Austin Film Fest Adds 10 Titles

First wave includes Jarmusch, Stooges, Rooster Teeth

"...Austin Film Festival unleashes its opening salvo of 10 titles looking at sex, death, Red scares, games, and the..."

Aug. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Professional Tennis Comes to Austin

From champs to fan faves, eight players to watch at the ATX Open

"...of Austin's growth, the city is hosting its first professional tennis tournament. The ATX Open, a Women's Tennis Association..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Sports Post by Rod Machen

Exploring the Rites of Titles

"...in mine. Aaron often includes loved ones' names in titles like "Spanish Rain Plane for Jane" (his wife) and..."

Dec. 22, 1995 Arts Feature

Opinion: Dr. Jill Biden Earned the Title – and the Right to Determine Her Identity

For professional women whose expertise is so often questioned by men, "Dr." is an essential distinction

"...our senses of scholarly accomplishment. The point, rather, is professional...."

Jan. 1, 2021 Column by Christine Julien

The Armstrong Lie

What's a filmmaker to do with all the footage shot during Lance Armstrong's inspirational bicycling comeback in 2009 but reshape it into a documentary about a sports hero who couldn't stop lying?

"...The journalists’ inner bullshit detectors were duped and their professional dubiousness was lulled by the charisma of the athlete..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Armored

An armored truck robbery of $42 million is an inside job in this action film starring Matt Dillon, Laurence Fishburne, and Jean Reno.

"...Predators. Armored continues Antal's penchant for generic, single-word film titles, but it’s such a streamlined suspenser that you can..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Cave

A crack team of cave divers encounters untold horror in the form of bloodthirsty sea slugs.

"...Cave, which, apart from having one of the blandest titles ever, is such a by-the-book knockoff of Alien that..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...strapped on the rockets with not just a few titles for this year's film festival, but the complete list..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Town

Ben Affleck directs, co-writes, and stars in this gripping action-drama about bank robbers.

"...opening sequence, we see just how good – how professional and ruthless – these men are at their jobs...."

Sept. 17, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Bush's Brain

Bush's so-called brain is Karl Rove, whose mastery of dirty tricks deserves clearer scrutiny than it gets in this documentary.

"...heartfelt moments, as the men grapple onscreen with their professional ruin). The material itself is fascinating stuff, especially for..."

Aug. 27, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...After January's sneak peek of a half-dozen titles, SXSW Film has finally drawn back the curtain on..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

What's on the Gaming Boards

Gearing up for 1998 Titles

"...in 1998? Kayte VanScoy took an informal poll of titles you can watch for over the next few months...."

March 6, 1998 Screens Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...bringing a whole pack of shorts, VR projects, extra titles, and the eagerly awaited Midnighters...."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Farewell to Dusty Rhodes

How the American Dream spoke to and for blue collar America

"...Rhodes: One of Austin's greatest sons, and a true professional wrestling legend, who died last week at the age..."

June 15, 2015 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX Open Returns in 2024

The women’s pro tennis tournament is set for round two

"...year, the ATX Open returns next February for more professional tennis in Austin...."

Oct. 24, 2023 Sports Post by Rod Machen

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...for film, so you've had your headliners and competition titles, with the normal array of talent and titles Now..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...King of Staten Island as one of its Headliner titles...."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Slamdance Interview: Chris Jericho Takes The Death Tour

Wrestling GOAT on his new role as documentarian

"...In professional wrestling circles, there have been two legendary trials of..."

Jan. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: "Terrale Tempo - Homecoming"

Close-up portrait of the Black Texas wrestler

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining. Texas is wrestling. The Funks..."

June 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: Song to Song

Terrence Malick’s bonkers take on being an Austin musician

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining. Live music. Terrence Malick. Two..."

May 17, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: The Trolls

Austin comedy takes a potshot at tech culture

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining. While the global economy seems..."

May 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films You Haven't Seen Yet

From charming zombies to pompous actors, 10 films to seek in 2019

"...there. So what were our favorite (so far) unreleased titles?..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Gaming Awards Finalists Announced

Mix of blockbusters and indie faves top the list of noms

"...Gaming Awards returns with its trademark mix of big-budget titles and independent projects. The event, scheduled to take place..."

Jan. 26, 2016 Screens Post by Tucker Whatley

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Following January’s tease of six titles, SXSW Film has unloosed its 145-film strong slate for..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...the latest major line-up addition, which includes more terror-tinged titles in the Midnighters, a buzzworthy selection from other fests,..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Zoolander

"...each one arriving with the dumb-funny slap of a professional pratfall. Stiller, the director, wraps the story in a..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sxsw

"...intellectual side that you have to chuckle with. Album titles like 1991's soothingly thoughtful Well? and their newest, slightly..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Exclusive: Nightbitch, The Room Next Door to Screen at Austin Film Festival

Fest adds five world premieres in second round of titles

"...round of films. Now it's following up with two titles that have been burning up the global festival circuit...."

Sept. 16, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Fire Inside

Inspirational biopic of boxer and Olympian Claressa Shields

"...know that young Claressa showed everyone, with an undefeated professional career and 15 titles in five different weight classes...."

Dec. 27, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Anna

International ass-kickery with a strong but beautiful female lead? Luc Besson, back on his sh*t again.

"...reprehensible (and still-active) creators. Given the presence of genre-bending titles like The Professional and La Femme Nikita, the career..."

June 28, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

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