Cine Las Americas International Film Festival Turns 20

Viva cine!

"...Programming a film festival that covers the entire Spanish- and Portuguese-language world sounds challenging. But according to Cine Las..."

April 28, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Coming Attractions

The latest on Blue Starlite's big move, Drafthouse Mueller's opening day, and AFS Cinema's work in progress

"...newest location. After tenures on Cesar Chavez, East Sixth, and the backlot of Austin Film Studios (plus seasonal homes..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pushing Past La Periferia

Cine Las Americas Film Festival aims for a wider reach

"...Cine Las Americas International Film Festival is fast approaching, and hardly two weeks before its May 4 opening night,..."

April 29, 2016 Screens Feature by Sean L. Malin

Film Flam

Cine Las Americas drops fest lineup; Clay Liford on fanboys

"...its 19th fest May 4-8, with screenings at the Marchesa Hall and Theatre, the Mexican American Cultural Center, the..."

April 20, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Austin Film Society Hiring Theatre Manager

No details on location of new two-screen cinema

"...it now runs Austin Studios, supports filmmakers through grants, and is taking over management of programming for Austin's public..."

March 25, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Film Festival 2016

Partake. Enjoy. And tips for townies.

"...nine days, March 13-21. See our special SXSW Film and Interactive supplement in this issue for film previews, interviews..."

March 18, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

2016 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and what that line’s going to be like

"...Knowledge is power, and the only way to survive the circus of SXSW..."

March 7, 2016 Screens Post

Gay Place

Some weeks are for the birds, others for the bears

"...This week, let's call it a free-for-all. Craving tombois and grrrls in large quantities (look how many there are!..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Happy Holidays!

A Chron Events guide to the holidays

"...In case the subtle media reminders, lights and caroling have some how escaped your attention, the holidays..."

Dec. 1, 2015 Events Post by Tamar Price

Gay Place: In & Out

Get in or get out! You can't lose with these Gay Place events.

"...deep inside: Heavy hitters AB Soto (Thursday & Friday) and Omi Osun Joni L. Jones (Sunday) come to town...."

Sept. 18, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

The Redemption of Ricky Starks

Back on the path to the Inspire Pro championship

"...steps between the ropes of Inspire Pro Wrestling tonight, and takes on champion "Dirty" Andy Dalton, it's not just..."

Aug. 9, 2015 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Tyler, the Creator Returns to Austin

Odd Futurist on his Austin arrest, a new app, and ice cream

"...invited fans outside the fence to rush the gate and they obliged. Two days later, at the airport on..."

June 3, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Film Flam: Linklater, Krisha, and Slackerwood

Awards all around, and a sad farewell to the popular film blog

"...It's good times and backslapping for some Austin filmmakers this week, but we've..."

April 29, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Revving With Cora Vette

Texas Burlesque Festival MC tells dirty jokes and career truths

"...Bustiers? Check. Feathered fascinators? Check. Sparkle and glitter? Check and check? Dirty joke book? Uh oh...."

April 10, 2015 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place: One Queered Up Year

This way a gay, that way a gay: Steer here, queers

"...the wash of old poofy punks, studly sigh guys, and the Mexican Madonna, we suggest a name change to..."

March 20, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

Through a queer lens, brightly

"...scheme marginalize us further? Or does it establish definition and boundaries as our lives become less and less subcultural?..."

March 20, 2015 Column

SXSW Film Pro Tips

What to see, where to be, and how to relax

"...gonna get to them all. Now take a breath and start strategizing...."

March 4, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

MondoCon Unleashes Loaded Lineup

Just shut up and take our money!

"...Geof Darrow, Jock, Mike Mignola, Alex Pardee, William Stout, and Bernie Wrightson will be weighing the stage down on..."

Aug. 21, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

An Evening With Kevin Corrigan

Just two old friends sharing stories and laughs

"...Austin Film Society hosted actor Kevin Corrigan at the Marchesa Hall & Theater for its ongoing Moviemaker Dialogue Series...."

June 24, 2014 Screens Post by Neha Aziz

Mondo Con Is Go!

Print and art show announces monstrous and hellish names

"...host some of the greatest names in horror, genre, and pop culture art working today...."

June 2, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Powerslam Like a Woman

Inspire Pro Wrestling hosts NWA Women's Champ bout tonight

"...defended in an Inspire Pro ring, with reigning champion and Texas native Barbi Hayden facing the challenge of two..."

May 25, 2014 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Shake It Like They Taught You in Louisiana

The Texas Burleseque Fest returns with a NoLa queen and a Detroit legend

"...Put away those old sneakers and those misguided jorts. The glamour, the glitz and the..."

April 10, 2014 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Film Festival 2014

There are no wrong choices. Go forth and partake.

"...Southwest Film Festival screens more than 100 feature films and scores of short films over the course of nine..."

March 7, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Playback: Sound Bleed

As Interactive kicks off SXSW, its bookings merge with Music

"...every nook in a honeycomb of cubicles emailed feverishly, and the front desk phones rang off the hook...."

March 7, 2014 Music Column

'From Dusk Till Dawn' Returns

Everybody be cool. We've got an exclusive image from the new show.

"...Dawn TV show, plus news of a special cast and crew screening of the 1996 horror-crime-comedy original...."

Feb. 13, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Personal True Tales, Plus New and Returning Texas Legends at SXSW

Film festival director Janet Pierson gives us the 2014 rundown

"...With only a month and a half to go before the first screening, it's..."

Jan. 30, 2014 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Staple! Lives!

Indie media expo adds three big names to guest list

"...Comic fans and connoisseurs of the graphic arts, start filling your 2014..."

Dec. 3, 2013 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

Polari: Unabashedly Queer

Gays descend on Downtown for Polari's opening night

"...festival formerly known as aGLIFF) lit up the State Theater last night to honor queer film, Austin's queer community,..."

Oct. 17, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Pro-Wrestling Gets Inspired Again

If you can't end the weekend with a Richie, go out with a slam

"...tonight, Oct. 13, as the grapplers separate The Quick and the Dead...."

Oct. 13, 2013 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Deep-Seated Divans and Homo Sectionals

'Don't just sit there!' implores Polari, giving us every reason to

"...Create. The current Polari artistic director knows his audience, and knows that some folks come simply to be entertained...."

Oct. 11, 2013 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

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