AFF2012: 'Flatland 2: Sphereland'

Universe needs a hero? Find a mathlete

"...This sequel to 2007's kid-geared Flatland continues to champion curiosity and scientific inquiry...."

Oct. 20, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Review: “Flatland Revisited” at Lydia Street Gallery

Dreaming young girls and reimagined worlds run rampant in Deanna Miesch’s solo exhibit

"...Flatland, the 1884 novella by Edwin A. Abbott, tells the..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by Meher Qazilbash

'Flatland: The Movie'

World premiere, Sunday, May 20

"...In the animated "Flatland: The Movie" – sourced from Edwin Abbott's 1884 novel,..."

May 18, 2007 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

Three Guys, a Girl, and a Dog Named Friday

Austin film collective Jollyville Pictures on its ingredients for success

"...2007 animated adaptation of Edwin A. Abbott's cult novel Flatland, which, while it features the voices of Hollywood heavyweight..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

A Kinder, Gentler Filmmaker

Jeffrey Travis' surprising success

"...But his most imminent project is "Flatland: The Movie," an adaptation of the cult novel, Flatland:..."

May 26, 2006 Screens Feature by Toddy Burton

Proms, Humps, and Queerbombs Highlight This Weekend's Events

21 ways to get out of the house

"...and Dropped Out.   – Tim Stegall Deanna Miesch: “Flatland Revisited” Opening Night..."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Annie

This Annie is of our time, even if we've grown remote from spunky little girls.

"...interesting. Annie is more like a placid drive through flatland, with the occasional cow spotting to break up the..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Film News

Austinite Chris Eska's August Evening wins big at LAFF, a year after locals Gretchen and Chalk did

"...lensing any day now.And the Rest ... The animated Flatland: The Movie, based on Edwin A. Abbott's novel, is..."

July 13, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

It's dry as a bone out there, but this verdant pasture of industry info and celebrity gossip is no mirage

"...Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars) will portray a hexagon in Flatland: The Movie, an educational DVD directed by Jeffrey Travis..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...Lukas Nelson, Los Huracanes del Norte, Wynonna Judd, and Flatland Cavalry. Too wholesome? Pull on your finest shitkickers and..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Rodeo Austin: Everything You Need to Know

Aaron Watson, Flo Rida, Carly Pearce, and more to boot (scoot)

"...Braydon Zink Rodeo Austin Arena, 7pm: ProRodeo Playoffs & Flatland Cavalry 100X Dance Hall, 10pm: Monte Good and Jukebox..."

March 8, 2023 Events Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Be It Flood or Fire, Austin Is Preparing for Disasters to Come

Austin residents must be prepared for hell or high water

"...the east side of Austin being more of a flatland [with a] wider floodplain." Shunk's job is to identify..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Trail of Dead, Opeth, Mykfresh, Big Laugh, Rattlesnake Milk, Deezie Brown, and more recommended shows

"...single "Them Little Thrills." Headliners Rattlesnake Milk make high-energy flatland garage twang for people with calloused hands, tweaker-cousins, and..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Column by Julian Towers

Texas Lit Lives at Waterloo Records

The tall tales of Ray Wylie Hubbard and Rodney Crowell

"...his onetime father-in-law Johnny Cash would drive recklessly, while “Flatland Hillbilly” derived its title from a woman who referred..."

Aug. 19, 2019 Music Post by Reid Jowers

Bob Livingston

"...and soothing tenor. The 17 tracks stomping Up the Flatland Stairs offer an impressive, if noncohesive collection of covers,..."

June 29, 2018 Music Review by Doug Freeman

SXSW Music Review: Garden & Gun Showcase

Are you ready for the country (revolution)?

"...balladeer brought full charisma to the short set, including “Flatland” from his former outfit Sons of Fathers, which turned..."

March 15, 2018 SXSW Post by Doug Freeman

Live Music to See This Weekend

Your cheat sheet for three days of fun

"...“Underrated,” a term fully manifested in women. Austin nonprofit..."

July 28, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

Review: Dilly Deli

Neighborhood Americana goes the extra mile

"...to admit. Most of the towns that dotted the flatland were dying by then, the home-cooking mom-and-pops had long..."

June 17, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Austin Film Festival: Setting as a Character

Location, location, location

"...careful not to let any mountains creep into fictional flatland Minnesota...."

Oct. 25, 2014 Screens Post by Rod Machen

Austin Film Festival Unveils Complete Lineup

David Chase's 'Not Fade Away' opens fest

"...FLATLAND 2: SPHERELAND - Dano Johnson (Writer/Director) MURT RAMIREZ WANTS..."

Sept. 19, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Sons of Fathers

"...approval (he contributes pedal steel and Dobro), standouts include "Flatland," matching laconic harmonies with a driving honky-tonk rhythm, and..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

Terry Allen & Bob Schneider

Antone's, Jan. 29

"...Billed as unprecedented and unplugged, this exhibition pitting flatland legend Terry Allen against popular upstart Bob Schneider proved..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Field of Dreams

A nine-inning sampler of Johnson's best songs

"...This desolate duet marks the flatland crossroads between the cryptic detachment of Songs: Ohia and..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Feature

This Week's Waste of Time

Another 50 entrants in the Independent Games Festival get a once over

"...see who won last week. Won't that be fun? Flatland is one of those games that is better in..."

Nov. 19, 2009 Screens Post by James Renovitch

The Gary

Alternative tracks

"...a strong, dependable, and at times compelling collection of flatland rock & roll. While not exactly revelatory, the confidence..."

May 22, 2009 Music Review by Austin Powell

Lauren Levy: Beneath the Palm of My Hand

Levy's latest work is no less compelling for moving from three to two dimensions

"...plastic – a fascination undiminished when applied to the Flatland vistas of two dimensions...."

May 15, 2009 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

512 + 1

Non-native filmmaker Kevin Ford got here as fast as he could

"...I always thought of Texas as one big, dusty flatland with, like, tumbleweeds and cowboys and really, really hot..."

May 9, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Film News

Jeff Nichols' Shotgun Stories wins the Narrative Jury Award at AFF; plus, Pras, NAMAC, and Willem Dafoe

"...Festival in New York City... The soundtrack to Austin-shot Flatland: The Movie, with music by Kazimir Boyle, is out..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

Chalk and jumping off bridges finally see DVD, while Fantastic Fest becomes a beast

Oct. 5, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

Local intrigue abounds; plus, SXSW 07 is ready for your best shot(s)

"...Travis for you. He's even signed Martin Sheen for Flatland: The Movie, a 30-minute film shooting this fall and..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

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