Austin Film Festival to Celebrate Lost's Damon Lindelof With Outstanding TV Writer Award

Fall fest also adds All of Us Strangers, The Holdovers

"...Written/Directed by: Christos Nikou Cast: Jessie Buckley, Riz Ahmed, Jeremy Allen White, Luke Wilson, Annie Murphy Synopsis: Anna and..."

Sept. 14, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Darren Aronofsky to be Honored by Austin Film Festival

Fest features Bob Saget's final film, new Laura Poitras doc

"...through and he really loved this film,” said director Jeremy LaLonde. “It's with great sadness that he never got..."

Sept. 29, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...is diagnosed with a life-changing illness. Cast: Maika Monroe, Jeremy Allen White, DeRon Horton, Marisa Tomei, Sasha Lane, Joe..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Sixth Street Jaywalker Partially Vindicated in Federal Court

Jury finds cop used excessive force

"...high crime of jaywalking across Sixth Street at night, Jeremy King won a partial victory when a federal jury..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...grief. Cast: Wendy Moniz, Trevor St. John, Oona Laurence, Jeremy Shinder, Sonya Harum, Mike Faist, Rachel Dratch, Chris Conroy..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Bike Zoo's Zest for Life

There's no short of imaginative puppetry with this bicycle troupe

"...Jeremy Rosen's straight talk belies what his incredible bike creations..."

Dec. 16, 2011 News Feature by Ramon Martinez

Wednesday Sleepers

"...the way to about year zero. – Michael Bertin Jeremy Fisher..."

March 7, 2008 Music Feature

UK Calling

Damon Albarn leads SXSW 07's UK act armada. Again.

"...Depeche Mode (single "The Alternative" is the best song Martin Gore never penned), so break out the black wardrobe,..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

The Great Escape

Chain Gangs! Cast Aways! Kung Fu! Chocolate! ... It's Time for the Holiday Film Previews

"...day as a father. Tea Leoni, Don Cheadle, and Jeremy Piven co-star in this tearjerker from Rush Hour director..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...the phenomenally successful series of books by Ann M. Martin about a group of friends whose adventures in baby-sitting..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Marjaneh Moghimi, Sudnya Shroff, Rachael Fung, George Rush, Chris Martin, Laura Wagner, Screenwriters: Carolina Cavalli, Babak Jalali Donya works..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Jury Awards Announced

The Fallout, Lily Topples the World take big wins

"...Recognition for Breakthrough Performance: Rogello Balagatas for Islands, D: Martin Edralin..."

March 19, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music List No. 3

Dead Meadow, Sad13, Cindy Wilson, Lizzo, Boogarins, and 494 others

"...Martin Creed (London, England)..."

Jan. 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

American Hustle

It's all about the hair, the performances, and the grift and graft in this unpredictable new offering from David O. Russell.

"...O. Russell. Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Renner, Jennifer Lawrence, Louis C.K., Robert De Niro, Michael..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Nominees for Independent Spirit Awards Announced

Matthew McConaughey's golden run continues

"...Linklater, David McFadzean, Dete Meserve, Judd Payne, Celine Rattray, Martin Shafer, Ginger Sledge, Matt Williams
..."

Nov. 27, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol

This fourth entry in the Tom Cruise film franchise is the best of the bunch; it's wacky and keen to please.

"...Directed by: Brad Bird. Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton, Michel Nyqvist, Vladimir Mashkov,..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Last Shotgun Blast of SXSW Film Programming

'Hobo,' Spike's 'Scenes From the Suburbs,' and more

"...of passage that will forever change him. Chalk Director: Martina Amati Two teenage professional gymnasts are competing in a..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Waitress

Despite a storyline that involves an unplanned pregnancy, various affairs, spousal abuse, maternal ambivalence, and food-service employment, Waitress is an optimistic comedy about getting past your mistakes and making the best of life.

"...Adrienne Shelly. Starring: Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Cheryl Hines, Jeremy Sisto, Andy Griffith and Adrienne Shelly. I first saw..."

May 11, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Two for the Money

Pacino again plays another Mephistophelean type who mentors McConaughey's ex-jock in the intricacies of his tout service, offering tips to betters on the Vegas line, but the film is about as fresh as a day-old betting slip.

"...Starring: Al Pacino, Matthew McConaughey, Rene Russo, Armand Assante, Jeremy Piven and Jaime King. Pacino does what Pacino does..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Callas Forever

While Callas Forever seems sincere in its attempt to pay tribute to the world’s most famous opera singer, it unwittingly disserves her in its bizarre wish-fantasy about resurrecting her voice onscreen.

"...Directed by: Franco Zeffirelli. Starring: Fanny Ardant, Jeremy Irons, Joan Plowright, Jay Rodan, Gabriel Garco and Manuel..."

March 25, 2005 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Peter Pan

There's a definite sexual tension between Peter and Wendy in this live-action Pan that's heavy on the special effects.

"...Directed by: P.J. Hogan. Starring: Jason Isaacs, Jeremy Sumpter, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Olivia Williams, Ludivine Sagnier, Geoffrey Palmer,..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...Consisting of Peter Buck (R.E.M.), Justin Harwood (Luna), Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees), and saxophonist Skerik, Tuatara has been fiddling..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

I Before E

A career retrospective on one of the lost cosmic cowboys, Rusty Wier

"...on the piano as Larry Nye's electric guitar and Jeremy Bow's drums follow suit. The loping rock beat starts..."

May 31, 2002 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Angel Eyes

"...Directed by: Luis Mandoki. Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Jim Caviezel, Jeremy Sisto, Sonia Braga, Shirley Knight and Terrence Howard. Its..."

May 18, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...Rosalind Ayres, Roger Sloman, Heather Tobias, Danny Nussbaum, Gilbert Martin...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wrapped and Ready

"...Ralph Fiennes, Danny Glover, Jeff Goldblum, Val Kilmer, Steve Martin, Helen Mirren, Michelle Pfeiffer, Martin Short, Patrick Stewart...."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Filmmakers Head to Tribeca

Local films Leads and Man Finds Tape are NYC bound

"...the piano man himself, with Long Island native William Martin Joel looking back on a legendary musical career in..."

April 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...and racial profiling. This new production by Austin-based director Jeremy Rashad Brown promises to prove both the power of..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The 2023 Austin Food & Wine Festival

"...Macarons from Anne NG and Jeremy Mandrell of Bakery Lorraine..."

Nov. 7, 2023 Photo Gallery

Emerald Fennell's Saltburn to Open Austin Film Festival

Promising Young Woman followup leads first title drop

"...D: Alexi Pappas, Jeremy Teicher USA, Utopia Distribution World Premiere In an exclusive..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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