The Power of Art in Austin’s Overlooked Objects

Defining the city's personality from the moonlight towers to the railroad bridge

"...Austin's character is made by its people, objects, and places. Combined, they form..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Arts Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Steve Gunn Remembers the Stonehurst Cowboy

Guitarist deep dives into the lyrical and familial

"...as solely a guitar slinger. Instead, the Philly-raised NYC resident and former Kurt Vile sideman prizes songcraft above all..."

April 18, 2019 Music Post by Michael Toland

Girls Gone West

A spring break art pilgrimage is ably deconstructed by five young artists

"...Student or not, one of the most interesting spaces to..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Arts Review by Andy Campbell

Looking Back...

Let the post-SXSW depression begin!

"...for the Swollen Circus, hosted by Michael Hall and Walter Salas-Humara. Roots-rockers Ha Ha Tonka, whose albums on Bloodshot..."

March 24, 2010 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...the fest (running in person and online March 11-20) includes 99 features, many of which will also be available..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...the nuclear lizard in the ultra effects and thrills department are the dueling meteor movies Deep Impact (whose "killer"..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...fascinating documentary about the life of Leon Theremin is wilder than anything a storyteller might have imagined. The Russian-born..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...fascinating documentary about the life of Leon Theremin is wilder than anything a storyteller might have imagined. The Russian-born..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the Austin-shot Song..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...So SXSW made its first announcement for film, so you've had your..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

"...has an imaginary friend named Bogus, played by Gerard Depardieu, in this Norman Jewison film. (Sept. 6)......"

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...heydays if The Plutonium Circus gets the audience it deserves. Ratliff opens his film conventionally enough, with black-and-white graphics..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Fall Film Previews

September

"...Nominated for an Academy Award, this documentary recounts the life of writer Ayn..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Douglas, Alison Folland, Dan Hedaya, Kurtwood Smith, Wayne Knight, Maria Tucci, Holland Taylor. With great wit, humor, and style,..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...there are only 15 weekends - the weekends that define the summer movie season. To you and me that..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Movers & Shakers

A guide to Austin dance

"...When the discipline under discussion is dance, it's the nature of the artists..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...Sundance Film Festival was the wealth of standout films made by Austin directors. Today, the South by Southwest Film..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...actualized - especially in the movies. Double Happiness, the wonderful first feature from the Chinese-Canadian writer-director Mina Shum, comes..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...Southwest is a game of numbers: approximately 845 showcases/bands, divided by five nights, divided by you. And that's not..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Eat at Joe's!..."

May 23, 2003 Column

Film

Film Reviews

"...CLOCKERSD: Spike Lee; Harvey Keitel, John Turturro, Delroy Lindo, Mekhi Phifer, Isaiah Washington, Keith David, Pee Wee..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...traveling drag queens, Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. To Wong Foo screams old-style Hollywood, from its casting..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Fame

Fame: Some stories live forever. It's more or less the same story as before, just a different generation.

"...Directed by: Kevin Tancharoen. Starring: Debbie Allen, Charles S. Dutton, Kelsey Grammer, Megan Mullally, Bebe..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...prestige productions, Oscar bait, and "serious" dramas. Would-be award contenders vie for prominence in our fickle hearts and short-term..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

October Previews

"......"

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

Fatal Error

Hooked on Drug Money

"...Hernandez's days were numbered since 1989, the year then-President George..."

Dec. 25, 1998 News Feature by Monte Paulsen