From Austin to Neptune

Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas on the rise of his career-making cult favorite

"...After a visit to writer/producer Rob Thomas' Web site, SlaveRats.com, there are several possible conclusions one..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Free State of Jones

Matthew McConaughey stars in pic about little-known Civil War event

"...Directed by: Gary Ross. Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri Russell,..."

June 24, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A New Vision of Television

Critical theorist Sharon Ross talks about 'tele-participation' and the joys of tough women on TV

"...When Sharon Ross was a graduate student in the Radio-Television-Film program at..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Fear

Stock characters and unintentionally funny dialogue doom this film about a beleaguered father who tries to protect his smitten daughter from a drug-dealing, trash-talking, randomly violent psychopath.

"...After Dark, My Sweet, and the stunning Glengarry Glen Ross. Seemingly oblivious to the quality of the material he's..."

April 19, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Best of Print 1995

Words: Printed, Spoken, and Painted

"...headline, and hers sold better. Hi, Sarah! R.I.P. 69-year-old Ross Thomas began writing in the Sixties, after a career..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Books Feature

Bibliomania

Books We Love and a Few Books We Don't

"...Decade 1. Twilight at Mac's Place by Ross Thomas 2. Muhammad Ali: His Life and Times by..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Books Feature

Soul Surfer

It's the true story of surfing sensation Bethany Hamilton, who lost an arm to a shark at the age of 13.

"...Hunt, Lorraine Nicholson, Carrie Underwood, Kevin Sorbo, Jeremy Sumpter, Ross Thomas, Sonya Balmores, Chris Brochu and Craig T. Nelson...."

April 8, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

ATX Fest Recap: Vice News On Attracting Younger Viewers

How the near-nightly news show draws in millennials

"...on HBO’s staff – climate and environment reporter Arielle Duhaime-Ross, correspondent Elle Reeve, and Washington Bureau Chief Shawna Thomas..."

June 10, 2019 Screens Post by Sarah Marloff

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...including the CW’s iZombie from Austin's native son, Rob Thomas...."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Byrne, Krew Boylan, Bobby Cannavale, Daniel Webber, Celeste Barber, Thomas Campbell (World Premiere)..."

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

"...Alone Together D: Bradley Bell, Pablo Jones-Soler Producers: Ross Levine, Emmie Lichtenberg, Brian Ferenchik Charli XCX, a popstar..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Circulation Manager: Scott Bowles, Steve Chaney, John L. Ross Jr., Robert Bryce, Bob Carpenter, David McNair, Dan Hardick..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Curtains Closing on Stratus Deal?

The Stratus Properties development deal heads for a third and final City Council vote, just as environmental and neighborhood opponents step up demands for a referendum.

"...the council and staff really want to put this albatross behind them once and for all. This council in..."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...Rush, Lewis Pullman, Devon Bostick, Mary J. Blige, Evan Ross (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Big Box Full of Big Boxes

The latest on the Wal-Mart, Lowe's, and Eckerd's controversies

"...will heed the dire warnings of environmental engineer Lauren Ross, whom the group hired to study the potential impact..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Won't Get Schooled Again

Austin's Music Class of '98

"...the local's existing fanbase for a fairly radical rock crossover, it also made college radio inroads with "Disco Ball..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Music Feature by Andy Langer

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...(and his car) after their stuff is suddenly teleported across the country by a massive alien tentacle that looms..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

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

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: Eric Ross; with Adrien Brody, Elise Neal, Malcolm Jamal-Warner, Lauryn Hill...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Roll 'Em

March

"...Chow Yun-Fat (still looking to make a big American crossover splash). (Mar. 12)..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Appendage Director/Screenwriter: Anna Zlokovic, Producers: David Worthen Brooks, Arbi Pedrossian, Jenna Cavelle, Katrina Kudlick, Alex Familian, Hadley Robinson, Anna..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...Terrence Malick's Badlands, and that quartet makes up Star Crossed Lovers, just one of a broad selection of special..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Big Box and ...") and Raul Alvarez and Danny Thomas' Eastside revitalization incentive plan (see "Austin@Large")...."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Scenes From Day 5 of SXSW 2022

"...Ross Butler, Swimming With Sharks premiere at the State Theatre..."

March 15, 2022 Photo Gallery

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...richly deserves. Add to that list Her Smell, Alex Ross Perry's radical twist on the "rise and fall of..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

".../ U.S.A. (Director and screenwriter: Kat Candler) — When motocross and heavy metal obsessed, 13-year-old Jacob's delinquent behavior forces..."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...130 films – spread across categories including competition films, Emerging Visions, Headliners, the music-oriented..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...And Everything Is Going Fine, Matt Harlock and Paul Thomas’ American: The Bill Hicks Story, Mike Woolf’s Man on..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Thank You, Central Time Zone: A Preview of the 2007 NFL Draft

"...suit-up for the Dawg Pound. 4) Tampa Bay Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin Thomas is going salmon fishing with his..."

April 26, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Who Will Survive?

Seven council members. One coveted position. And, in the end, only one survivor.

"...is useless in the same sense. Alvarez and Danny Thomas bring their ethnic bases, Will Wynn can interface with..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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