Pilot Light

Previously doomed shows finally air at ATX TV Fest

"...and Jack, the sci-fi sitcom starring Jack Black and Owen Wilson: Fox ordered the pilot in 1999, then rejected..."

June 7, 2013 Screens Feature by Leah Churner

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...at least a couple of romantic comedies starring Julia Roberts -- Notting Hill and Runaway Bride...."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Arbi Pedrossian, Jenna Cavelle, Katrina Kudlick, Alex Familian, Hadley Robinson, Anna Zlokovic After hitting a breaking point, Hannah’s inner..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...Favreau that was shot in part around town and Rob Thomas' Veronica Mars, as well as David Gordon Green's..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Yours Ever: People and Their Letters & Cassette From My Ex: Stories and Soundtracks of Lost Loves

In praise of dead and dying art forms, Parts I and II

"...lines written by the British poet and soldier Wilfred Owen to his mother in 1916:..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Books Review by Kimberley Jones

Monster House

This animated tale of a carnivorous, haunted house and the band of neighborhood kids who decide to put it out of commission feels maddeningly unfinished.

"...Bad timing aside, the story by Dan Harmon and Rob Schrab (plus Pamela Pettler) – the writing team behind..."

July 21, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

S.H.I.T. – So Happy It's Thursday blurbs

"...his disc Hotel Shampoo, he's due for a follow-up. Rob Cohen Hamell on Trial..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...(music), and Moira Muldoon (theatre), and Austin Chronicle writers Rob Curran (theatre), Robi Polgar (music and theatre), and yours..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...plays an hour later. Also at 10pm, there's Dead Rob Swift Prez, a politically conscious duo with a new..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...But back to that opening night slot: Robert Rodriguez may not have his next film, manga adaptation..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film: Selected Shorts

From 3,597 submissions, 106 emerge

"...Kyle & Cliff Bogart (“Necromonica”), Hugo Vargas-Zesati (“Boy Friends”), Owen Egerton (“Follow”), Joe Nicolosi (“Hell No”), and PJ Raval..."

Feb. 6, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Scares & Shorts Revealed

Late-night fare and short film lineup announced

"...³ GENESIS, the U.S. premiere of Spain’s Intruders (you probably noticed the creepy poster – Clive Owen with his..."

Feb. 8, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...fight for his own soul. Cast: Patrick Schwarzenegger, Miles Robbins, Sasha Lane, Hannah Marks, Mary Stuart Masterson. (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

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

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

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Sundance Announces Shorts Program

Texans get the nod

"...In the short doc category, Amy Grappell will screen..."

Dec. 8, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Film News

Incentives, the end of Sinus, Screen Door, and more

"...up at www.txmpa.org.Two fests, two cool events Folks like Rob Zombie have made fake grind house trailers for Robert..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Judas Priest

"...Priest is back. After years of denying reunion rumors, Rob Halford has finally reascended the metal altar and reassembled..."

May 7, 2004 Music Review by Darcie Stevens

Milli Vanilli Documentary to Get Award Screening at AFS

Austin Film Critics Association honors local film

"...came when it was revealed that Fab Morvan and Rob Pilatus were not actually singing, but miming to backing..."

Jan. 13, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...of the big titles are New York art-and-immigration drama Problemista (starring Tilda Swinton fresh off her acclaimed performance in..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Niles Fitch, Will Ropp, Lumi Pollack, John Ortiz, Julie Bowen, Shailene Woodley (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Bruce Lee cultural biography Be Water, and Freak Power, Robert Kennedy III's long-rumored documentary about the gonzo king, Hunter..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW List No. 5

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

"...the fray include hip indie/Americana upstarts Rayland Baxter and Robert Ellis, cartoonish punk power rangers Peelander-Z, Jewish rap humorist..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

News/Print

Comings and goings on the Austin lit scene

"...• The Texas Book Festival, the signature event of..."

March 1, 2014 Books Post by Monica Riese

Crawl With the Authors of Your Favorite Books

The Texas Book Festival's Lit Crawl gets weird & boozy with 'em

"...shots. With Amy Brill, Leigh Newman, Elissa Schappell, and Rob Spillman...."

Oct. 22, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

ATX Television Festival: 'Boy Meets World' Meets Austin

TV fest adds lost Linklater pilot, genre faves, and more

"...(unaired pilot + never before seen "making of" documentary): Rob Schrab Hell on Wheels (AMC) Low Winter Sun (AMC):..."

March 28, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Last Shotgun Blast of SXSW Film Programming

'Hobo,' Spike's 'Scenes From the Suburbs,' and more

"...in an urban hell. When he witnesses a brutal robbery, he realizes the only way to deliver justice is..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Luv Doc Recommends: Master Pancake Christmas Show

Alamo Drafthouse at the Ritz, Friday, December 18, 2009

"...evil is really just comical … sort of like Rob Zombie … and laughter is pretty good stress relief...."

Dec. 18, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

Outstanding!

Nominations for the 2006-2007 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Rachel Koper (visual arts), Nikki Moore (visual arts), and Robert Faires (arts). The Critics Table will present the awards..."

May 18, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Man) in Hammersmith Palais" and features great players like Rob Gjersoe, Bukka Allen, and Aussie Audrey Auld. – Jerry..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

Notes on Mad Dogs

If you were young, talented, and a little crazy in the old Austin, you may have answered to the bizarre title of "Mad Dog."

"...and 90s. "One of our regular drop-bys was George Owen, manager of the University Club, a former SMU basketball..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

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