Lot of Livin' to Do

For 15 years, Paul Beutel has managed Austin's Paramount Theatre, programming its popular film series and live shows and bringing it back from financial ruin, and he still puts in six to seven days a week there. Where do his passion and devotion spring from? Would you believe Bye Bye Birdie?

"...Beutel falls into place: his love of musicals, his film degree, his stints as an American-Statesman film critic and..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Bigger Than Life

Paramount Theatre plays host to two summer film series

"...to clobbering your senses with image overload, but CinemaScope films hold a special place in the heart of film..."

May 31, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Brother Can You Spare a Ticket?

Paramount Theater's Summer Film Series 2009

"...So let's review: another unpredictably blazing hot summer is right around the corner, we're in the midst..."

April 24, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

The Stunt Man

William Castle's Gimmick Flicks Live Again!

"...In the fall of 1988, New York City's Film Forum sponsored a two-week festival entitled "Gimmick-o-Rama," celebrating the..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Screens Feature by Alison Macor

The Greatest Stories Ever Told

The 2010 Paramount Summer Film Classics

"...is never said, but Attenborough constructs him from a series of quirks and tics. From his first appearance, flinching..."

May 21, 2010 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

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

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Short Cuts

"...By way of highlighting a couple of film series currently getting under way this summer, I'd like..."

June 4, 1999 Screens Column

Houston's Miller Outdoor Theatre and Paul Beutel: They're Playing His Song

After 35 years in Austin, former Paramount Theatre Director Paul Beutel is headed home to Houston to be the Miller Outdoor Theatre's first artistic director

"...Iden Payne Award. While here, Beutel also served as film and theatre critic for the Austin American-Statesman, manager of..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Renowned composer and educator Kent Kennan has died, longtime Paramount Theatre manager Paul Beutel calls it quits, and Vincent Kitch signs on as the city of Austin's cultural arts program manager.

"...Beutel Leaving Paramount..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...only 15 weekends - the weekends that define the summer movie season. To you and me that may sound..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community

"...pigeon in your loft is a sure sign that summer is almost upon us, and although I cannot wholeheartedly..."

April 28, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

"...back to school and declare it the end of summer then it was also a good enough time for..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Screens Column

The Age of Restoration

Reviled at the time of their release, silent cinema classics Metropolis and The Thief of Bagdad get their due at the Paramount Theatre this weekend.

"...Summer is the season of cinematic spectacle, of grand-scale adventures..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Screens Feature by Will Robinson Sheff

Intro

"...woman, and child in the galaxy will see the film at least once. The only serious question up for..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...played in a regular screening as part of the Paramount Theatre's Summer Film Classics series, Robert Wise's film will..."

July 14, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Paramountly Big

The Paramount Theatre's week of 70mm films begins tonight

"...One of the genuine joys of spending the summer in brutally hot Austin is the opportunity to indulge..."

Aug. 21, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Short Cuts

"...The burst of activity is the surest sign that summer's over here in these parts where you can't depend..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

Changes in the Weather

As Burnt Orange cools down, UTFI heats up

"...worked toward was coming true. He'd made a real film, the kind with a cast and crew he couldn't..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Coming Attractions

Our guide to which Austin-area cinemas (may) re-open in July

"...theaters to pioneer virtual releases (whereby you rent a film like a regular VOD, but the cinema gets a..."

June 30, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Back to 'School of Rock'

Get schooled on the film by Mike White, Jack Black, and Richard Linklater in time for its 10th anniversary

"...School of Rock was released; it was his first film after a run of off-color comedies that found the..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Screens Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...Toxic, the kielbasa-wielding star of such alleged "punk porn" classics as Splatter Puss and Anal Graveyard, took to the..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Friday Picks & Sleepers

Obvious Picks and loads of not-so-obvious Sleepers!

"...The Residents 9pm, Paramount Theatre Easily the strangest musical endeavor ever to emerge..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

July Is Crime Month: Fade to Black

Screen noir this week at AFS, the Paramount, and BookPeople

"...Tonight and Tuesday night, as part of its Summer Film Classics series, the Paramount Theatre is showing Mildred..."

July 21, 2014 Screens Post by Robert Faires

The Man With Susan's Plan

"...title role), John Landis has been a singular American filmmaker, deftly mixing his love of the fantastic with outright..."

June 25, 1999 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

"...A Little Film Night is scheduled for this Sunday, at which time..."

May 30, 1997 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

Short Cuts

"...Main Studios. Earlier in the day, two documentaries by filmmaker and Texas Commission on the Arts-sponsored visiting artist Brian..."

June 6, 1997 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

His Girl Friday

June 9, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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