The SXSW Conference, which began in 1987, returned this year to live presentations after two years of virtual-only events. Taking place in Austin, March 11-20, it celebrated music, film, comedy, and the interaction of culture and technology, with participants from around the world. Despite the fact that of all the …
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Concert Review: Austin Symphony Rumbles with the Jets and the Sharks
The Austin Symphony Orchestra performed a "Film With Orchestra" event, bringing live music to the film 'West Side Story'.
Read More »Film Review: ‘Bite Me’ – Not Your Average Vampire Rom-Com
A vampire rom-com which will make you care about the characters. And you'll learn that vampires can text and use YouTube.
Read More »Fantastic Fest Film Review: ‘The Innocents’ Shows How Spooky Kids Can Be
In 'The Innocents' we are reminded how spooky the world of childhood can be.
Read More »Fantastic Fest Film Reviews: ‘Last Night in Soho’ with Thomasin McKenzie and Diana Rigg; ‘Freaks Out’ Will Shake You
"Last Night in Soho" and "Freaks Out" were two of the most intense films at this year's Fantastic Fest.
Read More »ACL Fest: Stronger than the Elements with George Strait, Billie Eilish, and Tyler the Creator
ACL 2021 returned to an in-person experience with great music, food, and all-around fun.
Read More »Fantastic Fest Exclusive Interview: Filmmaker Charlotte Colbert, Stars Alice Krige and Malcolm McDowell Talk About ‘She Will’
Nature, dreams and witches save a life in 'She Will.'
Read More »Fantastic Fest Exclusive Interview: Gigi Guerrero on the Horror of ‘Bingo Hell’
'Bingo Hell' borders on being a new sub-genre in the horror field because of its story about older people and gentrification.
Read More »Fantastic Fest Film Review: Getting ‘RAD’ Inside and Outside the Theater
A screening of the newly restored film 'RAD' brought BMX stunts to the inside and outside of Fantastic Fest.
Read More »Fantastic Fest Will Not Become a COVID Zombie
Austin's famous Fantastic Fest will carry on despite COVID and provide options for fans of the horror and freaky genres to view films safely.
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