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Film News

Projects aplenty

by Joe O'Connell June 29, 2007September 30, 2025

After a Fashion

Stephen goes to the Texas Film Hall of Fame and tells who was dripping in what

by Stephen MacMillan Moser March 17, 2006September 30, 2025

Film News

‘Sin City’ set for small screen? Plus: Amber Heard, ‘Cavite,’ and an Austin finalist for the Nicholl Fellowship.

by Joe O'Connell November 4, 2005September 30, 2025

The Redeemers

Ellen Spiro on ‘Troop 1500,’ her story of Girl Scouts and the incarcerated mothers who love them

by Belinda Acosta March 11, 2005September 30, 2025

‘SXSW Presents’

Mobilus Media Sampler

by Chronicle Staff October 8, 2004September 30, 2025

Page Two

SXSW Presents – a new series on KLRU that features beginning, independent documentaries – is the latest development in the vibrant Austin film scene

by Louis Black September 10, 2004September 30, 2025

Stranded

Karen Bernstein’s ‘Are the Kids Alright?’ examines the state of mental health care in Texas

by Anne S. Lewis July 9, 2004September 30, 2025

Short Cuts

UT filmmakers get Guggenheims, spots at Cannes, and more. Plus: SXSW is never over.

by Marc Savlov April 30, 2004September 30, 2025

Page Two

There is no other place in the country, outside of New York and L.A., with the same quality and quantity of filmmaking and filmmakers as Austin

by Louis Black March 12, 2004September 30, 2025

Arts

Get on the Ground!

Bett Williams navigates contemporary culture with a wicked pen and a wrestling mat

by Cindy Widner January 16, 2004September 30, 2025

Short Cuts

With Screaming Black Yak Day upon us, Marc Savlov kindly gives out some kudos and guidance.

by Marc Savlov December 26, 2003September 30, 2025

Short Cuts

Tarantino and Rodriguez make beautiful music together, and Ellen Spiro keeps reaching for the stars.

by Marc Savlov November 28, 2003September 30, 2025

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