SXSW Film Review: Grand Theft Hamlet

“To be or not to be” in a virtual reality mid-pandemic? Fantastic.

"...If there is one thing of which the totally excellent Grand Theft Hamlet reminds you,..."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Joe Gross

Pelvis Wrestley’s High-Concept Pop Mythology

Bandleader Jammy Violet embraces queer world-building on sophomore LP

"...For Jammy Violet, bandleader of ever-evolving pop project Pelvis Wrestley, a persistence of vision..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Slamdance Interview: A Ballot Box Revolution in Petro

U.S. filmmakers hit the campaign trail with the Colombian president

"...It’s arguably the dream of every documentarian that they get to revisit the subject..."

Jan. 22, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 5-11

"...will dive deep as you gather a rich array of teachings about how to enjoy the art of making..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Qmmunity: Holigay Movie Review

Three LGBTQ holiday movies to throw on, plus one bad queer movie challenge

"...may have created the most controversial lesbian Christmas film of all time; just check the Letterboxd reviews. Yet this..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column

The Artificial Eye: Oren Soffer on Filming The Creator

Behind the camera of Gareth Edward's revolutionary sci fi blockbuster

"...One of the closest relationships on a film set is between..."

Dec. 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Stop, Drop, and Shop

Qmmunity advises on what local places are best for gay gift shopping this year

"...here to save the day. Here are a handful of prime places for homo-gifts in this here burg...."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Black Pumas’ Eric Burton Bets on Himself

After an abrupt break, Chronicles of a Diamond completely reinvents the band dynamic

"...most serene track on Black Pumas’ sophomore album Chronicles of a Diamond. The lullaby-like "Angel" emerged while playing guitar..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Prepárate Para Tener Miedo With New Horror Anthology Satanic Hispanics

Segment directors on celebrating Latino diversity through terror

"...(Demián Rugna, When Evil Lurks) Cuba (Alejandro Brugués, Juan of the Dead), Mexico (Gigi Saul Guerrero, Bingo Hell), and..."

Nov. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin-Made Comedy Home Free Is Taking Homelessness Seriously

How a chance encounter in 1997 keeps changing lives

"...A lot of filmmakers say their film was truly conceived in Austin,..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Austin Drag Icon Brigitte Bandit Became a Political Powerhouse

It’s Brigitte, bitch

"...the people cheered, and Arinna Dior Heys, the host of the Cyber Queen drag showcase, called up the next..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

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

"...MP3 file to fellow KOOP 91.7FM host Ryan Blake, offering a rare recording of undigitized Eighties/Nineties Austin girl group..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

A Shaggy Dog Tale in Norwegian Mindbender Good Boy

Writer/director Viljar Bøe explains life inside a dog costume

"...That's basically the setup for Marley & Me, one of the great charming romantic tearjerkers of all time. It's..."

Sept. 6, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Ch-ch-changes

Austin's queer scene turns to face the strange as it goes through big but good changes

"...turn and face the strange: We're in a season of change. Icons of the Austin queer scene are embracing..."

July 28, 2023 Column by James Scott

"My Energy, How I Move": Blakchyl's Evolving Hip-Hop Embodies Austin's Eastside

The 78702 rapper on exploring beyond her comfort zone

"...hip-hop program and exploits with longtime musical group Mindz of a Different Kind...."

July 14, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Public Notice: Housekeeping News

Plus trying to slow the Convention Center expansion, code changes

"...granite circus tent in the world, there is plenty of other news going on, and I'll get to some..."

June 2, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The War for Change in Kandahar

How Austin filmmaker Ric Roman Waugh made the first major Western film in Saudi Arabia since Lawrence of Arabia

"...the Austin-based filmmaker made his reputation as a director of crime flicks and action blockbusters that tackle serious issues...."

May 26, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sex, Lies, and Katie Folger

The Austin artist on her new show, Getting in Bed With the Pizza Man

"...In the grand history of dating and hookups, there's going to be a..."

May 11, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Art-Punks Transy Warhol Carve the "Space to Figure Everything Out"

Quartet seeks Control in transphobic Texas on gushy, unabashed debut

"...lawmakers find House Bill 643 necessary and 2023's version of church ladies are up in arms about drag queens..."

May 12, 2023 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...up on two wheels with one destination: the top of an unmanned parking structure reserved for state employees. It's..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Qmmunity: The Queer-ster Bunny

A springtime showing of Austin's queer haps, like a new leather bar, pre-show parties, and the academic achievement by a young Black trans scholar.

"...Big news for the leather lovers of Bat City: The Austin Eagle has their soft opening..."

April 7, 2023 Column by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: It's Only Life After All

Indie folk legends Indigo Girls as warm and humble rock stars

"...Only Life After All, Emily Saliers and Amy Ray of indie folk rockers Indigo Girls convey what they want..."

March 15, 2023 SXSW Post by Katherine McNevins

Trusting Your Gut: Texas Film Awards Honoree Michael de Luca on a Life in Cinema

From New Line to Warners, the exec discusses his career

"...advanced age when they start looking at your body of work."..."

March 2, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Homegrown Duo the Point Present a Feast of Talent With Berto's Banquet

When two old souls meet an Italian drummer twice their age

"...in the right place to personally connect with Austin's history as a music city. Trying to fill 6,000 square..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Music Feature by Gary Lindsey

Super Soldier, Super Spy: Eugenio Mira on García!

The Spanish filmmaker unpacks the inherent fascism of the superhero

"...Well, he explained, he's been busy on a few projects. Firstly, fatherhood. Secondly, he's been working with his old..."

Dec. 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Travis Stevens Gets Under the Skin of A Wounded Fawn

How his new art-horror interweaves myths and failed justice

"...Fawn seems like it fits straight into the tradition of films about women being pursued by deranged psychosexual killers...."

Dec. 15, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 2-8

"...22-Dec. 21): Sagittarian comedian Margaret Cho dealt with floods of ignorant criticism while growing up. She testifies, "Being called..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Faster Than Sound: Former Spider House Cafe Has Reopened as Tweedy's

Run by the patio experts behind Kinda Tropical and Hotel Vegas

"...former Spider House Cafe building was available. Also co-founder of the 13th Floor bar's original location, Yaklin recalls: "When..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...7 inches, from an address in Northwest Austin. Part of Chiles’ work as a network administrator for large, online..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Grassroots Bakers Effect Change, One Cupcake at a Time

From suffrage to City Council races, flour power abounds

"...Lilia Marshall contemplates the coffee menu at a local coffeeshop, debating quietly with her..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

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