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John Krasinski directs Julianne Nicholson in Brief Interviews with Hideous MenAlmost completely unadaptable for the silver screen, David Foster Wallace's work has been something that most screenwriters wouldn't dare touch, what with the monolithic footnotes and the complicated structure of his prose. This precedent, however, was not enough to deter... continue reading on Austinist

Brant Sersen in the director’s chair during the filming of SplinterheadsIt's possible that you could call writer/director Brant Sersen a cultural anthropologist. With a knack for exploring various subcultures, albeit in a ficticious way, he has created two feature length films now that ingratiate themselves into not often profiled communities.... continue reading on Austinist

It's been a long and glorious eight days, eight days during which we saw some extremely memorable and well crafted films, got to listen to talented, engaging filmmakers and screenwriters, and enjoyed the company of other cinemaphiles at the Austin Film Festival. But the show's not over yet, and tonight... continue reading on Austinist

Adam Scott and Brittany Snow in The Vicious Kind Austin Film Festival: The Vicious KindTuesday, October 27th @ 9:30 p.m.Regal Arbor Cinema (9828 Great Hills Trail)Free for Passes & Badges, $9 General Admission[info]In a roadside diner somewhere in Connecticut, on a snowy afternoon, Caleb Sinclair takes a momentary break from... continue reading on Austinist

Steven Zaillian present a retrospective of The Falcon and The Snowman tonight at the Alamo RitzExcitement and anticipation was thick in the air last night as Austin Film Festival goers began to claim their badges and passes. Today is the first day of AFF 2009, and while the action starts... continue reading on Austinist