Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

"...his own, but after 90 minutes immersed in the video-game world of Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over, one wishes..."

July 25, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Will Video Kill the Celluloid Star?

Most loves fade over time, and the romance of a hundred-plus years of filmmaking seems to be losing its luster as well. At least, that's what the new High Definition video vanguard, led by George Lucas and Robert Rodriguez, is saying. Is video the future of film?

"...fall release The Truth About Charlie utilizes film, digital video, and High Definition cameras) and Andrew Niccol (his upcoming..."

June 21, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Ernie Cline Gets His Game on With Armada

Novelist Ernie Cline's Eighties arcade love fuels his new sci-fi blockbuster, Armada

"...up that kind of unexpected success? With alien invaders, video games, and yet more riffs on Eighties pop culture..."

July 31, 2015 Arts Feature by Michael Berry

Straight to (Digital) Video

Devolver Digital Films focuses on new avenues to viewers

"...Devolver Digital has its plate full. The video game publisher and production company dropped the surreal and..."

March 29, 2013 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Getting in the Game

Oculus Rift prototypes are coming to the SXSW Gaming Expo

"...One thing video games have always been good at is immersing players..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Vulcan Video Closes

Multiple staff members confirm end of beloved rental store

"...as staff broke the news via Twitter that Vulcan Video, the long-lived and beloved video rental store on Ben..."

April 7, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Game Is All

We catch up with some major players in Austin's gaming universe

"...Because this is Austin, you might know a game developer. You might even be one. And if you..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Screens Feature by N. Evan Van Zelfden

A Game of Lotería Envelops Como Las Movies

Locals become El Borracho in new “Una Vuelta Más” clip

"...va.” Time for a round of Lotería! In the video for “Una Vuelta Más,” Austin synth/cumbia act Como Las..."

May 10, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Vulcan Video Lives in the Alamo!

Not a dream! Not a what-if! Video Vortex comes to South Lamar!

"...all been confirmed, just in time for International Independent Video Store Day: The Alamo Drafthouse will be the new..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Game On

It's all fun and games at this indie developer showcase

"...Southwest Gaming remind everyone that, just like music and movies, there are video games being made right in their..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Orbiting Game Culture

Brandon Boyer launches Venus Patrol

"...Seventies. That's no stretch of the imagination: Today's independent video game developers are the punk rockers subverting the increasingly..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Do We Really Need More Superhero Movies?

We asked local artists if we're approaching Peak Cape anytime soon

"...But, c’mon – does the world need more superhero movies? We asked that question a few years ago –..."

April 25, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Let's Play the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series at Home Game

The shelter-in-place game when you're ready for your close-up

"...not play our "Summer Classic Film Series at Home" game? It allows you and your cinephile pals to indulge..."

May 29, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Game of Life

An early look at Will Wright's Spore

"...shameless movie tie-ins, and Grand Theft Auto copycat clones, video-game fans scanning the shelves at their local electronics store..."

March 2, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Saltzman

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...large and small has announced its first wave of movies and shows, with new films from Olivia Wilde, Robert..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Movies or Medicaid: A False Choice at the Texas Legislature

Another tug o’ war over funding for Texas’ film, TV, and gaming industry rebate program

"...creation of in-state jobs in TV, film, commercial, and video gaming production will see an 85% reduction in allocated..."

April 12, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Vulcan Video Hammers Southward

Video rental institution finds new home on Ben White

"...Who said video rental stores are dead? Turns out, in Austin they're..."

July 13, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Big Fat Independent Movies

Sending Off SXSW Film 04

"...for SXSW. People love this stuff – not just video-game boys. The colored soldiers miscommunicate irreverently as usual, touching..."

March 26, 2004 Screens Feature by Courtney Fitzgerald

Eight Men Out, The Grifters, Say Anything

"...("Video Reviews" wishes to thank Encore Movies & Music, I..."

March 31, 2000 Screens Review by Sarah Hepola

Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, Day of the Dead, Creepshow, Maniac

"...("Video Reviews" wishes to thank Encore Movies & Music, I..."

March 24, 2000 Screens Review by Jerry Renshaw

Blow Up Your Video

MTV forces American youth to sell their souls, but has Joan Jett in a bikini!

"...Warner's digital cable can choose from among 10 music-related video channels and 45 radio-style music channels ranging in format..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Music Feature by Greg Beets

The Manchurian Candidate, The Train, Seconds

"...("Video Reviews" wishes to thank Encore Movies & Music, I..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Screens Review by Jerry Renshaw

Tokyo Drifter & Branded to Kill

Japanese filmmaker Seijun Suzuki was fired from his film company for his off-the-wall cinematics; these two Sixties gangster movies explain why.

"...understood." Sarris' remark holds true for these two Suzuki movies as well, but it might be wise to change..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Screens Review by Jerry Renshaw

We Learned It by Watching Movies

A film primer for the best in wicked entertainment

"...Movies can teach us many things. They can teach us..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Behind Locked Doors

Tor Johnson in a Forties noir? Directed by Budd Boetticher, the director of Westerns like The Cimarron Kid and The Tall T? Believe it.

"...the hospital's sadistic attendant/goon/enforcer, and the administrator (Browne). The game's up when Stewart and the judge come face to..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Screens Review by Jerry Renshaw

Santa Claus

This Santa might actually frighten a small child, chortling uncontrollably through the whole movie and leering at the camera. More than likely, however, a kid above the age of four would probably find it unbearably hokey and dumb.

"...K. Gordon Murray, better known for importing Mexican wrestling movies, used to trot out this south-of-the-border Yuletide mess every..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Screens Review by Jerry Renshaw

Sparxs Studio Is Turning Cinema Into a Single Mom's Game

Founder and CEO Samenta Bruington doesn't take no for an answer

"...responsible for sparking her love of film. "Turner Classic Movies, that whole catalog. A lot of white people that..."

April 30, 2021 Screens Feature by Selome Hailu

Pulp Fiction

"...but because of its richness and sophistication. Truly great movies are a little different every time you approach them...."

May 12, 2000 Screens Review by Louis Black

Mr. Payback

"...interactive movie” is either a giant leap forward for video-game enthusiasts or a large step backward for film purists...."

Feb. 17, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Present Beware! The Future Beware!

Austin animator Brad Neely drinks beer, hates British children

"...back to his annoyance with iconic British kids from movies, and the more beer we consume, maybe the less..."

June 13, 2008 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

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