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…
Tango Reimagined with JP Jofre
What comes to mind when you hear the word tango? Tango music has been closely linked to its traditional forms, characterized by dramatic rhythms, distinctive melodies, and an unmistakable longing…
Honor, An Artist’s Cultural Essay
The Texas Performing Arts and Fusebox brought the erudite and witty exposé Honor, first commissioned by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, to our city for a series of performances and…
The Gift of the Guitar with William Kanengiser
Austin Classical Guitar outdid itself, yet again. This time, Austin audiences had the extreme delight of hearing the modest William Kanengiser, one of the world’s most dynamic and influential classical…
Austin Shakespeare: Keeping the Bard (and More) Alive in the Heart of Texas
Austin Shakespeare has been a cornerstone of the city’s performing arts scene for nearly four decades, offering audiences a mix of classical works and bold, contemporary productions. What began as…
Farming the Revolution: A Cinematic Portrait of Resilience and Change by Nishtha Jain
Attending the screening of Farming the Revolution at Indie Meme’s 10th annual South Asian Film Festival, held from April 9-13 at AFS Cinema, provided an opportunity to witness a powerful…