"Kira Lynn Harris: Glittering Dystopias"

"...can do to a gallery. In the instance of Kira Lynn Harris' "Glittering Dystopias," it's the transformative power of..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Arts Review by Caitlin Greenwood

Kira & El Gin

Egyptian historical thriller set during the 1919 rebellion

"...Directed by: Marwan Hamed. Starring: Karim Abdel Aziz, Ahmed Ezz and Hend Sabry...."

July 1, 2022 Movie Review

47 Ronin

Keanu Reeves is a samurai warrior fighting supernatural forces in this twist on the ancient Japanese tale.

"...by the shogun to commit seppuku (ritual suicide by disembowelment). The other lord receives no punishment. The death of..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

The Invitation

Girlfight director Karyn Kusama helms dinner-party thriller

"...Directed by: Karyn Kusama. Starring: Logan Marshall-Green, Michiel Huisman, Emayatzy Corinealdi, Tammy Blanchard, John Carroll Lynch and..."

April 8, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...the flowers they arranged for Courtney Love, which were lovely, but rather the context of the story told by..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Column

I.S.S.

Spacebound political thriller lacks any sense of gravity

"...Directed by: Gabriela Cowperthwaite. Starring: Ariana DeBose, Chris Messina, John Gallagher Jr.,..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film

Daily Reviews and Interviews

"...Sorry, ThanksNarrative Feature, Emerging Visions D: Dia Sokol; with Wiley Wiggins, Kenya Miles,..."

March 20, 2009 Screens Feature by Kristine Tofte

Brief Encounters

"...Directed by: Kira Muratova. Starring: Vladimir Vysotsky, Nina Ruslanova and Muratova. A..."

Nov. 26, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Five Ways to Dress Up Your Bare, Bare Walls

A big weekend of gallery shows gives you plenty of decorating opportunities

"...People may well go deliciously naked (just ask the skyclad folks frolicking..."

May 20, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...happened IRL this year, but today the film festival released the lineup of films that will be part of..."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Endless

Sibling banter and cosmic terror means observational comedy horror.

"...Moorhead. Starring: Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, Callie Hernandez, Tate Ellington, Lew Temple, James Jordan, Shane Brady, Kira Powell, David..."

April 20, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...to its tail as closing night films, and it's bringing a whole pack of shorts, VR projects, extra titles,..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Theorists’ Hiraeth

A sprawling evening of art and community organized by Amy Morrow and the Theorists showed the challenge of editing in our age

"...A near-full moon. An outdoor performance. Promise of an après-theatre night swim. Dancer-choreographer Amy Morrow organized an evening of..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Picture This

How is our obsession with photography changing an entire industry?

"...in 2004; Instagram in 2010). It's all digital and largely coming from iPhones, Androids, and iPads...."

Feb. 28, 2014 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

SXSW Music Announces First Band Cull

Some 10% of total acts showcasing March 11-16

"...announced its first cull: 195 acts descending on Austin ranging from all points between here and Taiwan...."

Oct. 16, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Escape From Planet Earth

In this 3-D animated movie, a famous astronaut from another planet becomes trapped on Earth – aka the Dark Planet. Interplanetary shenanigans ensue.

"...they should plan carefully before responding. Scorch agrees but nevertheless makes plans to move full speed ahead, even though..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Push

This sci-fi actioner about warring clairvoyants is generically incomprehensible with cyberpunk overtones.

"...by: Paul McGuigan. Starring: Chris Evans, Dakota Fanning, Camilla Belle, Djimon Hounsou, Maggie Siff and Scott Michael Campbell. They're..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...We had a little bit of the Christmas morning feeling when the complete lineup for the South by Southwest..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Be Aggressive

On one level, Annie Weisman's Be Aggressive skewers SoCal culture, from Spanish stucco to smoothie shops, but at its heart this tale of a cheerleader whose mother has just died shows us with humor and affection how to deal with the unexpected holes in our lives.

"...sessions, and if she doesn't get back soon, she tells her dad, she won't be able to learn the..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Shout!

Annie Weisman's satiric drama Be Aggressive, receiving its area premiere from the State Theater Company, gives a shout out to cheerleading as an outlet for teenagers to make themselves heard.

"...About the only place a teen can really make herself heard is on the cheerleading squad -- which may..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...My name is Kira Koonce. I'm 7 and I'm in second grade and..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Column

Parks, Gardens, Pisces, and More Arts Events for the Week

Get out and get arty, away from the SXSW crowds

"...When a fellow is named Tim McCool, you’ve got to hope he..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Flight Attendants Picket to Be Paid for Work Hours on the Ground

Amid longer delays, they are asking for better conditions as well

"...not closed, we’re not getting those wages,” said Allison Quiñones, who has been with Southwest Airlines for the five..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Bet on Bikes

"...to one of the activities that most makes Austin feel like home. I'm so proud of our city for..."

May 2, 2023 Postmarks

Goodluckhavefun Gallery Gets a Visit From “Yours,” Truly

Qmmunity Editor James Scott checks out queer art at DIY garage gallery

"...gallery curated within the garage of a house on Enfield Road. Waiting for me was not just co-founder and..."

Jan. 14, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

What'cha Watchin'?

Screengrabs from the Chronicle staff

"...his brother Niles, father Martin, and that bit-of-a-psychic home help Daphne Moon. These days, you can make the exact..."

May 7, 2021 Screens Column by James Scott

SXSW Announces Film Award Winners

Shithouse takes top narrative honors

"...Innovative new college comedy-drama Shithouse and sensitive grief counselling documentary An Elephant in the Room have taken the..."

March 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Kostanski of Canadian splattermasters Astron-6. Not only is he bringing his newest rubber suit mayhem, PG (Psycho Goreman) for..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...Show's former resident deranged millionaire have in common? Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, and John Hodgman will all be at..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A Few Faves From the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series

Immortal gems of the cinema help us define a classic

"...in theatres and keeps it lighting up screens and imaginations for decades to come? With over 100 titles, from..."

May 24, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

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