The Austin Chronicle Top 10 Films of 2021

Jane Campion's stunning high plains drama The Power of the Dog takes a bite out of our critics

"...Due to the pandemic slowing the theatrical release of films over the last two years, the Academy of..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Richard Whittaker's Top 10 Films of 2021

The Chronicle's Culture desk editor makes his list

"...packed with incredible releases reviewed by my sterling team of critics in these very pages, it's sometimes been hard..."

Dec. 20, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trace Sauveur’s Top 10 Films of 2021

"...PTA does coming-of-age in a way only he can. Hilarious, perceptive, and..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Trace Sauveur

Matthew Monagle’s Top 10 Films of 2021

"...Even in his 80s, Ridley Scott has lost none of his urgency as a storyteller. 5) Raging Fire..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Matthew Monagle

Josh Kupecki’s Top 10 Films of 2021

"...flaws in our perception, and the ethically questionable uses of them, Theo Anthony's doc is eye-opening. 3) The Green..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Steve Davis’s Top 10 Films of 2021

"...about an institutionally trapped Princess Diana. 2) The Killing of Two Lovers..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Steve Davis

Sarah Jane’s Top 10 Films of 2021

"...Shaka King's amazing look at the life and murder of Fred Hampton. 3) The Power of the Dog..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Sarah Jane

Marc Savlov’s Top 10 Films of 2021

"...Nic Cage spellbinds in this slow-boil stew of friendship, loss, and the possibility of redemption. Quoth Styx:..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Jenny Nulf’s Top 10 Films 0f 2021

"...to love sometimes, especially those now gone. 2) Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Jenny Nulf

Top 10 Festival Films of 2021 You Haven't Seen Yet

From retro horror to COVID survival, the best of the fests

"...virtual). But that doesn't mean we're done with some of the selections from 2021. Here's our guide to some..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Top 10 Most Read Screens Stories of 2021

The year's big stories, from true crime to interstellar action

"...Here's our list of the top 10 most read screen stories at austinchronicle.com/screens:..."

Jan. 5, 2022 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Top 10 Festival Films of 2020 You Haven't Seen Yet

The best of the fests from Austin and beyond

"...Every year, Austin's film festival highlight some of the best up-and-coming filmmakers. And every year, there are..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Most Read Film Reviews of 2023

A-bombs and b-movies were what you were interested in this year

"...see what the year's most critically acclaimed and award-winning films are. But what were the movies that the Chronicle's..."

Dec. 23, 2023 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Top 10 Most Read Film Reviews of 2021

Which films did you care most about as the pandemic rolled on?

"...in-person theatrical experience, was back with a vengeance in 2021, and you were busy online checking out our recommendations..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

The Power of the Dog, Pig Split Austin Film Critics Awards

Plus, which local movie gets an AFCA award screening at AFS?

"...well as film fans, because this year The Power of the Dog has been selected its best film of..."

Jan. 11, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...the movies, the two oldest and most defining elements of South by Southwest, find harmony in the three headlining..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Worlds Boards the Flight of the Navigator

Beloved '80s sci fi adventure picked as Defender of the Universe

"...Other Worlds Film Festival, Austin's celebration of science fiction cinema and bleeding edge horror, breaks back..."

Dec. 1, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Unleashes The Same Storm

The French Dispatch, C’Mon C'Mon headed to fest

"...to the Austin Film Festival, with the addition today of Wes Anderson's eagerly awaited newsroom comedy The French Dispatch..."

Sept. 23, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Dean Fleischer-Camp Brought Marcel the Shell With Shoes On to Life

Inside the secret life of the stop-motion smash

"...It's rare a stop-motion movie makes it into cinemas, even rarer that two..."

July 21, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How UT’s Tom Schatz Shaped Austin’s Film Scene

Austin’s film community looks back at the 45-year legacy of a guiding force at UT RTF

"...Thousands of students are arriving for the new semester at the..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Screens Feature by Paul Stekler

Farewell to the Future at the Final Other Worlds Film Festival

Founder Bears Rebecca Fonté looks back and forward

"...this year's Other Worlds Film Festival, it's the lineup of a festival on top, packed with world and U.S...."

Dec. 1, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...Hey, true believers, are you ready for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3? This being the 32nd movie..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Welcome to the Drinks Issue

Beer rankings, women with spirit, and guys with great wives

"...with this week's cover concept. Melissa Plunkett – wife of Culture Editor Richard Whittaker, who y'all already know is..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

A Very Jewish Horror in Attachment

Filmmaker Gabriel Bier Gislason discusses cultural authenticity

"...Catholicism has ruined the supernatural. Too many horror films in too many cultures are basically The Exorcist in..."

April 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sound Unseen Brings Fugazi, Cyndi Lauper Docs to Austin

Minneapolis-based film fest spotlights local links for Austin leg

"...announced the titles for its 2023 Austin screenings (Dec. 6-10)...."

Oct. 19, 2023 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Beyond the Picket Lines: SAG, WGA, and the Austin Industry

Local film professionals explain how they're navigating the strike

"...Two dates are burned into the memory of everyone working in film, TV, and commercials. First there..."

Aug. 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Featured Session: Julia Ducournau

"I obviously don't care for shock value at all."

"...Julia Ducournau has made a name for herself as..."

March 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Rod Machen

Lizzo, Beck Announced as SXSW Keynotes

Festival also adds cyberpunk pioneer Neil Stephenson

"...by Southwest (running March 11-20) just added a slate of extra panels and keynotes to the conference, including two..."

Feb. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX Screen News: Animation, aGLIFF, and the Alamo Village

Incentives get funded, aGLIFF gets glam, and the oldest Alamo is reopening

"...Industry Incentive Program over the next biennium. That's a 10% drop from the current cycle, in line with the..."

July 30, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Back to the Screens for the Lake Travis Film Festival

Sophomore celebration of indie film opens the new era of in-person film festivals

"...The Lake Travis Film Festival was one of the last film fests to be held in person..."

June 11, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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