Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...be all kinds of buttoned-up, then you haven’t met Douglas Sirk, arguably Hollywood’s greatest melodramatist. The Texas-set Written on..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...Directed by James Gunn. Voices by Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper. Starring Chris..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...on women along the way. Cast: Christopher Tramantana, Asa James, Celester Rich, Richard Cooper, Sam Gilroy, Ron Palais, Michael..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Follies, Samurai, and a Few Non-Alcoholic Events for the Weekend

Got a resolution to get out more? No problem.

"...they maybe disappear with the enchanting monster?   – James Scott Best Day Brew-Thru..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Floral Realness, a John Aielli Experience, Spooky Movies, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with the wild and weird

"...[her children] up for independence and self-sufficiency.”   – James Scott Sip & Shop – A Benefit for Austin..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

DogMan

A thief survives an abusive childhood to forge a soulful connection with canines

"...Starring: Caleb Landry Jones, Jojo T. Gibbs, Marisa Berenson, James Payton and Christopher Denham...."

March 29, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Awards

Audience and jury love Bob Trevino Likes It

"...host by directed by David Hartstein and Sam Wainwright Douglas, took top honors among musical true stories in the..."

March 18, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...Despite James Petralli decamping to the City of Angels, White Denim..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...and their uncertain futures. Cast: Marco Pigossi, Mya Taylor, James Bland, Marisa Tomei, Bill Irwin, Sean Mahon (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Experience (directed by Austinites David Hartstein and Sam Wainwright Douglas). Meanwhile the TV Premieres includes Photographer: Dan Winters, a..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...American Berserk Theatre and Density512 Mike Ooi (Officer Robert Douglas), Pet Dick, Jarrott Productions Amber Quick (Abby Pollock), Pet..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces First 2023 Speakers

Olympian and entrepreneur Allyson Felix, Cecile Richards, more

"...and CEO of Warner Chappell Music Guy Moot • James Beard Award-winning chef, writer, and Emmy Award-nominated host of..."

Aug. 30, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

One Dead, 13 Injured, Two in Custody After Weekend Shooting

Douglas Kantor, a 25-year-old tourist visiting Austin from the Detroit area, died Sunday

"...Douglas Kantor, a 25-year-old tourist visiting Austin from the Detroit..."

June 18, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Sixth Street Shooting: One Dead, Two In Custody, Lots of Statements

UPDATE: Second suspect, aged 17, reportedly arrested Monday

"...UPDATE 4:40pm: The second suspect sought by police, Jeremiah James Tabb, was arrested earlier today in Killeen without incident;..."

June 14, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

2021 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animation

The also-rans are as good as this year's animated nominees

"...to Basquiat, via nods to Harlem Renaissance creators like James Lesesne Wells and Aaron Douglas...."

April 2, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music Review: Genre Tripping with British Music Embassy & ATC Live

GOA Express, Anna B Savage, Katy J. Pearson, and Nayana Iz

"...Frontman James Douglas Clark’s stilted, off-kilter vocal yelps lent the slower..."

March 19, 2021 Music Post by Doug Freeman

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...James Hand Bill Callahan & Bonnie Prince Billy..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Tired of the Same Old Christmas Movies? Try These Instead.

7 unconventional picks to scratch your holiday itch

"...lovers, cut from the same cloth as a classic Douglas Sirk weepie...."

Dec. 22, 2020 Screens Post

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Central Texas jazz crop: Ephraim Owens, Pamela Hart, Dr. James Polk, Andre Hayward, Alex Coke, Adrian Ruiz, Mike Sailors,..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Travis County Early Voting Results for the November 2020 General Election

From the top of the ticket to city and county races

"...153,701 (28.17%) Mary “MJ” Hegar (D): 378,929 (69.45%) Kerry Douglas McKennon (L): 9,502 (1.74%) David B. Collins (G): 3,338..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post

Now Streaming in Austin: A Night For Austin

Willie Nelson, Black Pumas, Paul Simon for music fundraiser

"...Bramhall II, David Ramirez, Edie Brickell, Gary Clark Jr., James Taylor, Jerry Douglas, Jimmie Vaughan and the Tiltawhirl Band,..."

June 10, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wendy

J.M. Barrie’s classic flies on new, grimier wings

"...(newcomer France) shares a bedroom with her twin brothers, Douglas and James (the Naquin siblings), over the greasy diner..."

March 6, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

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

"...Imperial, Madeline Wise, Babe Howard, Dora Madison, Ivory Aquino, James McDaniel, Frank Wood, Arliss Howard, Pooya Mohseni, Portia (World..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Decade in Austin Films

The city’s cinema, from indie visions to Oscar winners and international blockbusters

"...Broken Spoke(2016, D: Brenda Greene Mitchell and Sam Wainwright Douglas) The Song Remains the Same..."

Dec. 27, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

Other Worlds SF Festival Is in The Honeymoon Phase

Project Greenlight title will be closing night film

"...World premiere of new score by Jay Woefel D: James Whale US / 1932 / 73 min A precursor..."

Oct. 17, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...CALL ME GÜERO H.W. Brands DREAMS OF EL DORADO Douglas Brinkley AMERICAN MOONSHOT Sean Brock, SOUTH: ESSENTIAL RECIPES AND..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Celebrate the Apollo 11 Moon Landing With These Texas Road Trips

Houston and other Texas sites celebrate the golden anniversary of the first lunar landing

"...the moon with the Apollo 11 astronauts via Todd Douglas Miller's exhilarating documentary made with original NASA footage. Miller..."

May 17, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Nominees for the 2018-19 Austin Critics Table Awards Announced

The Critics Table's picture-perfect year

"...Grapes of Wrath Karina Dominguez, There and Back Will Douglas, Significant Other Lee Eddy, Cry It Out Judd Farris,..."

May 13, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Turning Williamson County a Bluer Shade of Purple

Wading through the new political landscape of the Austin suburbs

"...and looks even younger than his 29 years, but James Talarico sees himself as more of a throwback. "Every..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Making the Math Work on Real School Finance Reform

"Texas Plan" brings new money to Austin and other districts, but nothing's final yet

"...most vulnerable students could be transformative, according to Dr. Douglas Killian, superintendent of Pflugerville ISD and a member of..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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