Screen Door Jesus

Kirk Davis’ slick, locally produced film, adapted from the stories of Christopher Cook, plunges into Texas' small-town religious mores and comes up with some insightful revelations in this character-driven pastiche.

"...redemption or rock & roll. Davis’ slick, locally produced film, adapted from the stories of Christopher Cook, plunges brain..."

Oct. 14, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Screen Door: Shorts

Latest edition of minifestival takes place Friday, April 7, and Saturday, April 8.

"...The Screen Door collective presents the latest edition of its minifestival..."

April 7, 2006 Screens Feature

Film News

Pull the film loop tighter; plus, how to give Harry Knowles a heart attack

"...Pulling the film loop tighter The catch phrase for the Texas film..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Film News

Incentives, the end of Sinus, Screen Door, and more

"...Film incentives battle plan Expect the Texas Motion Picture Alliance..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Included here are more reviews of films screened during the SXSW Film Festival 1998. Additional reviews..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

The Boy Next Door

Jennifer Lopez stars in this brazenly dumb MILF thriller.

"...Garland standing in a moonlit window in the 1944 screen musical Meet Me in St. Louis, wistfully pining for..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Film

Film Reviews

"...key elements that makes Safe such an enormously challenging film is that writer/director Todd Haynes leaves these critical decisions..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Film News

Rodriguez and Q.T. go back to the grind; plus, 'Screen Door Jesus,' back to Sundance, and all kinds of opportunities to get involved

"...on Grind House, with each directing an hourlong horror film, the always-tight-lipped Rodriguez's spokesperson confirmed. The two films will..."

June 10, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

2016 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and what that line’s going to be like

"...serious know-how. We’ve got the Austin insider’s guide to film venues, the queue system, and tips to get you..."

March 7, 2016 Screens Post

The Austin Film Society Unveils Its New Home for Cinema

Two-screen theatre will showcase the best of new and classic arthouse cinema

"...It's final touches time at the new Austin Film Society Cinema: fine-tuning the projectors, training staff on the..."

May 26, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Film

Film Reviews

"...the novel by Richard Price (who also co-wrote the screenplay with Spike Lee) comes Lee's first real look at..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

2017 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and how to navigate the lines

"...universe. Keep reading for our Austin insider’s guide to film venues, the line system, and tips on how to..."

March 3, 2017 SXSW Post

SXSW Film Festival 2003

"...The SXSW Film Festival 2003 has arrived. The Festival begins today, March..."

March 7, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Your Weekend in Film

More than mere faces in the crowd

"...you remember, most you don't. Those featured in the films this weekend are both worth remembering and exploring more..."

Oct. 12, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Following January’s tease of six titles, SXSW Film has unloosed its 145-film strong slate for the 2015..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

2019 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and how to navigate the lines

"...festival experience is preparation. Our insiders' guide to SXSW Film is all the prep work you'll need...."

Jan. 29, 2019 SXSW Post

2018 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and how to navigate the lines

"...festival experience is preparation. Our insiders' guide to SXSW Film is all the prep work you'll need...."

March 1, 2018 SXSW Post

Film News

Of informational pickets, $1.5 billion projects, and newborns

"...teamster, a couple of happy writers, and a hungry filmmaker walk into a film studio. Does someone hear a..."

April 27, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Austin Film Society Hiring Theatre Manager

No details on location of new two-screen cinema

"...Linklater let the cat out of the bag: Austin Film Society will be opening a two-screen cinema this year...."

March 25, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...at the beginning, horror at the end: After SXSW Film (March 8-17) announced that Jordan Peele's eagerly awaited doppelganger..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Islands in the Film Stream

Recent films from the Philippines unspool for the Austin Film Society's next Essential Cinema series

"...Maidens Unleashed! will be forgiven for believing that most films shot in the Philippines are either low- or no-budget..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Festival Teases Lineup

AFF releases first titles scheduled for 2017 fest

"...The Austin Film Festival, set to take place October 26-November 2, has..."

Aug. 22, 2017 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Review: Everything Everywhere All At Once

Daniels, Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan live up to the title

"...The opening night film of any festival should define it, set the stage..."

March 12, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...cinematic surrealist since Luis Bu–uel and, while his newest film fits more squarely into the category of science fiction..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...it. Just as the wonderful soundtrack suggests, this affectionate film is like a simple walk down the sunny side..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Austin Chronicle review that ran in March when this film premiered in Austin at the SXSW FIlm Festival. Texas..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...performances - there was Public Access, Singer's first feature-length film. Made in 1992, Public Access i s just now..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

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

Austin Heart of Film Festival Schedule

"...The third annual Austin Heart of Film Festival and Screenwriters Conference takes place this weekend, Oct...."

Oct. 11, 1996 Screens Feature

The Toronto International Film Festival

A first-timer's diary

"...number of ways, but it plays to the international film community elite. Telluride is film-centric, but it isn't a..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Screens Feature by Louis Black

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