The other night, I drove past a young woman walking in the dark up my street, a busy thoroughfare in the ‘hood. I sized her up—maybe seventeen, probably less than a hundred pounds. I didn’t get three blocks before I circled back around, pulled up near her, rolled down my window, and mustered what I hope would be a no-really-I-am-a-safe-person-to-talk-to tone. Are you going far? I asked. She told me her destination, a couple of miles away, which would involve her walking along Airport Boulevard. If you feel safe letting me give you a ride, I could do that, I said. more ›

Director Jason Reitman and Screenwriter Diablo Cody have just been confirmed as panelists for this year's Austin Film Festival. Reitman and Cody are the team behind the brilliant new comedy Juno, which is screening as the festival's centerpiece film (and which we highly recommend seeing). Jason (son of legendary comedic director Ivan Reitman) is best known for his critically adored feature film debut Thank You For Smoking, but he has also directed several shorts, including... more ›