Mad Max: Fury Road Tops Austin Film Critics Association Awards

Full list of winners, plus who made the best Austin film?

"...what a lovely, lovely day for director George Miller. The Austin Film Critics Association has selected his return to..."

Dec. 29, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Fest: Brian Helgeland Honored, More Panelists Announced

Annual fest spotlighting writers teases out a few more names

"...While they have yet to drop the full schedule (you can..."

Sept. 2, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Film Flam

Paul Stekler named Mentor of the Year, and other film news

"...• Paul Stekler, chairman of UT’s Department of Radio-Television-Film, has been named as the 2014 Mentor of the..."

May 5, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Disappearance of Alice Creed

A kidnapping caper with only three characters and one basic location, this masterful British film ratchets up the suspense to mind-frying proportions.

"...Directed by: J Blakeson. Starring: Gemma Arterton, Martin Compston and Eddie Marsan. As thrilling..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Feds Insert Film 'Pork"; Louisiana Pushes Pricey Incentives 'Button'

"...Film incentives are rightfully the buzz around Texas right now..."

Oct. 13, 2008 Screens Post by Joe O'Connell

The Great Escape

Chain gangs! Cast aways! Kung Fu! Chocolate! … It's Time for the Holiday Film Previews

"...It's no coincidence that the holiday season -- with its stubborn insistence..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Jonathan Majors, Janet and John Pierson, Michael De Luca Honored by the Texas Film Awards

Marvel’s Kang, indie champs and Oscar-nominated producer head to Luck

"...The year of Jonathan Majors continues. Not only is he..."

Jan. 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Filmmakers to Learn From at Austin Film Festival 2022

The picks of the panels in this year's writers conference

"...Austin Film Festival isn't just about watching films. It's also..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Film Awards Becomes a Toast to Texas Film

Hall of Fame cofounder Evan Smith to be honored

"...Raise a glass with the Austin Film Society: the film nonprofit has announced that..."

Feb. 23, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Most Read Film Reviews of 2020

The pandemic picks you wanted to read about

"...The wildest year for cinema made for a wild year..."

Dec. 19, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AFS Cinema Joins Forces with Sundance Film Festival

Local arthouse becomes satellite venue for the Utah fest

"...Nine months ago, when the coronavirus pandemic hit, film festivals..."

Dec. 2, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

WebFest Brings the Really Small Screen to the Big Screen

Local, national, and international web series vie for top prize

"...WebFest, a digital/web series festival, is coming back to Austin for a third year. Boasted as..."

June 21, 2016 Screens Post by Rivers Wright

New Names for the Texas Film Hall of Fame

Who is the first Austin Chronicle Champion of the Arts?

"...The Texas Film Hall of Fame is the Lone Star..."

Feb. 22, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Flam: No Rest for the Weary

Festivals, nominations, and a casting call

"...There’s no rest for the weary in Austin this time..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Film Society Announces 2013 Grants

$116,000 awarded to Texas filmmakers

"...Hellions, environmentalists and vintage computer programmers all make the list of movies to..."

Aug. 28, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AC Film Top Tens: Hearts on Fire

The Chron's film critics preemptively go on the defensive

"...By and large, the big studio pictures didn’t do bubkes for me this..."

Dec. 29, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Women From the Lake of Scented Souls

"...Directed by: Xie Fei. Starring: Siqin Gaowa, Wu Yujaun, Lei Luosheng and Chen Baoguo...."

Jan. 20, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Amid Controversy, Road House Remake Tapped to Open SXSW Film

Doug Liman to skip premiere in protest of Amazon MGM

"...Better mind your manners at South by Southwest: The film festival..."

Jan. 25, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Power of the Dog, Pig Split Austin Film Critics Awards

Plus, which local movie gets an AFCA award screening at AFS?

"...The Austin Film Critics Association must be animal lovers as..."

Jan. 11, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

From Austin To Canada: The Virtual Film Fest Experience

Local filmmakers on having world premieres at Fantasia

"...If this was a normal year, then Austin filmmakers Richard Jones and Jason Neulander would..."

Aug. 31, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Behind the Camera With the Capital City Black Film Festival

Celebration of film places more emphasis on making it into the industry

"...If there's a theme to this year's Capital City Black Film..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Oath

Promise you'll see this hilarious and timely political satire

"...Directed by: Ike Barinholtz. Starring: Ike Barinholtz, Jon Barinholtz, Billy Magnussen, Tiffany Haddish,..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Festival Snags Widows

High profile and local features fill out the schedule

"...Austin Film Festival just announced its full film lineup, and..."

Sept. 25, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

NEA Backs Austin Film Festival's On Story

The writer's film festival gets national support

"...On Story, the Austin Film Festival's ongoing project exploring the craft and..."

July 12, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Puts Diversity First

Writer-focused fest plans to amplify more unheard voices

"...From mega-franchises like Star Wars to the smallest indie projects, diversity and representation have become the..."

Dec. 19, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Flam: Neon, Blue Starlite, and Kiss

Movie news, Tim League, and Gene Simmons (not dueting, sadly)

"...big guests, big opportunities, and a new home for Austin's drive-in theatre: Time to roll with some local film-related..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Reeling in the Hill Country

Escape from the city with the Hill Country Film Festival

"...It's the height of spring in Central Texas, the pastoral Hill..."

April 29, 2016 Screens Feature by Tucker Whatley

Luke Wilson, Tommy Lee Jones to Recieve Texas Film Awards

Hollywood heavyweights, indie icons, and an honorary Texan lauded

"...With their 15th outing being the crystal anniversary, the Texas Film..."

Jan. 7, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

’Twas the Night Before Sundance

I'm coming for you, Robert Redford!

"...What seemed like an ordinary Tuesday afternoon turned into something unbelievable. While sipping on..."

Jan. 15, 2014 Screens Post by Neha Aziz

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

Steve Carell and Steve Buscemi play squabbling old-school magicians whose reign on the Vegas strip is threatened by a daring stunt magician played by Jim Carrey.

"...Directed by: Don Scardino. Starring: Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde, Jim Carrey,..."

March 15, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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