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

In Deep Focus: Jackass Forever

Welcome to Hell.

In Deep FocusZiah GraceFebruary 15, 2023Jackass ForeverComment

Bruno-Vision: In Country

Bruno-Vision continues with a look at the savvy career move that didn’t pan out.

Bruno-VisionJordan HuntFebruary 14, 2023In Country, Bruce Willis, Norman JewisonComment

Getting Hyperreal With... Erica Nix and This Is Not A Cult

On Zoom orgies and the future of Austin’s local creative scene.

This Week in Screenings: 2/9-2/16

This week in local screenings.

Community ScreeningsJames McDonaldFebruary 10, 2023 Comment

Notes from Sundance

Bite-sized movie reviews from the heart of Sundance

Infrastructure Romance

Romance built on a very specific foundation.

AnalysisSachin BennyFebruary 8, 2023Columbus, Only Lovers Left Alive, Undine Comments

Strange Days: Living Through the Apocalypse

Twenty-five years later and Strange Days is more relevant than ever.

AnalysisNoah BrownFebruary 7, 2023Strange Days, Kathryn Bigelow, James Cameron Comment

The Atom Bomb in Cinema: A look at 5 films from the 1950's-1990's

Films from the American Atomic Age show us our cultural fears—and relationships to the mighty power of the atomic bomb.

Infinity Pool: Triangle of Badness

Brandon Cronenberg offers up body horror, class commentary, and Mia Goth to filmgoers… but does it all cohere in the end?

ReviewsMatthew SeidelFebruary 3, 2023Infinity Pool, Triangle of Sadness, Brandon Cronenberg Comment

New Movies for the New Year: An Alternate January Calendar

New Hyperreal double features for a new year.

Fearsome Felines on Film Ranked by Evilness

Consider a cat.

Lists, ComedyZiah GraceJanuary 30, 2023Ghost Cat, The Cat, House, Pet Semetary, Nine Lives, Constantine, CatsComment

Murderous robot girls are the future: How M3gan flips the AI script

Meme-material, maybe—but M3gan’s not your typical AI movie.

Kathryn BaileyJanuary 27, 2023m3gan, Allison Williams, Gerard JohnstoneComment

M3gan: That's Cinema, Baby!

She slay and we say yay.

remus jacksonJanuary 25, 2023m3gan, Allison Williams, Gerard JohnstoneComment

Welcome to the Breeniverse

Neil Breen is the cinematic universe we need.

Jenni KayeJanuary 24, 2023m3gan, Allison Williams, Gerard JohnstoneComment

The Pain of Companionship: Friendship and Intimacy in the Films of Tsai Ming-Liang and Jackass

Pain, loneliness, and the search for emotional intimacy pervade the works of Tsai Ming-Liang and Jackass.

Bruno-Vision: Die Hard

Bruno-Vision continues with arguably Bruce Willis’ biggest role.

Bruno-VisionJordan HuntJanuary 18, 2023Bruce Willis, Die Hard, John McTiernanComment

The Hidden is an Underrated '80s Sci-Fi Blast

Kyle MacLachlan and gnarly ‘80s-era practical effects. Need we say more?

ReviewsKat BrinkleyJanuary 16, 2023The HiddenComment

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