A funky, lovely weave of Philly tales; an S/M hustler turned safe-sex pioneer; a heavy-metal saga in Old Norse; a Denver slacker turns to crime, and more.
By Andrew O'Hehir Mar 21, 2009
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Ultra-indie American film grows up in a hurry with Joe Swanberg and Greta Gerwig's erotic, wrenching relationship drama "Nights and Weekends."
By Andrew O'Hehir
October 11, 2008
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From America's indie-most film festival, here are 10 exciting new films -- Safe-sex warriors! Harry Potter fans! White guys who rap! -- you really ought to seek out.
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 14, 2008
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In this interview and podcast, Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks about his new film "The Lookout" -- and why movies should be as complex as people are.
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 28, 2007
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The best of South by Southwest: An extraordinary look at Kurt Cobain's life and an absorbing film about a forgotten pop legend. Plus: A chat with a Cannes winner.
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 15, 2007
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Science-fiction legend Harlan Ellison on the new movie starring himself as a "funny, weird old guy" -- and how the WGA wound up as Hollywood's "bitches."
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 13, 2008
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And how did they end up getting high with the Leader of the Free World? The makers of "Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay" fill us in at a SXSW round-table interview. (A Salon podcast)
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 12, 2008
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The street protests that shaped a new century, recalled in a flawed and exciting docudrama.
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 11, 2008
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An ultra-indie breakup film recalls "Last Tango" -- and splits SXSW audiences. Also: Showdown in the produce aisle, and a death-house preacher tells all.
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 10, 2008
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Would you rather see a movie about a gun-wielding hobo or a bunch of muttering, relationship-challenged 20-somethings?
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 13, 2007
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Opening weekend at the Austin filmfest offers a controversial documentary about (not by) Michael Moore, an outrageous horror-comedy by Alan Cumming and a few Tarantino impersonations.
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 12, 2007
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Questions from SXSW: Will we be destroyed by an oil crisis or the credit card companies? And why is that cellphone in Parker Posey's panties?
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 16, 2006
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The festival premieres films about Al Franken, the Pixies and the music biz. Plus: Did Andy Dick really hump an audience member's head?
By Andrew O'Hehir
March 14, 2006
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The SXSW music conference promises live music, booze, parties and barbecue. And then more music. Our reporter wends her way with both ears blown.
By Jennifer Maerz
March 21, 2001
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A report from the South by Southwest Interactive Festival.
By Katharine Mieszkowski
March 13, 2001
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Sure, you can pour your heart out online, but it may come back to haunt you.
By Jami Attenberg
March 27, 2000
Weekend roundup: Movies not to miss
Don't call it mumblecore
This year's SXSW discoveries
"Life's not simple"
Beyond the Multiplex
Beyond the Multiplex
Beyond the Multiplex
Beyond the Multiplex
SXSW starts to swing
Yeee-Haaaa!
Glenn Greenwald
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