Scott Walker: 30 Century Man

The fascinating documentary explores the overlooked career of this influential yet enigmatic music legend.

"...one of its interviewees) isn't a bad place for Scott Walker. The elusive musician is in the spotlight, even..."

March 27, 2009 Movie Review by Audra Schroeder

Perfect Liberty

To find themselves, the subjects of this year's rock docs found that they had to follow their own sound

"...At the center of this movement was David Berman, a recent University of Virginia graduate and adopted New..."

March 9, 2007 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

SXSW Film

Daily reviews and interviews

"...Scott Walker: 30 Century Man..."

March 16, 2007 Screens Feature by Audra Schroeder

SXSW Film Review: We Are X

Music doc explores the biggest band you never heard of

"...of Mercy multiplied by Sigue Sigue Sputnik), they're a 30-million record-selling rock monster with a career longevity as a..."

March 23, 2016 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Festival Express

SXSW Film 07: March 9-17

"...All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (Narrative Made In Bastrop, U.S. Premiere) D: Jonathan..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Screens Feature

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...Sony Pictures Classics.) Of course, this summer offers dramas, romances, and comedies - although not much in the way..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Last Rock & Roll Deejay

KLBJ cans legendary Johnny Walker

"...Turn up Foghat's "Slow Ride," and he was the man. Untold numbers of beer bongs were hoisted in his..."

April 13, 2007 News Feature by Kevin Brass

AGLIFF Closing With Mapplethorpe

Festival adds major bio-pic, plus complete line-up

"...film: Mapplethorpe, the story of one of the 20th century's great photographers and chronicler of queer culture...."

July 26, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Paramount Theatre Turns 100

As the grande dame of Austin theatres turns 100, it matters more than ever

"...an unabashedly campy one at that. Holy cathode-ray backfire, Batman!..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...down SXSW Film. As the festival enters its second quarter-century, A Quiet Place – the high-concept horror from John..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Fall Film Previews

September

"...THE BEST MAN..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...look, then? Well, if you can't find 20 or 30 bands worth seeing in that time period, then may..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Dir: Ruth Leitman; Prod: Ruth Leitman, Margie Thorpe, Nancy Segler; Exec Prod:..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...SXSW Online’s programming announcement teased other intriguing conversational partners: Samantha Bee and Amber Ruffin, repping the still-rare representation of..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...The City Manager Responds..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Column

Play It Again, Sam

All About Eve (1950)

"...All About Eve D: Joseph L. Mankiewicz; with Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm,..."

June 4, 1999 Screens Feature

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...such as Brea Grant (star of the upcoming monster romance After Midnight) who leads Lucky, one of many features..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...and poignant ballads behind the outfit's expert songwriting. – Doug Freeman Indrajit Banerjee..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

The Impossible Dream

Should Public Money Go to Private Theatre?

"...12-year history. Councilmember Beverly Griffith huddled with Assistant City Manager Toby Futrell, Parks board member MaryK Isaacs, and Arts..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Gay Place: Gay as the Day Is Long

From Long to Fiesta and night to day, Austin Pride rolls on

"...Year Olds Talk About Gay People. Thu., Sept. 8, 6:30-8pm. Carver Museum, 1165 Angelina, 974-4926. Free. www.hrc.org/roadtoequality/texas.html...."

Sept. 9, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

Reissues

"...of tricks carried by agents of the United Network Command for Law & Enforcement (U.N.C.L.E.). It gave spys like..."

June 27, 1997 Music Review

For Your Life

The album, dead? Define dead.

"...Adieu Ahmet Ertegun. What record man will teach the world to sing? Whose gold grin..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...fucking (there's no sex here, no lovemaking, just simple unromantic rutting), and generally acting without any moral compass whatsoever...."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

Happy Hundredth Birthday, Paramount Theatre!

Austin's original vaudeville stage announces Lyle Lovett and more

"...Ernest Nalle, who built a 1,500-seat capacity venue only 30 years after the Capitol building was constructed, when there..."

Jan. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Friday Sleepers

"...songwriting while deftly layering dense orchestral arrangements. – Doug Freeman New Bloods..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature