Neko Case, the Urban Cultural Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Live sounds for the week ahead

"...tracks, bolstered in the physical release by commentary from David Byrne, Katie Crutchfield, Shirley Manson, Julien Baker, and more...."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Film Review: The Greatest Hits

Love means never having to flip to the B side

"...still haunted by the death of her boyfriend Max (David Corenswet, soon to play Superman) in a car accident..."

March 16, 2024 SXSW Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Ties That Bind in Things Will Be Different

Michael Felker’s temporal noir is all about friends and family

"...made by bother and sister bank robbers Joseph (Adam David Thompson) and Sidney (Riley Dandy), who hole up after..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Broadway in Austin Announces 2024-25 Season

Corn, kindness, and the boy who never grew up come to the Bass

"...a short trip to town for Irene Sankoff and David Hein's true-life tale of an unexpected diversion. On September..."

March 5, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...Multi-instrumentalist David DiDonato may be most famous for holding the world..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Review: Broadway in Austin’s Beetlejuice

There's a lot of life in this show about death

"...lacks energy when the bio-exorcist is not around, whenever Justin Collette appears under that green wig the show explodes..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

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

"...Immaculate Director: Michael Mohan Producers: David Bernad, Sydney Sweeney, Jonathan Davino, Teddy Schwarzman, Michael Heimler,..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Announces Black Keys Keynote and More Featured Speakers

Jane Fonda, Dwyane Wade, Elijah Wood top latest announcement

"...speak to modern society’s culture of loneliness better than Justin McLeod, founder and CEO of the dating app Hinge?..."

Jan. 16, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...AWOL. The big budget flick from John Wick co-creator David Leitch opens May 3, but SXSW attendees get to..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Why Men Are Clueless

Tepid addition to the "goofy guys learn a lesson" rom-com archives

"...resources for reference are his couch buddies: failed actor Justin (Brady), hapless leech Brian (Wooten), and wannabe tough guy..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

After Almost Six Years in Jail, Devonte Amerson Has Been Released

Murder suspect met by family and supporters

"...Amerson’s attorney, David Sergi, does not want him speaking to the press...."

Dec. 12, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Fantastic Fest Review: V/H/S/85

Found footage anthology finds a future by pushing the rules

"...as great rail runner instalments from earlier films, like Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead's "Bonestorm" from V/H/S Viral or..."

Sept. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...The Secret Rise of Women in Latin America’s Cartels) David A. Bowles (Sheriff of Starr County) David Bowles (Secret..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Texas Tribune Lays Off Journalists and Entire Copy Desk

Colleagues call it “a mistake” and “incomprehensible”

"...Wednesday, Texas Tribune Senior Editor David Pasztor tweeted a picture of Tribune colleagues Alexa Ura..."

Aug. 23, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

We Asked Writers to Review Bands They'd Never Seen Before at Hot Summer Nights

Fresh looks at Grace Sorensen, Witches Exist, Vermin the Villain, Ariel & the Culture

"...beat, rhyme for rhyme with the skills to match. – David Brendan Hall Wallflowers Bloom for Ariel & the Culture’s..."

July 28, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Lynch/Oz

Is David Lynch's whole career an homage to The Wizard of Oz?

"...would not have that opportunity with his latest subject. David Lynch, historically, has shown no interest at all in..."

June 30, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Ol' Webhead's latest adventure is a breathtaking masterpiece

"...Directed by: Joaquim Dos Santos, Kemp Powers and Justin K. Thompson...."

June 2, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The New Atticus Finch

Richard Thomas deconstructs an icon in To Kill a Mockingbird

"...particular style, having been directed by the equally distinctive David Mamet in the 2009 Broadway production of Race. But..."

May 11, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: Caleb De Casper Fennec Justin Hawkes SaliYah Best Experimental: Blank Hellscape..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

Moontower Announces Jenny Slate, Leslie Jones, Jay Pharoah, and More for Its Just for Laughs Festival

Samantha Bee, Ziwe, Monét X Change, and many more added to lineup

"...Dane Baptiste* Daniel Van Kirk Danny Goodwin Daphnique Springs* David Nihill* Derrick Stroupe* Devon Walker Doug Mellard Dulce Sloan..."

Feb. 9, 2023 Arts Post by James Renovitch

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Appendage Director/Screenwriter: Anna Zlokovic, Producers: David Worthen Brooks, Arbi Pedrossian, Jenna Cavelle, Katrina Kudlick, Alex..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...have worked for. Cast List: Maxine Eigenman, Leanne Best, David Hayman (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2022 Awards Short Lists

Everything Everywhere All At Once leads nominee pack

"...Rian Johnson, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery • David Kajganich, Bones and All • Samuel D. Hunter, The..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds Cheech Marin, Titane Director Julia Ducournau For 2023

Plus the Metaverse and student athlete NIL deals part of the program

"...Dr. Kate Biberdorf • Founder of Royal and DJ Justin Blau, aka 3LAU • Gonzo journalist and creator of..."

Nov. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Georgetown Palace Theatre's Cabaret

A risky and risqué staging opens the company's season of stalwart productions

"...Faith Castaneda (lighting and costumes), Steve Williams (scenic), and Justin Anderson (sound) – went with door No. 3 –..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Fantastic Fest Review: Lynch/Oz

How the Wizard of Oz shaped the Blue Velvet director

"...would not have that opportunity with his latest subject. David Lynch, historically, has had no interest at all in..."

Sept. 26, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

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

"...a strange meeting with George "No Show" Jones. And Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, familiar faces from Synchronic and..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tribeca Film Festival Review: Lynch/Oz

Six different paths from Kansas to Wild at Heart

"...would not have that opportunity with his latest subject. David Lynch, historically, has had no interest at all in..."

June 9, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cine Las Americas Returns

A hemisphere of new films, plus SXSW fave What We Leave Behind

"...Cadejo Blanco D: Justin Lerner Guatemala/United States/Mexico, 125 min. After her sister goes..."

June 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Erwin Center Replacement, the Moody Center, Opens on UT Campus

The 15,000-capacity concert/basketball arena, plus more debuting venue news

"...busy opening week of John Mayer, Bon Jovi, and Justin Bieber. Further bookings like the Who, Leon Bridges, Iron..."

April 22, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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