Cowboy del Amor

Ivan Thompson, the "Cowboy Cupid" who brokers marriages between American men and Mexican women, is a truly fascinating documentary character that is expertly revealed through rock-solid storytelling.

"...Directed by: Michèle Ohayon. AFS@Dobie Ivan Thompson is a piece of..."

March 24, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

City of Austin Proclaims "Local Disaster," Cancels SXSW in Response to Coronavirus Fears

City officials emphasize preparedness, not panic

"...the first time in 34 years, the show at South by Southwest will not go on...."

March 6, 2020 SXSW Post by Austin Sanders

Twinsters

Separated at birth, reunited online

"...Directed by: Samantha Futerman and Ryan Miyamoto...."

July 31, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

No No: A Dockumentary

Famous for pitching a no-hitter while high on acid, Dock Ellis the man was so much more.

"...Directed by: Jeffrey Radice...."

Sept. 5, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Scott Walker: 30 Century Man

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

"...Directed by: Stephen Kijak. A solo career spanning 40 years and..."

March 27, 2009 Movie Review by Audra Schroeder

Jump, Jive, and More

SXSW Film announces its feature lineup

"...The South by Southwest Film Festival announced Wednesday its 130-film feature..."

Feb. 3, 2012 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Incendiary: The Willingham Case

The "junk science" used to make the case for the Texas execution of Cameron Todd Willingham for the arson murders of his children is persuasively laid out in this locally made documentary.

"...Directed by: Joe Bailey Jr. and Steve Mims...."

Sept. 23, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Last Course

Closing-night film Union Square

"...When your first feature film wins the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance, it seems..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Turn the Other Cheek

Q&A with guitar virtuoso Kaki King

"...the guitarist stages her prodigious gifts in a rare non-South by Southwest local performance. Speaking with King on the..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Changes in the Weather

As Burnt Orange cools down, UTFI heats up

"...worked toward was coming true. He'd made a real film, the kind with a cast and crew he couldn't..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...South by Southwest brought in the big guns for its..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Five Films at Cine Las Americas

The best movies from the Spanish and Portuguese diaspora and Indigenous peoples at the annual film festival

"...directorial debut set the screen ablaze at this year's South by Southwest Film and Television Festival, recounting the story..."

June 2, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

An Evening With Kevin Corrigan

Just two old friends sharing stories and laughs

"...Last night the Austin Film Society hosted actor Kevin Corrigan at the Marchesa Hall..."

June 24, 2014 Screens Post by Neha Aziz

Moving Pictures

Alison Macor charts 30 years of Austin history, one film at a time

"...Alison Macor, a longtime Austin film journalist, never intended to write a book so close..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...The best showcases are usually those you stumble onto by sheer, dumb luck, and when they leave your mouth..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

Interviewing the Director of 'Short Term 12'

Destin Daniel Cretton speaks up after his huge SXSW

"...130-odd features and nine full days of programming, the South by Southwest Film Festival this year was undoubtedly full..."

March 20, 2013 SXSW Post by Monica Riese

Humboldt County

This fine ensemble piece – thoughtful and cheering, even giddy in stabs – presents a seriocomic, sympathetic portrait of a pot-growing family operating along the coast of Northern California.

"...Directed by: Darren Grodsky and Danny Jacobs. Starring: Jeremy Strong, Fairuza..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

2007 'Austin Chronicle' Chipmunking Contest

"...Ball Chipmunking contests, usually one or two weeks following South by Southwest. During the annual Music, Film, and Interactive..."

March 30, 2007 Sports Post by Sofia Resnick

We Have an Issue: Blastoff

The story behind Richard Linklater’s new Netflix coming-of-age film, Apollo 10½

"...A new Richard Linklater film is always going to be a big deal. But..."

March 25, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Drafthouse Films Returns to Release Jallikattu

Local distro house acquires India's Oscar contender

"...Drafthouse Films is back: the distribution arm of the Austin-based Alamo..."

Jan. 20, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tower Lands on Oscars Doc Shortlist

15 advance, including local film about the UT shootings

"...When Austin filmmaker Keith Maitland’s Tower had its world premiere in March..."

Dec. 6, 2016 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Ryan Gosling and 'Arrested Development' Reincarnate the Trailer Park

The SXSW staple blog returns with Richard Linklater and more

"...All throughout the South by Southwest Film Festival, we brought you daily posts..."

April 5, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Gettin' Busy

The South by Southwest Film Festival means everybody has a full plate

"...drafting and editing to prepare this, the 2013 SXSW Film preview issue. There are 135 full-length films awaiting your..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Monica Riese

From the Vaults: Underneath With Soderbergh

When Steven Soderbergh Came to SXSW ’95 ...

"...Maybe it's the season: the South by Southwest Film and Interactive Festivals are coming up..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

From the Vaults: Cover Girl Greta Gerwig

Greta Gerwig starred in three films at the 2008 SXSW Film Festival

"...of the March 7 issue which previewed that year's South by Southwest Film Festival: Greta Gerwig. Gerwig, the star..."

May 31, 2013 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Buy Local, Get 'Happy'

Help Austin film The Happy Poet see the world

"...but it's also a bigger-picture distillation of any indie filmmaker's aspirations. And Mars is plunk down square in the..."

May 28, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Announces Audience Award Winners

Patton Oswalt's I Move My Dad takes top honors again

"...based-on-uncomfortable-true-life comedy I Love My Dad has added the South by Southwest Film Festival 2022 Audience Award for Narrative..."

March 24, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

From the Vaults: Bats vs. Aurochs

Before "Beasts of the Southern Wild," there was "Glory at Sea"

"...nothing against Batman; in fact, it was our recommended film this week. But we also like variety...."

July 20, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sony Bags 'Baghead'

Sony bags Baghead

"...riding the past year's wave of quirky, talky, low-budget films championed at last year's South by Southwest Film Festival,..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Screens Post by Joe O'Connell

Elegy To a Family Made of Football Fans

'America's Parking Lot' screening benefits Capital Area Food Bank

"...The Austin Film Society and Texas Independent Film Network will host a..."

Nov. 12, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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