AFS Announces 2021 Feature Grant Recipients

Ten projects reflect talent and diversity in Texas film

"...Texas. In-kind grants were provided by MPS Camera and Lighting and Stuck On On, and the grant program is..."

Sept. 7, 2021 Screens Post by Katherine McNevins

AFS Announces Short Film Grant Recipients

Society breaks $2 million in assistance to filmmakers

"...supported by a diverse group of backers, including Warbach Lighting and Design, Stuck On On, Sailor Bear, Kodak Motion..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Holiday Viewing: Eyes Wide Shut

Stanley Kubrick’s lovely holiday tale of marriage and orgies

"...1999 investigation of the complicated bonds of matrimony (and secret satanic orgies) is the perfect holiday film for adults..."

Dec. 19, 2017 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Is Austin's Growing Dance Music Scene in Need of Its Own HQ?

We talk to a dozen members of ATX’s electronic music community

"...system from Bass Boss complements the scene's most cinematic lighting rig. Local promoter RealMusic Events fills the calendar, but..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

The Luv Doc: Wishy Washy

When a guy asks you if you want to "Netflix and chill," he doesn't really give a damn about the Netflix

"...to clip his fungus riddled toenails or have a fart-lighting contest with his binge-drunk frat buddies...."

Jan. 22, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

The Suicide

The title may sound heavy, but this is a black comedy, given an artful and playful new staging by Paper Chairs

"...when you were a kid, gazing into that magical, secret world of the sugar egg? Paper Chairs' set for..."

May 23, 2014 Arts Review by Stacy Alexander Smith

2010 B. Iden Payne Awards

The homegrown musical of mayhem in the swamp leads the nominations with 11

"...the designs by Lisa Laratta (set), Megan M. Reilly (lighting), and Kim H. Ngo (costumes); and the original score..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2008 B. Iden Payne Awards

Big love for UT in this year's nominations for the annual ACoT theatre honors

"...Knight; and designs by Sarah Davidson (set), Katy Hallee (lighting), and Susan Branch (costumes). The other shows were, significantly,..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Bonnaroo (From the Pit)

"...provided me with a parking pass. I take a secret route to the festival grounds that bypasses all traffic..."

June 19, 2008 Music Post by Gary Miller

Payne Pleasures 2005

Drama with a Gothic flair scored high in the nominations for the 2005 B. Iden Payne Awards, as announced by Austin Circle of Theatres on August 15

"...Dave Steakley's direction, Allen Robertson's musical direction, Jason Amato's lighting design, and the performances of Jacqui Cross, Tim Curry,..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Christmas Carol

Two rather different versions of 'A Christmas Carol' illustrate the power still to be tapped from Charles Dickens' ghostly little book

"...no flashy effects; Sylvia Tate's costumes and Mark Novick's lighting contribute setting and mood without being showy. Generally, director..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Not Just Another Pretty Face

With the Naughty Austin theatre company, there's more than meets the eye.

"...Part of the secret to the company's success is a commitment to thriftiness...."

Nov. 28, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Che Bella

The Austin Film Society's series is called "Che Bella: Italy in the 60s," but the story really begins -- as does all of modern cinema -- in the streets of Rome, in May of 1944. Nick Barbaro looks at Italian neorealism and the movies it inspired.

"...Resistance safe houses, using mostly nonprofessional actors and available lighting, captured on mismatched bits of film stock scrounged from..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Screens Feature by Nick Barbaro

Council Watch

Travis Country residents battle with private school's placement of its athletic field

"...Travis Country that would address their traffic, noise, and lighting concerns, as well as limit the number and times..."

Dec. 3, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Stage Frights

"...production, yet the high ceiling, grim ductwork, and sparse lighting lend a nice dungeon-like atmosphere to the show. Often..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Arts Feature

Theatre's Great Historian The Essential Oscar

"...refuting it or arguing with it. I think the secret of my books is that they provide you with..."

Dec. 8, 1995 Arts Feature

Golden’s Speak No More

This fully immersive, silent improvised drama is mysterious, creative, and a most worthwhile theatrical experience

"...you to pick a card – just one. The lighting is dim and macabre, and some rather ominous music..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Playback: Revamping the Austin Music Poll

Here's how Playback's voting

"...– who Alex Jones will soon denounce as a secret society of globalist elite – will emerge as the..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Campfire Horror Story

How Carole Keeton Strayhorn and the state destroyed a healing camp for kids

"...of the children at the camp, the keeping of secrets had helped destroy their young lives and eventually brought..."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Honeydripper' Blues

Next-generation Austin bluesman Gary Clark Jr. relives 1950 with John Sayles' big-screen blues, Honeydripper

"...2006-07 Austin Music Awards, the three had a little secret the audience didn't know: The local bluesician was the..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Urinetown: The Musical

'Urinetown: The Musical' may wallow in a sordid premise and have an awful title, but Zach's production is always making you happy, if not downright giddy

"...called for their heads, and now huddled in their secret hideout (conveniently marked "secret hideout"), they've learned that the..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Arts Review by Robert Faires

May I Have the Envelope, Please?

The 2004-2005 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...AprilProduction, MusicalHonk!, Mary Moody Northen TheatreDirector, MusicalRod Caspers, The Secret Garden/Honk!Actress, MusicalJill Blackwood, AidaActor, Musical (tie)Daniel Adams, Honk!..."

June 10, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Avid edit - is a messy mix of bad lighting, muddy sound, and thudding hip hop that sounds like..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

The Game Report

What's on the Boards With Austin's Game Companies

"...Edgar Allen Poe has a distinct influence in their lighting, visuals, and one of their employee's short stories. Whether..."

May 30, 1997 Screens Feature by Marcel Meyer

Record Reviews

"...original Peter Himmelman and David Broza deep blues duet ("Lighting Up the World") not only bookend the album, they..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Music Review

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 19-25

"...frog named F.R.O.7. who worked as a James Bond-like secret agent. It was a critical and financial disaster. But..."

May 19, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Black Fund Awards, a Moon Mullican tribute, S.G. Goodman, and more recommended live shows

"...Detroit, Jeff Mills became "The Wizard" with his exuberant, lighting-speed turntable technique. Eclectic, he mixed electro, industrial, hip-hop, house,..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Richard Linklater's Memories of the Moon in Apollo 10½

The filmmaker's childhood in space race-era Houston recalled through Austin-made animation

"...ready. Staggs said, "I don't think that it's a secret that a Linklater movie was one of the goals..."

March 25, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Review: Barbarians

English dinner party drama goes straight to darkest hell

"...Hell Dorfman was in fact squirreling away the ancient secret knowledge of actually directing a film. And despite a..."

Oct. 5, 2021 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

New Studio Brings the Technology Behind The Mandalorian to Austin

Co-Production House brings science to the set

"...only that, but the LEDs also replace traditional stage lighting. Filmmakers can create immersive backgrounds, and also program the..."

March 5, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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