A Case of Synchronicity

Director Jacob Gentry and star AJ Bowen reunite to rewrite history

"...Ask AJ Bowen to describe time-travel drama Synchronicity, and he calls it..."

Jan. 21, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Survival of the Fittest?

The unlikely story behind the Austin-based black comedy, Natural Selection.

"...half-brothers David Carradine (Kung Fu, Death Race 2000) and Michael Bowen (Magnolia, Jackie Brown) sign on within weeks of..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Last September

"...Directed by: Deborah Warner. Starring: Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith, Jane Birkin, Lambert Wilson, Keeley Hawes,..."

May 5, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Self-Medicated

It contains some freshman mistakes, but this microindie has such dramatic momentum, such a need to tell its story, that it's well worth a look.

"...Directed by: Monty Lapica. Starring: Monty Lapica, Diane Venora, Michael Bowen, Greg Germann, Kristina Anapau and Matthew Carey. It..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Natural Selection

This locally shot black comedy examines the bizarre feedback loop that exists among celebrity psychopaths, the increasingly tabloidized mainstream news media, and, not least, our own bad selves.

"...Directed by: Mark Bristol. Starring: David Carradine, Michael Bowen, Darren Burrows, Joe Unger and Bob Balaban. If..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Magnolia

Sprawling, meaning-laden spectacle from the director of Boogie Nights.

"...Walters, Melinda Dillon, Philip Baker Hall, William H. Macy, Michael Bowen, Jeremy Blackman, Philip Seymour Hoffman, John C. Reilly..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...everything. Cast: Brittany Snow, Evan Ross, Christian Serratos, J. Michael Trautmann, and David Oyelowo (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The AggreGAYtor: May 8

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Michael Sam goes up, the Boy Scouts go down, and..."

May 8, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Birth of Western Swing, Death of Milton Brown

Chapter excerpt from the new book by ATX music historians Michael Corcoran and Tim Kerr spotlights the debt that the kings of country swing, Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys, owed to Texan Milton Brown and his Musical Brownies

"...of Texas Music (TCU Press) teams local music scholar Michael Corcoran with fellow Austinite, pioneering punk musician, illustrator, and..."

March 27, 2020 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

Walking Tall

Contemporary remake of the 1973 grassroots classic retains and updates the basic plot while losing much of the original’s heart and soul.

"...Kristen Wilson, Khleo Thomas, John Beasley, Barbara Tarbuck and Michael Bowen. Hewing closely to the original's basic storyline, this..."

April 2, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Stomped Out

As Sheffield's case awaits trial, he still wonders why CLEAT took such drastic action against him

"...Vincent's wishes and working with APA Vice President Mike Bowen on a grievance concerning Frasier. The former sheriff had..."

Oct. 16, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Daniel Radcliffe, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Oscar Nuñez, Patti Harrison, Bowen Yang (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': 2012 Draft Needs

An inside look at all 32 teams

"...receiver. The organization is hoping they can draft a Michael Floyd, Kendall Wright, or Alshon Jeffery-level talent at pick..."

Feb. 11, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

SXSW Conjures Up 'Lords of Salem' and 'S-VHS'

Midnighters lineup loaded with premieres and a surprise return

"...got snobby about Zombie ever since his rewriting of Michael Myers for Halloween, but reports out of the Toronto..."

Feb. 6, 2013 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Cops Don't Let Cops Drive Drunk

SWAT officers busted after partying too hard

"...Art Acevedo on May 19 fired former SWAT officer Michael Hamilton and suspended six other officers in connection with..."

May 27, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Lost Cause

"...by Michael Ventura..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Books Feature

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Demi Lovato: Dancing With the Devil D: Michael D. Ratner Producer: Marc Ambrose Demi Lovato: Dancing With..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...to home video Rewind This! An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story is another project of interest – especially..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Widmer; Ed: Jon Altschuler; Cast: Peter Bubriski, Jay Corcoran, John-Michael Lander, Jeff Miller, Paul Outlaw, Merle Perkins, David Vincent...."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...premiere of Mike Birbiglia's comedy Don't Think Twice with Keegan-Michael Key and Community's Gillian Jacobs. Jake Gyllenhaal loses it..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...atheist rock critic (and former Austin Chronicle music columnist) Michael Corcoran...."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...Cast: Timothy Morton, Bryan Marshall, Karrie Crouse, Harrison Cole, Michael Abbott Jr. (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...Agnieszka Holland; with Ed Harris, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Anne Heche, Michael Rispoli, Charles Haid, James Gallanders...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations Announced

Boyhood, Kumiko earn multiple nods

"...Man From Reno Writer/Director: Dave Boyle, Writers: Joel Clark, Michael Lerman, Producer: Ko Mori Test Writer/Director/Producer: Chris Mason Johnson,..."

Nov. 25, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Film Flam

Up all night at ATX Television Fest, production news, & more

"...music supervisor Liza Richardson, and actors Jason Ritter and Michael B. Jordan (both of whom star in Katims' new..."

May 4, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Off the Record

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Kerrville Folk Festival one year at a time

"...Eliza Gilkyson (May 29), and Randy Rodgers & Wade Bowen (May 30), all leading up to a closing concert..."

May 27, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Devon Walker Brings Lone Star State Laughs to SNL and Moontower Just for Laughs

Walker, Texas Comic

"...on the main stage with creator and producer Lorne Michaels sitting in a dark corner. Walker was told, "No..."

April 14, 2023 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...from "17" and adds a soaring kick to Wade Bowen's "Sick and Tired." Bruce Robison's touching "Breakdown," Courtney Patton's..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Willie’s Picnic Reboots Virtually, Glitches and All

Star-studded, 7.5-hour livestream proves a real feat

"...offerings backed by Sexton’s House Band: Beau Bedford, John Michael Schoepf, Ricky Ray Jackson, and Joshua Blue. Some dealt..."

July 6, 2020 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic Goes Virtual

Pay-per-view concert feat. Willie, Kurt Vile, John Doe, Margo Price

"...rounds out with top-shelf Austinites Charlie Sexton (guitar), John Michael Schoepf (bass), and Josh Blue (drums)...."

June 26, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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