Fall Films

"...in the research lab where much of The Fountain's present-day narrative – one of its three – is set...."

Nov. 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

Fall Films

"...Dogs Lie. In Austin last month to present his new film at the Austin Film Festival, the director worried..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Short Stories

From Hollywood to Austin and beyond: the rise and rise of short film online

"...photo was plastered on the cover of nearly every newspaper across America -- Elián and the fisherman who saved..."

May 5, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Alive and Kicking

Just when a heavy cynicism about the future of independent film has overtaken the industry and most of its observers, the Sundance Film Festival came along during the early weeks of 2001 and, almost unexpectedly, brightened the downcast mood shared by its most dour participants.

"...my mind than visions of the marathon of independent films that awaited my arrival in the mountains of Park..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

aGLIFF Drops Lineup

September film fest is back with something for everyone

"...International Film Festival offers audiences a chance to discover new LGBTQ+ films that most wouldn’t normally be able to..."

July 27, 2016 Screens Post by Dan Gray

Comrades-in-Cameras

A new AFS series highlights the little-seen films of the Soviet New Wave.

"...Well-intentioned critics often regard the better-known films of Soviet cinema, like those of Andrei Tarkovsky, as..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

The Express

The story of Ernie Davis, the first African-American Heisman Trophy winner, is full of heart-pumping stadium heroics and quiet acts of dignity.

"...of 23. Davis’ story is the subject of Fleder’s new film, The Express, and it’s a doozy, full of..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

On the Road, From San Fran to Taipei

Two new film series bebop and globe-hop

"...Ascending Dragon: Films of Greater China: AFS Essential Cinema..."

March 28, 2008 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Film News

Chalk and jumping off bridges finally see DVD, while Fantastic Fest becomes a beast

"...beginning, middle, end, for the most part, set an 18-day shooting schedule ... and then showed up each day..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Gayplace

Happy New Year's Gay!

"...Endings are beginnings. We can't wait. It's a new day. There's so much ghey going on this week..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

We Have an Issue: Wow. It's Owen Wilson on the Cover (Finally).

In this week's issue, Austin's adopted son discusses his new IFC Films comedy about the joy of painting

"...television personality in Paint, which opens in theatres on Friday. Check out Culture Editor Richard Whittaker's interview with Wilson..."

April 7, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Make a Movie Wish

The Drafthouse flies in twin filmmakers from the Gaza Strip

"...and Arab, twin brothers from the Gaza Strip, aren't new to films. They're major movie buffs and aspiring filmmakers..."

Oct. 24, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...South by Southwest, find harmony in the three headlining films announced for this year’s streaming festival...."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Toronto International Film Festival

A first-timer's diary

"...Festivals offer an exciting but limited sampling of international films...."

Dec. 12, 2003 Screens Feature by Louis Black

The Ultimate Queer Guide to SXSW 2019

Often imitated, never duplicated, we’re here to keep it real kweer

"...LGBTQIA-Z at this year’s South by Southwest. The massive 10-day fest returns Friday, March 8 and runs through Sunday,..."

March 1, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

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

"...In addition to previously announced films like opening night comedy I Love You, Man (the..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Howl's Moving Castle

The latest from animation master Hayao Miyazaki is ravishingly beautiful but narratively inferior to all his other films.

"...Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki. The films of legendary Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki have often paired..."

June 17, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

"I Made a Movie, and They Didn't Want It!"

Shut out by distribution companies, indie filmmakers go DIY when it comes to getting their movie out there.

"...A record label signs a band and puts their new CD in mall store racks. An acquisitions company bids..."

July 11, 2003 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Flies on the Wall With Attitude

Cinéma vérité pioneer Robert Drew, coming to town this Wednesday for the Texas Documentary Tour, speaks about the films he has made and the film style he helped create.

"...Robert Drew, at 77 and with 60 films in more than 40 years under his belt, is..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

American Nightmare

A new documentary on IFC examines seminal horror films of the Sixties and Seventies and persuasively argues that the images and ideology of these groundbreaking films were influenced by the mood of the times.

"...Two weeks ago on Friday the 13th, as it simultaneously screened during the Austin..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Terminator: Dark Fate

Sarah Connor and the T-800 remain the best components of SF franchise

"...for ourselves" has been the refrain of the Terminator films since a deleted scene in the 1984 original, and..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Home School

Austin's latest class of cinematic talent – represented by six anticipated films at SXSW – is going places, but they aren't leaving anytime soon.

"...Filmmakers here have long supported each other and made films possible with the requisite complement of blood, sweat, and..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

Something Weird

How Tim League discovered 110 drive-in films in an East Prairie warehouse and other stories of disappearing celluloid.

"...Prairie stood a rickety warehouse containing a cache of films from the tail-end of the drive-in era: 976-Evil; the..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

The Madness of King Geek

Harry Jay Knowles' Cool Movie News

"...At 25 years old (he was born the very day that Tor Johnson died... make of that what you..."

June 6, 1997 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Star Wars Memories

In honor of Star Wars Day, Austin’s creatives talk about how the Force changed their lives

"...reshaped modern culture. As the world marks Star Wars Day on May the Fourth, we asked Austin's filmmakers, reviewers,..."

May 4, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Backyard Star Wars

Other Worlds Austin screens fan films for Star Wars Day

"...How many Star Wars films are there? Seven? You're wrong. Even add in the..."

May 2, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...year’s Sundance Film Festival was the wealth of standout films made by Austin directors. Today, the South by Southwest..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Eagle

This sword-and-sandals epic is an old-fashioned boys' adventure tale about Roman warriors in the second century.

"...northern frontier – the unknown world of Caledonia (or modern-day Scotland) beyond Hadrian’s Wall. Geographically challenged viewers will be..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Ice Harvest

Instead of an action comedy that’s as slick as ice, Harold Ramis’ sardonic new comedy is more like an uncongealed river of slush.

"...action comedy that’s as slick as ice, Harold Ramis’ new film is more like a river of slush, neither..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Manchurian Candidate

Is it Gulf War syndrome or justified paranoia? The Manchurian Candidate thrills again.

"...radio deejay Jean Dominique, we’ve come to expect each new Demme film to percolate to an urgently musical beat...."

July 30, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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