The Examined Life

Prior to a retrospective of his documentaries at SXSWFilm, D.A. Pennebaker reflects on a career spent as a fly on the wall.

"...having let us in. In fact, we're doing a DVD now in which we have them all sit down..."

March 10, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jason and the Argonauts

One-eyed monsters! Great White sharks! Man-eating alligators! We look at four adventure films that take their threats (sort of) seriously: Jason and theArgonauts, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad, Lake Placid, and Deep Blue Sea.

"...for their help in providing videos, laser discs, and DVDs.)Jason and the Argonauts D: Don Chaffey (1963); with Todd..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Screens Review by Bud Simons

The 7th Voyage of Sinbad

"...of Harryhausen's movies to find its way to the DVD format, and Columbia/Tristar has fashioned a great package for..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Screens Review by Bud Simons

The Stanley Kubrick Collection

"...(Warner Studios, 1999, VHS: $124, DVD: $140)..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

James Bond

"...(MGM Home Entertainment, DVD: $140; VHS: $80)..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Screens Feature by Marcel Meyer

Scanlines

Dream for an Insomniac

"...(DVD)..."

March 12, 1999 Screens Feature

Scanlines

The Opposite of Sex

"...D: Don Roos (1998, DVD)..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Screens Feature

Video Box Sets

"...giving, at least until video is completely superseded by DVDs...."

Dec. 11, 1998 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Screamlines

"...DVD..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Screens Feature

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me

"...to New Line Cinema urging the release of the DVD director's cut of Fire Walk With Me that reportedly..."

Sept. 4, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Slime and Screams: Producer Matt Manjourides on the New Street Trash

The splatter punk sequel gets its Austin premiere

"...Shock, and Frumkes was interviewed for one of the DVD extras. Manjourides explained, “Combat Shock and Street Trash had..."

May 23, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...everyone else, too – said on his third film’s DVD commentary that its story about a dysfunctional family began..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...a “time capsule” he shares with me – a DVD tape of moments from his life he’s proud of,..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Jokers, Murders, and Walpurgisnacht in This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture events to populate your weekdays

"...York’s 42nd Street – by 2014 it got a DVD and Blu-ray transfer from Scorpion Releasing, whose Instagram bio..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Zodiac Killer Project

How to tell a true-crime story without cops or criminals

"...film, his reflections begin to resemble something like a DVD commentary track, musing not so much on the film..."

March 9, 2025 SXSW Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Doc Tells the Story of Local Psych-Punk Legends Butthole Surfers

Never sacred, always profane

"...Gonna Miss Me, and good luck with finding a DVD under $80). And now, debuting at SXSW, Butthole Surfers:..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Feature by Joe Gross

Movie Duos, Rude Little Pigs, and More Events for the Week Ahead

Time to reflect and project

"...in themes like “the cultural shift from VHS to DVD in the late 1990s and the anxiety surrounding Y2K”..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dungeons & Dragons, Trivia, Comics, and More Recommended Events

It's a new year! Why not try some new things?

"...a PG version of the film found on the DVD is only three minutes long. It’s hard to believe..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Camp Conundrum

Oh good, another column about queer movies. How original!

"...But non-rental-store-goers can also flip through their local library’s DVD and Blu-ray offerings, which have way more gems than..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Column by James Scott

To Infinity and V/H/S/Beyond

Anthology horror filmmakers talk taking the franchise into space

"...Segments in earlier films have picked up on the..."

Oct. 2, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Lost Movie and a Forgotten Sport in New Book Cockfight: A Fable of Failure

Kier-La Janisse lets the blood and feathers fly

"...Dog Video, and Anchor Bay put it out on DVD. That undeniably triggered a fascination with Cockfighter and its..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dinos, Sharks, Muppets, and Lots of Fireworks Lead Our Recommended Events

Get ready for the Fourth or the weekend in general

"...friend at the time gets me the hottest two-disc DVD any teen could want: eight-Oscar-winner Amadeus. His reasoning? “I..."

July 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Wrecking Mansions and Perfecting Accents With Abigail’s Directors

Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin take a bite out of vampires

"...It's his latest project co-directed with Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and..."

April 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Movies, Comedy, Books, and More Recommended Arts Events

Find an art that fits your tastes

"...there early for a free surgical mask and mystery DVD, then stick around for a sure-to-be enthralling Q&A with..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Rooster Teeth Shutting Down

Austin studio behind Red vs. Blue winding down after 21 years

"...its shows for free and then made money off DVD sales of shows, then switched to a subscriber model,..."

March 6, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Most Read Film Reviews of 2023

A-bombs and b-movies were what you were interested in this year

"...The Super Mario Bros. Movie, alas, feels like a straight-to-DVD release – dull and derivative.” - Kimberley Jones..."

Dec. 23, 2023 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Gift Guide: The Movie of the Book

Five page-turners for the film fan in your life who wants the whole story

"...Books, 784 pp.$25 (paper)Oppenheimer is available in VOD, Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K UHD now from Universal Pictures...."

Dec. 8, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Gift Guide for the Austin Music Fan in Your Life

Try a Nineties Austin oral history, Willie birthday LP, or BLK ODYSSY ashtray

"...here in 21 performances. Not yet on streaming, the DVD is up for preorder too. – Rachel Rascoewillienelson.com, $39.98..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Fantastic Fest Review: V/H/S/85

Found footage anthology finds a future by pushing the rules

"...Speaking of old hands, David Bruckner makes his return..."

Sept. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Luv Video Celebrating Opening Weekend

Video rental nonprofit hopes to sign up 500 members

"...and putting out a selection of the 130,000 tapes, DVDs, and Blu-ray on the moveable shelves - moveable, as..."

July 28, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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