The iconic 1984 film PURPLE RAIN will screen on Thursday, April 21st at all five Austin Alamo locations. All ticket proceeds will benefit Anthropos Art, which offers free music lessons, workshops, and performance opportunities to at-risk middle and high school students in Austin. The life and work of Prince has profoundly affected culture over the last thirty years, and … [Read more...]
‘THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB’ – 20 YEARS LATER
The Alamo Drafthouse hosted a screening and reunion for the cast and director of "The Baby-Sitters Club" at the chain's Flagship location in Austin, Texas on November 3rd. The film, based on Ann M. Martin’s beloved book series, was a defining moment for some girls who came up in the 90s, and still maintains a strong fan base, evidenced by some of the crowd arriving at the … [Read more...]
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE MIXES IT UP FOR NEW JAMES BOND ‘SPECTRE’
We love the Alamo Drafthouse. Every year they host the biggest genre festival in the world, Fantastic Fest, and they go to great lengths to keep us all entertained. Part of their efforts are the movie-theme oriented libations and foods offered with their films. We go to the Alamo because it's not just a movie, it's an event. Dean Somes of "Lets Go DFW" gets the lowdown on … [Read more...]
8TH ANNUAL “OFF-CENTERED FILM FEST” PRESENTED BY THE ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE. OF COURSE.
Rare and vintage Dogfish Head beers will be available for purchase at all OCFF screenings. Plus, Sam Calagione, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery Founder and Head Brewer, will also be in person throughout the fest, hosting and toasting the spirit of "Yacht Rockin'" at all of this year's events. And, because we all love smooth sailing and clean coastlines, this year's OCFF will help … [Read more...]
‘DIGGING UP THE MARROW’ DIRECTOR ADAM GREEN HAS A MESSAGE FOR INTERNET PIRATES
Paul Salfen interviews Director Adam Green and Artist Alex Pardee at the Alamo Drafthouse on Lamar (Austin, TX) for "Digging Up the Marrow." MESSAGE FOR PIRATES AT 3:25 Cameras: Andy Fulfer Ward, Christine Thompson Best known as the creator of the worldwide slasher franchise Hatchet and as the creator and star of the US television sitcom Holliston, Adam Green was raised in … [Read more...]
SPORTS PLUS PRESENTS: ‘EVERLY’ INTERVIEW WITH JOE LYNCH
Paul Salfen finds out from Joe Lynch what it was like to work with Salma Hayek on EVERLY. * AVAILABLE ON DEMAND STARTING JANUARY 23 * IN THEATERS FEB. 27 * Sports Plus is the newest entertainment show From the producers and writers of the popular Drew Pearson Show. Sports Plus Music, Movies, Cars and More .. LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE TICKETS are available but … [Read more...]
FREE MOVIE SERIES THIS SUMMER – ‘SOUND & CINEMA’ PRESENTED BY ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE AND Do512
Do512 and the Alamo Drafthouse are pleased to announce the return of their highly popular summer event series to The Long Center, Austin Sound & Cinema. Sound & Cinema will once again feature unique pairings of classic Hollywood movies with a diverse array of local bands from different … [Read more...]
FIRST EVER GIRLIE POP CULTURE FILM FESTIVAL ‘FOREVER FEST’ TO SCREEN ‘THE BOOK THIEF’
Festival Premieres November 1st-3rd in Austin Forever Fest is a celebration of girlie pop culture, a weekend for fans of female-centric films, books and television to come together and enjoy their obsessions without shame. Located in downtown Austin at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, the festival will offer repertory screenings of beloved films and television shows, advance … [Read more...]
FANTASTIC FEST PRESENTS THE WORLD PREMIERE OF “FRANKENWEENIE”
UPDATE SEPTEMBER 19TH FRANKENWEENIE BLEW AWAY THE PRESS AT THE ADVANCE SCREENING AT THE ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS. Film critics in the audience concurred that it was both funny and very clever, and audiences of all ages will appreciate one of Tim Burton's finest efforts. Tim Burton's Highly Anticipated Return To Animation Will Open The 2012 Festival Austin, … [Read more...]
FANTASTIC FEST 2011 Announces First Wave of Programming
"Fantastic Fest is the high-point of my year. Every year old friends return and strangers become friends. Fantastic Fest is my extended dysfunctional family; each of us completely obsessed by the wildest and weirdest films on earth," says festival creative director and co-founder Tim League. The best little film festival in Texas, Fantastic Fest, announced their first … [Read more...]
