Tom Copeland, Behind-the-Scenes Powerhouse of Texas Film, Dies

Former Texas Film Commission executive director passed last Sunday

"...the screen. He studied theatre at Texas State (then Southwest Texas State University) and performed in dozens of productions..."

April 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...David Spade was a key member of one of the best casts in Saturday..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...On Wednesday evening, South by Southwest announced the 2024 Jury and Special Award winners of..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Review: Stormy

Doc explores life in the eye of Hurricane Trump

"...Gibson’s documentary about her world premiering at South by Southwest, the only label that truly upsets her is “liar.”..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Katherine McNevins

Mondo Veterans and SpectreVision Announce New Collectibles Company Mutant

Reassembled team working on major poster and vinyl releases

"...toys, and collectibles firm established by some of the key figures behind the powerhouse Mondo and backed by production..."

Jan. 29, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Sci-fi Writer and Austin Literary Institution Howard Waldrop Dead at 77

Author leaves incalculable legacy of work and mentorship

"...Tuttle, Steve Utley, and Tom Reamy – founded the Turkey City Writers Workshop as a way for professional writers..."

Jan. 22, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Unpacking Emperor Jones’ Esoteric, Career-Launching Label Catalog

The late Craig Stewart released early works by the Mountain Goats and more

"...across the state, country, and globe. The catalog includes key records in the careers of household names, especially if..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Joe Gross

Free Week Unleashed: These Four Austin Acts Hit the Ground Running in 2024

Catching up with Redbud, lluvii, Daydream Twins, and SINE

"...light on overnight. For humans, like the work of key band influences Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Hiatus Kaiyote, it..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

So You Think You Know Austin Film History?

Play our multiple choice trivia game

"...B: South by Southwest..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Most Popular Screens Stories of 2023

Rooster Teeth still rules the roost, even in the strike year

"...pastoralist visions. Before its world premiere at South by Southwest, Josh Kupecki talked with the directors of Art for..."

Dec. 20, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Dark Days

A full glass of water? Who has time for that?

"...her if she's depressed, she says she's feeling "low key." It's hard to argue with her, but I am..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Lawsuit Filed Against Diplo and 3Ten ACL Live Over Alleged Concert Injury, and More Music News

Plus free concerts to see during Austin Studio Tour this weekend

"...the petition, plaintiff Taylor Prinsen attended a South by Southwest 2022 DJ performance by Diplo, during which "an untethered..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Amyl & the Sniffers, Beach Fossils, the Veldt, and More Reviews From Levitation’s Saturday and Sunday

Standout sets to wrap the Halloweekend music festival

"...until being sampled by Drake and hailed as a key influence on folks like the Weeknd and TV on..."

Oct. 30, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

SXSW Announces More Speakers for 2024 Digging Deeper Into AI and the Future of Work

Dylan Mulvaney, Chuck D, and Uber CEO all added as speakers

"...South by Southwest 2024 is looking ahead to the future of AI,..."

Oct. 24, 2023 SXSW Post

Austin Underground Veterans Immortalize the Nineties in New Oral History

A Curious Mix of People's Greg Beets and Richard Whymark plot October launch events

"...of '90s Austin, recently released by UT Press, immortalizes key music players across all parts of the decade, from..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...up to 25 singers, rappers, dancers, and DJs, including key Coolys Juana Marshall Esperanza, Rikeisha Ellison, and Angela Louie...."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Fuck Money, Unmasked: The Solid Core of Austin's Most Unhinged Noise Band

“We reserve the right to say no to shit”

"...will be punctuated by an accidental hit of the keys...."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Julian Towers

10 Essential Showcases to See at Oblivion Access

Unpacking the unclassifiable experimental music festival, show by show

"...German ensemble's novel approach – sometimes drastically changing tempo, key, and genre multiple times within a song – proffered..."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Sound of an Enigma in Sonarius: The Mysteries of M

Austin-based TV creator Peter Mattei turns to audio drama for his new Audible series

"...Katie Folger, who had starred in Skloss' South by Southwest 2017 selection The Honor Farm. "Karen read the script..."

April 28, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Restaurant Review: Golden Hour

The menu is extremely delicious, but bread will cost you extra

"...What a time to live in Southwest Austin, where Menchaca Road flows like a river, which..."

April 7, 2023 Food Feature by A. Richmond

Lights, Camera, Stupidity in Austin-Made Satire

Bryan Connolly's Make Popular Movies spoofs how films are (and aren't) made

"...Connolly's filmmaking debut. That honor actually goes to "The Monkey Monster," a segment of an anthology film called Too..."

March 31, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Gets Mesmerized by First Look at Robert Rodriguez's Hypnotic

The Austin filmmaker blows the roof off the Paramount

"...exuberant screenings throughout weekend one of the South by Southwest Film & TV Festival – opening night crowd-pleaser Dungeons..."

March 14, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Panel Recap: Beyond Podcasting: How Ashley Flowers Redefined True Crime Storytelling

How the Crime Junkie host built a media empire

"...she explained to a huge crowd at South by Southwest Sunday was a passion project that she grew into..."

March 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Katherine McNevins

Killing Nazis for Funsies in The Wrath of Becky

Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote unleash teen hell in the splatter satire

"...The question: what is unlocked by the mysterious key sought by the scumbags who unwisely invaded the home..."

March 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...roads lead to Austin come March 13-18. South by Southwest Music 2023 invites over 1,400 artists to play on..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...it a lineup drop for a reason: South by Southwest Film and Television Festival has just added gaming and..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...broad sword and unpack your boom stick. South By Southwest has just announced that Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Brings the Cosmos to Austin

Keynote brings unseen images from the James Webb telescope

"...South by Southwest is getting ready to expand your view of the..."

Jan. 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: New Year, Same Old Stories

I-35 deal nearly done, Nate Paul’s new enemy, Chip Roy ready for his close-up

"...bail out of USDOT after fixing whatever's wrong with Southwest Airlines. Nate Paul: Enemies With $$$..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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