Moontower Announces Jenny Slate, Leslie Jones, Jay Pharoah, and More for Its Just for Laughs Festival

Samantha Bee, Ziwe, Monét X Change, and many more added to lineup

"...The two-week festival announced the addition of Leslie Jones, Jenny Slate, Jay Pharoah, Samantha Bee, Ziwe, Monét X Change,..."

Feb. 9, 2023 Arts Post by James Renovitch

Moontower 2019 Review: Jenny Slate

The internet loves Jenny Slate, and so does Austin

"...Who is Jenny Slate’s audience? She’s picked up so many fans so..."

April 30, 2019 Arts Post by Rosalind Faires

Jenny Slate Returns to the Big Screen With Landline

Nineties comedy reunites the team behind Obvious Child

"...mess lead role in their latest collab specifically for Jenny Slate. In Landline, Slate's character, Dana, also makes the..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Austin Film Festival Announces (Almost) Full Slate

Opening and closing night films still to come

"...AFF 2014’s just-announced slate includes films with some of the season’s buzziest performances..."

Sept. 17, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Obvious Grownups

Jenny Slate and Gillian Robespierre unswaddle their film 'Obvious Child'

"...When we spoke with director Gillian Robespierre and actress Jenny Slate about the film's perfect blend of comedy, drama,..."

June 20, 2014 Screens Feature by Amy Gentry

I Want You Back

Charlie Day and Jenny Slate add charm to a stalker rom com

"...Directed by: Jason Orley. Starring: Charlie Day, Jenny Slate, Gina Rodriguez, Scott Eastwood, Manny Jacinto and Clark..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Fun Fun Fun Fest Comedy

Multitasking Jenny Slate returns to her stand-up roots at Fun Fun Fun Fest

"...Jenny SlateSat., 3:35pm, Yellow stage..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Arts Feature by Melanie Haupt

Moontower Comedy 2019: The First Wave

Festival welcomes Jenny Slate and David Spade as headliners

"...over their turducken this month: the first 29 acts slated for next spring's Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival, and..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Landline

The team behind Obvious Child is back

"...Directed by: Gillian Robespierre. Starring: Jenny Slate, Jay Duplass, Abby Quinn, John Turturro, Edie Falco..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Obvious Child

Jenny Slate stars as a standup comic in this indie film about abortion that comes snuggled in the broad strokes of a quirky comedy.

"...Directed by: Gillian Robespierre. Starring: Jenny Slate, Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann, Gabe Liedman, David Cross,..."

June 20, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

My Blind Brother

Indie romantic comedy has plenty of bite

"...Directed by: Sophie Goodhart. Starring: Nick Kroll, Adam Scott, Jenny Slate, Zoe Kazan, Charlie Hewson and Maryanne Nagel...."

Sept. 23, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...its first programming wave this afternoon, announcing its competition slate and NEXT picks, dedicated to cutting-edge independent films. Familiar..."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Cast List: Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum JR., James Hong, Jamie Lee Curits..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Shell They Sell (He's Swell)

Viral cuddlebomb Marcel the Shell makes the move to book and TV

"...equalizing, heartstring-pulling phenoms and sustained enough popularity for creator Jenny Slate (Saturday Night Live, Bored to Death) and writing..."

Nov. 4, 2011 Screens Feature by Audra Schroeder

Five Stand-Ups You’ll Want a Seat for at Moontower

Headliners and rising local talents rub shoulders at Moontower Just For Laughs Austin

"...Jenny Slate..."

April 14, 2023 Arts Column by Joelle DiPaolo

Marcel the Shell With Shoes On

Sweet and funny story of a talking shell will fill your heart

"...as a collaboration between director Dean Fleischer-Camp and actress/writer Jenny Slate, set up as mockumentary films that see stop-motion..."

July 1, 2022 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Your Weekend in Film

What major releases and one-off screenings are worth your theatre time

"...Jenny Slate reunites with her Obvious Child director Gillian Robespierre..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

It's Hard to Compete With My Blind Brother

Sophie Goodhart on expanding her award-winning short into a feature

"...character," says Goodman, referencing the film's origin story for Jenny Slate, who plays Kroll's love interest. "You know when..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Beejoli Shah

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...be announced Wednesday, Feb. 5, and the complete Conference slate, coming Feb. 12. We'll have an interview with SXSW..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Get Your Tickets for the 41st Annual Austin Music Awards

"...The two-week festival announced the addition of Leslie Jones, Jenny Slate, Jay Pharoah, Samantha Bee, Ziwe, and others...."

Feb. 17, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Garth Brooks to Keynote SXSW

DMC, Warren G, and T.I. also added as conference speakers

"...Jenny Slate, Gabourey Sidibe, Danielle Macdonald, Cindi Leive & Janicza..."

March 2, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

On the Rocks

Sofia Coppola heads to NYC for a slight but charming anti-rom-com

"...Sofia Coppola. Starring: Rashida Jones, Bill Murray, Marlon Wayans, Jenny Slate, Jessica Henwick, Jules Willcox, Alexandra Mary Reimer, Anna..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gifted

A child prodigy gets caught up in a custody battle

"...Starring: Chris Evans, Mckenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan, Octavia Spencer, Jenny Slate, Michael Kendall Kaplan, John M. Jackson and Glenn..."

April 14, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked

We're wondering if anyone will call the ASPCA if we leave these animated rodents chipwrecked far from civilization.

"...by: Mike Mitchell. Starring: Jason Lee, David Cross and Jenny Slate...."

Dec. 16, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...made him that way. Cast: Adam Scott, Nick Kroll, Jenny Slate, Zoe Kazan, Charlie Hewson, Maryann Nagel, Greg Violand..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...The Texas Book Festival announced its 2012 slate today, featuring big hitters in fiction (Junot Díaz, Justin..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

News (and Attitude) From SXSW Interactive

My iCal is already packed, how about yours?

"...Comedy duo Gabe & Jenny will take the reins as hosts of the Interactive..."

Jan. 11, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

How Dean Fleischer-Camp Brought Marcel the Shell With Shoes On to Life

Inside the secret life of the stop-motion smash

"...and its two sequels that Fleischer-Camp made with comedian Jenny Slate – is a sweet and quietly funny story..."

July 21, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Marcel The Shell With Shoes On

Jenny Slate brings this talking seashell to life

"...as a collaboration between director Dean Fleischer-Camp and actress/writer Jenny Slate, set up as mockumentary films that see stop-motion..."

March 13, 2022 SXSW Post by Trace Sauveur

Everything Everywhere All At Once Wins Everything at the Austin Film Critics Association Award

Cosmic comedy sweeps the board with nine wins

"...Shoes On, which was named Best Animated Film while Jenny Slate won Best Voice Acting/Animated/Digital Performance for her voice..."

Jan. 11, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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