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‘J.R. ‘Bob’ Dobbs and the Church of the SubGenius’ is a fascinating deep dive into an eclectic cult

By Noah Levine - Updated on March 10, 2019 at 7:39 pm

This is a documentary, believe it or not. Sandy K. Boone directs the peculiar story as she interviews the founders of the Church and explores how their unique sense of humor ended up starting a cult following.
Anna Akana and Lynn Chen manufacture joy in ‘Go Back to China’

By Brooke Sjoberg - Updated on March 10, 2019 at 6:48 pm

Emily Ting’s semi-autobiographical film “Go Back to China” is a smart comedy that tackles, with a dry wit, real issues of factory labor in China and the difficulty of finding a job in America.
Art directors share a look inside Pixar

By Landry Allred - Updated on March 10, 2019 at 5:58 pm

Pixar Animation Studios art directors explain their process behind creating animated films — real life often shapes film.
‘The rock ‘n’ roll moment’: Elisabeth Moss, Brandi Carlile discuss Moss’ role in ‘Her Smell’

By Tiana Woodard - Updated on March 10, 2019 at 3:27 pm

The streets downtown were less lively than usual Sunday afternoon as much of the SXSW crowd filed into the Austin Convention Center for Emmy Award-winning actress Elisabeth Moss and Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile’s featured session.
The SXSW 2019 “Midnight Shorts” are as weird as ever

By Noah Levine - Updated on March 10, 2019 at 12:45 pm

Each year, SXSW selects some of the weirdest shorts filmmakers have to offer and screens them as part of their “Midnight Shorts” lineup.
“I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth Vs. Michelle Carter” shows Erin Lee Carr has serious documentary chops

By Brooke Sjoberg - Updated on March 9, 2019 at 11:50 pm

The case of Commonwealth v. Michelle Carter could very well set a precedent for how laws can be interpreted in the smartphone era.
Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s “What We Do In The Shadows” is worth the five-year wait

By Brooke Sjoberg, Noah Levine - Updated on March 9, 2019 at 12:26 am

Bite-sized comedy fans of the original film will want to sink their teeth into this.
Jordan Peele further cements himself as a master of horror with 'Us'

By Brooke Sjoberg, Noah Levine - Updated on March 8, 2019 at 10:31 pm

Those who thought “Get Out” was as dark as Jordan Peele’s rabbit hole could go are certainly mistaken.
We’ve rounded up 5 of the most anticipated SXSW films directed by women

By Savannah J Salazar - Updated on March 8, 2019 at 12:04 am

The Daily Texan rounded up some of the most anticipated films directed by women heading to SXSW this week.
'Flavorful Origins’ debuts with tradition-steeped ingredients of Chaoshan

By Molly Bolf - Updated on March 7, 2019 at 1:17 am

Netflix’s “Flavorful Origins” is the newest addition to the mix. The inaugural season of the streaming service’s newest docuseries entices viewers with a wholly unique outlook on food. Rooted in the traditions of ancient Chinese dynasties, meticulous and disciplined techniques and subtle, minimalist flavors, the ingredients and dishes of Chaoshan set “Flavorful Origins” apart from its predecessors.