Sarah Polley's Women Talking Announced for Austin Film Festival

First wave includes the eagerly-awaited Nanny

"...Women Talking, the new film from director Sarah Polley (Stories We..."

Aug. 31, 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

"...Fantastic Fest is nearly upon us, and the cinematic celebration..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gary Hart Biopic The Front Runner to Close Austin Film Festival

New films by Yorgos Lanthimos, Asghar Farhadi added to fest

"...Get ready to rub shoulders with some Oscar nominees and winners..."

Sept. 12, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A.X.L

A boy and his electronic dog

"...Directed by: Oliver Daly. Starring: Alex Neustaedter, Becky G and Alex MacNicoll...."

Aug. 24, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

A Fantastic Woman

Emancipation in grief in this Chilean Oscar-nominated film.

"...Directed by: Sebastián Lelio. Starring: Daniela Vega, Francisco Reyes, Luis Gnecco, Aline..."

March 2, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

2017 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentaries – Programs A & B

"...Directed by: Various...."

Feb. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Film Festival: Mental Illness in the Movies

Donnie Darko, Fight Club scribes on the sanity spectrum

"...The unreliable narrator is a powerful tool in the hands of..."

Oct. 26, 2014 Screens Post by Rod Machen

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...The big story coming out of this year’s Sundance Film Festival was the wealth of standout films..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Capitalism: A Love Story

Michael Moore wants to know where our money went.

"...Directed by: Michael Moore. The aspects of Michael Moore’s filmmaking that we..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story

You could call it Seabiscuit Jr., but this horsey heartwarmer does something surprising in spite of its underdog sports-movie formula and shameless emotional manipulation: It manages to be an enjoyable movie about and for girls.

"...Directed by: John Gatins. Starring: Kurt Russell, Dakota Fanning, Kris Kristofferson, Elisabeth Shue,..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

A Slipping-Down Life

Lili Taylor and Guy Pearce star in this adaptation of an Anne Tyler story that was filmed in Austin several summers ago.

"...Directed by: Toni Kalem. Starring: Lili Taylor, Guy Pearce, John Hawkes, Sara Rue,..."

May 28, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Toronto International Film Festival

A first-timer's diary

"...Cannes is accessible in a number of ways, but it..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Screens Feature by Louis Black

A Walk in the Clouds

"...Directed by: Alfonso Arau. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Aitana Sanchez-Gijon, Anthony Quinn, Giancarlo..."

Aug. 11, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

SXSW Film Review: Idiotka

Girls just want to Slay, Serve, and Survive

"...Some might consider reality TV a plague: brain rot designed to entertain people..."

March 13, 2025 SXSW Post by Jenny Nulf

Elijah Wood and Ant Timpson Turn Over a New Leaf in Bookworm

The Come to Daddy team make a very different family flick

"...At first glance, having a father/daughter family-friendly adventure film premiere..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A T-Rex, Trivia, and Twilight, in This Week’s Recommended Events

Take those long arms and find a weekday happening

"...Monday 23 & Sunday 29, AFS Cinema..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Storytelling, a Book Trail, Markets, and More Arts Events

Get reading, go shopping, or just enjoy a gala this week

"...Storytelling and Fantasy Worlds: Ehigbor Okosun With Ali Hazelwood..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Singing a Musical Fairytale in Teen Spirit

Filmmakers Max Minghella and Jamie Bell show fame's light & shadow

"...Every TV singing competition peddles a fairytale ending: sing well enough, and the world will..."

April 18, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer

The man who would be kingmaker

"...Directed by: Joseph Cedar. Starring: Richard Gere, Lior Ashkenazi, Hank Azaria, Steve Buscemi,..."

May 12, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

DVDanger: 'Halloween'/'Prince of Darkness'/'Eyes Without a Face'

Three throwback horrors for your Halloween pleasure

"...When the sun goes down on All Hallow's Eve and you've run out of Halloween candy,..."

Oct. 29, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lake Bell Is 'In a World' of Her Own

Sound studios, trailer voiceovers and high-speed rivalries

"...As an actress, Lake Bell is a rarity. She loves..."

Aug. 22, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Guy Thing

"...Directed by: Chris Koch. Starring: Jason Lee, Julia Stiles, Selma Blair, James Brolin, Shawn..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Life Less Ordinary

"...Directed by: Danny Boyle. Starring: Ewan McGregor, Cameron Diaz, Holly Hunter, Delroy..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Review: The Boy

Portrait of a Serial Killer as a Young Boy sums it up

"...The Boy is a title that makes this movie sound innocuous. A more..."

March 18, 2015 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

We Need To Talk About Kevin

Tilda Swinton stars as the mother of a teen rampage killer who has a complicated relationship with her son.

"...Directed by: Lynne Ramsay. Starring: Tilda Swinton, Ezra Miller, John C. Reilly, Ashley..."

Feb. 3, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Love Don't Cost a Thing

A nerdy high school student pays a cheerleader to pretend to be his girlfriend in order to appear cool.

"...Directed by: Troy Beyer. Starring: Nick Cannon, Christina Milian, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Steve Harvey,..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Putting a Name to a Face

Dallas' USA Film Festival definitively answers the question, "Who is that guy?" with its tribute to Texan character actor Stephen Tobolowsky.

"..."The USA Film Festival started when I was at SMU," says..."

May 2, 2003 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

All About My Mother

All About My Mother merges all of Almodóvar's noted preoccupations with women on the verge of nervous breakdowns, screwball melodramas, and flamboyant visual touches with a cohesive – and universal – story about the faces and roles we all adopt in public.

"...Directed by: Pedro Almodóvar. Starring: Cecilia Roth, Marisa Paredes, Penélope Cruz, Antonio San..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...On Wednesday evening, South by Southwest announced the 2024 Jury and..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Review: Slash/Back

Indigenous alien invasion horror-comedy is an icy blast

"...They say a rising tide lifts all boats; one can only..."

March 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Matthew Monagle

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