The Family That Films Together: Robert, Racer, and Rebel Rodriguez on Hypnotic

The moviemaking dynasty proves the value of working from home

"...Robert Rodriguez made his reputation as an enfant terrible of '90s..."

May 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Family That Films Together: Robert, Racer, and Rebel Rodriguez on Hypnotic

The moviemaking dynasty proves the value of working from home

May 19, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Robert Rodriguez Goes Back to His Roots for New Reality Series

The rebel without a crew becomes a rebel with a cable show

"...1991, an up-and-coming young director from Austin called Robert Rodriguez created a piece of cinema lore. He raised $9,000..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rodriguez confirms latest Austin shoot for June

Speaking at SXSW, Robert Rodriguez confirmed he'll be shooting a new film here in June, about the time his film Shorts hits theaters. Sin City 2? Not so much. But Mr. R. is finally a college graduate!

"...Robert Rodriguez will shoot the futuristic thriller Nerveracker this June in..."

March 16, 2009 SXSW Post by Joe O'Connell

From the Vaults: Robert Rodriguez's Early Years

"Ismael Jones and the Eyes of the Devil" debuts and "El Mariachi" at 20

"...It was 20 years ago this summer that Robert Rodriguez filmed El Mariachi. To celebrate the occasion, the Austin..."

Sept. 3, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Robert Rodriguez Returns to His DIY Roots With Red 11

The film the Austin director shot while filming blockbuster Alita: Battle Angel debuts at SXSW

"...rare moments you have to yourself? If you're Robert Rodriguez, you make the smallest film of your career. He..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film News: Linklater, Rodriguez, and a Case of Millennium Bugs

Production updates, new releases, and job opportunities

"...Writer/director Alejandro Montoya Marín is a graduate of Robert Rodriguez's Rebel Without a Crew reality show, during which he..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Robert Rodriguez Opens The Book of Boba Fett

The Austin filmmaker takes the mask off Star Wars' enigmatic bounty hunter for new Disney+ show

"...Fett. In the battle between the Empire and the Rebel Alliance, he was a man with his own agenda...."

Dec. 24, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Robert Rodriguez Brings Big Dad Energy to We Can Be Heroes

Sharkboy and Lavagirl return to pass the torch to a younger generation of heroes

"...Robert Rodriguez makes kids' films. Sure, the first instinct of the..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Gets Mesmerized by First Look at Robert Rodriguez's Hypnotic

The Austin filmmaker blows the roof off the Paramount

"...the action-packed flick, which hearkened back in tone to Rodriguez’s bloody and cool Mexico Trilogy – coincidentally, this year..."

March 14, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Shorts

A magic wishing rock becomes the undoing of an entire community in this appealing new kids romp from Robert Rodriguez.

"...Directed by: Robert Rodriguez. Starring: Jimmy Bennett, Jon Cryer, William H. Macy, Leslie..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...and shows, with new films from Olivia Wilde, Robert Rodriguez, Christopher Morris, and more...."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Roadracers

"...Directed by: Robert Rodriguez. Starring: David Arquette, Salma Hayek, John Hawkes, Jason Wiles,..."

July 22, 1994 Movie Review by Louis Black

La Musica y el Director

Robert Rodriguez adds "composer" to his long list of film credits.

"...a high tech world of his own design, Robert Rodriguez makes movies like Spy Kids, increasingly able to avoid..."

July 25, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Sundown for the El Rey Network

Robert Rodriguez's cable network ends broadcasting

"...now: El Rey, the TV network established by Robert Rodriguez to cater to and provide a platform for Hispanic..."

Jan. 5, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Time to Grind

What happened at this morning's Grindhouse Q&A?

"...Knowles of aintitcoolnews.com "He means model kits" – Robert Rodriguez, happily admitting he’s less cool than people think. Yes,..."

March 11, 2007 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film: When Angels Sing Red Carpet

March 10, 2013. 23 photos.

"...(l-r) Sophia Abraham, Jim Abraham, Rhiannon Rodriguez, Elizabeth Avellan, Rebel Rodriguez, Racer Rodriguez, Rogue Rodriguez and..."

March 11, 2013 Photo Gallery

'El Mariachi' to Perform Sundance Encore

Robert Rodriguez's 1993 debut to be honored with a Sundance screening

"...El Mariachi, the debut film by maverick filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and his talented producer Elizabeth Avellán. This screening from..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Knocks at My Door

"...Veronica Oddo, Elba Escobar, Juan Carlos Gene, Jose Antonio Rodriguez and Frank Spano. Two Catholic nuns, Sisters Ana and..."

July 12, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Short Cuts

Dope Floats, AFS revamps its publication, and the Alamo Drafthouse keeps on getting cooler and cooler.

"...congratulations are in order for Elizabeth Avellán and Robert Rodriguez, who announced the impending arrival of Spy Kid Numero..."

July 18, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Austin Filmmakers Head to Tribeca

Local films Leads and Man Finds Tape are NYC bound

"...Produced by newly-minted Austin transplant David Lawson Jr. (Descendent),..."

April 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Desperado HoursFor a Few Dollars More

"...very well summarize the production strategy adopted by Robert Rodriguez on his brand-new film Desperado, the follow-up to his..."

Sept. 1, 1995 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...crack at ASMR.  – Derek Udensi CP Loony: American Rebel..."

July 17, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...of the wrong people. Cast List: Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Chloe..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

P2C05

"..."My brother" is her elder sibling, director Robert Rodriguez, with whom she shares a close bond. The two..."

March 4, 2005 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Dark Days

"...serving as a full crew. Not exactly what Robert Rodriguez had in mind when he penned Rebel Without a..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...mysterious employer wants dead. Of course, Stallone decides to rebel against his backstabbing boss, who is obviously setting him..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Often, when adolescents rebel against their parents, they make mistakes. But they learn..."

July 2, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...midwives in a rural healthcare desert ignites an unexpected rebellion: Amish and Mennonite women who break from tradition, and..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Battle of Small Beer vs. Big Distributors Rages on With Texas Beer-To-Go Bill

Another chippy round of political beer pong

"...State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez, D-Austin author of the "beer-to-go" House Bill 672 that..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Food Feature by Eric Puga

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