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Insanity everywhere: The Chain Saw strikes back, as does the Arbor, sort of; R. Lee Ermey gets piggish; Jack Black kisses like a fish; and videos might kill radio stars, but they launch Austin artists' careers.

"...a host of trailers, beer, and meat. The Alamo's Tim League has been making the most of his German-engineered..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

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Local animator Lance Myers goes for the "Guts" and gets into S&M.

"...not all: A recent screening for Alamo Drafthouse owner Tim League resulted in the film being brought to the..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

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Cinematexas marches on, while local movie theatre attendance takes a hit.

"...has experienced a sizable drop-off. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema owner Tim League wins the Understatement of the Year Award, saying..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

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Austin mourns Robbie Jacks.

"...of death was a heart attack. According to Jacks' longtime friend Fritz Blau, the pair had been watching television..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Nosferatu, The Golden Arm Film Project

The first release in the Alamo Drafthouse's silent-film-with-live-musical-accompaniment series is a video every self-respecting Austin hipster should own.Produced by the Co-op's Barna Kantor and the Golden Arm Trio's Graham Reynolds, this is a complete reverse of the Alamo Drafthouse's series -- these are silent films inspired by music.

"...Westerns). But that's the simple brilliance of Alamo owners Tim and Karrie League, who continue to offer the most..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Screens Review by Sarah Hepola

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Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...next item is right up their (dark) alley. It's time, instead, for the second annual Lucio Fulci Halloween Horror..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

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Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...millennium to feature silver-nitrate wonders and popcorn magic. How time flies when you're having fun. Speaking of filmic transitions,..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Best of Austin – Thursday

BOA all day, erryday

"...4811 Burnet Rd., 512/453-5062, www.theomelettry.com. Tim Doyle..."

March 20, 2015 Features Feature

Q&A With Janet Pierson

SXSW Film Producer breaks down the lineup for us

"...was and how interested it was about the changing times. It's a real social commentary."..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Chain Sold to Sony Pictures Entertainment

Hollywood studio pledges to keep the Drafthouse model going

"...current owners: Altamont Capital Partners, Fortress Investment Group, and Tim League. The Drafthouse was represented by Goldman Sachs &..."

June 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

First They Take Manhattan … Then They Don’t

The Alamo Drafthouse abandons the Upper West Side

"...been an oft-stated desire of Drafthouse founder and CEO Tim League to plant his flag in the Big Apple...."

Oct. 1, 2013 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Booze, Blades, and Babes: Alamo Slaughter Lane Opens

Opening ceremonies for Alamo Slaughter Lane

"...calvary saber, and the babes were Cassidy and Calliope League, aged six months and six months, respectively...."

March 22, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Roar: The Blood Stays in the Picture

Star John Marshall on lions and the world's craziest home movie

"...dad's second wife, her daughter, the family's animals. That time one of those animals tried to eat them. The..."

April 29, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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If L.A. fell into the ocean, Hollywood would move to Austin. If it doesn't anyway.

"...Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over and Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Tim McCanlies' Secondhand Lions, Richard Linklater's School..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Alamo Drafthouse Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection, Closes Ritz

Firm pledges to continue operations at all remaining sites

"...affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC, and founder/executive chairman Tim League...."

March 3, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Unleashes Final Wave

New films from Charlie Kaufman and Owen Egerton join fest

"...Topping the list this time around is Anomalisa, the newest title from writer/director Charlie..."

Sept. 9, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Are the Champions!

Aztex win PDL title, set attendance record

"...The Austin Aztex won the Premier Development League championship Sunday night, beating the Thunder Bay Chill, 3-1,..."

Aug. 5, 2013 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Everything Went Black: Boo! Scary!

Whatever happened to the Transylvania Twist?

"...this in the early, pre-dawn hours, it's my favorite time of the year again, and not a moment too..."

Oct. 4, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Fuel Injected Suicide Machines and Fosters Lager = Fun!

Rolling Roadshow throws one on the barby

"...opening night of the Alamo South Lamar Drive-In," said Tim League, addressing an enthusiastic 100-plus crowd already primed on..."

Sept. 15, 2008 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Spurs to Own Toros

"...San Antonio Spurs have agreed to purchase our local D-League affiliate from Southwest Basketball, LLC. As the owners of..."

July 11, 2007 Sports Post by Josh Rosenblatt

The Benchwarmers

Another comedy from ex-SNLers, along with Napoleon Dynamite's Jon Heder and baseball's Reggie Jackson.

"...Spade, Jon Heder, Jon Lovitz, Craig Kilborn, Molly Sims, Tim Meadows, Amaury Nolasco and Reggie Jackson. Ah, springtime. Days..."

April 14, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

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Two don't-miss documentaries, works in progress at AIFV, and the Alamo makes it impossible for you to forget it.

"...Liz Kleekamp at 302-9083… Also in Alamo news, owner Tim League says the new Alamo North, located where the..."

June 22, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

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"...is over, and judging from Alamo Drafthouse Cinema owner Tim League's harried phone call the other day, a well-deserved..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

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Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...another case of wishful thinking. A quick call to Tim League over at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema -- site..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

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Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...It Feels Like the First Time Dept.: When my phone rang Tuesday night and the..."

June 30, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Dear God

"...Garry Marshall. Starring: Greg Kinnear, Laurie Metcalf, Maria Pitillo, Tim Conway, Roscoe Lee Browne, Jon Seda, Hector Elizondo, Jack..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Owen Egerton, Austin's Man of Letters, Leaves the Community He Loves

An increasingly unwelcoming Texas leads to a big goodbye

"...the World, evangelical satire The Book of Harold: The Illegitimate Son of God, and the more metaphysical Hollow. [inset-1-left]..."

June 30, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

End of an Era: Funko Lays Off Mondo's Leadership

UPDATED: Toys and records unaffected as prints team gutted

"...approvals. The change seems to have been a long time coming: for example, at last July's San Diego Comic..."

March 24, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Ritual of Itchy-O

The Fantastic Fest house band returns, and goes Far Out

"...leather-clad drummers hammer and whirl, and black velvet trumpeters double-time their Mexican processional through the crowd. There are provocateurs..."

Sept. 19, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Drafthouse Films Returns to Release Jallikattu

Local distro house acquires India's Oscar contender

"...film before the company even really existed. Drafthouse founder Tim League acquired Chris Morris' British political comedy Four Lions..."

Jan. 20, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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