SXSW Doc Rewinds the Truly Horrible The Star Wars Holiday Special

Wookies go Vaudeville in A Disturbance in the Force

"...Nov. 17, 1978. The day The Star Wars Holiday Special was broadcast on..."

March 10, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

"I Don't Think the Empire Had Wookies in Mind"

Beta testing is like the Force: Going up against remotes is one thing, going against the living is another

"...There is a Dark Side to web development, Derek Featherstone..."

March 9, 2008 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Robert Rodriguez Opens The Book of Boba Fett

The Austin filmmaker takes the mask off Star Wars' enigmatic bounty hunter for new Disney+ show

"...Who's the coolest killer in Star Wars?..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc Recommends: The 3rd Annual Mr. Sinus Holiday Spectacular

Alamo Drafthouse Downtown, Friday, December 19, 2003

"...No matter how hard you’ve been trying to shove the schmaltz to the back of your brain and concentrate..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Column by The Luv Doc

Horror for the Holidays

Dusk to dawn with Silent Night, Deadly Night

"..."What next – the Easter Bunny as a child molester?"..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Put the T and V in Thanksgiving

Holiday specials to ease you through the food coma and into the weekend

"...It's the day before Thanksgiving, and there on your chair, you're..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Screens Feature by Monica Riese

Cinco de Mayo, May the Fourth (Be With You), and More Recommended Events

The week in community happenings

"...What did April and Andy name their three-legged, half-amazing, half-terrific mutt? What character did Will Arnett..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Gift Ideas for the Austin-Loving Cinephile in Your Life

From the big and small screens to your giftee

"...of our city's film culture for nearly 40 years, the indie movie rental store announced in September that it..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Screens Feature by Naomi Brady

Drafthouse Helping After the Fire

'Elf' fundraiser and unrepeatable silent auction Sunday night

"...There's no good time to lose your home to fire,..."

Dec. 23, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Worlds Goes Into The Black Hole

Disney cult fave for SF fest, plus final lineup

"...1979. Every film studio wanted its Star Wars. Disney dropped jaws and stretched minds with The..."

Oct. 30, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tabletop Games for the Holidays

Whether you're a neophyte or a gaming guru, we've got you covered

"...Seared into my brain is an early holiday memory of a post-Christmas dinner game of Risk that..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

XBRMNT's Top 10 for the Week of Nov. 22

XBMRNT gives thanks for his favorite songs of the week.

"...The holidays are here already. There's folks to see, hands..."

Nov. 24, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Nakia

Where to See Christmas Classics on the Big Screen in Austin

Here’s your cure for cabin fever and forced family bonding

"...arguing about politics, sugar-crazed toddlers smashing into furniture, and the generally overbearing sounds of merriment. However, constantly disappearing into..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

There Ain't No Sanity Clause: Nasty Videos for Your Inner Naughty Child

Counter-programming Christmas with bad cheer and body counts

"...Overcast, wet, and about as warm as Morrissey's Manchester, the holidays are once more upon us, grinning with suspect..."

Dec. 19, 2011 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Fantastic Fest 2012 Announces Opening Night Film

Tim Burton's 'Frankenweenie' to open FF2012

"...stable of actors abound this time out: Christopher Lee, Catherine O'Hara, and Winona Ryder are all providing voice work..."

June 29, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Scanlines

If These Walls Could Talk

"...Nancy Savoca, Cher; with Demi Moore, Sissy Spacek, Cher, Catherine Keener, Anne Heche. VHS Home Video..."

April 18, 1997 Screens Feature

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Unsheathe your broad sword and unpack your boom stick. South..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

It's Free Comic Book Day

The where, what and how of comic collectors' favorite Saturday

"...Every comic fan knows to put the first Saturday in May on their calendar, because it's..."

May 5, 2012 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

Massively Multiplayer Partying

SXSW ScreenBurn and the Chronicle host Game On Austin

"...Raise your hand if you know that big holiday releases Epic Mickey and Donkey Kong Country Returns are..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...The worst part about summer is everyone demanding that you..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gifts to Make You Look Away From Your Screens

Plenty of films to read about this holiday season

"...Under the Skin of AlitaBehind the scenes on the Austin-made blockbuster..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...It could well be that we have already witnessed the biggest movie event of 1997 -- and all before..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

TV Eye

How to escape turkey afterburn and family overkill

"...I love the holiday season, and I love my family. The thing..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Toasting Hogmany

The French Buffet

"...forced affairs. Partygoers get all gussied up to fete the flip of the calendar, and hosts and hostesses feel..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Food Feature

Gift Guide Grab Bag

An array of extravagance to geek out on

"...2017 World Series Collector's Edition: Houston Astros$79.99, www.mlbshop.com The Houston Astros franchise began play in 1962 as the..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Screens Feature by Mark Fagan

Anything Can Happen: Jon Favreau and Dax Shepard on Zathura

How this Jumanji requel took to the stars

"...output is as rife with seemingly bizarre improbabilities and their attendant uncertainties as anywhere in the known universe, so..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Video Box Sets

"...All the warning signsare here: brightly colored lights on houses, plastic..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...The movie distributors compartmentalize the year by season -- summer,..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Public Notice

"...Check out the produce at Sustainable Food Center Farmers Markets. Give it..."

May 28, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...Between mid May and Labor Day, there are only 15 weekends - the weekends that define..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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