Gay Place

Where my queers at? SXSW, b'duh.

"...gaybies popping out of fresh queer bellies all over SXSW official and non. (Listings marked "SXSW" require credentials.) You..."

March 7, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Weekend

This movie about a gay hookup that becomes something more is perceptive, emotional, comical, and much more.

"...Weekend manages to ride the line between character study, comedy, drama, and a host of other genres without feeling..."

Oct. 14, 2011 Movie Review by James Renovitch

American: The Bill Hicks Story

The rants of the late, great stand-up comic Bill Hicks sound as fresh and brilliant as ever.

"...where Hicks was more a rock star than the comedy-club joke jockey he was in his homeland. Directors (and..."

April 22, 2011 Movie Review by Robert Faires

The Signal

The Signal is an audacious horror film that nonetheless veers on occasion into surreal black comedy.

"...film that nonetheless veers on occasion into surreal black comedy, The Signal (a favorite at last year's Sundance and..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Pauly Shore Is Dead

Born and bred L.A. narcissist Pauly Shore turns auteur for this comedy film outing about … himself.

"...bred L.A. narcissist Pauly Shore turns auteur for this comedy film outing which, in addition to starring in, he..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Hunting of the President

This Friend-of-Bill doc recounts the hard-right campaign to cut short the Clinton presidency.

"...Nickolas Perry and Harry Thomason. The re-redistricted crowds at SXSW lustily cheered this Friend-of-Bill production (based on the 2000..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Michael King

Where's the Party Yaar?

An indie comedy about ethnic identity.

"...of the "big party" college farce, this Houston-set ensemble comedy is more than a little bit broad: smelly-immigrant gags,..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Independent

"...obscurity. The Independent is still a bright, appealing little comedy, as good-natured and genuinely appreciative of its quixotic would-be..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Six Ways to Sunday

"...Ways to Sunday (which played Austin last year during SXSW Film '98) spends half its time strip-mining GoodFellas territory..."

April 16, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day at the Beach

"...mano-a-mano emotional meltdown. Never quite sure whether it's a comedy, drama, or some post-NYU hybrid, Day at the Beach's..."

June 26, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Queer South By Proficiency Check

Save time in choosing what LGBTQ to catch, and roll the dice with Qmmunity's recommendations

"...you land in will have a corresponding high-quality queer SXSW recommendation attached that you can attend. No networking or..."

March 10, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

Now Streaming in Austin: "Maude"

Anna Margaret Hollyman has an identity crisis in this SXSW short

"...short tale of mistaken identity, social anxiety, and social comedy. A struggling twentysomething (Hollyman, who also directs) falls into..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Follow

Austin's own Owen Egerton directs his first movie

"...VOD and local screens. Adapted and extended from his SXSW 2013 short of the same name, Egerton has kept..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Cheap Thrills

This grisly, dark comedy is last year's winner of Fantastic Fest's Midnighters Audience Award.

"...Last year's SXSW Film Midnighters Audience Award winner, Cheap Thrills, is a..."

March 21, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

@SXSWPartyzzzzz Has Your Free Day Party Hook-Up

Parody Twitter SXSW feed generates buzzzzz

"...enjoy a free festival. For this fan bloc, official SXSW music showcases at night barely exist given the day-drunk..."

March 7, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Page Two: A Column Where First We Ramble

Then we let others blow our horn. And with SXSW 2011 only weeks away, there's lots of horn blowing still to come.

"...The daylong, all-staff Saturday SXSW meetings begin this weekend, on Feb. 5, the final..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Column by Louis Black

Leaves of Grass Spreading

Tyler Durden talks South By bump

"...After every SXSW there's always the discussion about who benefits and who..."

April 1, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

It Came From Down Under

Aussie films swarm SXSW 09

"...away from Hollywood, the lucky country is brewing ace comedy, pulse-quickening thrillers, and social commentary filmed and produced on..."

March 13, 2009 Screens Feature by Darcie Stevens

The Delicate Art of the Rifle

"...Kessel and Will Shuford. Following its inclusion in the SXSW Film Festival, The Delicate Art of the Rifle has..."

March 22, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Jim Gaffigan's Happy to Bring Linoleum to Earth

The suburban spaceman comes to SXSW

"...actor/comedian wore several hats at the festival, premiering his comedy Being Frank – then called You Can Choose Your..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Matthew Monagle

We Have an Issue: Couch by Couchwest

Previewing SXSW’s all-virtual Conference and Festival, Austin FC’s spring training kickoff, and other stories on the web

"...the world's largest commingling of cutting-edge technology and culture. SXSW 2021 is a 100% virtual affair, to be experienced..."

March 12, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Gay Place

1, 2, SXSW is coming for you

"...do, hear, eat, sip, and experience. To alleviate some SXSW stress, read on for a few "Gay Place" approved,..."

March 9, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Playback: Gone Unsane

Unsane bassist just left Austin for Italy, while SXSW eschews Sonicbids to bring their submissions process in-house

"...and self-protecting organs. A doctor told me that once." SXSW Drops Sonicbids..."

July 28, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Magnolia Becomes 'Drinking Buddies,' Magnet Gets 'Milo'

SXSW acquisitions continue with ensemble drama and horror comedy

"...There's no post-SXSW hangover for director Joe Swanberg: His ensemble drama Drinking..."

March 19, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback

SXSW news and carryings-on

"...and Music badge owners can enter a lottery at www.sxsw.com to win entry. Additional tickets may become available later..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Off the Record

SXSW news and carryings on

"...an event of this stature has never occurred during SXSW, and its ripple effect will be felt in every..."

March 19, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

First Quarter

Bradley Jackson and Andrew Disney kick off a festival run of their new comedy about the importance of intramurals

"...Best Narrative Short for "Playing Chicken" at the 2006 SXSW Click awards and a $100,000 grand prize for "The..."

April 25, 2014 Screens Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Esther's Follies Returns to Lighten Austin's Post-Pandemic Load

Guess what long-running comedy troupe is vaccinated, back onstage, and ready to make the city laugh again

"...in the bustling Downtown of Austin, the Esther's Follies comedy troupe is preparing to return to their live stage..."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Genuine and Enjoyable Conversation Between Kenan Thompson & Chance the Rapper

SXSW Online summit between an Emmy Award-sharing pair

"...Kenan Thompson crossed over on Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That (1994-1999) and Kenan & Kel (1996-2000)...."

March 17, 2021 Music Post by Derek Udensi

One Day at a Time Comes to ATX Television Festival

Fest adds Veronica Mars, Letterkenny, and more

"...newest version of Veronica Mars and Canada’s favorite cult comedy, Letterkenny – as part of the fest’s eighth year...."

April 14, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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