Robert Rodriguez to be Honored on the Avenue of Paramount Stars

Spy Kids, Machete director gets his plaque this summer

"...There’s no filmmaker more synonymous with the Paramount Theatre than..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Happy Hundredth Birthday, Paramount Theatre!

Austin's original vaudeville stage announces Lyle Lovett and more

"...It was, Harry Houdini told the assembled supporters of the Paramount Theatre, a great pleasure..."

Jan. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Theatre Announces Star Wars, Pink Flamingos, Sin City for Summer Classics Film Series

Plus Robert Rodriguez gets his star on Congress Avenue

"...Mark your calendar: The Paramount Theatre has announced when Robert Rodriguez will be..."

April 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Few Faves From the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series

Immortal gems of the cinema help us define a classic

"...illuminates a flick past those first few weeks in theatres and keeps it lighting up screens and imaginations for..."

May 24, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

Community-Building Musician Ruthie Foster Honored with Star Outside the Paramount

“We take care of our own, Austin!”

"...Friends, family, and fans of Ruthie Foster braved frigid temperatures and downtown parking headaches..."

Nov. 21, 2022 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

A Shot in the Arm

Wilco

"...through “Destroyer” on his antique, Mahogany-hued Les Paul had the appearance of arriving at your own exorcism late. Duluth,..."

May 13, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Ruthie Foster, Booker T. Jones, Kate Kortum, Hyd, and more local shows worth braving the chill

"...Ruthie Foster’s Avenue of Paramount Stars Unveiling Paramount Theatre, Saturday 19..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

The Benda Mask

Untold secrets of Jean Arthur

"...Behind the Mona Lisa cast, the tennis match between eyes and..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Fantastic Fest: Paramount Premieres

George Romero and John C. Reilly takes the stage as part of FF's four premieres in three nights

"...it went all kaiju-size and stomped its way into avenue with enough cinema history to hold four marquee-worthy premieres..."

Sept. 27, 2009 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Age of Aquarius

With a new production of the "American Tribal Love-Rock Musical" Hair, director Dave Steakley caps 10 years of making the Zachary Scott Theatre Center rock -- and so much more.

"...The members of "the Tribe" wander into the playing space,..."

July 12, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Summer Revival Spirit

Can I Get a Witness?

"...prospects here are different because summertime is when three of our favorite local institutions launch special exhibition series devoted..."

June 12, 1998 Screens Feature

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...The newest film from Austin’s Zellner brothers, about the tragic..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

2019 Tribfest Takes Politics to the Streets

All eyes on Texas

"...The ninth annual Texas Tribune Festival is this weekend in..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Ride Star Lives Life Eight Seconds at a Time

Austin Gamblers bull rider Ezekiel Mitchell has become a streaming success

"...When Ezekiel Mitchell grasps that strap, and the chute door opens, and that bull goes flying, bucking,..."

June 2, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Art Fun in the Summertime

May

"...Script Works Ahead Three nights of new plays by member playwrights of Austin Script Works,..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Struggling to Connect With My Downtown Life Through Virtual Reality

Immersing my avatar in SXSW XR

"...British people are talking loudly in the balcony of the historic Paramount Theatre while I’m trying..."

March 17, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Moontower Just for Laughs Austin Goes Big

Comedy fest adds arena shows from Andrew Schulz, Shane Gillis

"...Festival merged with Montreal's Just for Laughs, it made the biggest comedy festival in America. Now it gets even..."

Nov. 30, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

'Daily Show & Friends'

Only in Austin: Live comedy from the satirical news show's ex-exec producer and two correspondents

"...a momentous year for fake-news ambassadorship in Austin. By the time 2013 ends, we'll have entertained a satellite van's..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Arts Feature by Russ Espinoza

Austin July Events Guide

The fun isn't over yet. Summer is just getting started.

"...are some great events happening this July for cooling off, kicking back, and taking full advantage of those long..."

June 28, 2018 Events Post by Cassie Arredondo

Playback: Starf**king SXSW

SXSW’s bubble burst? Sure, okay – if you say so. Leave the starfucking to us, then.

"...by Southwest dawned on Friday afternoon, I headed to the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, posted up in the arrivals section,..."

March 17, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Leonard for a Day

Louis Black and Leonard Maltin reminisce on 50 years of moviegoing

"...Famed film historian and critic Leonard Maltin (author of the annual series of Movie Guides) is coming to..."

May 24, 2013 Screens Feature

All Politics Is Local at Texas Tribune Festival

Evan Smith leads the fest’s move Downtown and brings national newsmakers to Austin

"...Does Steve Bannon get out of bed for less than $10,000? We may never know,..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Re-Re-Re-Re-Reopening Night

The Ritz: Talkie theatre, cowboy hangout, playhouse, comedy and punk club, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema

"...de los Muertos, and 320 E. Sixth is full of ghosts. It's chilly curbside but gorgeous, too, the merc..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Not Just Another Pretty Face

With the Naughty Austin theatre company, there's more than meets the eye.

"...OK, judges, here comes your first contestant in the Miss Glamouresse competition. As she sashays down the runway,..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Guide to Austin's Musical Theatre Scene

"...photograph byKenny Braun ig and shiny and fun. Want the essence of stage musicals? That's it. Just ask a..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Short Cuts

The Austin Film Society announces ticket sales for the locally filmed Miss Congeniality benefiting the Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund, and other news, workshops, and gatherings of interest to the film community.

"...Yes, But Will Shatner Be There? Dept: Apparently all settled from their recent move out..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

After a Fashion

Throw down after throw down, 2006 was one biiiig par-tay for your Style Avatar

"...PARTY LINE 2006 Reviewing the parties I enjoyed this past year, it was no..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Luv Doc Recommends: Secondhand Lions Regional Premiere

Paramount Theatre, Sunday, September 14, 2003

"...years. In any given month at least a couple of major productions are shooting in or around town, bringing..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Column by The Luv Doc

'Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over' World premiere

Hey, hey, it's a big-time world premiere right in our backyard.

"...The July 25 wide release of the third (and, presumably,..."

July 11, 2003 Screens Feature

Countdown to Ecstasy

A New Drug for a New Millennium

"...I Feel Love I'm sitting in one of the myriad coffee shops on Congress Avenue -- slouching,..."

June 9, 2000 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

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