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

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 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

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Murai, Producers: Donald Glover, Stephen Glover, Hiro Murai, Stefani Robinson, Paul Simms and Dianne McGunigle Taking place almost entirely..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens 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

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

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 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

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

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

Lawyers Disagree on DNA Test Results in Skinner Case

Questions still linger about brutal crime

"...evidence in key places is telling, argues defense attorney Rob Owen of the Bluhm Legal Clinic at Northwestern University..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Does DNA Testing Prove Skinner's Guilt?

That depends on whom you ask

"...evidence in key places is telling, argues defense attorney Rob Owen with the Bluhm Legal Clinic at Northwestern University..."

Feb. 6, 2014 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

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

Skinner Defense: New DNA Testing Suggests His Innocence

Attorneys suggest an uncle of Twila Busby is more likely suspect

"...a tennis shoe in the home, his lawyers, including Rob Owen from the University of Texas Capital Punishment Clinic,..."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Way, Way Back

In this indie comedy, a young teen finds confidence at a local water park after suffering emotional abuse from his insensitive, would-be stepfather.

"...Toni Collette, Sam Rockwell, Allison Janney, Maya Rudolph, AnnaSophia Robb, Rob Corddry and Amanda Peet...."

July 12, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

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

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

Where's Your Evidence?

Advances in forensic science have made physical evidence increasingly crucial in criminal justice – but the practice of preserving and maintaining that evidence is often underfunded, poorly managed, or just plain sloppy

"...sweat- and blood-stained windbreaker. The jacket is crucial, attorney Rob Owen has argued; found next to Busby's body, the..."

Feb. 15, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

DNA Testing Puts Hank Skinner at Murder Scene

But it doesn't necessarily mean he's guilty, attorneys argue

"...In a statement released last Wednesday, Skin­ner's attorney Rob Owen criticized the state for jumping to conclusions about..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

New DNA Testing Confirms Skinner's Guilt, AG's Office Says

But DNA testing not complete, lawyer warns

"...its objection to the testing, agreeing with Skinner attorney Rob Owen to a list of items submitted to the..."

Nov. 15, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

Evidence Missing in Skinner Case

Key evidence missing and no one knows why

"...but there remains reason for grave concern," Skinner's attorney Rob Owen said in a press statement. "According to the..."

June 13, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

DNA Testing Granted in Skinner Case

It took more than a decade, but Skinner wins fight to test evidence

"...we have identified as important gets tested," Skinner's attorney Rob Owen said in a press statement. "We look forward..."

June 8, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

CCA Considers Hank Skinner's Death-Case DNA Appeal

Should never-before evidence be tested for DNA?

"...found clutched in her hands. To hear Skinner's lawyer Rob Owen tell it, if this evidence is finally tested,..."

May 2, 2012 News Post by Jordan Smith

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

A Stay for Skinner

Hank Skinner was scheduled to die this week

"...With his execution set for Nov. 9, his lawyer, Rob Owen, who co-directs the Capital Punishment Clinic at the..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Last-Minute Appeals on Skinner Execution

Skinner denied access to DNA testing

"...can bring us closer to certainty about what happened," Rob Owen, one of Skinner's attorneys, told Public News Service...."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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