Twins, Phantoms, and More Recommended Events

Seeing double on the weekdays

"...for any Austinite 17 or younger.   – James Scott Twin Peaks Night..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Rene Reyes hosts, with Avery Moore, Aya Amarir, Lando Shepard, Andrew Murphy, Joey Z, and Dustin Pilkington playing the..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

New Year's Adjacent Events for the Week Ahead

Crafts, comedy, and more

"...the rainbow hit every single time.   – James Scott Beginner Two-Step Lessons..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

3 Body Problem , more announced for 2024 festival

"...MoviePass, MovieCrash Director: Muta'Ali MoviePass, MovieCrash chronicles the origin..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

For Qmmunity Editor James Scott’s birthday, and Transgender Awareness Week, five trans movie recommendations

"...column to introduce myself – "My name is James Scott, and I'm the guy who answers your messages on..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

AFS Cinema Celebrates Producer and PR Expert Carolyn Pfeiffer’s Extraordinary History

The art of being there

"...how, as a studio executive, Pfeiffer worked with Sam Shepard, Wes Craven, Ridley Scott, and dozens more. And that's..."

July 21, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Eaton, Thomas Mann, Francesca Reale, Gina Rodriguez, Joel McHale, Scott Mescudi, Dave Bautista, Jennifer Westfeldt, Kathryn Gallagher, Chrissie Fit,..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Terrence McNally on Art and Commerce

The Tony-winning playwright talks about the business of show

"...and I said, “The world doesn’t need another Sam Shepard. We’ve got one.”..."

June 6, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Gary Hart Biopic The Front Runner to Close Austin Film Festival

New films by Yorgos Lanthimos, Asghar Farhadi added to fest

"...Writers: Dan Bush, Conal Byrne Starring: April Billingsley, Kelsey Scott, Rhoda Griffis A young woman is committed to a..."

Sept. 12, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Snapshot: The Austin Chicken Wing Festival

1,500 Austin poultry fans spread their wings at foodie fest

"...bunch of Buffalo wings all day,'" said fest co-founder Scott Shepard. "But you have so many types and flavors..."

May 25, 2018 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall

Austin Film Festival Snags Chappaquiddick as Closing Night Film

Full lineup includes Call Me by Your Name, Three Billboards

"...in tribute to the late actor and playwright Sam Shepard, presented by writer Bill Wittliff in partnership with the..."

Sept. 26, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Musicians of Mumbai Amber Quick, A Streetcar Named Desire Scott Shipman, Hairspray/She Loves Me Michael Stuart, The Norwegians..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Midnight Special

Is a boy with special gifts a savior or a weapon – or neither?

"...Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Jaeden Lieberher, Adam Driver, Sam Shepard, Bill Camp, Scott Haze, David Jensen and Paul Sparks...."

March 18, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The X Files' Mitch Pileggi at Zach Theatre

What conspiracy brought X-Files star Mitch Pileggi back to Austin, Zach, and Walter Skinner all at the same time?

"...– and after he was cast in a Zachary Scott Theatre Center production of Jean Anouilh's The Lark, the..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver, Jaeden Lieberher, Sam Shepard (North American Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Merrily We Roll Along

You wouldn't know this Sondheim musical was a legendary flop from the impressive staging at St. Ed's

"...play, sounds like a hard sell: We meet Franklin Shepard, a wealthy, conceited movie producer, and follow his story..."

April 11, 2014 Arts Review by Russell M. Dembin

Out of the Furnace

The writer/director of Crazy Heart returns with an all-star cast for his sophomore effort, which takes place amid the rusted-out lives of America's steel belt.

"...Directed by: Scott Cooper. Starring: Christian Bale, Woody Harrelson, Casey Affleck, Sam..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...and violence. Cast: Michael C. Hall, Don Johnson, Sam Shepard, Vinessa Shaw, Nick Damici, Wyatt Russell...."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The AggreGAYtor: November 4

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...The Vatican gesticulates wildly, Orson Scott Card says we're the bigots, and John Boehner sheds..."

Nov. 4, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...Jonathan Alter, The Center Holds: Obama and His Enemies Scott Anderson, Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...to retrieve a wanted man. Cast: Ashton Sanders, Tishuan Scott, Keston John, Bill Oberst, Jr., Christine Horn, Alfonso Freeman..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

TV Eye: TV on Your Own Timetable

DVD boxed sets

"...good company (and more than holds his own) with Scott Bakula and Andre Braugher, who play his friends and..."

Dec. 3, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

AFF Announces Film Lineup

Black Swan! Meek's Cutoff! Blue Valentine!

"...COMEDY VANGUARD Brother’s Justice – Dax Shepard (Writer/Director), David Palmer (Director) – (Regional Premiere) Modern Imbecile’s..."

Sept. 21, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

From Doug to Dax

Austin Film Festival announces early lineup

"...narrative feature Made in Dagenham. And you've got Dax Shepard (Punk'd) writing, directing, and starring as himself in Brother's..."

Aug. 24, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Gifts of the Magi

A conversation about community and creativity with three wise men of the Austin arts

"...epilogue to the play about the murder of Matthew Shepard. Why Austin?..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The National Equality March: A Recap

Tensions abound after this weekend's National Equality March. The HRC and national reps on one side, the grassroots on the other.

"...or Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, passing of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act, marriage equality, transgender visibility and..."

Oct. 13, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Frank J. Rivera

The Office's Greg Daniels to be honored at Austin Film Festival

Greg Daniels to be Honored at Austin Film Festival

"...and, most recently, The Office. Might we suggest Michael Scott emcée? And possibly do a PowerPoint demonstration, too?..."

Sept. 4, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Iron Man

Longtime local stage phenom Ken Webster has a record to rival that of a Baseball Hall of Famer

"...cranking out productions of unknown writers named Mamet and Shepard and Durang. And as is apparent from his recent..."

April 13, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Stealth

Masterful aerial action sequences don't compensate for earthbound plot.

"...Cohen. Starring: Josh Lucas, Jessica Biel, Jamie Foxx, Sam Shepard, Richard Roxburgh, Joe Morton, Ian Bliss and Ebon Moss-Bachrach...."

July 29, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Film News

The Legislature's $20 million in proposed incentives to lure more film projects to Texas is emphasizing jobs and aiming to boost rural areas as well as larger cities like Austin; plus, Wes Anderson's next movie

"...Joining Sarah Michelle Gellar in the cast are Sam Shepard, Kate Beahan (the upcoming Flight Plan), J.C. MacKenzie (Dark..."

March 18, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

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