How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...entertainment industry conference. Dreams were still being minted at SXSW, and at the pinnacle of its influence was a..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Court of Appeals Sides With SXSW in Insurance Lawsuit

Reverses previous decision in insurance company's favor

"...determine how much money Federal Insurance Company (FIC) owes SXSW in defense costs...."

March 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Off Beat: South by South Protest

Official fest flooded with grassroots organizing and anti-SX showcases

"...perform at unofficial gigs, if not ones in direct SXSW opposition. In the wave of grassroots activity, they had..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Awards

Audience and jury love Bob Trevino Likes It

"...It's a double win for Bob Trevino Likes It...."

March 18, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: The Idea of You

Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine in a rom-com for adults

"...And the nuanced demands of a rom-com are something..."

March 18, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: The Greatest Hits

Love means never having to flip to the B side

"...Writer/director Ned Benson has never been one to shy..."

March 16, 2024 SXSW Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Review: Cuckoo

Black Forest fairy tale strains credulity

"...Hunter Schafer (Euphoria, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of..."

March 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Invader

Chicago-set horror from the director of Offseason.

March 15, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...2024 Jury and Special Award winners of the 31st SXSW Film & TV Festival...."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Interview: Bestie Rap Duo Flyana Boss Remain Students of the Form

Bobbi and Folayan talk Dallas influences before first headlining tour

"...Atlantic Records labelmate Janelle Monáe (who also heads to SXSW as DJ Johnny Jane). As for lessons learned after..."

March 15, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Responds to Artist Dropouts Following Tweet From Greg Abbott

Governor tells protesting bands “Bye. Don’t come back.”

"...companies like Collins Aerospace for canceling their official shows. SXSW’s statement comes in response to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott,..."

March 12, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Film Review: Azrael

The left behind navigate a supernatural horror

"...very unlikely double bill with Katz’s follow-up to his SXSW title, Cheap Thrills. It also marks a dramatic change..."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Sent Cease-and-Desist Letter to Organization Leading Army Sponsorship Protest

Festival claims activists infringed on trademark rights

"...protest momentum, is entangled in a copyright dispute with SXSW that could result in legal action. (Disclosure: SXSW co-founder..."

March 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

SXSW Film Review: Grand Theft Hamlet

“To be or not to be” in a virtual reality mid-pandemic? Fantastic.

"...probably one of the strongest docs to debut at SXSW in a long time...."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Joe Gross

SXSW Film Review: Road House

Eighties classic gets a rock ’em, sock ’em remake

"...Road House is loaded with star power from a..."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Oddity

A wickedly fun blend of melodrama and horror

"...In a genre still dominated by harrowing tales of..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

The Ties That Bind in Things Will Be Different

Michael Felker’s temporal noir is all about friends and family

"...The boys in question are writer/director duo Justin Benson..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Short and Sweet: The Passing

Ivete Lucas and Patrick Bresnan take a tender look at a vet's work

"...The Best of Austin-winning filmmakers called Austin their home..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Stuff to Do at SXSW 2024

Party at the post-apocalypse, smell good doing it

"...a two-minute immersive experience and a “creepy Polaroid photo.” SXSW badge holders get priority access. Cultural / Educational /..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Kimberley Jones

South By Memories

Austin filmmakers recall some of their most memorable moments at the hometown festival

"...a pot brownie to go to the UT RTF SXSW party. Keefe Boerner, who is the assistant director [of]..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sunny Day Real Estate’s Dan Hoerner on 30 Years of Diary

Guitarist Dan Hoerner discusses the emo originators’ modus operandi

"...Get Up Kids and Die Spitz, start at $39.50. (SXSW badges will not grant entry to the show.)..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Cactus Lee, Nemegata, Font, Grace Sorensen Set for the Chronicle’s Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Party

Freebie springtime standby returns to Hotel Vegas March 15

"...Changing venues, delayed set times, notoriously erratic Texas weather:..."

Feb. 29, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

DAWA Highlights BIPOC Artists With Third Annual Unity Showcase

Free March 12 concert features Luna Luna, Tony22, Nemegata

"...Vision: 8291, a collaboration between DAWA (Diversity Awareness and..."

Feb. 28, 2024 SXSW Post by Miranda Garza

Robert Rodriguez to be Honored on the Avenue of Paramount Stars

Spy Kids, Machete director gets his plaque this summer

"...He’ll be the first filmmaker to join that revered..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Unpacking Emperor Jones’ Esoteric, Career-Launching Label Catalog

The late Craig Stewart released early works by the Mountain Goats and more

"...From 1995 until 2007, the late Craig Stewart ran..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Joe Gross

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...man when the star of the movie his ex (SXSW alum Emily Blunt, The Quiet Place) is directing goes..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Society Announces 2023 AFS Grant for Short Films Recipients

Career-changing grants go to 16 projects from Texas filmmakers

"...The list, which includes 12 first-time awardees, was selected..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films of 2023 You Haven’t Seen Yet

From the Toxic Avenger to school shootings, the best of the fests

"...Toxie lives! New York ultra-indie pioneers Troma Entertainment seemed..."

Dec. 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playing The Sacrifice Game

Director Jenn Wexler and producer Heather Buckley on seasonal scares

"...It’s the idea of being away from friends and..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Week Announces January 2024 Lineup, and More Music News

Power Trip reunited at Mohawk; Sonic Guild divvied grants at ACL Live

"...Power Trip reunited for a surprise performance at Mohawk..."

Dec. 7, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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