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The 8 Best Films About Texas

The 8 Best Films About Texas

In honor of the South By Southwest festival in Austin a few weeks back and this weekend’s AFI Dallas Film Festival, and to celebrate the fact that Neil has very little power over me while he’s still recovering from oversized novelty margaritas, I’m presenting this Lone Star-themed Top Eight list.

By Cole Abaius on March 31, 2008 | Comments (7)

SXSW Movie Review: Beautiful Losers

SXSW Movie Review: Beautiful Losers

At first glance, it appears to be a doc painted with a broad stroke, giving it a jumpy, unfocused feeling — that is, until it evolves right before our eyes into something special…

By Neil Miller on March 13, 2008 | Comments (1)

SXSW Blog: Ninjas, Indie Rock Chicks and Packed City Streets

SXSW Blog: Ninjas, Indie Rock Chicks and Packed City Streets

More shenanigans from the streets of Austin!

By Neil Miller on March 13, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

Explicit Ills Takes SXSW’s Top Award; But Was it an Honest Win?

Explicit Ills Takes SXSW’s Top Award; But Was it an Honest Win?

Mark Webber’s directorial debut may have won the big award in Austin, but was it a fair contest? After reading this, you may not think so.

By Neil Miller on March 13, 2008 | Comments (2)

SXSW Blog: Geek Movies, Kristen Bell and Other Diversions

SXSW Blog: Geek Movies, Kristen Bell and Other Diversions

We are playing catchup in the middle of the week. Why? Because we are having a little too much fun…

By Neil Miller on March 12, 2008 | Comments (2)

SXSW Movie Review: Nerdcore Rising

SXSW Movie Review: Nerdcore Rising

Nerdcore is rising… Have you heard?

By Neil Miller on March 12, 2008 | Comments (1)

SXSW Movie Review: Super High Me

SXSW Movie Review: Super High Me

Stand-up comedian Doug Benson embarks on a Morgan Spurlock-esque ride that will determine what it would be like to get high, day and night, for thirty days.

By Brian C. Gibson on March 12, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

SXSW Spotlight: Ubuntu

SXSW Spotlight: Ubuntu

We love film, even the shorties…

By Neil Miller on March 8, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

SXSW Preview: Frontrunners

SXSW Preview: Frontrunners

Elections are tough, especially when you have to think about homework as well.

By Neil Miller on February 27, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

SXSW Preview: A Necessary Death

SXSW Preview: A Necessary Death

A documentary about ending it all… And we do mean suicide.

By Neil Miller on February 26, 2008 | Comments (3)

SXSW ‘08 Preview: ‘Medicine,’ ‘Half-Life,’ ‘Rainbow,’ and ‘Lonely’ Trailers

SXSW ‘08 Preview: ‘Medicine,’ ‘Half-Life,’ ‘Rainbow,’ and ‘Lonely’ Trailers

Four more trailers to get you all jazzed up for a big ole’ film fest in central Texas.

By Neil Miller on February 12, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

SXSW Preview: Reformat The Planet Trailer

SXSW Preview: Reformat The Planet Trailer

Our SXSW preview continues with a trailer for a doc about making music with you Game Boy. Sweet.

By Neil Miller on February 8, 2008 | Be the First To Comment

SXSW Preview: ‘Second Skin’ Trailer

SXSW Preview: ‘Second Skin’ Trailer

We begin our SXSW ‘08 coverage with a trailer about all those dudes you know who play World of Warcraft. Check it, nube…

By Neil Miller on February 5, 2008 | Comments (1)

2008 SXSW Film Festival Official Line-Up

2008 SXSW Film Festival Official Line-Up

The South by Southwest Film Festival announces it’s official line-up.

By Neil Miller on February 5, 2008 | Be the First To Comment