RZA, NASA, and Captain America for South by Southwest

New keynotes, speakers added with days to spare

"...Schiff, now the conference has added NASA, RZA, and Eric Andre...."

March 3, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fun Fun Fun Comedy: Your Lineup Is...

For the 10th fest, "FFF" can stand for "familiar funny folk"

"...Nov. 6-8, including such standout stand-ups as Tig Notaro, Eric Andre, Jonah Ray, and Doug Benson...."

July 28, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Top Five

Chris Rock is on a roll with this funny yet pointed comedy, which he wrote and directed, and also stars in.

"...perambulations, seems a more apt comparison (as though Rock’s Eric Rohmer-inspired film I Think I Love My Wife and..."

Dec. 12, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Before Sunrise

Richard Linklater takes one of the oldest romantic formulas in the book – strangers on a train – and creates a soulful melding of hearts, minds, and camera.

"...formulas in the book. Jesse (Hawke) is a young American traveling Europe on a Eurail pass. Celine (Delpy) is..."

Jan. 27, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ella Enchanted

All-singing, all-dancing fairy tale is all-but-unbearable.

"...McArdle, Joanna Lumley, Lucy Punch, Jennifer Higham, Minnie Driver, Eric Idle, Steve Coogan and Vivica A. Fox. Despite being..."

April 9, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Brings the Cosmos to Austin

Keynote brings unseen images from the James Webb telescope

"...filmmaker Julia Ducournau and former Planned Parenthood Federation of America president Cecile Richards, this morning SXSW added even more..."

Jan. 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Moontower Comedy Fest: Comics to Watch

Because we know funny

"...Buzz and appearances on Key and Peele and The Eric Andre Show. She's slated to perform at 4 venues..."

April 16, 2015 Events Post by Tamar Price

Mr. Roosevelt

A comedian returns to Austin to care for her sick cat and confront her past

"...Nick Thune, Britt Lower, Doug Benson, Daniella Pineda and Andre Hyland...."

Oct. 27, 2017 Movie Review by Danielle White

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...Steve Bognar come straight from their Oscar nomination for American Factory with another examination of blue collar life in..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Eight Lineups to See at Levitation This Halloween Weekend

Our picks at the venue-based festival, from Panda Bear to Flying Lotus

"...beat music with bright dimensions. Beyond Brainfeeder, Broad City/The Eric Andre Show comedian Hannibal Buress' rap alias, Eshu Tune,..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Hannibal Buress’ Meta Musical Comedy as Eshu Tune

Dexterous rap and stand up integration at Creek & the Cave

"...amassed over his 20-year career include appearances on the Eric Andre Show, Broad City, and 30 Rock, along with..."

Jan. 9, 2023 Music Post by Clara Wang

Five Perfect Scenes at Austin Sketch Fest

Because the best comedy always has a story to it

"...for applause." Need another reason to see 'em? Both Eric Andre and Joe Pera are big fans. Also on..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Arts Column by James Scott

Moontower Review: Super Show!

High-speed sets from a great gang of comics an ideal capper for fest

"...(a producer on The Daily Show with John Stewart), Erica Rhodes (of A Prairie Home Companion), Simon Amstell (a..."

April 27, 2015 Arts Post by Ashley Moreno

Funny Funny Funny at Fun Fun Fun

FFF Fest books sets by Patton Oswalt, Tenacious D, and Craig Robinson

"...Tenacious D, Craig Robinson, Doug Benson, Rob Delaney, The Eric Andre Show Live, Jenny Slate, Kyle Kinane, Jonah Ray,..."

Aug. 5, 2013 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...new footage and technical tweaking added, has seized the American box office in its first two weeks of exhibition..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Reflections

SXSW Film Festival and Conference

"...selling Bibles. And guns. They're the men of the American Bible and Gun Club, a none-too-elite cadre of over-the-hill..."

March 14, 1997 Screens Feature

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...swathe of firsts, including 82 world premieres, 11 North American premieres, five U.S. debuts, and 43 first-time filmmakers. Festival..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Before Sunset

Linklater summons up an affair to remember.

"...between Before Sunset and the heavily conversational films of Eric Rohmer and My Dinner With Andre have furthermore left..."

July 9, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Flicker No. 10

"...this screening are works by Austin filmmakers Jim Dunn, Andre Silva, Cory Ryan, Scott Nygeres, Jeremy Kraybill, Eric Pham...."

Aug. 26, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Texans 'Undefendable' Offense Leads the Way in '11

Playoffs or bust

"...Matt Schaub (the NFL's leading passer from 2009) • Andre Johnson (the NFL's leading receiver from 2008 and 2009)..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

Texans Flirt With Success, Bandwagon Jumpers Sure to Follow

Fan loyalty is like a marriage, for better or for worse

"...Andre Johnson is the best wide receiver in the league...."

Oct. 22, 2009 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Democratic political machine, the Real Estate Council, and corporate America are responsible for this budget crisis. Throw the hypocritical..."

May 3, 2002 Column

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...the theatrical élan of front duo Sabrina Ellis and Andrew Cashen. Also the Sonny & Cher behind the equally..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...“American Swing” (USA, 81 min.) U.S. Premiere Directors: Jon Hart,..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...coast hatch a plan to lure a batch of American woman into their clutches for matrimony in this bittersweet..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

2007-2008 B. Iden Payne Award Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...Andreá S. Smith (Wiley and the Hairy Man)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

2008 Payne Awards Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...Andreá S. Smith (Wiley and the Hairy Man)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing the pinnacle of SXSW 2006.

"...decades ago, it's been all gravy: gracing stages with Eric Clapton, performing at the Olympics, winning Grammys, etc. In..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

My Life in The Real World Kult

Please Take My MTV

"...was hooked. Every Thursday night I let Kevin, Julie, Andre, Norm, Heather, Becky, and Eric into my squalid little..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Screens Feature by Adrienne Martini

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

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

"...125 films. 85 world premieres. 11 North American first time looks, and 51 feature debuts. The SXSW..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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