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March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Azrael

The left behind navigate a supernatural horror

"...his writing teeth on wordier, introspective chillers like revisionist home invasion thriller You’re Next and serial killer relationship tragedy..."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Ties That Bind in Things Will Be Different

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

"...on those movies,” Zelker says. When his dad got home from an engineering job, he’d put on some escapist..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dune 2 Cinematographer Greig Fraser Makes the Desert a Home

Oscar-winner discusses the challenges of balancing projects

"...After wrapping up Dune with director Denis Villeneuve, it..."

March 6, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Reservation Dogs Star Devery Jacobs to be Honored at ATX TV Festival

Horror powerhouse duo Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel also at fest

"...episode director on the show. That's why ATX TV Festival has just announced that she'll receive this year's Breakthrough..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Merry Chronmas! Enjoy Our Little Reindeer Games!

Special games issue to keep you entertained over the holidays

"...More signs of change at the entertainment hub and home of RWBY and Red vs. Blue...."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Top 10 Festival Films of 2023 You Haven’t Seen Yet

From the Toxic Avenger to school shootings, the best of the fests

"...This year's festival selections are next year's award winners and blockbusters. So..."

Dec. 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playing The Sacrifice Game

Director Jenn Wexler and producer Heather Buckley on seasonal scares

"...It’s the idea of being away from friends and..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

"Finally I Sang": Progressive Cumbia Fires Up Como Las Movies’ Full-Length Debut

Como Las Singles finds Nelson Valente Aguilar in the driver’s seat

"...up the fiesta," reported the Chronicle of their ACL Fest debut...."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Good Cheese Hunting, Antonelli’s! Hello, Limestone Rooftop! Goodbye, Taco Ranch! Adopt Us, Fierce Whiskers! Arigato, Asahi Imports! and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...If you want a day of fun, frenzy, and fantastic cheese treats as you solve this adorable mystery, turophile,..."

Oct. 25, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Rain on Me

A new era at the classic Fourth Street bar starts with Show Director Basüra

"...Death Ring in Impulse Purchase's 30th b-day with a fantastic farewell to her twink era, featuring Travis Randy Travis,..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by James Scott

Sudan Archives, Ben Kweller, and More Highlights From Saturday at ACL Fest

Texans Angel White, Blakchyl stood out under an annular eclipse

"...perfectly aligned with Saturday of Austin City Limits Music Festival. Alongside Los Angeles-based Sudan Archives and Vancouver-hubbed Tegan &..."

Oct. 15, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...but modest English pub vibe and into their permanent Oktoberfest fixture that sits on the former parking/tailgating area for..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

The Jigsaw Is Family: Saw X Producers Explain What Makes a Saw Movie

Mark Burg and Oren Koules look to the future of the franchise

"...Saw X may have been the least secret Fantastic Fest secret screening ever, but it still held some..."

Oct. 2, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Review: Stopmotion

The artist subsumed by her art in chilling increments

"...Fantastic Fest audiences are probably aware of Morgan's disturbing visions..."

Sept. 28, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Review: Suitable Flesh

Skinamax and body-swapping horror slide into each other

"...Not just that, but Lynch remembers that one of..."

Sept. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Announces 2023 Jury and Audience Winners

Brazilian satirical thriller Property takes top award

"...has just been announced as the big winner at Fantastic Fest, taking home the top prize for Best Picture..."

Sept. 26, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Review: Scala!!!

The very punk history of London’s legendary art/grindhouse cinema

"...of provocative motion pictures. The original site had been home to a cinema, on and off, since 1920, but..."

Sept. 24, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Review: The Toxic Avenger

Troma hero gets a joyfully idiotic big budget remake

"...year to live. Blame his job at BTH, a lifestyle pharmaceutical giant run by Bob Garbinger (Kevin Bacon), who..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Making It Ourselves

Examples of queer creativity abound in Austin, Texas

"...harm in being attacked by the place you call home; and much more. Find the zine for free in..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by James Scott

The Inventor

The life of Leonardo da Vinci recounted in charming stop motion

"...or are one of the valiant souls at Laika, home of Kubo and the Two Strings) it's rare that..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...its world premiere as the opening night film for Fantastic Fest 2023...."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cobweb

There's something in the walls of this perfect summer nightmare

"...that kids can feel safe being scared. But the home of little Peter (the wide-eyed and pallid Norman) looks..."

July 21, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Once Upon a Time in Uganda

The true, crazy story of Wakaliwood

"...There's microbudget film making, and then there's Wakaliwood, the homegrown Ugandan film industry...."

July 7, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Tribeca Film Review: Suitable Flesh

Heather Graham and Barbara Crampton bring sexy back

"...Not just that, but Lynch remembers that one of..."

June 30, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lynch/Oz

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

"...example, goes for the thematic resonances between Dorothy's journey home and Diane's delusions in Mulholland Drive. John Waters, the..."

June 30, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Owen Egerton, Austin's Man of Letters, Leaves the Community He Loves

An increasingly unwelcoming Texas leads to a big goodbye

"...Austin house that he and wife Jodi have called home since 2005, when she was pregnant with their first..."

June 30, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Ballsy, Artsy, Anti-Sixth Street Outlook of DJ Joaqu.n

Austin to L.A., keeping up with the beloved Pangea Sound producer

"...the booth. He invited them in and looked at home, having only recently relocated to Los Angeles part time..."

May 19, 2023 Music Feature by Christina Garcia

Check Out Czech That Film Texas

The celebration of Czech cinema returns with comedy and horror

"...Founded by Jeffrey Brown and presented this year by..."

April 4, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

John Wick: Chapter 4

Can the killer franchise give its dog-loving hero the ending he deserves?

"...John Wick to Austin for its world premiere at Fantastic Fest, and the rest is history...."

March 24, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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