Stacey Abrams, Beastie Boys to Speak at SXSW

Nile Rodgers, Gwyneth Paltrow and more join the roster

"...Georgia gubernatorial candidate (and putative 2020 presidential hopeful) Stacey Abrams and The L Word creator IIene Chaiken are some..."

Feb. 12, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...are going to fangirl over voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams and sci-fi/fantasy author N. K. Jemisin is – I..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Owen Egerton Gets Spooked Writing The Axe Murders of Villisca

Austin author on his new haunted house movie

"...who introduced him to his future co-writers, executive producer Kevin Abrams and director Tony Valenzuela. "He said, 'These guys..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Playing Through

The Longhorns miss Augustin's leadership skills more than Durant's gaudy numbers

"...thanks to a brilliant second half from senior A.J. Abrams – and also to OU's standout Blake Griffin getting..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Column by Thomas Hackett

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...(following the seemingly perpetual rise of indie filmmaking rogue Kevin Smith), and Without Getting Killed or Caught, Tamara Saviano..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...previous lineup teasers that trumpeted the likes of Stacey Abrams and Lawrence Wright and Texas Writer Award recipient Elizabeth..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Alvin Schwartz's beloved nightmares come to the screen

"...André Øvredal. Starring: Zoe Margaret Colletti, Michael Garza, Austin Abrams, Gabriel Rush, Austin Zajur, Dean Norris, Gil Bellows, Lorraine..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...the latest additions to the SXSW Interactive roster, J.J. Abrams). Neece said, "With the passing of Angus Scrimm (AKA..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'Possession Arrow': Barnes<->Huggins

"...that will someday bear my name – and watch Kevin Durant render any strategy – yours or mine –..."

Feb. 3, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Max Reload and the Nether Blasters

Gamer comedy isn't for casual players

"...lets Liz become a stereotyped gamer girl cliche), JJ Abrams' regular Grunberg as game-developer-turned-demon-hunter Eugene Wylder, and a delightful..."

July 24, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

They've Gone and Monofonus'd the ATX Again!

Locally published treats both grisly and gratifying and in between.

"...the past few years. (Note: Doug Dorst & JJ Abrams' amazing pulp-adventure-throwback/collegiate-rom-com/book-as-object masterpiece called S., for one.)..."

Jan. 19, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Playing Through

The Texas men's basketball team is making a believer out of this doubting Thomas

"...idea that the Longhorns could actually be better without Kevin Durant. But now we know that they are. Anyway,..."

March 28, 2008 Column by Thomas Hackett

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...Cooper, Sam Gilroy, Ron Palais, Michael Panes, Anne Klaus, Kevin Kane, Caroline Angelica Winkler (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

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

"...probably be intrigued by Clerk, a new documentary on Kevin Smith directed by his friend and mentoree Malcolm Ingram,..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Out of Town, to a Conference

A guide to the Big XII NCAA men’s basketball tourney

"...one that lost at home to Oral Roberts? Will Kevin Durant burn through what will probably be his last..."

March 2, 2007 Sports Feature by John Razook

TV Eye

Production companies are mad at work shooting sitcoms and dramas for consideration on the fall TV slate

"...J.J. Abrams (Alias) is developing two dramas for ABC. One is..."

April 22, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Matt Johnson, Producers: Niv Fichman, Matthew Miller, Fraser Ash, Kevin Krikst, Screenwriters: Matt Johnson, Matthew Miller The story of..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

My Obsession

Joe Nick Patoski leaves this terrestrial plane -- radio plane, that is.

"...(For starters, I'm a regular Monday guest on the Kevin & Kevin show on KGSR-FM). So when I say..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Music Feature by Joe Nick Patoski

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...1pm:  Stacey Abrams in Conversation With N.K. Jemisin — Keynote Two trailblazers..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Kevin Archambault, Bye Bye Birdie/Into the Woods..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...Darron L. West, Big LoveDirector, MusicalKevin Archambault, Once Upon a Mattress..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Most Memorable Moments of Saturday’s ACL Fest

Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Mongolian metal, Doja Cat, Dayglow, & more

"...Baby,” his new collaboration with Lil Nas X. – Kevin Curtin girl in red’s Anxious, Excellent Ramblings..."

Oct. 3, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...Lee and Walter Isaacson, Attica Locke, and award-winning poet Kevin Young. Texas Monthly legend Skip Hollandsworth will emcee the..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

TV Eye

What the ...?

"...Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series: Lost creator J.J. Abrams (also of Alias), along with Damon Lindelof, Jeffrey Lieber,..."

July 22, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Kevin Brass' article on News 8 Austin was the most..."

Sept. 10, 2004 Column

Clown in a Cornfield

A clown terrorizes teens in a former factory town

"...Directed by: Eli Craig. Starring: Katie Douglas, Aaron Abrams, Carson MacCormac, Vincent Muller and Kevin Durand. Not reviewed..."

May 9, 2025 Movie Review

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

"...Jane Schoenbrun Producers: Emma Stone, Ali Herting, Dave McCary, Kevin Kelly, Sam Intilli, Sarah Winshall Owen is just trying..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Blindspotting Premiering at ATX Television Festival

New Starz show joins Central Park, Mythic Quest, more

"...of UFO, the new Showtime series produced by J.J. Abrams's Bad Robot about our fascination with unidentified flying objects..."

May 20, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Speeding Toward Normal

In this week's issue: How Greg Abbott's Great Unmasking puts state and local leadership at odds yet again, plus the SXSW virtual experience

"...at bedtime; I meant to drift off, but Stacey Abrams and N.K. Jemisin had me riveted...."

March 19, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Senators Elizabeth Warren, Amy Klobuchar Top SXSW Candidate Cavalcade

“Conversations About America’s Future” collab with Texas Tribune

"...as well as non-2020 aspirant and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. The Tribune and SXSW say “more will be..."

Feb. 25, 2019 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

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