SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

April 24, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cine Las Americas Canceled for 2020

Festival working on alternate plans to give films exposure

"...impact on the film industry, with the cancellation of SXSW as one of the first major indicators of the..."

March 30, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Revamped National Lampoon Radio Hour Goes Full 2020

Still twisted and sharpening the lampoon

"...This weekend the Lampoon was supposed to perform at SXSW and relaunch its seminal live show Lemmings in New..."

March 13, 2020 Screens Feature by Erica Lies

SXSW Reveals First 2020 Artist List

Music from all over the map … literally

"...dozen No. 1 singles she sang on. Other notable SXSWers hailing from the U.S. include Throwing Muses’ Kristin Hersh,..."

Oct. 16, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

We Have an Issue: Wash Your Damn Hands

On SXSW, and coronavirus, and SXSW and coronavirus

"...less been my response whenever anyone's asked me if SXSW is going to be canceled due to concerns of..."

March 6, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

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

Austin-based director Annie Silverstein premieres her SXSW selected feature

"...A SXSW 2020 selection, opening this weekend as part of AFS..."

April 17, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Pepe Was Martyred by the Right

Austin-linked SXSW doc Feels Good Man liberates the frog

"...is most likely "Why are there still Nazis?" But SXSW 2020 selection Feels Good Man, which plays twice this..."

March 13, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...South by Southwest 2024's Film & TV Festival schedule..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

City of Austin Announces Press Conference on COVID-19 and Spring Festival Events

City and County leaders to address SXSW concerns & more at 3:30pm

"...Read our live coverage from the press conference...."

March 6, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Toll

A rideshare into cosmic horror is just worth paying attention

"...The Toll, which played at SXSW 2020 as part of the Midnighters selection, is impressive..."

March 26, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...his son Holden’s first year of preschool in the 2020-21 school year. “Imagine being a 4-year-old who doesn’t even..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

South By Southwest Has a New Investor

With 50% ownership in SXSW LLC, P-MRC provides “lifeline”

"...in-person event since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SXSW co-founder and Managing Director Roland Swenson informed his staff..."

April 18, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Qmmunity: Oscars Flop, Local Awards Do Not

Plus a trans masc social, sweet queer bluegrass, and more

"...Queer Eye lovers rejoice: Jonathan Van Ness will be SXSW-ing for a discussion on vulnerability with Dr. Brené Brown...."

Jan. 17, 2020 Column by Sarah Marloff

Faster Than Sound: Music Industry Workers Face Uncertainty Around Unemployment Benefits

Independent contractors advised: “When in doubt, go ahead and register”

"...An independent contractor employed seasonally, she lost a crucial..."

March 27, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Music Industry Workers Face Uncertainty Around Unemployment Benefits

Indie contractors advised: “When in doubt, go ahead and register”

"...An independent contractor employed seasonally, she lost a crucial..."

March 24, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Austin Musicians Brace for Public Shutdown

Dispatches from the week the music died

"..."At first, I was grieving the thousands of SXSW dollars that were going to fund my tour, but..."

March 20, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Oil Painter, Former President George W. Bush Still Bullish on Democracy

SXSW chat touches on immigration, Jan. 6 attack, and MLB’s misstep

"...the tightrope on immigration and election fraud during a SXSW featured session on Thursday. He condemned the Jan. 6..."

March 18, 2021 SXSW Post by Benton Graham

The Donut King

The bittersweet tale of the man behind L.A.’s favorite treat

"...and operated by Cambodian American business people. That, as SXSW award winner The Donut King explains, is because of..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

A Lesson in Gender Fluidity: I'm Gonna Make You Love Me

SXSW selection finds new life courtesy of Amazon Prime

"...in the Festival Favorites category of this year’s now-canceled SXSW Film Festival – offers viewers a more fluid interpretation..."

March 13, 2020 Screens Post by Beth Sullivan

The Latest on the Local Actions and Reactions to COVID-19

Health officials feel wary but ready

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Defending a Community Where Some Reject You in Bad Axe

David Siev's love letter in a time of hate comes to SXSW

"...Williams drama, laced with a light apocalyptic motif. In 2020, just as a worldwide pandemic is shutting down the..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Cody Song

Shithouse

Awkward college romance gets a timely, heartfelt revamp with this astonishing debut

"...The SXSW Grand Jury Award winner is the first feature of..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films of 2019 You Haven't Seen Yet

Alien invasions, comedy exorcists, and searing commentary

"...films we can't wait for you to see in 2020...."

Dec. 31, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin-Made Romantic Horror The Carnivores Questions What It Is to Lose Control

Love bites in Caleb Johnson's strange examination of relationships

"...Carnivores was supposed to debut at South by Southwest 2020, but the pandemic derailed those plans. However, this weekend..."

April 9, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Renovated Beerland Opens, Dozen Street on Its Way Out

Rounding up 2020 venue news plus all things Hi, How Are You Day

"...business partner Ned Stewart, is also in talks with SXSW. The duo received investment from the Stubb's ownership group,..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...SXSW Wins Suit: The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Zombies, Oprah, and Zoom, South By!

2021 SXSW EDU Online expands its scope

"...South by South­west last spring, including the education-exclusive forum SXSW EDU, this year's SXSW EDU Online roars back for..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Music Rally Demands City Funding: “Put Up or Shut Up”

Thursday’s Council vote portrayed both as last stand ... and a start

"...Musicians, venue operators, sound and lighting technicians, bookers, radio..."

Sept. 28, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin Filmmaker Chinwe Okorie Gets a Boost From Issa Rae

New short “Lovebites” features on the Insecure star’s website

"...When SXSW was canceled, Austin filmmaker Chinwe Okorie was left in..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Checking In: Eliza Gilkyson Predicts a Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall

Lifelong folk leader unleashes 2020 into current political cycle

"...looking for a sign.” And yet, Eliza Gilkyson finished 2020 long before Earth ground to a halt. Righteous but..."

April 27, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

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