Other Worlds Austin Adds Owen Egerton's Latest

Plus sci-fi fest's closing night title, and shorts

"...Other Worlds Austin, the dedicated sci-fi film festival, is coming up this week, but..."

Nov. 28, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bottle Rocket

The Wilson brothers made their auspicious, no-budget film debut with this deadpan caper film.

"...Directed by: Wes Anderson. Starring: Owen Wilson, Luke Wilson, Robert..."

Feb. 23, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Permanent Midnight

Jerry Stahl's junkie confession is the author's fictionalized account of how to maintain a successful Hollywood career as well as a $6,000-a-week heroin habit.

"...Directed by: David Veloz. Starring: Ben Stiller, Maria Bello, Elizabeth..."

Sept. 25, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Drillbit Taylor

This mediocre tween comedy that stars Owen Wilson comes from some very talented people – Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen – who appear to be experiencing a delayed sophomore slump.

"...Directed by: Steven Brill. Starring: Owen Wilson, Leslie Mann, Danny..."

March 21, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

I Spy

"...Directed by: Betty Thomas. Starring: Eddie Murphy, Owen Wilson, Malcolm..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Wedding Crashers

The film’s sour tone, unremarkable direction, and bewildering characterizations of sexuality and race will probably not not hurt the comedy's charm at the box office.

"...Directed by: David Dobkin. Starring: Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Rachel..."

July 15, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

In this comedy sequel, the CG action moves to Washington, D.C., as the Smithsonian's exhibits are put into storage during a renovation.

"...Directed by: Shawn Levy. Starring: Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Owen..."

May 29, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Festival Unleashes The Same Storm

The French Dispatch, C’Mon C'Mon headed to fest

"...Two instant Oscar hopefuls have been added to the Austin Film Festival,..."

Sept. 23, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW List No. 5

NOFX, Leon Russell, and Trae Tha Truth join Iggy Pop

"...Yesterday, in a standalone announcement, South by Southwest confirmed the 2016 conference’s first superstar..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...'Second Shot' Unprofessional..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Column

Record Reviews

Prince Paul

"...A Prince Among Thieves (Tommy Boy) DR. DOOM..."

May 14, 1999 Music Review

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...by Southwest is a game of numbers: approximately 845 showcases/bands, divided by five nights, divided by you. And that's..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few titles for this year's..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...by Marjorie Baumgarten, Sarah Hepola, Marcel Meyer, and Jessica Reisman..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...Our collective state pride pervades all that we do, from our..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Film News

It's dry as a bone out there, but this verdant pasture of industry info and celebrity gossip is no mirage

"...Limits to 'Idiocracy' The good news is that Austin fans will finally..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

From Script to Screen

"...The fifth annual Austin Heart of Film Screenwriters Conference and Festival winds to a close following eight..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Screens Feature

Record Reviews

Abbey Lincoln

"...Wholly Earth (Verve) CASSANDRA WILSON..."

April 2, 1999 Music Review

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...the year is over. The Texas Book Festival has announced the full menu of authors on tap for the..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

AFF Honors Chris Carter, Announces First Wave

Outstanding TV Writing Award for 'X-Files' creator

"...Christmas comes early for Austin sci-fans...."

Aug. 28, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...So SXSW made its first announcement for film, so you've had your headliners and competition..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Platters

"...DALE WATSON..."

July 11, 1997 Music Review

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...South by Southwest 2024's Film & TV Festival schedule is packed with big releases like The Fall Guy..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Inherent Vice

Highbrow mixes with lowbrow in Paul Thomas Anderson's screen adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's novel.

"...Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson. Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Katherine Waterston,..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...the beginning, horror at the end: After SXSW Film (March 8-17) announced that Jordan Peele's eagerly awaited doppelganger chiller..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"......"

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

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

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Wednesday night SXSW blurbs

"...Wednesday Picks Sonny Knight & the Lakers..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Film Independent Spirit Award Nominations Announced

Boyhood, Kumiko earn multiple nods

"...Spirit Awards – sometimes shorthanded as the indie film Oscars – just announced its nominations, and boy, are there..."

Nov. 25, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Unveils Third Artist List

Bedouine, Priests, Mystery Lights, Kokoko!, and 297 more

"...South by Southwest continues to stack emerging talent for its 2019 Music conference..."

Jan. 9, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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