The Austin Film Festival, which wraps up this evening, is crawling with writers, directors, producers, handlers, film fanatics and drunks. With that assortment of characters, you are bound to overhear a few bon mots here and there. Below are a few of our favorites. Some were said on panels into microphones, some were shared with us in hushed tones, and some wafted across the air in our general eavesdropping direction. And, no, we are......

The Austin Film Festival kicked off its 13th year last night with several film screenings, the conference, and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) cocktail party at Rio Grande. And yes, for those who didn't know, the former Real World space is now a restaurant. Check out these pics of the hot happenings and stay tuned for further bulletins about Austin's very own celebration of all things cinematic.......

The Austin Film Festival starts this Thursday, and if you have not purchased your badge or pass yet, you still have time. If you’ve got some lame excuse about why you can’t buy a pass or a badge, we don’t want to hear it. However, we are offering a pair of passes to the week of screenings. Enter your information below, and then sit in anticipation by your computer. We will alert the winner......

Kevin Smith must really like Austin. We can’t say we blame him. The portly auteur, who was here for a screening of Clerks II in July, is returning to town. This time he comes in support of his new film Catch and Release, which will screen at the Austin Film Festival. Smith stars in the movie, which will screen at 7:30pm on Friday the 20th, and will conduct a Q&A following the film. He......

One of this city’s finest events is coming to town in late October. It just so happens that one of the world’s greatest bands will be in town the same week. Conflict of interest, you say? Psh. Try terrific synergy. The Austin Film Festival, celebrating its 13th year this October 19th-26th, is offering two lucky film and music fans a chance to see the Rolling Stones on concert on October 22nd. If you purchase......