Film & TV
March 26, 2018
In ‘Half the Picture,’ Female Directors Call for Long-Overdue Equality in Hollywood
The documentary, filmed before the Harvey Weinstein allegations, explores gender inequality in Hollywood.
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Music
March 16, 2018
Catching Up With Khalid
'Texas Monthly' checked in with the five-time Grammy nominee before his SXSW showcase.
Film & TV
March 15, 2018
‘Friday’s Child’ Offers a Gorgeous, Bleak View of Killeen and Waco
Tye Sheridan's emotional vulnerability anchors the film, which premiered at SXSW.
Music
March 14, 2018
Abhi the Nomad Wants to Settle Down
For India-born, Austin-based rapper Abhi the Nomad, SXSW isn't just an opportunity to impress music industry types. It's his best shot at staying in the U.S.
Border & Immigration
March 13, 2018
In SXSW Panel on Sanctuary Cities, Reexamining Use of Technology Is a Must
When technology is developed by biased sources, it disproportionately harms immigrant communities.
Film & TV
March 13, 2018
‘Ready Player One’ References the Movie Greats But Isn’t One of Them
The film, which premiered at SXSW, raises interesting questions, but its answers fall short.
The Culture
March 11, 2018
Ta-Nehisi Coates Talks Writing, President Trump, and Quitting Twitter For Good
At his SXSW keynote speech, Coates shared the thoughts that he’ll no longer be tweeting.
Film & TV
March 11, 2018
‘Support the Girls’ Is Ultimately a Film About Caring
The film, which takes place in a 'breastaurant' in an unspecified Texas town, is lovely, weird, and poignant all at once.
The Culture
March 10, 2018
Lawrence Wright Talks About a Purple Texas and Matthew McConaughey’s Bongos
At his SXSW panel, the journalist discussed how Texas has changed—and how he sees its future.
Film & TV
March 10, 2018
SXSW’s Opening Night Film ‘A Quiet Place’ Is Smart—and Scary as Hell
'A Quiet Place' is the sort of movie that lingers after you watch it through your fingers.
Politics & Policy
March 9, 2018
Bernie Sanders Discussed DACA, Houston Congressional Candidate Laura Moser, and 2020 at SXSW
The senator earned applause from the audience on gun control and the role of the DCCC.