SXSW TV Review: 3 Body Problem

Acclaimed sci-fi story opens the fest’s TV portion

"...it’s revealed the victim was playing some sort of virtual reality game, a plot twist that will enable the..."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Rod Machen

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

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"...is not responsible for anyone losing all sense of reality.”   –James Scott Local Hero..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

Join the Ru-volution in Austin at one of our local Drag Race watch parties

"...train? Not to worry. Watch parties for this drag-tacular reality show continue throughout the season. Arrive at any of..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...as their own heroes: both in fantasy and in reality. (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Babe to Babe Communication

Founder Kelsea, aka DJ Hip Stir, talks about the origins and future of femme and nonbinary DJ community BABE ATX

"...Wiggle Room Make your res for the hottest new reality show, with host Xtra, queens Eileen Dover and Maxine..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by James Scott

A Look Inside UT's New Esports Arena

"...A student uses virtual reality software to game inside the Alienware Longhorn Esports..."

Nov. 16, 2023 Photo Gallery

SXSW Announces More Speakers for 2024 Digging Deeper Into AI and the Future of Work

Dylan Mulvaney, Chuck D, and Uber CEO all added as speakers

"...of Activision Blizzard, Meta and Apple's pushes into mixed reality platforms, and more. Whether you're an investor, developer, brand,..."

Oct. 24, 2023 SXSW Post

How Austin Made DC’s Blue Beetle Fly

Director and Fantastic Fest regular Ángel Manuel Soto reveals his own secret origin

"...Charm City Kings, "and in the meantime I did [virtual reality horror short] 'Dinner Party,' which took me to..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...the calendar, and in 2020, COVID caution necessitated a virtual edition – Texas Pride Online, livestreamed and inclusive of..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Ch-ch-changes

Austin's queer scene turns to face the strange as it goes through big but good changes

"...play BigQueerTrivia on Facebook Live. Fri., July 28, noon. Virtual. fb.com/austinlgbtbiz...."

July 28, 2023 Column by James Scott

Review: Shrewd Productions’ Small Steps

Intriguing maiden voyage for local playwright’s campy sci-fi romp

"...NASA to his ascension into space, with assorted flashbacks, virtual reality interactions, and bouts of highly imaginative reverie –..."

July 25, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Qmmunity: Cinema Queerte

Salute the sweaty sirens of the screen with these queer mega-muscle movie events

"...through conversations, monthly meetings, and events." Meetings are available virtually and in person. The Little Gay Shop, 828 Airport...."

July 14, 2023 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Quiet Light, One Be Low, a few July 4th traditions, and more recommended shows

"...covered with music that feels like euphoric levitating in virtual reality. The synth-pop-heavy night commemorates the release of Alexi..."

June 30, 2023 Music Column by Wayne Lim

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 26 - June 1

"...the tightness of the bonds that turn colonies into virtual superorganisms." I'm going to advocate that you regard ants,..."

May 26, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Where Have All the Crypto Bros Gone?

Molly White, Web3's most visible skeptic, is busy debunking myths about tech before the next bubble

"...category and “leadership.” It makes it hard to ignore reality, as it isn’t concerned with serving you related links..."

March 10, 2023 Features Feature by Tom Cheredar

Myth and Tech Merge for the SXSW Art Program

Technology becomes the new enchantment in Mixanthropy

"...Stone Speaks (Auditorium Shores) is a work of augmented reality, inspired by conversations between artist Nancy Baker Cahill and..."

March 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...deep end of emotional questions about our relationship to reality. Cast: Abigail Spencer, Patton Oswalt, JJ Nolan, Maury Sterling,..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Wandering Earth II

China's sci-fi apocalypse blockbuster gets an equally massive prequel

"...moment, humanity elects to store its collective consciousness in virtual reality, and the Big Bad AI subplot found in..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...the soaring price of insulin, and reveal the harrowing reality of life with illness in the richest country in..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Worlds Says Sorry About the Demon

Sci fi film fest announces final lineup for final outing

"...help of a washed-up expert cult buster Dale, whose reality show was pulled when he failed to stop (or..."

Nov. 15, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...Sept. 22-29 at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar and virtually Sept. 29-Oct. 4, will feature 21 world premieres, 14..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas’ Largest Independent Abortion Provider Needs Help Getting to New Mexico

They face a mess of restrictive laws and fake callers

"...Americans who are just now waking up to the reality that her team has been fighting to prevent for..."

July 22, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

ATX TV Festival 2022: Bill Lawrence on Life, Death, and Scrubs

A rewind of our 2020 interview with the series creator

"...killed and, because the moment didn't feel right, the virtual reunion was cancelled. The next step was to reschedule..."

June 4, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Brief Guide to the Yard in South Austin

Encountering the true ATX spirit in our bustling modern metrop

"...media engagement through the newest technologies, including augmented and virtual reality...."

May 13, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

From the Archives: Organizing Outside the System – Deborah Shaffer and The Wobblies

Our 1981 interview with the filmmaker behind the classic doc

"...start the film in order to give it some reality and a life of its own, and also because..."

May 3, 2022 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Five Things to Experience at Fusebox Festival

The return of the avant garde and experimental drama and artextravaganza

"...Beethoven in Virtual Reality: Fidelio..."

April 8, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dispatches From the Center of Alt-Reality With Mark Zuckerberg at SXSW

The Meta CEO beams in to predict his future and little else

"...Zuckerberg decided to grace SXSW with his presence (well virtually anyway) to discuss what the future holds for the..."

March 18, 2022 SXSW Post by Tom Cheredar

SXSW’s ‘What’s In a Metaverse?’: A Brief & Somewhat Biased Recap

These Are the Avatars In Your Neighborhood

"...for artistic creation and socializing within Fortnite and other virtual worlds. And, of course, Epic’s industry-galvanizing Unreal Engine and..."

March 17, 2022 SXSW Post by Memory Harker

Five Exhibitors Not to Miss at the SXSW Creative Industries Expo

Make a beeline for these booths on the last day of the expo

"...aid in children's reading development through features such as virtual reading sessions where a child can read along with..."

March 16, 2022 SXSW Post by Ikram Mohamed

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Monday

Cifika in a tube, Haru Nemuri thrives live, and other highlights

"...but also minds of listeners, transcending them into a virtual reality-like realm of disbelief and admiration. Through song requests..."

March 15, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

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