SXSW Panel: Veep: A Conversation with the Cast and Showrunner

How does a show that outlived its initial concept keep getting laughs?

"...For those out of the loop, Veep began by following Vice President Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus)..."

March 14, 2017 SXSW Post by Carina Magyar

VEEP Speaks

Guess which politico Julia Louis-Dreyfus calls “most sponge-worthy”

"...Adventures of Old Christine, and her current HBO project Veep. No surprise, then, that she had the crowd laughing..."

March 17, 2015 SXSW Post by Michael Agresta

Carnal Knowledge of the Veep?

McCain selects Alaska governor as running mate.

"...Hill, if you ask me) as his choice for veep...."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

(Chet) Edwards for Veep?

Pelosi pushes conservative Waco Democrat for Obama running mate

June 24, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Death of Stalin

Russia's political upheaval rewritten as dark farce.

"...led to the 2003 Iraq invasion, and HBO sitcom Veep, a merry farce of the executive branch. They’re all..."

March 16, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

HBO My

Premium cable network struts its stuff with three premieres this weekend

"...Veep..."

April 4, 2014 Screens Feature by Aleksander Chan

ATX TV Honors Michael J. Fox

Small Axe, Ziwe, Faking It make the must-see list

"...new animated series HouseBroken, with co-creator/actor/executive producer Clea DuVall (VEEP), executive producer/actor Sharon Horgan (Catastrophe), actors Nat Faxon (Friends..."

April 22, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Outlander Star Caitriona Balfe, Andor Creator Tony Gilroy Join ATX TV Festival Lineup

State of the industry panel also slated for June fest

"...• A conversation with HouseBroken co-creators/showrunners Gabrielle Allan (Veep) and Jennifer Crittenden (Veep), co-creator/executive producer/voice actor Clea DuVall..."

April 27, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

It's Real and It's Spectacular: Seinfeld Stars To Raise Funds for Texas Dems

Any-size donation gets you in the (virtual) door Friday

"...the U.S. Postal Service, and Louis-Dreyfus participating in a Veep cast reunion to benefit the Wisconsin Democratic Party earlier..."

Oct. 21, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Personal History of David Copperfield

Dickens’ hero gets a lively and innovative new interpretation

"...and politics (The Thick of It, In the Loop, Veep), to helm an ultimately uplifting story in which good..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Day Shall Come

British satirist Chris Morris puts a human face on security theater

"...always brilliant comedy (and for anyone running to make Veep or The Thick of It comparisons, Morris is Armando..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...Mac’s Mick Fleetwood, singer-turned-activist Kesha, the creative teams behind Veep, Preacher, and Animals, genuine moon man Buzz Aldrin, Gawker..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Pick a Castro, Any Castro

Texas Dems want one of the Castro twins for DNC chair

"...When it came to the possibility of the veep selection, Julián was seen as the front-runner among the..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Dems to DNC: Pick a Castro, Any Castro

State party suggests Joaquin, Julián to replace Wasserman Schultz

"...When it came to the possibility of the veep selection, Julián was seen as the front-runner among the..."

July 26, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film 2015 Rundown

Reviews, interviews, photo galleries, and more

"...Sorensen's SXSW Sketchbook 2 Jen Sorensen's SXSW Sketchbook 1 VEEP Speaks A princess & a basket case celebrate The..."

March 22, 2015 SXSW Post

Alan Partridge

Steve Coogan’s comical egomaniac Alan Partridge jumps from British television to the movie screen – with all of his smarm intact.

"...Peter Baynham, Neil and Rob Gibbons, and Armando Iannucci (Veep, In the Loop) have given their character the perfect..."

April 25, 2014 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Enough Said

James Gandolfini and Julia Louis-Dreyfus co-star in this delicate, uncommon picture of middle-aged new love.

"...actress rightfully lionized for her roles on Seinfeld and Veep – possesses a blinding smile, but she'll break your..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Halloween Mask Instructions

"...(maverick!). After all, you'll need this again in 2012. (Veep Elizabeth Hasselbeck mask to follow. Maverick.) Garnish with 150,000..."

Oct. 31, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Sneaker Freaker: The Book: 2002-05

The book attempts to provide an overview for the uninitiated and validation for the already sold. Unfortunately, the attempts range from mildly frustrating to obnoxiously mind-numbing.

"...rhetoric and playtime reporting, like when Woody asks that veep of Reebok, "So who is going to be hot..."

April 7, 2006 Books Review by Kate X Messer

Exit Wounds

"...a terrorist attack, although his questionable strategies (shoving the veep off a bridge into the water below) gets him..."

March 23, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Primary

"...and the cagey interplay between Kennedy and his future veep, Lyndon Johnson. It's fascinating stuff and Drew's work left..."

Feb. 15, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Few Election Surprises as Texas Finally Finishes Its Primaries

The field is set

"...who defeated indicted Austin cop (and former police union veep) Justin Berry by 13 points. "We won with truth,..."

May 27, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...melt in the backseat. Web series stars Emily Pendergast (Veep) and Jonathan Braylock (Astronomy Club). Cast List: Emily Pendergast,..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...li’l ho doing li’l ho things. Starring Nelson Franklin (Veep, Abby's, Blackish), Georgia Mischak (Arrested Development, Love), and Chelsea..."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival to Honor James Ivory and Ron Bass

Oscar winners joined by The Farewell, Seinfeld writers

"...its sixth and final season on Oct. 27) and Veep showrunner David Mandel will look back on their time..."

Sept. 4, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Author Casey McQuiston Loves Love

The debut writer dreams of queer romance and a bluer Texas

"...turn from reality – you know, you look at Veep, it’s very much set in the same political climate,..."

May 21, 2019 Arts Post by Rosalind Faires

SXSW Film Review: The Day Shall Come

British satirist Chris Morris takes aim at security theater

"...always brilliant comedy (and for anyone running to make Veep or The Thick of It comparisons, Morris is Armando..."

March 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Gary Cole Was the Original Horrible Boss in Office Space

"Didn't you get the memo?"

"...play numerous other roles, including five seasons on HBO's Veep, but none with the cultural longevity of Lumbergh. He'll..."

March 1, 2019 Screens Feature by Dan Gentile

Headlines

"...by The Hill shows Michelle Obama tying with former veep Joe Biden as the top choice among Democratic voters..."

Feb. 22, 2019 News Feature

Andrew Romero out at Austin Police Association

APA vice president suspended 20 days from APD, resigns from union post

"...Romero's departure. APA President Ken Casaday praised his old veep's efforts, but said ultimately "no one chief or one..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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