Austin Film News: From A(nimation) to Z(ombies)

Production updates from around town and just beyond city limits

"...Big Money Time: When the state budget was finally thrashed out at the end of..."

June 21, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Dracula: Pages From a Virgin's Diary

Visionary Canadian filmmaker Guy Maddin films the Royal Winnepeg Ballet’s rendition of the Dracula story.

"...Directed by: Guy Maddin. Starring: Zhang Wei-Qiang, Tara Birtwhistle, David Moroni, CindyMarie Small..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Carona Moves "Life" to New Committee

Not enough votes to move the "Choose Life" vanity plate out of Senate Transportation Committee

"...Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, pulled his "Choose Life" license plate bill (Senate..."

April 10, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Vision: From the Life of Hildegard von Bingen

This biopic tells the life story of Hildegard von Bingen, the 12th-century Benedictine nun, who was a woman of many talents and mystical visions.

"...Directed by: Margarethe von Trotta. Starring: Barbara Sukowa, Heino Ferch, Hannah Herzsprung,..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Margaret Perry: A Life of Music

Classical community honors the late educator in concert Friday

"...Before she passed on April 5, Margaret Perry left explicit instructions for..."

May 23, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A Commitment to Playwrights

The Life and Legacy of David Mark Cohen

"...Compiled by Adrienne Martini..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Arts Feature

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: A Tuba to Cuba

Preservation Jazz Hall Band doc is filled with life and joy

"...The highlight of the Wednesday afternoon screening of international music documentary A Tuba to..."

March 15, 2018 Screens Post by Michael King

A Life Reconstructed in Noir Classic The Killers

A death in New Jersey

"..."Why'd they wanna kill you?" "I did something wrong once." This line..."

June 21, 2019 Screens Feature by Julian DeBerry

A House of My Own: Stories From My Life

In this collection of essays, letters, lectures, and more, Sandra Cisneros opens wide the doors to the house of her life

"...A House of My Own: Stories From My Lifeby Sandra..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Arts Feature by Melanie Haupt

From the Walls to the Web: "Austintatious," Austin's Original Mural, Goes Online

"Austintatious," Austin's first and most famous mural, celebrates its golden anniversary with a new interactive history

"...In 1973, equipped with paintbrushes and a dream, three art students walked off of..."

March 24, 2023 Arts Feature by Joelle DiPaolo

Other Worlds is Back With a Return to the Galaxy

Genre fest is back with an in-person horror all-day minifest

"...Other Worlds, the local celebration of all things SF and..."

April 23, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lit-urday: Spinster: Making a Life of One's Own

All the single ladies: Edna, Edith, Neith, Maeve, Char ... and Kate

"...It's been a long week, and now you deserve to have one..."

May 16, 2015 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

A Wild Pitch of a Life

No No: A Dockumentary chronicles the legendary life of pitcher Dock Ellis

"...If you know only one thing about the pitcher Dock Ellis, it's probably that he once..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Screens Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Local Bakers Feed a Hunger to Serve Their Community

Making cookies and sandwiches is critical to community health

"...Record numbers of people across the world turned to baking, for many reasons, during..."

May 21, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

A Journey to 'Parkland'

Writer/director Peter Landesman on the untold stories of JFK's death

"...When journalist-turned-filmmaker Peter Landesman started writing the script for his JFK..."

Oct. 5, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye: From Career Criminal to Copper

BBC America debuts a sexy, scintillating new detective show

"...A friend once remarked that when it comes to television,..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Ethan Hawke Pens a Valentine to Theatre in A Bright Ray of Darkness

His new novel is also a prayer for the stage and a reminder of the healing power of performance

"...The protagonist of the novel A Bright Ray of Darkness is..."

April 23, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

#VanLife Isn’t Just a Trend Anymore. It’s a Tether to Home.

A cross-country trip to unite a family in the pandemic

"..."Bon voyage," read a text message from my editor. "You are..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Features Feature by Kevin Curtin

From Navy Veteran to L.A. Motorcyclist to Austin Food Forest Guy

Neil Brosig starts a YouTube Channel, joins forces with Apis

"...Before Neil Brosig was planting and maintaining a Central Texas food forest –..."

April 17, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Other Worlds Austin Goes to an Alien Nation

Sci-fi and horror fest releases full, final lineup

"...The Other Worlds Austin film festival has always been dedicated to..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Savor a Life of Leisure at Last Straw

Celebrate endless summer during Texas Tiki Week

"...Though Austin’s steamiest season technically came to a close after Labor..."

Sept. 9, 2018 Food Post by Veronica Meewes

It Takes a Village to Eat Safely With Food Allergies

Local restaurants adapt to the growing number of Americans with food allergies

"...We were picking up a late dinner at Little Deli in Crestview on a..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

From Second Street to Carruth

AISD and city relations improving with concrete results

"...At her campaign launch, mayoral hopeful Brigid Shea lit into..."

Feb. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: A Life of Quality

In the shadow of another tragedy, the city takes a step toward justice

"...With a minimum of fanfare or even debate – due only..."

July 1, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Scenes From a Digital Revolution

Scenes from a digital revolution

"...In a tech community as disparate as Austin's, it's tough to..."

March 3, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Cha'keeta B Goes From Running Track to Running Tracks

Multifaceted rapper/entrepreneur looks to take names

"...There's an unmistakable ferocity found within Cha'keeta B's eyes, a ferocity..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Paxton Bans State Employees From Donating Pay to Planned Parenthood

But they can still donate to an anti-choice group

"...When anti-choice politicians passed a law last legislative session that would..."

Jan. 13, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

From Garden State to the Final Moments in Wish I Was Here

Zach Braff on death, Kickstarter, and his new film

"...If you look up "existential angst" in the dictionary, you might not expect to..."

July 24, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

An Austin D.A. Turns to Detective Novels

Q&A with Mark Pryor on his Paris-set Hugo Marston mysteries

"...Mark Pryor is a man of many talents...."

Oct. 10, 2012 Books Post by Jordan Smith

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