SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...at a fiercely independent film style that emerged from Austin, Texas in the 1990s...."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...it’s directed by Al Reinert (For All Mankind), the Houston-based two-time Academy Award nominee...."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Felix A coming-of-age story set in the suburbs of Houston, Texas in the summer of 1969, centered around the..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...producer and was present at SXSW screenings of the film, which made for a jarring union of the onscreen..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Review: Luv Ya, Bum!

How Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips led with kindness

"...When I was a postgrad at UT Austin, I was hired as the TA for the sports..."

March 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

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

"...Of course, this being SXSW, there will always be an emphasis on music, and..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Eva Longoria's Flamin' Hot Heads up SXSW Audience Award Winners

Snacks and sports win big this year with the crowds

"...If there's one thing we know about SXSW, it's that it's not really over until the audience..."

March 23, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...So SXSW made its first announcement for film, so you've had your headliners and competition titles, with..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas-Set Drama Bull Gets in the Chute With Black Rodeo Riders

Austin-based director Annie Silverstein premieres her SXSW selected feature

"...all lived in Texas – Sil­ver­stein and McAllister in Austin, Rogers in Houston. "He said, 'Well, if you want..."

April 17, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces 2023 AFS Grant for Short Films Recipients

Career-changing grants go to 16 projects from Texas filmmakers

"...Gabriela, a Mexican-American – return to their hometown of Houston to help their families prepare for an approaching hurricane,..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Closing out the fest (running March 9-18) Houston native and UT alum Anderson is making his first..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Flam: Linklater, Krisha, and Slackerwood

Awards all around, and a sad farewell to the popular film blog

"...Film Festival. Shults' autobiographically-inspired debut, filmed in his parent's Houston home and starring his aunt, Krisha Fairchild, will play..."

April 29, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Starf**king SXSW

SXSW’s bubble burst? Sure, okay – if you say so. Leave the starfucking to us, then.

"...isn't a typical SXSW personality. In true "this is Austin, not Nashville" fashion, the conference represents almost every genre..."

March 17, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin Film Society Announces 2015 Grants

Newcomers and established names get AFS boost

"...go to filmmakers who end up at Cannes, Sundance, SXSW, and the Independent Spirit Awards, we see the AFS..."

Sept. 1, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Rap Reigns at SXSW

Snoop Dogg crowns SXSW hip-hop as keynote, the Cherubs may have topped Heroin Man, and Sparkplug becomes part of musicians’ shared economy

"...Mr. D-O-double-G retains maximum charisma, a multidimensional career encompassing film, fashion, and football, and, as a brand, he's been..."

March 13, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin Critics Announce the Five Best Austin Films of 2022

Linklater and mountain lions, the pandemic, the legacy of slavery, and the fight for abortion rights all part of this year’s AFCA Austin Film Award short list

"...race, Apollo 10½ is a fantastical look back at Houston in the time of AstroWorld and psychedelia, all seen..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Playback – SXSW: Zero Hour

SXSW started early this year, but now – as usual – everything hits at once

"...Ranch blowback from critics charging (since year two of SXSW, at least) that increased focus on celebrity appearances and..."

March 14, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Searching for New Heights at Film Fests Reel Rock 14 and Reel Plastic

Two rock-climbing film fest come to Austin

"...14's sold-out shows in more vertically challenged cities like Houston and Miami. While home to the Greenbelt's limestone and..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Screens Feature by Beth Sullivan

Texans to Watch, Indie Film Edition

Joe Nicolosi and David Lowery make the list

"...part of the Texas Filmmakers Showcase, presented by the Houston Film Commission. The 90-minute program, which also includes shorts..."

July 20, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Featuring Texas

Films From Around the State

"...grannies to an intimate portrait of father-daughter relations amid Houston's landed gentry, and still leave room for a short..."

March 13, 1998 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Sxsw

"...JESSE DAYTON: Houston-by-way-of-Beaumont boy Jesse Dayton has the indelible stamp of a..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Honor Among Thieves will be this year's opening night film, while eagerly-anticipated horror sequel Evil Dead Rise is also..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX Film News

Acquisitions, awards, and a big gaming rumor

"...for an Austin regular, director Yen Tan. His latest film, period AIDS drama 1985, has been acquired by Wolfe..."

July 6, 2018 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

sxsw: Daily Texan Reunion

Another year older, another year wiser

"...former managing editor of Spy Magazine; • Steve Campbell, Houston Chronicle; • Brian Dunbar, NASA's web content manager; •..."

March 16, 2011 SXSW Post by R.U. Steinberg

Austin Film Society Announces 2022 Filmmaker Grant Recipients

Projects from PJ Raval, Don Swaynos to financial support

"...for a first-time filmmaker of color making a feature-length film, goes to Estefanía Contreras and Silvia Castaños with their..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Cracking the SXSW Music Algorithm

If my phone broke and clickbait subsided, where would bring me joy at SXSW?

"...Chronicle Day Party selection Harry Edohoukwa (Friday, Hotel Vegas). Houston personas Megan Thee Stallion and Yung Baby Tate join..."

March 15, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Film News

Touchdown! Cue the band and fireworks or whatever; plus, all 'Quiet' on the Burnt Orange front, and more

"...by James Fowler of Austin – took gold at Houston's recent Worldfest. Next up is Pool Boy, an adaptation..."

June 9, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Sound Unseen Brings Fugazi, Cyndi Lauper Docs to Austin

Minneapolis-based film fest spotlights local links for Austin leg

"...the producer's chair for this history of 101 KLOL, Houston's famous AOR and classic rock station...."

Oct. 19, 2023 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...brother was coming back and forth from California to Austin, and one time he brought back Eazy-E's 'Still Talkin'.'..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: SXSW Again Pivots on Rap

Hip-hop sustains the Festival's star power

"...popular ignorant-trap set, while Lone Star talent emerges with Houston heavy-hitter Maxo Kream and an ATX crop that includes..."

March 16, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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