SXSW Film: First Half Recap
As we enter the second half of SXSW Film, a look at the highlights of the first part of the film conference.
Incisive criticism, features, and news related to Texans on the screen—and behind the camera
As we enter the second half of SXSW Film, a look at the highlights of the first part of the film conference.
The former Texas gubernatorial candidate readies her second act at SXSW.
Your guide to the Texas-based directors and plots appearing at this year's SXSW Film conference.
An Austin artist's youthful experience as a bank robber was—kind of, sort of—the inspiration for a recent movie. But the real story of her life is even stranger than what made it onto the screen.
A Texas documentarian tries to see how far he can bend the truth.
What to watch, read, and listen to this month to achieve maximum Texas cultural literacy.
The big question for the biggest thing to happen in Dillon since the Lions won State.
What to watch, read, and listen to this month to achieve maximum Texas cultural literacy.
After decades under the radar, Margo Martindale has turned herself into that rarest of things: a famous character actor.
The special, which airs Tuesday night, tells the story of the Barrow Gang.
The McConaissance continues with Oscar-baiting Civil War drama, 'The Free State of Jones.'
”Hhhrrrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaeeeerrrrrrr” is what it sounds like when a Wookie makes us cry.
Tiede, not Sanders.
Who better to investigate wrongful conviction cases than exonerees?
John Paris’ father, Andy, was one of the most famous men alive in post-WWII America and Mexico—that is, until his bubblegum empire crashed hard.
No, he wasn’t from here. But that hasn’t stopped us from claiming him as one of our own.
It takes a lot to make us feel bad for Lance Armstrong, but this movie did it.
Amid threats of violence, organizers opted to nix the controversial panels. But the decision has some disappointed.
The Austin filmmaker talks about directing a pair of ’Hunger Games’ stars and the future of Texas film.
Fort Worth defense attorney Bryan Wilson lands a body blow in his quest to claim the ”most ridiculous lawyer in Texas” crown.
The hopelessly devoted, surprisingly normal, not at all creepy cult of Fandango.
Taped in Colorado in 1990, the extremely NSFW clip captures Hicks working a deep shade of blue.
The most 'Texas' comic book of the past two decades is ready to be the most Texas TV show in years.
The Alamo Drafthouse #DontTalk PSA bracket has a winner, and we talked to the director of the spot.
And get your hanky ready.
Learn about how Ann Richards would prank Drafthouse customers, and what the lawyers said when they heard the Magnited States of America voicemail.
The iconic "don't talk" PSAs get broken down and voted on—by you.
The iconic Texas movie theater chain's "Don't Talk" PSAs get broken down and ranked—by you.
The indie filmmaker is days away from the end of his Kickstarter campaign to tell the story of one of the nation's most vibrant public access television scenes. Here's what he's learned.
J.J. Watt and friends had their HBO debut last night. Here’s what you might have missed.
Here’s all that you need to know about Rooster McConaughey and his new show, 'West Texas Investors Club.'
Kyle Chandler dons his blue polo and delivers an inspirational locker room speech — but this time it’s to remind you how to behave in a movie theater.
By reviving a small-town movie theater, can a Lubbock businessman revive a small town too?
Texas’s favorite octogenarian looks like a spring chicken next to his longest-tenured roadie.
It was part musical, part dance movie, and part love story, and in June 1980 it unleashed an unprecedented fervor for country music, Western wear, and, yes, mechanical bulls. More than three decades later, the film’s stars (including John Travolta, Debra Winger, Mickey Gilley, and Johnny Lee) and many Gilley’s regulars recall the movie that made America fall in love with Texas.
Don’t invite a history buff to your "Texas Rising" viewing party.
“Full hearts, clear eyes, don’t rape” is a motto worth shouting.
The patron saint of Houston hip-hop took to Reddit to answer questions from fans about his Rice course, religion, Houston restaurants, what’s hot in Texas hip-hop, and more. Here are some of the highlights.
What’s considered an “asset” when a corporation goes under in 2015?
Apply to sling pizzas via the same medium politicians use to send their mistresses photos of their junk!
Might we recommend that the first official candidate of the 2016 season snatch up the currently available “CruzingToThePresidency.com”?
At the SXSW premiere of the CW’s iZombie, Rob Thomas and cast introduced a singular vision with a few similarities to his previous singular vision.
After 2013’s breakout indie hit Computer Chess, the Austin filmmaker followed it up with something completely different—Results, a romantic comedy with Cobie Smulders and Guy Pearce that sticks the landing.
The Texas-based movie theater chain has been famous for its strict policies regarding texting, talking, and arriving late to screenings. But it’s not treating those as teenager-specific problems anymore.
The Grapevine-based video game retailer announced plans last month to buy leases on more than 160 former RadioShack locations. But can the niche retailer, selling a product that there’s increasingly little need to go to a store to purchase, avoid the fate of the company whose stores it’s inheriting?
That’s very nice of you, George. Now where is Book Six???
If you want to reach out to the city of @Austin, you’d better look at @AustinTexasGov. If you’re looking for @Dallas, check out @1500Marilla. So who owns the more logical Twitter usernames for Texas cities?
Richard Linklater’s masterpiece went from being the overwhelming favorite for the Best Picture and Best Director awards at Sunday’s Academy Awards to being an underdog. How does that happen?
Oscar and Felix, meet Rust and Marty.
In a new video for PETA that spoofs his own Boyhood, Linklater explains why spending the past thirty years as a vegetarian has been such a great decision for him.