Uncle Jens – A Kurdish-Norwegian Film
My top five films at SXSW this year included Uncle Jens, a standout from the hundreds shown at the Film and TV Festival. Director Brwa Vahabpour debuted the film internationally;…
The Science of Longevity: How Measurement and Discipline Can Reverse Aging
Insights from Bryan Johnson’s SXSW Talk on Longevity Imagine waking up every morning feeling refreshed, full of energy, and ready to take on the world—not just in your 20s or…
Meet Eddie Witz and the Most High
Picture yourself on a sun-soaked beach in Malibu, a margarita in hand, as waves crash rhythmically to a reggae-infused beat. If any musician could embody that feeling, it’s LA-born artist…
Justice Vigilante: An Interview with Filmmaker Roe Moore
Some films grab you instantly. That’s exactly what happened when I saw the opening moments of short, Undercover Wrestler. I didn’t even need to watch the full screener to know—it…
Alice Bibette’s Ethereal Videography
I’m here with Alice Bibette, of DeepSheep Studio. I bet, if you are a follower, you will be in deep sheep. And if you’re not, uh you’re going to see…
Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson Live at SXSW
This was their first live podcast of the show IMO featuring Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson. They will for most podcasts invite a guest. Today the special guest…
Surviving Earth
The Slavic film Surviving Earth, written and directed by Thea Gajić and featuring Belgrade actor Slavko Sobin, premiered at SXSW to critical acclaim. It’s captivating dramatization biopic unravels the life…
The Intersection of Music, Politics, and Working-Class Identity: An In-Depth Conversation with Dr. Keith Gildart
During SXSW, I had the opportunity to interview Dr. Keith Gildart, a leading authority on the UK working class and the role of music in its culture. Gildart is professor…
2025 Texas Film Awards: Celebrating 25 Years of Texas Filmmaking Excellence
Photo: Jay Duplass and Richard Linklater For 25 years, the Texas Film Awards have honored the creative visionaries who put Texas on the cinematic map. Hosted by the Austin Film…
An African American Homage to Divine Song
It is disheartening to learn that Spectrum Theatre Company, one of Austin’s most significant and vibrant theatrical organizations, has remained a hidden gem for over twenty years. This could be…