Austin and the Academy

'Tree of Life,' 'Bullhead' score Oscar nominations

"...Best Picture, were all recognized for their work. The Academy didn’t release the exact names of the producers nominated,..."

Jan. 24, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Way of the Iron Dragon

Action film festival gets really hands-on

"...Austin's newest genre film festival, the second annual Iron Dragon TV Action Fest with Sakaguchi (Versus, Sion Sono's Why..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

A Game a Day

Team Chaos has been busy making games for you

"...have little shame at the 249 completed levels of Dragon Academy. I have local developers Team Chaos to thank..."

April 14, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Players' Guide

SXSW Gaming Expo, local award nominees, and more upcoming releases

"...Team Chaos has been busy. Even after releasing Dragon Academy and Dragon Trials within the last few months,..."

Feb. 21, 2014 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Get in the Game: 'The Stanley Parable'

Most games do their best to keep players from asking the very questions Davey Wreden puts front and center

"...teach kids about math as it can stump adults. Dragon AcademyTeam Chaos; Facebook, Google Play, App Store; free..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Hero

If Douglas Sirk had made martial arts movies they probably would have looked something like Zhang Yimou's stunning new opus.

"...answer to the international success of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: another elegant, gravity-defying, visually magnificent martial arts epic. Yet..."

Aug. 27, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Road Home

"...Generation” of filmmakers: the first cohort of Beijing Film Academy graduates to work as true artists in the shadow..."

June 29, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Himalaya

"...English), Himalaya was the first-ever Nepalese entry for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film. (It lost to that..."

June 22, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Boyhood Nominated for Six Oscars

Academy singles out Linklater, Adair, Arquette, Hawke

"...Looks like the Academy has finally caught on to something Austin’s known all..."

Jan. 15, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Gaming by the Numbers

Who needs reviews when we have pure data?

Dec. 13, 2013 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Born Free

Dissecting delectably devious Dexter

"...landmark in contemporary cinematic dismemberment. Thomas Harris’ terrifying Red Dragon became Michael Mann’s terrific Manhunter in 1986, still the..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Witty, Pretty People

The real deal on Austin as a reality TV casting mecca

"...for a new martial arts reality show, The Next Dragon. I said yes to the gig in part because..."

April 2, 2010 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Wish List

Give 'Til It Helps, Part 2

"...the Homeless, 500 E. Seventh, 305-4100. www.artfromthestreets.com THE AUSTIN ACADEMY..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Features Feature

Video Game Gift Guide

Gifts for every kind of gamer

"...The Iron Yard Code Academy$12,000 (scholarships available)Don't be scared off by the name of..."

Dec. 12, 2014 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Young Austin Artists

Local, state, and national awards for a host of the city's student artists

"...were announced at a ceremony at McCallum Fine Arts Academy on April 28, and the four first-place students not..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

TV Eye

Belinda Acosta frees her inner dork, with big ups for The Lone Gunmen and BattleBots, among others. Also, a partial Oscar ballot.

"...Ballot In case you haven't heard, the 73rd Annual Academy Awards Show is this Sunday, March 25, 7pm, on..."

March 23, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Growing Pains

Austin Theatre for Youth Builds on First Season

"...Scene from ATY's production of The Reluctant Dragon..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

TV Eye

As a breakout film for Kathie Lee, E! Entertainment's original movie Spinning Out of Control misses the mark. Also, the upcoming Independent Spirit Awards and Oscar-related programs.

"...Best Feature: Before Night Falls; Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; George Washington; Ghost Dog: The Way of The Samurai;..."

March 16, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Year in Film

The Best and Worst of the Movies of 2000

"...-- which opened in larger cities in time for Academy Award consideration and national critics' lists but weren't released..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...and a 2013 Grammy for The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Last year, they produced stellar original soundtracks for..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

2005 Kids Summer Camps

An annotated list of several places where kids could be going this summer to enjoy physically and mentally invigorating activities

"...includes their Creative Kids Preschool, Summer Arts Adventure, Art Academy programs, a Summer Film Fest camp, and their August..."

April 29, 2005 Features Feature

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...lives of identical twin brothers, both played by two-time Academy Award® nominee Edward Norton. Cast: Edward Norton, Keri Russell,..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Free Comic Book Day: Picking Through The Shelves

The annual graphic giveaway is this weekend, so what should you pick up?

"...Top Cow offers all of issue one of its dragon-powered adventure Aphrodite IX, while Fathom publishers Aspen take another..."

May 3, 2013 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

1 Billion Rising

February 14, 2013. 28 Photos.

"...Joy from Sun Dragon Self-Defense demonstrates self-defense techniques that informed the dance moves..."

Feb. 14, 2013 Photo Gallery

Great Scott!

Edgar Wright and his Scott Pilgrim cast touch down in Austin

"...aim for. It's not going to get us any Academy Award nominations, but if we can get a 13-year-old's..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Summer Camp Guide

"...Adventure (which ends with an exhibit and performance), Art Academy Apprentices and Masters (where students study animation, work with..."

April 28, 2006 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

The Great Escape

Chain gangs! Cast aways! Kung Fu! Chocolate! … It's Time for the Holiday Film Previews

"...the kind of shining pedigree usually favored by the Academy. But who knows? Maybe Ang Lee will kick everyone's..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Cinco de Mayo, May the Fourth (Be With You), and More Recommended Events

The week in community happenings

"...– Cat McCarrey All About Dogs Market With Taurus Academy..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Self-Defense in the Trump Era

Targeted groups take safety into their own hands

"...W. Pecan St., Pflugerville Describing itself as a “police academy for civilians,” C.O.B.R.A. emphasizes preparing its students for real-world..."

Jan. 7, 2017 Sports Post by Tucker Whatley

Magic Time

Oh, the sights you'll see at First Night Austin

"...performers dancing across the side of a hotel, a "dragon" made of light floating on Lady Bird Lake, a..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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