SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Affleck, Lynette Howell Taylor, Mark Williams, Screenwriter: Bill Dubuque Christian Wolff is brought out of hiding by Treasury Agent..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sketchfest, Shakespeare, and More Arts Events to Fill Your Week

Things are gonna get cheeky, queer, and local

"...Thursday, witness 10 finalists – Kat Ellison Williams, Moe Christine, Freya Fredrichs, Ellie DeCaprio, Mattie Yapp, May Buzzetti, Andrew..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Christine Haebler, Anjay Nagpal Screenwriters: Dev Patel, Paul Angunawela, John..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Stop Trying to Make School Vouchers Happen

Abbott brings the Lege back hoping to eviscerate public school funding

"...mega-donors” who Talarico refers to are, among others, Tim Dunn and Farris Wilks, lay preachers and Republican financiers who..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Texas GOP's Book Bans Are the First Step in Anti-Public Education Crusade

Banning books (for Jesus!)

"...happening in the world around them." Book Banning Is Christian Nationalism..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Senators Can’t Agree on How to Conduct Paxton’s Impeachment Trial

Secret meetings produce no rules for suspended attorney general's trial

"...are funded by many of the same wealthy interests. Chris Tomlinson of the Houston Chronicle reported on June 5..."

June 23, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Top Texas Drummer Ernie Durawa Turns 80

The Sunday Antone's celebration benefits nonprofit HOME

"...– An Autobiography. Pandemically collaborated on alongside Anita Tobin Dunn, the as-told-to tome shuffles through the highs and lows..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...one of those, along with Chiles, working to stop Christian nationalists from taking over Round Rock's public school system...."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...Emma Dilemma, ColdTowne Theater Jessica von Schramm and Lahari Dunn, American Brass, Hideout Theatre..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Steve Earle, Fresh Off Jerry Jeff Tribute, Deepens Songbook at Gruene Hall

Vagabond resilience & bristling resistance potently commune

"...“Charles Dunn” begins by namechecking ATX, and third tune “Wheel” rolled..."

June 27, 2022 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

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

Texas Book Festival 2020: The Full Line-Up

All 150 authors announced for the 25th anniversary lit celebration

"...History in White Supremacy • Kelly J. Baptist, Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero • Derrick Barnes, I Am Every..."

Sept. 16, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Fight for Vote by Mail Continues at 5th Circuit

Texas Democrats argue age limits violate constitution

"...disability, age, incarceration, or military service. TDP attorney Chad Dunn said in a press conference Monday, "The constitutional text..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...backing from Joe Walsh, Ringo Starr, Don Was, and Chris Robinson. Aaron Lee Tasjan likewise burns his psychedelic guitar..."

July 17, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...Delgado, Jeremy Truong, Matthew Puccini Cast: Morgan Sullivan, Manny Dunn Marco cuts class to spend the afternoon with his..."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...East Texas mystery Bluebird, Bluebird; and celebrated graphic novelists Chris Ware and Seth will attend, the former bringing his..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...house has other plans. Cast: Phil Brooks, Trieste Kelly Dunn, Sarah Brooks, Elissa Dowling, Karen Woditsch, Travis Delgado, Marshall..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Oath

Promise you'll see this hilarious and timely political satire

"...Barinholtz, Billy Magnussen, Tiffany Haddish, Max Greenfield, John Cho, Chris Ellis, Carrie Brownstein, Meredith Hagner, Jay Duplass and Nora..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...Court, and the Battle for the American Mind Casey Dunn and Helen Thompson – Texas Made/Texas Modern: The House..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Critics Table's Crème de la Crème

The winners of the 2017-18 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Fame at the ceremony were: Norman Blumensaadt (theatre), Kathy Dunn Hamrick (dance), Jeanne and Michael Klein (patronage), and Anuradha..."

June 5, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Critics Name Cream of the Cultural Crop

The nominees for the 2017-18 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Austin Arts Hall of Fame: Norman Blumensaadt (theatre), Kathy Dunn Hamrick (dance), Jeanne and Michael Klein (patronage), and Anuradha..."

May 14, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement

Battle reflects Lege’s growing extremism

"...the organization for their abortion-related legislative activity, including Reps. Chris Paddie, Giovanni Cap­ri­g­lione, and Wayne Faircloth – all of..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SXSW Music Review: Gang of Youths

Aussie hitmakers begin their North American takeover

"...drive coupled with Arcade Fire/U2 lift and David Le’aupepe’s Chris Cornell-like charisma shoot the moon...."

March 15, 2018 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

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

Critics Table Tops at 25

The nominees for the 2016-17 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Play Award Dust, Nicole Oglesby A Girl Named Sue, Christine Hoang The Hotel Vanya, or A Metaphysical-Paradigm at the..."

May 22, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Olin, Rosanna Arquette, Jordan Gavaris, Alexander Koch, Nathan Keyes, Chris Voss (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: The Westin Sues the Nook Over Sound

And “Playback” votes in the Austin Music Poll

"...issues with the Nook's bass. The latter's owners, J.D. Dunn and Stephen Condon, have offered to implement the sound..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...The Hopefuls Carl Hiaasen, Razor Girl Stephanie Danler, Sweetbitter Chris Kelly, The Pink Bus Maximilian Uriarte, The White Donkey..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Only the Fourth Wall Is Forever

After 10 years, Salvage Vanguard Theater is moving on

"...– Trouble Puppet, Church of the Friendly Ghost, Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance, Heckle Her, Gnap! Theater Projects, Lucky Chaos,..."

June 24, 2016 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Comedy: Briefly

"...Comedy Central game show @midnight goes live, with host Chris Hardwick testing the quick wits of Arden Myrin, Doug..."

March 11, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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