Our Recommended Events Include Broods, Books, and Barking Buddies

The weekdays are filled with events worth leaving the house

"...Tuesday 1, John Gillum Branch Library..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Southwest Announces 2025 Audience Awards

The Accountant 2, Luv Ya, Bum! take home prizes

"...Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie Director: Matt Johnson, Producers: Matthew Miller, Matt Greyson, Screenwriters: Matt Johnson, Jay..."

March 17, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

St. Paddy’s Day, SXSnacks, Sailor Moon, and More Weekend Events

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...John C. Reilly Is Mister Romantic..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...you missed it last month, AFS is again screening Lynch’s fervent take on The Wizard of Oz. Set in..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...guitarist Absar Lebeh wails sizzling Middle Eastern mysticism, and John Paul beats it all home. Beg them for 2023’s..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Twins, Phantoms, and More Recommended Events

Seeing double on the weekdays

"...heavier following the loss of the late, great David Lynch, but if you take one message away from his..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Aquatic Anime and Crafty Options in This Week's Recommended Events

Getting out isn't just for the weekend

"...Wednesday 19, John Gillum Branch Library..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

This Valentine’s Day, Boner Bizarre Salutes Dario Argento

Extreme variety show pays tribute to giallo auteur

"...Self-described as “John Waters’ bachelorette party set amidst the back alleys of..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by Miranda Garza

A Mardi Gras Pre-Party, Improvised Intimacy, and More Recommended Events

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...courage for producer Darryl F. Zanuck and writer/producer Nunnally Johnson to bring in director John Ford (fresh off the..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...know how lucky their nostrils were, since that’s when John Waters’ olfactory opus released with Odorama. Each special card..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...Assembly Directors/Producers/Screenwriters: Rashaad Newsome, Johnny Symons Visionary artist Rashaad Newsome merges art, AI, and..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Markets, Matheson, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with arts, culture, and a bit of capitalism

"...share. His work depicts musicians like Hank Williams and John Prine combined with punk-rock detailing surrounding them: a high-class..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Take a Breather Month

September stands between Austin Pride and Gay Christmas, aka Halloween, so take it as a much-needed break.

"...the 100th time I’ve had to hear about Elton John say how he’s friendly with Trump, it’s like –..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Column by James Scott

Babes

Female friendship, pregnant bodies go under the microscope in hilarious Babes

"...Directed by: Pamela Adlon. Starring: Ilana Glazer, John Carroll Lynch, Michelle Buteau, Hasan Minaj, Oliver Platt, Stephan..."

May 17, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Review: Babes

We need more raunchy female friendship films like this

"...Oh yes, the film’s men: Hasan Minhaj as Husband, John Carroll Lynch as OB/GYN, Oliver Platt as “Deadbeat” Dad,..."

March 10, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

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

"...stronger with this Jordan Peele-produced revenge flick. Described as "John Wick in Mumbai," this action-packed drama was inspired by..."

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

"...is directing goes AWOL. The big budget flick from John Wick co-creator David Leitch opens May 3, but SXSW..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

We Sorted Through 150 TribFest Events. These Five Stood Out.

Free events Saturday

"...on Friday. Host and creator of the podcast Grace Lynch will be sitting down with Kevin Ellis of the..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Maya Wright

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Country You Can Leave) Andrea Arango (Something Like Home) John Manuel Arias (Where There Was Fire) Isa Arsén (Shoot..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Bottoms

The Shiva Baby team reunite for a ridonkulously horny queer comedy

"...Havana Rose Liu, Kaia Gerber, Nicholas Galitzine and Marshawn Lynch...."

Aug. 25, 2023 Movie Review by Lina Fisher

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...with his latest road trip comedy Four's Company; Joe Lynch (Everly, 2014) with his tribute to Stuart Gordon and..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lynch/Oz

Is David Lynch's whole career an homage to The Wizard of Oz?

"...not have that opportunity with his latest subject. David Lynch, historically, has shown no interest at all in explaining..."

June 30, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Lights, Camera, Stupidity in Austin-Made Satire

Bryan Connolly's Make Popular Movies spoofs how films are (and aren't) made

"...The same applied to John Gholson, who plays megaproducer Lou Bagetti. Gholson's both a..."

March 31, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Crimes of Passion and Desperation in Love & Death

In HBO Max's Love & Death, director Lesli Linka Glatter and star Patrick Fugit revisit one of Texas' most infamous murders

"...nonfiction book by Texas Monthly writer-at-large Jim Atkinson and John Bloom (better known as gonzo cinema historian Joe Bob..."

March 10, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Rose Liu, Kaia Gerber, Nicholas Galitzine, Miles Fowler, Marshawn Lynch, Dagmara Dominiczyk, Punkie Johnson (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Please Baby Please

Andrea Riseborough remains unmissable in this wild, weird, and divisive Fifties fantasy

"...like if The Wild One, West Side Story, and John Waters all got together and made a baby? Impossible,..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Fantastic Fest Review: Lynch/Oz

How the Wizard of Oz shaped the Blue Velvet director

"...not have that opportunity with his latest subject. David Lynch, historically, has had no interest at all in explaining..."

Sept. 26, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Woman King

Historical epic of the legendary women warriors who inspired the Dora Milaje

"...by: Gina Prince-Bythewood. Starring: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega and Sheila Atim...."

Sept. 16, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...LYNCH/OZ D: Alexandre O. Philippe USA, 2022, Texas Premiere, 108..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hot Summer Nights Reviews

Free music fest cools out record hot summer

"...Mid-set, an unexpected cover of chaotic comedy rocker Liam Lynch's 2002 "United States of Whatever" fit the Austin group's..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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