Author: Don Simpson
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Austin Cinematic Limits: Partying Down in Austin with Rob Thomas
Okay, I admit it. I used to watch Dawson’s Creek – only the first two seasons though, and I only watched it for its dialogue.…
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Austin Cinematic Limits: Catching Up With Mars, Jonny Mars
I first became aware of Jonny Mars during SXSW 2010, thanks to his role as Donnie in The Happy Poet. I have never been one…
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Austin Cinematic Limits: Alamo Drafthouse Goes to Slaughter
The Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane enjoyed a very successful soft opening in early March, but they chose to wait until the dust settled after the…
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Saying Adios to SXSW 2012 and Howdy to the Dallas International
I know you are all wondering which local film was my favorite at SXSW 2012, and though I know that you know that by asking…
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Austin Cinematic Limits: Getting To Know Writer-Director Kat Candler
Writer-director Kat Candler (Cicadas, Jumping Off Bridges) has an undeniable knack for creating lush atmospheres within her films, developing cinematic worlds that relish in youthful…
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Austin Cinematic Limits: Fewer Austin Filmmakers Represented at SXSW Film
It is still very unclear to me why SXSW Film opted to forego their Lone Star States category in 2012, but what seems abundantly clear…
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Austin Cinematic Limits: Comin’ At Ya! … Texas!
When Austin’s very own homegrown distributor Drafthouse Films signed on to distribute the 30th anniversary re-release of Comin’ At Ya! in the United States, I…
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Austin Cinematic Limits: How Kelly Williams Became Austin’s Most In-Demand Indie Producer
Occasionally, Austin Cinematic Limits is going to post interviews with key players in Austin’s film community. It might be common knowledge that there is a…
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Austin Cinematic Limits: What Are You Doing On Valentine’s Day?
Okay, I’ll come right out and say it: I really hate Valentine’s Day. It’s just another Hallmark holiday that was created to give retailers a…