Frank Turner at the House of Blues in Dallas, Texas

On October 28th, British folk­-punk extraordinaires Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls invaded House of Blues Dallas. Though technically touring for his 6th studio album, “Positive Songs for Negative People” released in August, he played songs that spanned his entire catalog. I was slightly disappointed by the turn out of the crowd, but Frank obviously...

Funny or Die SXSW Party Featuring Live Q&A with Neighbors Cast & Billy Cosby Headlining Set

Funny or Die's SXSW party is the SXSW trifecta, blending interactive, film and music into one hell of an event that starts with a fratacular party. The cast of Neighbors kicks things off and then the party ends with Bill Cosby headlining a comedy show. The comedy website is taking over Lustre Pearl in Austin,...

Soundgarden Joins iTunes Festival Lineup at SXSW; Playing Superunknown in Entirety

Seattle music icons Soundgarden are joining the SXSW ballyhoo in what is sure to be one of the most memorable nights of the festival.  The grunge rockers are one of the headlining acts for the SXSW debut of the iTunes Festival in Austin, Texas. Not only are they appearing at the festival for a free...

Win Passes to See AI WEIWEI: NEVER SORRY in Dallas, TX!

Win a screening pass for you and a guest to see AI WEIWEI: NEVER SORRY in Dallas, TX on August 1! SYNOPSIS: Ai Weiwei is China's most famous international artist, and its most outspoken domestic critic. Against a backdrop of strict censorship and an unresponsive legal system, Ai expresses himself and organizes people through art and social media....

Win Passes to See DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS in Dallas TX!

Win a screening pass for you and a guest to see DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: DOG DAYS in Dallas, TX! SYNOPSIS: School’s out and Greg is looking forward to enjoying the best summer of all time.  But when his dad decides that some father-son bonding is in order, Greg must do everything he can to keep him...

Win Passes to See TRISHNA in Dallas, TX! *CLOSED*

Win a screening pass for you and a guest to see Trishna in Dallas, TX on July 23! SYNOPSIS: Based on Thomas Hardy's classic novel Tess of the D'Urbervilles, master filmmaker Michael Winterbottom's newest film stars Freida Pinto who soars as Trishna in her most revealing performance yet. Trishna lives with her family in a village in Rajasthan, India's largest...

Win Passes to See YOUR SISTER’S SISTER in Dallas TX With Director Lynn Shelton!

Win a screening pass for you and a guest to see Your Sister's Sister in Dallas, TX! The Director Lynn Shelton will be there to do a Q and A afterwards. SYNOPSIS: The fourth feature from Sundance award-winning filmmaker Lynn Shelton, YOUR SISTER'S SISTER is a tale of grief, romance and sibling rivalry that continues to showcase Shelton's extraordinary ability to portray...

Win screening passes to see FIRST POSITION in Dallas! *CLOSED*

Win a screening pass for you and a guest to see FIRST POSITION in Dallas, TX! SYNOPSIS: First Position follows six talented young dancers (ages 9-19) from five continents as they prepare for a worldwide ballet competition that could transform their lives overnight. Release Date: In Theaters May 18, 2012 Rating: NR Runtime: 90 mins Screening will be held on...

SXSW: FILM ANNOUNCES 2010 AWARD WINNERS

SXSW FILM ANNOUNCES 2010 AWARD WINNERS Austin, Texas – March 16, 2010 – The Jury and Audience Award-winners of the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival were announced tonight at the Festival’s closing Awards Ceremony hosted by comedian Eugene Mirman in Austin, Texas. Feature Films receiving Jury Awards were selected from the Narrative...