A Former Lab Rat’s Review of Robert Rodriguez’s Drug-Study Horror Movie ‘Red 11’
One of the oldest ideas in the filmmaker’s notebook is based on his real life. And mine.
Articles by Dan Solomon
“Who Let the Dogs Out?” Apparently Austin’s Reagan High School Is to Thank (or Blame) for the Baha Men Hit
A SXSW premiere documentary explores the song’s strangely complex origin story and comes to a surprising conclusion.
The Best Thing in Texas: A Missouri City Donut Shop Finds Sweet Victory, Thanks to the Internet
The power of social media. And donuts.
Is Lupita Nyong’o SXSW’s New Queen of Horror?
Few actors start their careers as Lupita Nyong’o did. Her very first feature film role, in Steve McQueen’s Twelve Years a Slave, earned her an Academy Award. From there, as one of the most sought-after young stars in Hollywood, she managed her decisions very carefully. She focused on voice acting—a recurring role…
At SXSW, HBO and Amazon Go Over-the-Top on “Immersive Experiences”
The entertainment giants are going all out— think a ’Game of Thrones’ renaissance faire, angel/devil cosplay, and puppies. And manicures.
SXSW Award Winner ‘Short Term 12’ Has Become This Generation’s ‘Dazed and Confused’
The micro-budget feature launched a number of A-list careers.
The Best Thing in Texas: This Beaumont Principal’s “Tucked In Tuesdays” Bedtime Reading Warms Our Hearts
Belinda George makes sure that every student at her elementary school gets read to at night.
The Hot New SXSW Trend Is… Libraries
FX and Comedy Central are both bringing their bibliophilia to Austin.
The Texas Monthly Visitors Guide to Austin During SXSW
It’s not like this the rest of the year.
SXSW Chief Programmer Hugh Forrest on How the Festival Found Politics
The bipartisan lineup of heavy-hitting political figures indicates a new way of thinking about the role the festival can play.
