As I just paid an inconveniently large sum of money to the government in the form of taxes, I particularly advise you to drop by The Blanton tomorrow night for a showing of the documentary “An Inconvenient Tax.” The documentary sheds light on one of America’s messiest problems — a fundamentally broken tax code that…
Category: film
Casting Call: Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys
The critically acclaimed Sundance Channel show Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys is currently entering the second season of the show and casting in, and filming, in Austin! The series is about the relationships between straight women and gay men. Check out an episode here: sundancechannel.com/girls-who-like-boys-who-like-boys/video/ From the show: We are now casting straight women and…
Aspen: Academy Screenings Over the Holidays
From December 23 through January 2, 2011 Aspen Film hosts the 19th Annual Aspen Academy Screenings, screenings of some of the hottest films (Oscar buzz worthy, naturally) headlined by top directors and stars. Tickets went on sale yesterday, so snag yours today! Check out the calendar here. General Admission $13 Hit up the box office of…
Austin: My Generation (Again)
Because apparently I can’t stop supporting a show that I enjoyed so little I started playing solitaire on my phone while watch but DID YOU KNOW IT WAS FILMED AT MY HIGH SCHOOL? My Generation Second Episode Watch Party featuring Mehcad Brooks (hottie soldier in My Generation) at Abel’s on the Lake <–coincidentally based in Aspen.…
My Generation (Fall TV)
Tonight, ABC will premiere My Generation – a new scripted drama set in Austin, Texas. And filmed at my high school! Maybe not a lot of awesome has come out of that school (except me, and my bro) but this show actually has made quite a splash with pre-reviewers. It’s kind of expected to be…
Aspen: Only 63 days ’til ski season … The Meeting
Although its name is sort of ominous, The Meeting is not. It’s the convergence of ski and snowboard (who see each other like step-siblings) and film and star athletes all in the little town of Aspen. Today through Sunday, The Meeting welcomes winter sport lovers, top athletes and renowned filmmakers with parties, a fashion show…
Austin: Four Seasons Dive in Movie [updated]
The Blind Side is ONLY my favorite movie ever. It has surpassed Top Gun, and nothing had surpassed Top Gun since I saw it in 1995. Or somewhere around then. Anyway, this fall the Four Seasons is hosting Dive in Movies (like Deep Eddy’s, only better, because it’s the FOUR SEASONS) where you can lounge…
Eat Pray Love on Friday the 13th!
Eeeeep! BUT being superstitious can help you–if it’s a positive superstition. So tote your lucky charms around today, kids! Also coming out today: Eat Pray Love. I did not love the book. But I love Julia Roberts. Should I see it? The Frisky’s handy-dandy flow chart helps me decide: And when I go, I should…
So You Think You’re An Elite Athlete?
That’s right, CrossFitters and other people who think they are awesomely fit … there’s a new reality show called I Wanna Be a World Class Athlete! and they’re casting this summer. Sure, you’ll have to trek to get to an audition, but imagine the possibilities! They’re transforming individual competitive and recreational sports players into World…
Austin: Sailor Jerry’s and Hori Smoku
There’s a girl, who I’ve never met, who sent me the info on this event. She grew up in CO and TX, where I now split time, and get this–she grew up in the tiny town of Sugar Land, outside of Houston, where I was actually born! It’s crazy. And, it’s crazy how much synchronicity…