Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...infamous, now legendary Hotel San José. Over in the horror-themed Midnighters, former Alamo Drafthouse and Fantastic Fest programmer Kier-la..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Persephone Station Recasts the Magnificent Seven as Women in Space

Austin author Stina Leicht pens a rip-roaring mix of planetary intrigue, intergalactic adventure, and righteous sisterhood

"...Austin writer Stina Leicht isn't afraid to take big..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Arts Feature by Mike Berry

Be Filled With Dredd For Other Worlds

Judge Dredd retrospective plus new hits for SF fest

"...emphasis on sci fi, as well as the more horror-tinged Under Worlds, but it will also be bringing the..."

Nov. 11, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...Locally it appears Jimmy Flannigan and Mackenzie Kelly are..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Fantastic Fest Returns to Celebrate Itself

Global genre gathering announces streaming lineup

"...be a local component with a Alamo connection: Actor/dentist George Hardy starred in the infamous Troll 2, which was..."

Sept. 10, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...That's assuming they aren't convinced Hegar is a radical..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

In Memoriam: George Wilkerson

Remembering Esther's Follies' first sketch-writing superstar

"...chuckling, chortling, and guffawing you did was thanks to George Wilkerson. He wrote 100 sketches for the group back..."

June 17, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Announces Film Award Winners

Shithouse takes top narrative honors

"...for the actual festival’s vitality, enthusiasm, and potential for surprising outcomes — and that it is only available to..."

March 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Persistence of Vision Podcast Books Your Life Up Right

Austin-based audio series brings lively lit-talk from local lights

"...Well, good for them, the ubiquitous them, telling you..."

March 16, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

VFW

Ultraviolent Fantastic Fest throwback makes its vengeance-filled return

"...Sierra McCormick, Travis Hammer, David Patrick Kelly, Fred Williamson, Martin Kove, William Sadler, Tom Williamson, Dora Madison, George Wendt..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...has established itself as the Spring festival launchpad for R-rated comedies, and this year looks like no exception as..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: Santa Fe, N.M.

Art and food in the enchanting city of Santa Fe

"...interactive cave of illusions and fun for all ages. George R.R. Martin, the author of the popular Game of..."

Nov. 12, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...said Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Montserrat Garibay. "ALEC has promoted far-right agendas on the environment, health care, disability rights, voting..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

AFF Crowning Game of Thrones Showrunners

David Benioff and D.B. Weiss join prestigious roster of honorees

"...It's not exactly a surprise: The duo have not only overseen eight seasons of..."

May 2, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

15 Movies We Can’t Wait to See at SXSW 2019

A few words about some of our favorite films coming to the fest

"...At 34, Bridget (in a spot-on portrayal by Kelly O’Sullivan) is careerless, kidless, and sleeping with..."

March 7, 2019 SXSW Post by The Screens Staff

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...The film festival (March 8-17) already announced Jordan Peele's..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Meow Wolf: Origin Story

How the legendary art collective beat the world and kept its soul

"...psychedelic reverie and performance art and music in various temporary venues, often catching heat for overcrowding and janky electrical..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

ACL Live Review: Paul McCartney

Listen to what the man said

"...for you and the band?’” As he cradled a Martin guitar and hummed the melody to the tune in..."

Oct. 13, 2018 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Pick a Headliner: Paul McCartney vs. Metallica

We break down each act's stats so you can make an informed decision

"...and was replaced with a look-alike. Plus John Lennon, George Harrison, George Martin, Linda McCartney..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...closer, readers, not in a meteorological sense but a literary one. The Texas Book Festival has released the full..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

RTX Adds Meow Wolf, Overwatch, and More

Exclusive first look at gamer con's 2018 schedule, guests

"...endorsed by none other than Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin – read a lot more about them..."

June 25, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

UT Professor on the Making of Texas Film Epic Giant

Don Graham's Giant: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Edna Ferber, and the Making of a Legendary American Film

"...when film production came to Marfa, Texas. "I was surprised by the absolute magnitude of the undertaking. Even shooting..."

April 13, 2018 Books Review by Joe O'Connell

Meow Wolf Pounces Into the SXSW Fray

The Santa Fe-based art collective debuts newest creation and new film

"...funding (read: millions of dollars) from Game of Thrones' George R.R. Martin, turned an abandoned bowling alley into an..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...Wed. 14, Palm Door on Sixth, 10:45pm Low-end harmony..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Last week, SXSW announced that high-concept horror A Quiet..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Best Places to Play Board Games in Austin

Find a good tabletop to throw down and throw dice with friends

"...you to subject your friends to all manor of terror...."

Feb. 7, 2018 Chron Events Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...Twenty-five years and counting can't slow down SXSW Film...."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

2017 Music Critics Poll

Best roadshow, best new local acts, R.I.P.s, etc.

"...Freeman: James McMurtry, Continental Club..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Music Feature by Greg Beets

2018 Primary Election Filing Time

And the candidates are ...

"...races over the next 11 months. There aren't many surprises; save for U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, the Republican retiring..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Austin Film Festival Snags Chappaquiddick as Closing Night Film

Full lineup includes Call Me by Your Name, Three Billboards

"...Outside Ebbing, Missouri, a black comedy from Irish writer/director Martin McDonagh starring Frances McDormand, an early front-runner for awards..."

Sept. 26, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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