I See a Darkness

Mike Aho and Will Oldham examine 'The Lonely Life'

"...In the opening scene of "The Lonely Life," Will Oldham stands in front of a river, dressed head..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Screens Feature by Audra Schroeder

Old Joy

Old Joy is an accurately observed slice of that moment between postadolescence and parenthood, when friends cling or scatter, and circumstances force buried feelings to the fore.

"...Directed by: Kelly Reichardt. Starring: Daniel London, Will Oldham, Tanya Smith and Robin Rosenberg. There’s a certain..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Night Does Not Mean an End

Will Oldham's dark joy

"...In 2006, Will Oldham starred in the small-run, independent film Old Joy...."

July 11, 2008 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Live Shots

"...and finally finish tearing up South Congress, two things will never vanish from Austin: the Hole in the Wall..."

July 2, 1999 Music Feature

Will Oldham on Bonnie 'Prince' Billy

Inscrutable indie songwriter in conversation

"...Will Oldham on Bonnie 'Prince' Billyedited by Alan Licht W.W...."

Sept. 14, 2012 Music Review by Doug Freeman

SXSW Picks 2 Click 2007

What's a nice Midwestern gal like Sara Beck doing with an alias like "Pink Nasty"?

"...Take, for example, her relationship with indie icon Will "Bonnie Prince Billy" Oldham. What started out as a..."

March 2, 2007 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

A Ghost Story

A meditative story of a spirit who lingers on

"...by: David Lowery. Starring: Casey Affleck, Rooney Mara and Will Oldham...."

July 14, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bringing Up Baby

Baby Dee creates magic out of life

"...serious doubts and misgivings and second guessings. That’s where Will [Oldham] and Matt [Sweeney] and Andrew [W.K.] and Maxim..."

Feb. 14, 2008 Music Post by Darcie Stevens

Buzz Kill

Director Kelly Reichardt's keeping quiet on the darling of Sundance and Rotterdam

"...(played by Daniel London) and Kurt (played by singer-songwriter Will Oldham). Mark's about to become a father for the..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Sounds of Silence

"...music. At this weekend's Electric Lounge gig, McCombs' constructions will be textured by Noel Coopersmith, a jazz player/double-bassist also..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Tangerine Dream, Eastside Kings Fest, Magic Rockers of Texas, and more recommended shows

"...films and by the Seventies soundtracked German TV movies. William Friedkin's searing 1977 thriller Sorcerer bristled Tangerine Dream's synthy..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Meg Baird). Amid Lou Reed's "Rooftop Garden" and Hank Williams Jr.'s "OD'd in Denver," the duo also rolls out..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Live Music to See This Weekend

For the next three days, live a little.

"...pile on. Bring your daughter. – Michael Toland SUNDAY Will Courtney, Jerry DeCicca, Adam Ostrar..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

This Must Be the Place

In this odd but intriguing concoction, Sean Penn disappears into the strange body of a retired goth rock god who leaves his Dublin castle and goes on a road trip across America to hunt a Nazi prison guard.

"...original music for This Must Be the Place with Will Oldham, and also appears in the film playing himself...."

Nov. 16, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW 2011 Film Reviews

"...Jerusalem Emerging Visions D: R. Alverson; with Colm O'Leary, Will Oldham..."

March 18, 2011 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...lives. One night. One terrifying event. These 96 minutes will change everything. Cast: Brittany Snow, Evan Ross, Christian Serratos,..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Pink Nasty

"...With help from previous collaborator Will Oldham, brother Black Nasty, and Austin's Chepo Peña, Pink..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

In Space

Listening closely to Last.fm and Pandora

"...instead of a country sampling. Prolific artists, such as Will Oldham, present an entirely different problem. Oldham has recorded..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Screens Feature by Jess Sauer

Manifesto Destiny

Literate pop, the Elephant 6 in your Parish

"...Eccentrics have enigmatic angst-monger Will Oldham, among others, to regard as musical hero. Released..."

July 23, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Record Reviews

"...fine keepsakes here of Neuwirth's warmly weathered voice, Victoria Williams' sweet warble, Gurf Morlix's slide guitar and Charlie Sexton..."

June 21, 1996 Music Review

Sound Unseen Comes Back to Rock the Movies

Fusion festival comes to AFS with Todd Rohal and more

"...four decades. The screening (Oct. 27 at AFS Cinema) will include a special in-person Q&A with Fanny guitarist Patti..."

Oct. 7, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Austin, the enigmatic balladeer continues to emerge with a Will Oldham-esque mystique, bending his wry humor and provocative sincerity..."

July 9, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Edith Frost Returns

Austinite once again, Edith Frost offers first new songs in over a decade, plus Natalie Jane Hill's debut and Red River Cultural District requests

"...Cat Power and Jason Molina, as well as labelmates Will Oldham and Bill Callahan...."

May 22, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...announced that Jordan Peele's eagerly awaited doppelganger chiller Us will be this year's opening night movie, today the festival..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music List Four

Spoon, Kate Nash, Malcolm London, and 141 more added

"...hundreds of performers. From here on out, the conference will release small batches every Friday. This week’s arrives a..."

Jan. 19, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Slint

"...vinyl, a picture book with a forward by collaborator Will Oldham, 14 previously unreleased outtakes and demos, and a..."

July 4, 2014 Music Review by Luke Winkie

Sun Kil Moon

"...crab cakes, and people you've never met and never will, including James Gandolfini and the children of Newtown, Conn.,..."

March 14, 2014 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

The Sultans Played Creole

Champion's new group show hasn't the grandeur or vision of its previous exhibits

"...one is now one of my all-time favorite videos. "Williamsburg Will Oldham Horror" by Mark Locke and Jeffrey Lewis,..."

April 29, 2011 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Taking a Stand on Shorts

No mere calling card or stepping stone, the short film is enjoying a renaissance

"...Anger's "Scorpio Rising," the short film is, was, and will forever be the first, best skeleton key to unlocking..."

March 11, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Do a Little 'Dance

Austinites past and present converge on Park City

"...of the pool from which they had to choose will only be demonstrated through box-office returns and future editions..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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