Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers

A comedic tour de force through gritty 1970s New York as an actress tries to find her dreams in the gutter.

Alamo Weird WednesdayJulia HebnerMarch 16, 2023Scarecrow in a Garden of CucumbersComment

MUBI Going with JT: Irreversible: Straight Cut

How bad can it be? Pretty bad.

MUBI Going with JTJames "JT" FedorkoMarch 15, 2023Irreversible: Straight Cut, Gasper Noe, IrreversibleComment

Through the Years: Halloween

The movie never changes, but the experience always does. A writer’s look at Halloween during different points in their life.

Through the Years, PersonalChris ZeidMarch 14, 2023Halloween Comment

Junkspace Cinema and the transformation of physical space in movies

Breaking cinema down into Architectural and Musical modes of filmmaking.

AnalysisSachin BennyMarch 13, 2023Heat, Avatar, La La Land, WhiplashComment

This Week in Screenings 3/9-3/16

This week in Austin screenings.

James McDonaldMarch 10, 2023Comment

Times Square and the Ecstasy and Chaos of Teen Girlhood

Music and danger and laughter and love in the grimy streets of Times Square.

Alamo Weird WednesdayKathryn BaileyMarch 9, 2023Times Square, Tim CurryComment

Getting Hyperreal with... Myriah Rose Marquez

Justin Norris sits down with Myriah Rose Marquez to talk about life, art, and travel.

Bruno-Vision: Die Hard 2: Die Harder

Bruno-Vision continues with a look at Bruce Willis’ first (and definitely not his last) sequel.

Bruno-VisionJordan HuntMarch 7, 2023Die Hard 2Comment

Our Good Pal, Jomo

Jomo isn’t on the poster, but he exists in his own unforgettable way.

PersonalJuniper LessnoMarch 6, 2023Thomasine & BushrodComment

This Week in Screenings 3/3-3/9

This week in local screenings.

Community ScreeningsJames McDonaldMarch 3, 2023Comment

Getting Hyperreal with... Lucy Owens

You’ve heard of occult horror, but what about occult drama?

Interviews, Getting Hyperreal With...Justin NorrisMarch 2, 2023The MagicianComment

Oh, Bother! or The Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey Review

Blood and Honey can’t live up to its own hype.

ReviewsJustin NorrisMarch 1, 2023Winnie the Pooh: Blood and HoneyComment

To Love Again: An Alternate February Calendar

Alternate CalendarHyperreal Film ClubFebruary 28, 2023Set it Off, Dead PresidentsComment

This Week in Screenings 2/24-3/2

This week in Austin cinema.

Community ScreeningsJames McDonaldFebruary 24, 2023Comment

Hangover Cinema: Wonder Boys

A dramedy worth watching commercials.

Hangover CinemaMike SharpFebruary 23, 2023Wonder BoysComment

Skinamarink: Dream a Little Dream of THIS HOUSE

The closest a movie’s come to capturing a childhood nightmare.

PersonalHenry Del BosqueFebruary 22, 2023Skinamarink Comments

MUBI Going with JT: Let it be Morning

Going to the MUBIs: Let it be Morning

MUBI Going with JTJames "JT" FedorkoFebruary 21, 2023Let it be MorningComment

Cherish the Past: On the Fond Memories of The X-Files: Fight the Future

The summer of 1998 was a magical time for conspiracy-minded television fans.

PersonalMarcelo PicoFebruary 20, 2023The X-FilesComment

This Week in Screenings 2/17-2/23

This week in local screenings.

Community ScreeningsJames McDonaldFebruary 17, 2023Comment

Robert Eggers: Stylization Through Dialect

A look at how director Robert Eggers’ use of historically accurate dialects brings his films to life.

AnalysisTroy BurkeFebruary 16, 2023Robert Eggers, The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman, dialogueComment

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