Slamdance Interview: The 23-Year Wait for Bliss

Inside the unexpected sequel to 2001's Virgil Bliss

"...The new film (which debuted this weekend at the Slamdance Film Festival)..."

Jan. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

30 New Shows, Returning Series, and Other TV Premieres This April

Top Chef, crazy love, and sweet potters

"...premiere theatrically – nabbed poison darts, too, from disgruntled filmmakers and movie theatre operators. But the movies' limited viewing..."

April 1, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Local Music to Livestream, Download, and Otherwise Enjoy Digitally

What we’re watching and listening to

"...the beards during the Eliminator era – and the film ultimately screeches to a halt there – this scrapbook..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Film Announces Awards Will Go Ahead

Fest's support for films continues with industry access, more

"...Getting selected for SXSW Film 2020 still counts: that was the strong message sent..."

March 13, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ending the Gender Divide Behind the Camera

Austin’s chapter of Women in Film and Television International is creating equity and opportunity

"...The divide between men and women in the film and television industry is stark. Just look at this..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Screens Feature by Jenny Nulf

aGLIFF 2019 Announces Full Lineup, Including Trixie Mattel Documentary

Gay Chorus Deep South to open jampacked fest schedule

"...attire! aGLIFF – the All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival – has announced its full lineup for 2019,..."

July 17, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...cantatas, scores for dance and theatre works, soundtracks for films – several hundred over the past decade, and they..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Brooklyn Decker to be Honored at Texas Film Awards

Support the Girls star to take home Rising Star Award

"...The Austin Film Society's annual Texas Film Awards ceremony is one the..."

Dec. 18, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Compose Like a Pro

Graham Reynolds teaches musicians how to score ... film

"...Thursday, Austin's most distinguished composer teaches a free, two-hour film scoring master class. For local musicians itching to diversify..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Jeff Nichols Enters Texas Film Hall of Fame

Loving director, Hector Galán, and Tye Sheridan honored

"...Awards season is just around the corner, but the first..."

Nov. 15, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

All in the Family

Director of micro-indie Krisha turns his aunt into a star

"...Trey Edward Shults' film Krisha wowed attendees at SXSW in 2015 when it..."

March 25, 2016 Screens Feature by Sean L. Malin

Inside OUTsider

Queer filmmaking panel highlights Texas talent

"...The OUTsider Film & Arts Festival, which runs Feb. 17-21, will host..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Screens Feature by Sean L. Malin

Austin Film Society Announces 2015 Grants

Newcomers and established names get AFS boost

"...Independent filmmaking is tough, but raising money for indie filmmaking..."

Sept. 1, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Flam: Local Screens News

Mr. Kaplan closes Cine Las Americas, Ernie Cline scores big, and more

"...fealty), Cine Las Americas has announced the closing night film for its annual festival set to take place April..."

March 27, 2015 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Good Eye: Tales From the Aging Box

Two actresses opine on when the only opportunity left is to play a mother. (Or a grandmother.)

"...Viewing this year's Academy Awards, you might get the impression that women over 40..."

March 13, 2015 Column by Amy Gentry

Film Flam

Roundup of upcoming Austin film events

"...The ninth season of the Austin Film Society's annual series Children of Abraham/Ibrahim: Films of the..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Screens Column

One of the Good Guys

Is Chris Ohlson the nicest film producer in town, or just the hardest working?

"...first thing they tend to say about this Austin film producer-slash-writer-slash-director...."

Jan. 9, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film 2015 Coming Into Focus

Ava DuVernay and RZA to deliver keynote kickoffs

"...the keynote speakers at next March’s South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival. Joining her for separate kickoff speeches..."

Dec. 16, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Flam

Malick's latest goes to Berlin, fests beckon other locals

"...the cavalcade of announcements and premieres means some local filmmakers should be busy booking flights...."

Dec. 15, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations Announced

Boyhood, Kumiko earn multiple nods

"...The Film Independent Spirit Awards – sometimes shorthanded as the indie..."

Nov. 25, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

AFS Grants Announced

$115,000 awarded to filmmakers

"...The Austin Film Society is at it again: giving away money to..."

Sept. 2, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Kickstart Your Weekend: Send Danni Danger to the Geekies

Former 'Chronicle' cover star needs help getting to L.A.

"...comics' culture. She's been nominated in the 2014 Geekie Awards (sort of the Independent Spirit award for nerd culture..."

July 25, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Filmmakers Have That Independent Spirit

Several local directors earned nominations for Spirit Awards

"...Many Texas- and Austin-based filmmakers were honored yesterday by nominations for 2014 Independent Spirit..."

Nov. 27, 2013 Screens Post by Sarah Marloff

Blood Brothers

Bringing James Welch's novel of Native life, 'Winter in the Blood,' to the screen

"...twin brother and directing partner Andrew, it's a feature film...."

Oct. 25, 2013 Screens Feature by Paul Stekler

Gay Place

Christeene, Kings N Things, Funhouse, surely there's something to offend everyone

"...CHRISTEENE TOUR KICKOFF An export we deserve to receive awards for. Our gutter trollop is traipsing the globe again...."

May 24, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

AFF Has the Right Idea About ‘Wrong Numbers’

Made in Texas series revisits Alex Holdridge’s first film

"...To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Austin Film Festival’s Made in Texas film series is taking a..."

May 7, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Somebody Up There Likes Bob Byington

The writer-director talks about his fifth feature

"...For most independent filmmakers, this development – a reversal of fortunes for..."

April 5, 2013 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

SXSW Thursday Showcases

"...rock of Virginia Beach foursome Freedom Hawk wins no awards for innovation but satisfies through sheer skill and enthusiasm...."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

'Before Midnight' To Debut at Sundance

Linklater's latest joins other Austin films flying west for winter

"...Where vibrant film shoots might have been, I’m imagining tumbleweeds blowing all..."

Dec. 3, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

From the Vaults: Scoot McNairy’s Splendid Year

One-time Austin resident Scoot McNairy sees his Hollywood star rise

"...Back in October, the trade paper Variety named Texas-born..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

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