October 7, 2008
Besides the fact that the film is a very well crafted sociological study, it is now made even more important by the way in which it is bending the boundaries of film distribution channels. Changing directions in how we consume information seems to be the current cultural zeitgeist, and with this premier we again broaden the possibilities of how all media is proliferated to the masses. You will not only be able to watch CRAWFORD on hulu.com, but you will also be able to embed it in your blog, share it on your Facebook, or download it from iTunes. But don't worry, if you are a purist and like to watch your movies the old fashioned way, that being on a DVD (sorry kids, no VHS or Betamax this round), you can even purchase the film with extras from Amazon or Netflix.
If you would like to hang out with Austinist for a bit longer, but still want to see the film, you can watch the full length version after the jump!
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The show had no narrative as such; instead, Rollins jumped from one subject to another with the eagerness of a puppy in a junkyard. By this point in time Rollins is something of a household name, a full-scale media being who projects his persona so bluntly that it’s impossible to tell which parts are really him and which parts are strictly showbiz. He’s almost entirely shed the menacing punk-rocker image that got him through his road-dog career with Black Flag in the '80s and Rollins Band in the '90s, although, on a sub-textual level, Rollins’ punk-legend status gives him a lot of leverage, credibility-wise, when he starts riffing on elliptical machines or how he hates eating at Subway.
U.K. songstress Duffy comes to Austin tomorrow for a special taping of KLRU's Austin City Limits television show. If you'd like a chance to catch this immensely talented singer/songwriter—who's drawn comparisons to Amy Winehouse sans pickled liver or (complaints welcome in the comments section) Aretha herself—while she's in town, enter our giveaway contest below.
The taping takes place tomorrow, Wednesday, October 8th, at 3 p.m., so entrants should figure out a clever last-minute excuse to take a half-day tomorrow, just in case you get randomly picked. (one suggestion: oh golly, you've suddenly come down with Post Debate Stress Disorder) Unlike most of our ACL giveaways, these tickets are general admission, meaning that you're guaranteed entry if you show up in time.
Congratulations to the winners!
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October 7, 2008
If you've been broken up about the seeming demise of local anti-melody noise rockers Horse + Donkey, you'll be thrilled to know that Followed by Static is still standing. ...
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ThaRemix/flickrAdvanced Micro Devices, one of Austin's largest tech employers, entered a new phase of its history today by announcing that it would split into two companies: one focused on designing microprocessors and the other on manufacturing them. The new manufacturing company, called the Foundry Company, will be a joint venture between AMD and two Abu Dhabi investment firms that have agreed to finance the building of a new chip factory near Albany, New York, and...
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Every weekday morning we'll be featuring a photo (or two) from our readers. Please feel free to submit your photos (min 600px width) by adding them to the Austinist Flickr Group. Lone Stick BY BSCHEIDEMANN...
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Ray Raposa decided to record his next Castanets album -- the fourth full length for Asthmatic Kitty -- in a small Nevada town last year while on the road. Hunkering down in a locally owned motel in a no-stoplight town just north of Vegas, he proceeded to write the fifteen songs that wound up City of Refuge with minimal input from the outside world....
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Fans of the single malt goodness should call 512-707-0237 or stop by Opal Divine's Penn Field in person to reserve a spot for the Glenlivet Speyside Scotch Whisky class on Wednesday evening. Instructor Mark Cronin from Glenlivet will taste attendees through a number of different Scotches and explain their differences, and a buffet of hearty smoked salmon, cheeses, breads, and meats will also be included. Unfortunately, there's no Haggis on the buffet, and Sean Connery does not plan to attend, but you can't have everything. Tickets are $25, advance booking is recommended, and the event begins at 7pm.
Chaos in Bangkok as groups protest a speech by the new Prime Minister. It's the credit markets, stupid. At least a quarter of world's wild mammal species are facing extinction thanks to over-harvesting and habitat destruction. Some rally attendees at McCain and Palin's speeches are keeping it classy. Bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley does a radio ad for Obama in Virginia - is that why his poll numbers are up there? Bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley does a radio ad for Obama in Virginia - is that why his poll numbers are up there? NPR visits Topolobampo, favorite restaurant of the Obamas. It will make you hungry for interior Mexican food! McCain to reconcile with Letterman, reports say....
Continue Reading "News Bits"Though most people now equate "New Zealand film" with Lord of the Rings, the Kiwis have always done drama right. Jane Campion's The Piano, Niki Caro's Whale Rider and Peter Jackson's Heavenly Creatures all spring to mind as standout New Zealand-made features. And this year, the Austin Film Festival will offer a first look at another strong NZ drama, The Map Reader....
Continue Reading "AFF Preview: The Map Reader"October 6, 2008
Robots and all things robotic will play a big role at this year's Maker Faire. The first ever RoboGames Texas Cup will be at the center of the robot related revelry. This fighting robot competition will feature contestants from the US and Canada battling to win a Texas Cup in five different weight divisions. Over twenty five fights per day will take place on the RoboGames battlefield, a 1600 square foot bulletproof arena. Contestants will be equipped with flame throwers, spinning blades, pneumatic flippers, and many other frightening implements of robotic destruction. Among the battling-bots will be Austin-based "The Judge" and "Ziggy", a 340lb Canadian crowd favorite. Also hailing from Canada, in the lightweight category, "Texas Heat" will try to live up to its name by breathing fire on the competition. ...
Continue Reading "Maker Faire: Robots Invade Austin"We've followed Crawford, the Austin-made documentary about a tiny Texas town thrust in the international spotlight after would-be President George W. Bush relocated there to perfect his wholesome good-old-boy image, since it was but a work in progress. After a tremendous world premiere at SXSW, Crawford went on to screen at festivals worldwide and earned plenty of praise — it inspired multiple standing ovations at SXSW, had Texas Monthly calling director David Modigliani "one...
Continue Reading "Austin-made Crawford Debuting on Hulu Tomorrow [Trailer]"KLRU-TV and Conspirare are bringing the latter's Grammy-nominated vocal ensemble to the small screen in a one-hour concert to air nationally on PBS next March. The contemporary-meets-classical performance will be taped at the Long Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, October 12, at 7 p.m. The taping is free — but you'll need a ticket if you'd like to attend. Free tickets will be distributed to the public at noon on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at KLRU's offices (2504-B Whitis Ave., at the corner of Dean Keeton and Guadalupe). Tickets will be distributed two-per-person on a first come, first served basis until they are gone. [More Info]
BOR has put together a nifty map of Austin locations accepting voter registration til the midnight cut-off. Have we emphasized this enough today? Please register to vote! The city's new single-stream recycling program starts today! Shooting this afternoon near Jordan Elementary School in Northeast Austin. Bomb threat made at the North Austin Muslim Community Center yesterday. Fire this morning at the Pickle Research campus. South Austin seems the best place to get gas right now (two locations have it for below $3/gallon). Gov. Rick Perry: "My instinct is if you gave every governor truth serum across the country that they would all dearly love to have the Texas economy in their state."...
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