do in a changing industry. Spoiler alert: The answer is never pizza.

"...Actor and L.A.-transplant Chris Doubek's first job on a Hollywood film was as..."

June 14, 2013 Screens Feature by Jeff Winkler

Bacurau

Brazilian drama mixes social commentary and exploitation action

"...Colen, Thomas Aquino, Jonny Mars, Silvero Pereira, Thardelly Lima, Chris Doubek, Rubens Santos and Wilson Rabelo...."

March 27, 2020 Movie Review 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

Bizarre Love Triangle

Bryan Poyser's comedy of catharsis, Lovers of Hate

"...Hate follows the sideways spiral of the woeful Rudy (Chris Doubek), a failed writer recently separated from his wife,..."

March 12, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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

Play Along With Busy Actor Bingo

Mark a tile once you've seen the actor in at least two films

"...Chris Doubek (Good Night, White Reindeer, A Teacher, Computer Chess)..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Monica Riese

Snakes and Ladders

'The Man From Orlando' team recalls the high stakes of making their lo-fi first feature

"...town; one belongs to Orlando's brother Romeo (played by Chris Doubek), who dreams of being Priddy's mayor, but seems..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Screens Feature by Amy Gentry

Buy Local, Get 'Happy'

Help Austin film The Happy Poet see the world

"...Gordon wrote the major roles with the actors (including Chris Doubek and Liz Fisher) already in mind...."

May 28, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Nothing but Love

Bryan Poyser's Lovers of Hate to compete at Sundance

"...pretty terrific, by the way – stars local actors Chris Doubek, Heather Kafka, and Alex Karpovsky. The latter, who..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Film News

There's life in it yet: The ailing Texas film industry is looking awfully sparky these days. We like.

"...Is All Made Up premieres at SXSW this month), Chris Doubek, and Zach Green. David Lowery, whose film St...."

Feb. 27, 2009 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

On the Case: No. 3

Movin' on up

"...(American Splendor), McGuire, and one of Austin's best actors, Chris Doubek. "The actors all like each other, and they..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

Don't Drown

In Rebecca Beegle's imaginative Don't Drown, Judy Garland welcomes Mary Shelley onto her TV show to talk about an apocalyptic novel, and the result is a compelling portrait of souls suffering in isolation

"...captures Beegle's complex emotional portraits with precision and style. Chris Doubek brings a somber resignation to the role of..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Art: But I Know What I Like

Yasmina Reza's Art has come to Austin, and the Zachary Scott Theatre Center production is equal to the playwright's work. It's a pearl and it's the inside-out of a pearl -- a thing of beauty and the irritant that creates it.

"...and philosophically diverse friends. Jon Watson, David Stahl, and Chris Doubek know just what they're doing as these characters,..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Innuksuk, Screenwriters: Nyla Innuksuk, Ryan Cavan, Producers: Dan Bekerman, Christopher Yurkovich, Alex Ordanis, Nyla Innuksuk, Stacey Aglok McDonald, Alethea..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Documentary Feature Competition category is St. Edward’s prof Scott Christopherson’s Peace Officer, while in the Visions category, Ben Powell..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Fall Film Festival Season Takes Flight

Programming updates from AFF, Fantastic Fest, and aGLIFF

"...decade almost entirely devoted to motion-capture family films (A Christmas Carol, Polar Express). Also of interest: the world premiere..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...Before I Disappear Director/Screenwriter: Shawn Christensen Based on the 2013 Academy Award-winning short film "Curfew."..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

FronteraFest Schedule

"..."Pride, Envy & Lust," by Stacy Christie, Rebecca Ouellette, and Melissa Watt. Piece inviting the audience..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Arts Feature

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...Annie Suite, Death of a SalesmanActress, Comedy Pam Christian, The Madwoman of Chaillot..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Tower

Austin-made doc re-creates the UT Tower massacre with stunningly powerful immediacy

"...Starring: Violett Beane, Louie Arnette, Blair Jackson, Monty Muir, Chris Doubek, Reece Everett Ryan, Josephine McAdam, Aldo Ordoñez, Vicky..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Krisha

This exceptionally well-done drama ushers in a striking new talent

"...by: Trey Edward Shults. Starring: Krisha Fairchild, Alex Dobrenko, Chris Doubek, Bill Wise, Robyn Fairchild, Olivia Grace Applegate and..."

March 25, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

All in the Family

Director of micro-indie Krisha turns his aunt into a star

"...Bill Wise, as a bullying relative named Doyle, and Chris Doubek, as Trey's Luddite of an uncle. "It wasn't..."

March 25, 2016 Screens Feature by Sean L. Malin

Arlo & Julie

Steve Mims concocts a mischievous story about a happy, if rudderless Austin couple

"...Steve Mims. Starring: Alex Dobrenko, Ashley Spillers, Sam Eidson, Chris Doubek, Hugo Vargas-Zesati and Mallory Culbert...."

May 8, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Arlo & Julie Puzzles Over Love

The Arlo & Julie team puts the pieces together

"...which arrives, anonymously, via their chatty mailman (local favorite Chris Doubek, nearly stealing the show). And then, the next..."

May 8, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Review: KRISHA

An unflinching narrative about addiction and family disrepair

"...too, just as with any family. Veteran Texas actors Chris Doubek and Bill Wise provide some genuinely funny moments..."

March 17, 2015 SXSW Post by Rod Machen

Change of Venue

This year, FronteraFest is takin' it to the streets – and a chapel, a bookstore, a home ...

"...Casa Es Su Teatro effort, Honey, performed by actor Chris Doubek inside a home. "Homes may very well be..."

Jan. 10, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Computer Chess

Andrew Bujalski’s Austin-made film is a boldly original, black-and-white portrait of computer culture in the early Eighties.

"...Schwartz, Gerald Peary, Gordon Kindlmann, James Curry, Jim Lewis, Chris Doubek, Cyndi Williams, Tishuan Scott, Bob Sabiston and Kevin..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'The Happy Poet' Hits Stateside

There's something sweet about this veggie stand

"...almost five years ago with such local favorites as Chris Doubek and Liz Fisher and Jonny Mars, and this..."

May 6, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

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