2017 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and how to navigate the lines

"...Paramount Theatre (713 Congress Ave.)..."

March 3, 2017 SXSW Post

Playback: Mosaic Sound Collective Comes Into Focus

Mosaic Sound Collective's music hub and ancient atmospheric Adam Torres point to the future

"...at Sonic Ranch, where he'll continue to work. The appeal of Mosaic: collaboration...."

Feb. 24, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin: “Strong, Unique, and Special”

“State of the City” emphasizes change, permanence, independence

"...was Welcoming Change While Remaining Austin, and his biggest applause line, near the end of the speech, was: “The..."

Jan. 30, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Film Flam: Neon, Blue Starlite, and Kiss

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

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

Jan. 20, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

I’ll Take You There

Wally Lamb's novel spotlights a spirit of early Hollywood, but its Metabook edition gives her a 21st century showcase

"...Wishin' and Hopin') and shown to Funicello on the theatre's movie screen so he can literally re-view his life...."

Dec. 2, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Theorists’ Hiraeth

A sprawling evening of art and community organized by Amy Morrow and the Theorists showed the challenge of editing in our age

"...A near-full moon. An outdoor performance. Promise of an après-theatre night swim. Dancer-choreographer Amy Morrow organized an evening of..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Who … Is … Couri Vine?

Comic-book creators Leah Lovise & Vanessa Shealy know – and are telling

"...Austin I got a little bit involved in the theatre world...."

July 27, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Playback: Austin's Music Tech Movement

Can techies solve the problems facing Austin music?

"...• OffTop: a mobile app where users record, share, and discover raps over beats...."

June 10, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

"Drawing Lines: Explorations of Place"

The final exhibit of this public art project shows how every district in Austin has had artists working for it

"...of its creative representatives – chef Sonya Coté, hip-hop poet/theatre artist Zell Miller III, musician/composer Adrian Quesada of Grupo..."

April 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

South by Southwest Film Festival 2016

Partake. Enjoy. And tips for townies.

"...From star-studded world premieres to scrappy micro-indies, the South by Southwest Film Festival shows it..."

March 18, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Gay Place Guide to a Kweer SX

LGBTQIA SXSW and why queering SXSW is a big f-ing deal

"...keynote), to the gaymous – “unconventionally masculine” – website, DapperQ, who’s hosting an interactive panel on queer fashion; plus..."

March 9, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

2016 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and what that line’s going to be like

"...Built in Downtown Austin in 1929, the Ritz Theatre has flirted with many identities over the years: music..."

March 7, 2016 Screens Post

Playback: Austin Music Census

The Austin Music Census hits the fan. As does Tyler, the Creator!

"...city's Music & Entertainment Division, took the initiative to appraise the local music economy last fall...."

June 5, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Tyler, the Creator Returns to Austin

Odd Futurist on his Austin arrest, a new app, and ice cream

"...airport on his way out of town, the L.A. rapper was arrested for inciting a riot. On Saturday, the..."

June 3, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

To Have and Have Not

Five-year Austinite Joe Pug is paying off

"...moved to the Second City on a whim, after scrapping college two semesters shy of earning a theatre degree...."

May 1, 2015 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

SXSW Film Pro Tips

What to see, where to be, and how to relax

"...first person to see the movie that’s opening in theatres in six months so you can nyah-nyah your friends..."

March 4, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y? Night!

And so many A-T-X options for what you wanna do with it.

"...Really, you could sprain your calendar app with what's available by way of entertainment tomorrow night...."

May 16, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Moontower 3 Schedules Its Jokers

100 comics into 10 venues into 4 days = thousands of laughs

"...you wouldn't go wrong just sticking to the Paramount Theatre this year, which will host Demetri Martin (Wednesday, 7pm),..."

March 26, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

South by Southwest Film Festival 2014

There are no wrong choices. Go forth and partake.

"...From star-studded world premieres to scrappy microindies, the 21st edition of the South by Southwest..."

March 7, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gay Place

Where my queers at? SXSW, b'duh.

"...wanna do it?" Grindr and DOWN dudes: "There's an app for that." Sun., March 9, 5pm. Sheraton, 701 E...."

March 7, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Playback: Sound Bleed

As Interactive kicks off SXSW, its bookings merge with Music

"...Running Friday through Tuesday, SXSW Interactive includes an appearance by Neil Young, though the legendary rocker will only..."

March 7, 2014 Music Column

'Daily Show & Friends'

Only in Austin: Live comedy from the satirical news show's ex-exec producer and two correspondents

"...Like individual appearances by The Daily Show With Jon Stewart correspondents Samantha..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Arts Feature by Russ Espinoza

All Over Creation: Head in the Game

In Houston, 'Warrior Class' and 'Road Show' show it is how you play the game

"...odd Scrabble match and regularly fire up the Solitaire app on my phone, games to me are the stuff..."

June 7, 2013 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Film Flam

Michael Shannon, casting call, and Bad Movie Bingo

"...B-movie tropes, so go have a laugh at ColdTowne Theatre (4803 Airport Blvd.). Happy birthday, Cinema41. May your twos..."

May 10, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

What's New on the Social Web

Keeping up in the world of Tumblr and Reddit and Facebook and more

"...of the current media environment. "When something really unexpected happens, that's when the AMA shines," Chen says. "When Woody..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Dan Solomon

Keep Calm and Party On

Everything you need to know to navigate SXSW Film

"...homegrown talent like Yen Tan and Bryan Poyser, and scrappy up-and-comers you’re gonna be all “I knew 'em before..."

March 4, 2013 Screens Post

Film Flam

Arts in Context, Fran Lebowitz, flying kites, and cats gone wild

"...The pair were nominated for a segment on local theatre company Trouble Puppet. The new season of Arts in..."

Nov. 7, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Dead Are Speaking with the Tongues of the Living?

Yes, and it's all because of those creepy Blackbower Mediums

"...there's some kind of Chat Room Of The Dead app for the latest iteration of the iPhone? (Or, no,..."

Nov. 1, 2012 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The AggreGAYtor: September 12

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...• Awesome new app allows users to crowdsource guerilla gay bars...."

Sept. 12, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Film Flam

Fest news, Alamo expands, script to screen, + 'Hunger' game

"...we'll just tell this one straight: The super-robust local theatre chain has announced plans to build a new state..."

March 26, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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