By Mark Saldana Rating: 4 (Out of 4 Stars) Most Austin residents and University of Texas alumni know the story, some of the facts, and may have heard the urban legends. However, not too many people have listened to the very personal accounts from the people who experienced that terrifying day when Charles Whitman went… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: TOWER
Day: March 23, 2016
SXSW Film 2016 Review: PEE-WEE’S BIG HOLIDAY
By Mark Saldana Rating: 3 (Out of 4 Stars) Pee-Wee Herman (Paul Reubens) is back with a new feature film full of adventure, excitement and intrigue. Pee-Wee may be just a simple, small-town boy living the quiet life, but a fateful encounter with a fascinating out-of-towner (Joe Manganiello) inspires him to hit the road and… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 Review: PEE-WEE’S BIG HOLIDAY
SXSW Film 2016: FESTIVAL RECAP
By Mark Saldana Film Synopses Source: SXSW.com After nine days of film fest bliss, I must say that my SXSW Film 2016 may be one of the best ones I have ever experienced. Not only did I have the honor and pleasure of seeing legendary actors Burt Reynolds and James Caan in person, I also… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016: FESTIVAL RECAP
SXSW Film 2016 News: AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS
Source: SXSW Austin, Texas – The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival announced the Audience Award winners today from the Narrative Feature Competition, Documentary Feature Competition, Headliners, Narrative Spotlight, Documentary Spotlight, Visions, Midnighters, Episodic, 24 Beats Per Second, SXGlobal, Festival Favorites and Design Award categories. Audience Award results for all categories were certified… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 News: AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS
SXSW Film 2016 News: JURY AND SPECIAL AWARDS
Source: SXSW Austin, Texas – The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Film Conference and Festival announced the 2016 Jury and Special Award-winners at the SXSW Film Awards Presented by Panasonic at the historic Paramount Theatre. The awards were hosted by Mike Birbiglia, director of Don’t Think Twice, which debuted at SXSW on Sunday, March 13. Feature Films receiving Jury… Continue reading SXSW Film 2016 News: JURY AND SPECIAL AWARDS