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"...the most compelling aspect of the film, follows a young boy named Terr as he fights to escape the..."

March 28, 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

"...viewing list Government Cheese, the new surrealist comedy starring David Oyelowo, and the intriguing Happy Face. Director Michael Showalter's..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants for Short Films

Rising filmmakers from around the state get essential support

"...many filmmakers, including Lucas and Patrick Bresnan (Naked Gardens), David and Nathan Zellner (Sasquatch Sunset), David Lowery (The Green..."

Jan. 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces 2024 Feature Grant Recipients

Local filmmakers feature heavily among 18 selected projects

"...whole. Prior recipients have included such notable names as David Lowery (The Green Knight, Pete’s Dragon), Kat Candler (13..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

"...Immaculate Director: Michael Mohan Producers: David Bernad, Sydney Sweeney, Jonathan Davino, Teddy Schwarzman, Michael Heimler,..."

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

"...AWOL. The big budget flick from John Wick co-creator David Leitch opens May 3, but SXSW attendees get to..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...not as sexual as hip-hop today … I was young in an adult environment, but we always had a..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Theoretically and The Love Hypothesis, changing lanes with her young-adult romance novel Check & Mate; and Colombian author Ingrid..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...CENTIPEDE HORROR (Presented by AGFA and Error 4444) D: Keith Li Hong Kong, 1982, 94 min After his sister..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crosstalk: Remembering Brad Houser of Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, and More Music News

Mala Fama opens on Sixth Street, and Golden Hornet seeks young composers

"...with a list of Austin acts including Suzanna Choffel, David Garza, Greezy Wheels, Golden Dawn Arkestra, and the Mingtones..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Inside Texas' Angels of Death, Who Refuse Hundreds of Death Row Pleas but May Expedite Daniel Perry Pardon

How the Board of Pardons and Paroles runs its ship

"...Mitesh sat through the trial of Hasmukh’s killer, Christopher Young. He went on to attend the appeals after Young’s..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List

Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin

"...such as Executive Vice President and General Manager at Young Money Records Karen Civil, rhythm and blues singer Savannah..."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Laurel Parmet's breakout success telling the story of a young woman trying to find her place in evangelical Kentucky...."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Tucker, Producers: Ricky Fosheim, Dillon Tucker, Ray Lee A young screenwriter/musician grapples with Pure O, a lesser-known form of..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Worlds Says Sorry About the Demon

Sci fi film fest announces final lineup for final outing

"...Influencer D: Kurtis David Harder Southwest Premiere While struggling on a solo backpacking..."

Nov. 15, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Review: Hellraiser

The Cenobites are back in the third best entry in the franchise

"...So when it was announced that David Bruckner (The Signal) would be directing a re-imagining from..."

Sept. 29, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces 2022 Filmmaker Grant Recipients

Projects from PJ Raval, Don Swaynos to financial support

"...stepping stone in the careers of many filmmakers, including David Lowery (The Green Knight, Pete’s Dragon) and Kat Candler..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Inu-Oh

Japanese medieval history gorgeously reimagined as a rock & roll fable

"...and his friendship with the titular Ino-Oh (Avu-chan), a young man whose body has been twisted by a curse..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...aspired to. Cast List: Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, LaKeith Stanfield, Zazie Beetz (World Premiere) (Closing Night)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Seventh Day

Training Day meets The Exorcist

"...Starring: Guy Pearce, Vadhir Derbez, Brady Jenness, Stephen Lang, Keith David and Robin Bartlett...."

March 26, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Wojnarowicz: F**k You F*ggot F**cker

Inside the creativity and fury of the artist provocateur

"...art-world immortality like that of contemporaries Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, David Wojnarowicz, who died of AIDS in 1992..."

March 26, 2021 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...- filmmakers have a hometown presence. Dear Mr. Brody, Keith Maitland's follow-up to his SXSW 2015 award-sweeping Tower, makes..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

AFF Review: Good

Indie drama emphasizes theme over character

"...Payton Poitier is a young Black man whose path toward love and upward mobility..."

Oct. 27, 2020 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...and a lonesome West Texas sound emerges. Archival Neil Young releases come to mind – contemporary unearthing of prehistoric..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Graphic Designers Tout the Tastiest Beverage Packaging in Town

Local beverage packaging designs quench our thirst for tasty graphics

"...us. "That's Jose Canales, Lauren Dickens, Drew Lakin, and Keith Davis Young. They've used hand-drawn illustrations of grackles, dogs,..."

July 24, 2020 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...metal meatiness, but with more chord movement from guitarist David Ziolkowski, whose right hand becomes a fan blade on..."

July 10, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...a car stereo, one could adjust the volume of David Ramirez's heart-piercing voice and Simon Page's plaintive pedal steel...."

May 15, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...2016 nominee Rick Kennedy faced late-filing challenges from Austinite David Jaramillo and Prairie View educator William Foster III; Kennedy..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

March Primary Election Coverage Live Blog

Travis County awaits Super Tuesday election results

"...and worked with the other candidate in the race, David Chincanchan, at City Hall.— Austin Sanders (@daustinsanders) March 4,..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by News Staff

Chronicle Endorsements for the March 3 Primary Election

From local judges and representatives to the presidential candidate, here are our recommendations

"...Bill Flores is retiring). He has two nominal opponents (David Jaramillo and William Foster III). We recommend Kennedy. U.S...."

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature

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