Ben Snakepit Releases His Manor Threat

New collection of diary comics debuts at Beerland this Saturday

"...Ben Snakepit – who draws an autobiographical comic strip every..."

June 8, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The River and the Wall

More than a nature hike, this border wall documentary replaces rhetoric with reality

"...Directed by: Ben Masters...."

May 3, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Review: The River and the Wall

Award-winning border documentary focuses on nature over politics

"...self-evident fact also serves as the primary argument in Ben Masters’ latest documentary, The River and the Wall, as..."

March 13, 2019 SXSW Post by Katarina Brown

New Documentary Shows the Beauty of the Border, and the Perils of a Barrier

The River and the Wall captures a wilderness without divisions

"...The River and the Wall, Austin-based natural history filmmaker Ben Masters and his team travel the whole length of..."

May 3, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Deep in the Heart

Texas' diverse and precious wildlife gets the documentary it deserves

"...Directed by: Ben Masters...."

June 3, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Driving Lessons

A 17-year-old boy's dull summer turns more eventful when he gets a job assisting an unconventional retired actress who leads him into a series of character-defining adventures.

"...coming-of-age British dramedy about a shy, repressed teenager named Ben who takes a job as the personal assistant to..."

Nov. 7, 2006 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Fin, Fur, Feather, and Wonder in Deep in the Heart

New nature documentary explores the diversity and fragility of Texas wildlife

"...Ben Masters knows his way around the animals of Texas...."

June 3, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Critics Announce the Five Best Austin Films of 2022

Linklater and mountain lions, the pandemic, the legacy of slavery, and the fight for abortion rights all part of this year’s AFCA Austin Film Award short list

"...Ben Masters follows up his 2019 South by Southwest award-winning..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Four

All four aren't fantastic, but at least two are pretty good in this latest Hollywood take on a classic from Marvel Comics.

"...of a kid brother Johnny Storm (Evans), and friend-to-the-end Ben Grimm (Chiklis), and what happens to them after they’re..."

July 8, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Critics Pick Top Five Austin Films

Oscar winners and indie faves, but which will be the top ATX film of 2019?

"...The River and the Wall D: Ben Masters Everyone knows that the border wall would be..."

Dec. 12, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...home. Cast: Camila Morrone, James Badge Dale, Calvin Demba, Ben Rosenfield, Rebecca Henderson (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Ford v Ferrari

Enduring male bonding cuts through racetrack noise and paddock politics

"...a cinematic tradition that began with the silent classic Ben Hur, it’s the personal and professional friendship between Shelby..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

String Theory

In the shade at the second Austin String Band Festival.

"...where the main acts were to perform at Camp Ben McCulloch, gaggles of musicians dotted the the campgrounds. The..."

Oct. 22, 2007 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Fall events and news from all over Texas

"...tour of Texas wildlife and landscapes. Directed by filmmaker Ben Masters and produced by Jay Kleberg and Katy Baldock,..."

Nov. 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2019 Award Finalists

Tarantino, Bong, Scorsese lead nominations

"...Terrence Malick) • The River and the Wall (D: Ben Masters) • Running with Beto (D: David Modigliani) •..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX Film News: Award Winners, Toxic Vengeance, and Cheaper Nights at the Drafthouse

"...Austin filmmaker Ben Masters is taking his new documentary The River and..."

April 5, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2019 Film Awards

All the winners from this year’s jury competitions

"...Jury Recognition: “A Line Birds Cannot See” (D: Amy Bench) Texas High School Shorts Competition..."

March 15, 2019 Screens Feature

Record reviews Reissues

"...HARMONICA MASTERS..."

Aug. 23, 1996 Music Review

Scanlines

"...THE MASTERS: AN INTERACTIVE JOURNEY THROUGH ITS SIXTY-YEAR HISTORY..."

Sept. 29, 1995 Arts Feature

Austin Film News: Linklater, Rodriguez, and a Case of Millennium Bugs

Production updates, new releases, and job opportunities

"...filming schedule, reuniting stars Beanie Feldstein, Blake Jenner, and Ben Platt through to the scheduled release in 2039...."

Sept. 13, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

Adjusting to the Mise-en-Scène

Nine nonfilmmakers – artists out of place – make one in 48 hours

"...well-watered aesthetic prejudices (not to mention lingering exhaustion) and bent their skills to the collaborative task of making a..."

July 13, 2007 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

The Watchmen

Three documentaries shine a light on playing to the audience

"...364 other days of the year spent behind bars. Ben Steinbauer's Winnebago Man documents his attempts to track down..."

March 13, 2009 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Way We Watch Now: Case Studies

Five experiments in theatrical-on-demand

"...film in their catalog: Ecstasy of Order: The Tetris Masters. "That's the moment when Tugg clicked for me," Kelley..."

June 22, 2012 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Like Crazy

This is a love story love story about people of a certain age – which is not to be confused with a love story for the ages.

"...their lives apart. The script (credited to Doremus and Ben York Jones, though much of the film was improvised)..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Inside Job

This documentary, which is narrated by Matt Damon, illuminates the U.S. economic crisis with detailed yet engaging analysis.

"...Not that Ferguson evidences much sympathy for the rapacious masters of the universe, but he demonstrates how the past..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Coach's Corner

"...The ultimate moment came when Austinite and Masters champ Ben Crenshaw chipped, with absolutely no confidence, a..."

June 23, 1995 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Director: Kestrin Pantera, Screenwriters: Michael Tennant, Britt Rentschler, Charlotte Ubben, Producers: Katya Alexander, Britt Rentschler, Charlotte Ubben, Michael Tennant..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Carpenter, Robert Gossett. (R, 90 min.) From the Lawrence Bender production company A Band Apart (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction,..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Taking the Temperature of 'Cold in July'

The film based on Joe Lansdale's novel, 'Cold in July,' is a gnarled tale of modern horror

"...one seems too upset, save for the robber's father Ben Russell (Sam Shepard): A three-time loser himself, Ben aims..."

May 30, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sxsw

"...you're gonna have to make some hard decisions: Tony Bennett, Junior Brown, and Peter Wolf at the Austin Music..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

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