Shout Out Louds Our Ill Wills (Merge) 2005's Howl Howl, Gaff Gaff produced a moderate buzz for the Stockholm-based Shout Out Louds, dropping a snappier, poppier version of garage rock on our tightly belted laps. The record, equal parts Johnny Marr and Rivers Cuomo, pondered the woes of hipster heartbreak, dumb-luck sadness and singer Adam Olenius' distinctive croon simply oozed with longing and hope. That being said, Howl Howl is not at all a... more ›

Chalk Narrative Feature Competition Screening Info: 7pm October 24th at Arbor For students high school can be hell, but it can be worse for the teachers. Chalk follows the frenetic and awkwardly painful journey of three novice teachers as they navigate one memorable public school year. As a former teacher, Akel is able to offer a unique, firsthand view of life as an educator, and along with the cast, he dives headfirst into the... more ›

For years, the Austin Film Festival has been one of our favorite events of the year. In the true independent spirit of the town which name it bears, the festival is committed to nurturing and celebrating the work of aspiring filmmakers. Their vision includes the celebration not just of directors and actors, but of the people behind the scenes, most notably, the unsung heroes - the screenwriters. They announced their unbelievable lineup today, and... more ›

The throngs descended upon Flamingo Cantina last Saturday night to celebrate “The Comeback Issue,” the first release in the second volume of Misprint Magazine, and to imbibe free Lone Star tallboys. The beer-fueled mirth was supplemented by DJ Sex Machine's ample spinning and spirited performances from Pink Nasty, Golden Bear, The Channel, and Acadia. For those of you who are unaware, Misprint Magazine “is a bi-monthly cultural publication from Austin” and a trove of... more ›

Lisa Kudrow has a new show and because we love her, we watched. It's called The Comeback and it airs on HBO where they can be much more creative (and dirty) than the networks. All the best shows are on HBO, right? more ›