Building a Quantum Computer
Quantum computing has a great allure, but last year the physics Nobel Laureate Alain Aspect issued a caution. “It may be that quantum computers are as fantastic as we think…
That’s A Wrap!
Roxstar’s Cinema Center Pop-Up Completes Annual Journey to Austin to Support SXSW Film Premieres Photos and Captions (ALL photos credit Lu Chau, Photagonist) Roxstar’s Cinema Center, a long-time film festival…
LYING POLITICIANS: The Fightback
Political lying is not confined to the United States. The governing body of Wales, the Senedd, is drafting legislation to make politicians liable to criminal prosecution for making false statements…
Kyle MacLachlan Reminisces about David Lynch
In a reflective mood, actor Kyle MacLachlan spent the first portion of his appearance at SXSW recalling memories of the great American filmmaker David Lynch, who died in January this…
Jacob Alon and the state of ‘Limerance’
The Scottish singer Jacob Alon, 24, is a phenom. Luckily for Austin, he was at SXSW, performing a magical set at St. David’s church on 8th Street on March 14.…
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…
FernandoS: Music from Mars
“We sent a video to beyond Mars orbit and we are Brazilians!” The duo FernandoS are Fernando Siqueira and Fernando Grostein Andrade. Siqueira, the vocalist, performed a 40-minute showcase of…
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…