Ransom Center Treasures

Explore the extraordinary and unusual treasures hidden at the Harry Ransom Center

By Justin Boyle

02.17.14 | 10:17 am

Have you caught wind of the priceless stuff that makes its home in the copious Harry Ransom Center research collections? The acquisition of the David Foster Wallace archives in 2010 caused a bit of ...

Movies Are My Life

The 10 most romantic movies: Flicks that will seduce any lover for Valentine's Day

By Joe Leydon

02.10.13 | 7:00 pm

If you want something cinematic to share with your sweetie on Valentine’s Day, now’s the time to start seeking stuff that’s easily accessible for rental, purchase or downstreaming ...

Good evening

Hitchcock offers a great look at movies but misses on the man

By Alex Bentley

12.07.12 | 1:43 pm

Alfred Hitchcock is one of the most well-known movie directors of all time, famous for films such as Rear Window, Vertigo, North by Northwest and Psycho. His personal life is not quite so clea ...

weekend at the movies

What to watch: Sibling rivalry and romance in Rome on Austin screens

By Brian Kelley

07.06.12 | 3:05 pm

While your friendly neighborhood web-slinger is busying trying to reboot himself all the way to the bank, many Austin screens are bright with quality independent fare. This weekend, make the time t ...

Film Foundation Series: Shadow of a Doubt

Alamo Drafthouse - Ritz

05.07.12

Hitchcock referred to SHADOW OF A DOUBT as his favorite of his own films. If you only know the Hitchcock of PSYCHO, THE BIRDS, etc. you may be surprised by the lightness of touch Hitch di

This Week in Movies

What to watch: Epic war and indie cult drama on Austin screens

By Brian Kelley

05.04.12 | 1:00 pm

While The Avengers takes over the majority of screens in Austin, those looking for quality indie releases are not out of luck. This weekend one should skip the opening-weekend madness to see an epi ...