Noir City Film Festival Redefines the All-American Genre

Black, white, and red all over

"...In 1998, journalist Eddie Muller wrote Dark City: The Lost World of Film Noir. Bringing a more..."

May 17, 2019 Screens Feature by Matthew Monagle

Noir City Film Festival Returns

This year's Noir City Film Festival highlights a forgotten master

"...If there's a usual suspect when it comes to noir films, it's author Cornell Woolrich. According to Eddie Muller,..."

May 8, 2015 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Noir City Finds a Woman on the Run

How a film festival resurrected a lost thriller twice

"...old saying, we only kill the ones we love? Film Noir Foundation president Eddie Muller knows that, and that's..."

May 8, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Noir City Emerges From the Shadows

Film festival delves into film noir deep cuts

"...After World War II ended, American films began to be shown again in France, where film..."

May 19, 2017 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Dark Times in Austin With Noir City

The czar of noir Eddie Muller on Walter White and classic dread

"...lid, dust off your trench coat, and get wise. Noir City Austin is blowing into town, and is set..."

Feb. 16, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...After last week's tease, the Austin Film Festival has announced its official lineup for the 2008..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin’s 2020 Film Festival Calendar

Your print-out-and-keep guide for movie lovers

"...19-23: OUTsider Film & Arts Festival Combining performance and projected works with..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

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

"...when the complete lineup for the South by Southwest Film Festival popped up in our in-box. Sure, the fest..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Top 10 Festival Films of 2017 You Haven't Seen Yet

From zombie musicals to political scandals, a bumper year

"...Every film festival showcases a slate of titles that deserve an..."

Jan. 1, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...here comes the Paramount to save all you indoor-loving film fans, with the announcement of the 2017 Summer Classic..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films You Haven't Seen Yet

From charming zombies to pompous actors, 10 films to seek in 2019

"...with 2018, but 2018 isn't done with you. While festival season is just a few calendar flips away (looking..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film

Film Reviews

"...key elements that makes Safe such an enormously challenging film is that writer/director Todd Haynes leaves these critical decisions..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...in general, not as much attention drawn to the filmmaker's style in deference to the story line. Co-produced by..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Paramount Theatre Announces 50th Summer Classic Film Series

Old friends and new faces mark this major anniversary

"...home to classic cinema for so long that many films now called classic weren't even made when they launched..."

May 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Included here are more reviews of films screened during the SXSW Film Festival 1998. Additional reviews..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Austin Chronicle review that ran in March when this film premiered in Austin at the SXSW FIlm Festival. Texas..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Fall Film Previews

September

"...fate with that of the best man. The Italian film is set on the last day of the 19th..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...War eavesdropping equipment. Theremin's return to the New York City that he no longer knows is quite touching. He..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...War eavesdropping equipment. Theremin's return to the New York City that he no longer knows is quite touching. He..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Xin Xin-xiong. Hong Kong director Tsui Hark's first modern-day film since 1992's The Master is also his loosest, most..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...the Week That Was, Get Smart) and scripts for films such as The Graduate and Catch-22. Credit must also..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...bizarre cult hit Twister comes this genuinely affecting comedy-horror film that updates the Dracula lineage to present-day New York..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...every sense of the word. Kidron's (Used People) latest film outdrags, outdresses, and generally outdoes last year's Australian hit..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...Texas Book Festival authors, friends, and coordinators gathered at The Contemporary Austin..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...performances - there was Public Access, Singer's first feature-length film. Made in 1992, Public Access i s just now..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

ATX Film News: Fundraisers and a Special Delivery Scare Package

Is Austin giving the world the next Game of Thrones?

"...Austin Film Society is opening the new Creative Media Center at..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...punch, a raw, dirty, disturbing piece of cinema veritŽ filmmaking that simultaneously hooks and repulses you from its opening..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants for Short Films

Rising filmmakers from around the state get essential support

"...Thank goodness, then, for the AFS Grant for Short Films program which just announced its latest round of supported..."

Jan. 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2014: The Full Party List

Among the 275 authors: Oates, Ellroy, Mosley, Lear, Dean

"...And you thought this year's Texas Book Festival was already tantalizing, what with a legend like Martin..."

Sept. 11, 2014 Books Post by Robert Faires

Bright Lights, Little City

"...to fall into the habit of taking the River City for granted. And if you're a film connoisseur, as..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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