Writers and directors of the film Inheritance Laura E. Davis and Jessica Kaye are making their first appearance as filmmakers at SXSW 2017. Before chatting about Austin and the Lone Star State, we...
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Jeff Malberg talks Spettacolo, SXSW and the Salt Lick
The SXSW film Spettacolo is about a tiny hill town in Tuscany that has been turning their lives into a play for the last 50 years. The documentary (yep, there's a town that really does that) is...
Jason Headley talks A Bad Idea Gone Wrong, SXSW and Micklethwait Craft Meats.
When two thieves accidentally arm the alarm system and have to break OUT of the house they just broke into, that's a bad idea gone wrong. Hence the name of our next SXSW film profile. As if that's...
The ladies behind Signature Move talk lucha libre, Texas and losing their SXSW virginity
The SXSW film Signature Move is described as a comedic and heartfelt look at modern families and the complexities of love in its many forms. More intriguing, perhaps, is the fact that the film...
Peter Vack talks SXSW, Independent Film and Assholes
Our series of SXSW previews continues with Peter Vack and his outrageous comedy called Assholes. Assholes revolves around recovering addicts struggling to stay sober, who relapse and become the...
Jessica M. Thompson talks The Light of the Moon, SXSW and keeping Austin weird
Each year, ATX Gossip brings you previews of programming that's taking center stage at SXSW Film. This year is no different. First up is The Light of the Moon from writer, director and producer...
Austin ties to Academy Award nominated films
When the Academy Awards air on ABC on Sunday, keep an eye out for some familiar faces from Austin. A handful of actors who hail from the ATX have ties to the Best Picture nominees. Moonlight stars...
One of Anton Yelchin’s final films to premiere at SXSW 2017
When Anton Yelchin passed suddenly in June 2016, he had completed work on five unreleased films. One of those projects is set to premiere at SXSW 2017. Porto tells the story of two outsiders in...
Shirley MacLaine to be honored by Texas Film Hall of Fame
The Austin Film Society has announced the full line-up of honorees for the 2017 Texas Film Hall of Fame. While this year's lineup isn't as star-studded as in past years, there is one name we are...
Terrence Malick’s Song to Song opens SXSW 2017
It's official! As we first told you yesterday, Terrence Malick's movie set in Austin will premiere on March 17. We have now confirmed that the star-studded film will not only screen at SXSW 2017,...
SXSW Rumor – Ryan Gosling at SXSW 2017
Let's get the rumor mill started. Ryan Gosling could be at SXSW! The much awaited Terrence Malick film set in Austin about struggling songwriters, now titled Song to Song, will be released on March...
Carrie Fisher honored with lightsaber vigil in Austin
A rebel alliance was out in full force in Austin on Wednesday to honor of Carrie Fisher, AKA Princess Leia. Fans of all ages showed up to salute Carrie Fisher by raising their sabers and lighting up...