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Still from the film AMIA Presents: A Night At The MoviesSaturday, November 19Paramount Theater (713 Congress Avenue)8pm, Free to the Public[info] Have you noticed a significant increase in above-the-lip hair on the more masculine Austinites this month? That’s right, the month of Movember is upon us, meaning any man in... continue reading on Austinist

The 2011 Austin Film Festival is in full effect, and while it can all feel a little overwhelming, if you’ve done your homework this busy week will be a whole lot of fun. That’s where we come in. In addition to our usual film coverage, we’ve pored over tomorrow's panels... continue reading on Austinist

The thriller is a genre that’s been around a looooong time, and it’s hard to come up with something new and innovative. The best you can do is find a new angle or fresh take on a previously played out scenario. Or at least that’s what we thought until... continue reading on Austinist

Still from Harold's Going Stiff We know Fantastic Fest was almost a month ago. And sure, we’re probably not earning tons of cool points by recommending a zombie movie, but this one looks quite promising. This low budget film was shot run-and-gun style in an old Edwardian house in the... continue reading on Austinist

Still from Jeff, Who Lives At Home One of the sweetest joys of attending these film festivals is getting to watch hometown boys like Mark and Jay Duplass (The Puffy Chair, Baghead ), who started out as indie filmmakers right here in Austin, take their unique blend of humor and... continue reading on Austinist