Breaking the Internet With Neill Blomkamp's <i>Demonici>

Terror and terabytes create a new vision of possession

"...The supernatural and technology seem mutually exclusive, divided between faith and logic. But..."

Aug. 18, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Working Out Technology Costs and Kinks

Austin ISD goes on computer-buying spree

"...There's a saying among technologists: It's never the right time to buy..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2025 Heads to <i>The Studioi> With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...South by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Q&A Hole: Why Would Someone – Why Would <i>Anyonei> – Vote for Trump?

With Leslie Bonnell, Arcie Cola, Lashonda Lester, Tim Doyle, and more

"...Because this is the day, right?..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Two Things Horror Fans Hate: 3-D and Found Footage

Austin director Steven DeGennaro on his horror comedy Found Footage 3D

"...Which do horror fans hate more, 3-D or found footage?..."

Oct. 14, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Into the Woods With <i>Penelopei>

Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn unplug for their new Netflix show

"...Back during this year’s South by Southwest, Mark Duplass and Duplass..."

Oct. 1, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Summoning the <i>Blair Witchi>

Into the woods with Simon Barrett and Adam Wingard

"...Love it or hate it, The Blair Witch Project birthed a..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Leigh Whannell Gets an <i>Upgradei>

Insidious creator gets techno, and talks the Blumhouse model

"...Between creating and writing some of the creepiest and goriest moments..."

May 31, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The <i>Chroniclei> Interviews Al Franken

Minnesota's junior senator stops in for a brief chat

"...By snagging U.S. senator, comedian, actor, author, and skilled satirist Al..."

Sept. 23, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Top 10 Technology of the Decade

"...1. Ubiquitous portable telephony. i.e., those damn cellphones -- they're everywhere!..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

What If Your Contact Lenses Could Change with the Light?

Acuvue debuts Oasys with Transitions, all eyes breathe a sigh of relief

"...I went to a thing at SXSW this year...."

April 3, 2019 SXSW Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tony Visconti Part 2 (The Encores)

"...Interviews, by phone or in person, generally top out at..."

June 23, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Remembering Nora Ephron

Comfort and a clear-eyed, ever-witty lens on the lovelorn

"...My 88-year-old gramma had her identity stolen yesterday. As I was hurrying around the house,..."

June 27, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Scanlines

Hate

"...D: Mathieu Kassovitz; with Vincent Cassel, Hubert Kounde, Said Taghmaoui. VHS..."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few titles for this year's film..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Arty Things to Do This Weekend: Sept. 22-24

Not too many, right? Just enough. Just enough for the city.

"...We’re going to narrow the proverbial playing field for you, so..."

Sept. 21, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Theorist Festival Goes Multimedia on the Zilker Hillside

Tech haters gonna love hating technology (and vice versa) this Sunday

"...Because Amy Morrow – Austin-based founder of arts collective The Theorists and globetrotting teacher..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by W. A. Brenner

Weird City Hip-Hop Festival: Jean Grae

Call her a femcee and risk ‘Fight Club’

"...Before her descent into Weird City cyphers Saturday at the Empire Control Room,..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Music Post by Nina Hernandez

FF2011: James Quinn McDonagh Shows His 'Knuckle'

Bare knuckle bruiser talks fair fighting and boxing Tim League

"...Ever since Fantastic Fest announced that Tim League would facing James..."

Sept. 26, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience

The tween music sensations take to the big screen.

"...Directed by: Bruce Hendricks. According to my research, the Jonas..."

March 6, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

SXSW Panels: Woke Food

SXSW food track navigates contemporary food systems

"...Monday's SXSW food track covered food activism, diversity, and community. Here are a few highlights...."

March 14, 2017 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Pleasantville

"...Directed by: Gary Ross. Starring: Don Knotts, J.t. Walsh, William..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Postmarks

Post-election political rumblings , and Music Editor Raoul Hernandez takes it on the chin from Nina Simone fans.

"...Sad (Sunshine) State of Affairs..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Column

Do Cyborgs Dream of Uninterrupted Sleep?

Wearables, fashion, and the reality of the feminist cyborg

"...Back in the early Nineties, feminist theorist Donna Haraway argued in..."

March 13, 2015 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Welcome to Marwen

Outsider artist's harrowing true story gets a misguided Hollywood sheen

"...Directed by: Robert Zemeckis. Starring: Steve Carell, Leslie Mann, Diane..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Flatliners

This reboot is dead on arrival

"...Directed by: Niels Arden Oplev. Starring: Ellen Page, Diego Luna,..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Movie Review by Danielle White

Never Forget

Alamo Drafthouse programmers Lars Nilsen and Zack Carlson talk about the rise of Netflix and their enduring love for old-fashioned tape

"...Lars Nilsen is the programmer for the Alamo Ritz's Weird Wednesday...."

Jan. 16, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

CNN Obama-Clinton Debate: The full transcript

Word for word, the whole shebang

"...Posted after the jump is the entire transcript of CNN's Democratic presidential primary debate..."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Sweep Them Out

"...Editor:..."

June 4, 1999 Column

The Most Dangerous Man in Austin?

Cody Wilson's day-to-day life is pretty routine. But the product he's selling threatens to make gun control laws obsolete.

"...There's no sign on the walls outside of Cody Wilson's office. Nothing..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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