Exclusive: Nightbitch, The Room Next Door to Screen at Austin Film Festival

Fest adds five world premieres in second round of titles

"...Austin Film Festival yet again proves itself as one of the..."

Sept. 16, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Inaugural Round Top Film Festival Announced

Film fest in Texas' antiques capital accepting submissions now

"...the announcement today of the first ever Round Top Film Festival...."

May 15, 2024 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

"...South by Southwest, find harmony in the three headlining films announced for this year’s streaming festival...."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...the Week That Was, Get Smart) and scripts for films such as The Graduate and Catch-22. Credit must also..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...teased some of the highlights of the just-announced SXSW Film 2011 lineup – and they're keeping mum still on..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Fall Film Previews

September

"...fate with that of the best man. The Italian film is set on the last day of the 19th..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

2002 Texas Book Festival Schedule

"...12:45-1:30pm CExt. #E1.016TeenPaula Danziger interviewed by Barbara Immroth..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Books Feature

Austin-Made Addict Named Hal Premieres Today

Rehab drama streaming and in-person at Santa Barbara IFF

"...rehab drama Addict Named Hal as part of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival - and even if you..."

April 6, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

aGLIFF's 2017 Lineup Announced

Celebrating 30 years of queer entertainment with films for everyone

"...Austin’s first and only queer film festival celebrates its 30th anniversary next month and if..."

Aug. 1, 2017 Screens Post by Iman Shah

Reflections

SXSW 2000 Film Festival and Conference

"...movies, the MPAA ratings system, and the future of filmmaking. Knowles kicked things off by introducing the possibility of..."

March 17, 2000 Screens Feature by Barry Johnson

A Movie Mesa

"...Begun in 1995, the Taos Talking Picture Festival has grown in its five years of existence from..."

April 30, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Texas Stars Twinkle on the Small Screen

Television used to be where actors were put out to pasture; for these Texas Film Hall of Fame honorees, it's tall cotton.

"...the four actors being honored at this year's Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards, all four of them are..."

March 1, 2013 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

The Truth Hurts

Rowdy Stovall's Mexican Sunrise was inspired by his real life, whether it be football injuries or run-ins with satanists

"...screams. That's the opening premise to Rowdy Stovall's new film...."

June 22, 2007 Screens Feature by Carson Barker

Beginning to See the Light

"...an otherworldly soothsayer, is a crucial point in the film. Its contrast to the rest of the movie is..."

April 30, 1999 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Sxsw

"...Their pre-Plimsouls set at SXSW '96 was a definitive festival highlight that belied every negative connotation about reunions within..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...horror A Quiet Place is this year's opening night film. Now Wes Anderson's new star-studded canine animation Isle of..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Short Cuts

"...Critics and film buffs alike passionately argue the virtues of legendary director..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Screens Column

"I Made a Movie, and They Didn't Want It!"

Shut out by distribution companies, indie filmmakers go DIY when it comes to getting their movie out there.

"...store racks. An acquisitions company bids on an indie filmmaker's movie and distributes it in theatres...."

July 11, 2003 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Next Step

They've made their films. They've done the festivals. Now, four filmmakers share stories about finding -- and losing -- distribution.

"...So you've finally completed your first film...."

April 20, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Slow Burn

Waco: The Rules of Engagement

"...runs ever since its momentous debut at the Sundance Film Festival in January. Since then, the self-distributed film has..."

May 2, 1997 Screens Feature by Dick J. Reavis

TV Eye

For those of us nervously watching the erosion of civil liberties and human rights, the next film in the 'Independent Lens' series, 'Life Matters,' is something of a wistful homage to what seems to be of little value these days

"...erosion of civil liberties and human rights, the next film in the Independent Lens series, Life Matters, is something..."

Jan. 16, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Dancing About Architecture

The Ins and Outs of SXSW

"...more immediate is the event that kicks off the festival, the 1997-98 Austin Music Awards on March 18. Actually,..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Into The Black Hole at Other Worlds Austin

Director Gary Nelson on Disney's sci-fi epic, returning this weekend

"...on Sunday nights on television. The first two hour film that I did for them worked out pretty well,..."

Dec. 7, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Beautiful Bitter

The heartachey animation of Don Hertzfeldt

"...Bill, the hapless and beleaguered stick-figure character from the films of Santa Barbara-to-Austin transplant and Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Don..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Green Reading

Environs

"...by Garrett Hardin, a professor at the University of California-Santa Barbara, this short book argues for restraints on immigration..."

May 5, 1995 Books Review by Robert Bryce

Environs

Books, Books, and More Books

"...written by Garrett Hardin, a professor at the University California-Santa Barbara, this short book argues for restraints on immigration..."

April 28, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the Austin-shot Song to Song and his directorial..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: March 20

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...be the most popular camper at the Michigan Womyn's Festival. Like ever...."

March 20, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

RTX Adds Meow Wolf, Overwatch, and More

Exclusive first look at gamer con's 2018 schedule, guests

"...massive celebration of all things relevant to gamers, from film to animation to comedy and, yes, games, that takes..."

June 25, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker