American Film Institute

Woulda Been Better With a Piece of Pie

AFI Can't Believe It's Not Deep Ellum

The week of living dangerously

Sky Callahan went to Guatemala to shoot a documentary on human-rights abuses. He didn't know he'd be a victim.

Events for the week

Sky Callahan went to Guatemala to shoot a documentary on human-rights abuses. He didn't know he'd be a victim.

CDs on steroids

Sky Callahan went to Guatemala to shoot a documentary on human-rights abuses. He didn't know he'd be a victim.

The red and the black

Restored to 'glorious Technicolor,' GWTW comes to woo new legions of fans

Screen dreams

Restored to 'glorious Technicolor,' GWTW comes to woo new legions of fans

Rough cut

NEA cuts send Texas filmmakers reeling

Orson's Opus

NEA cuts send Texas filmmakers reeling

Against the wall

John Frankenheimer could have disappeared, but he refused to go away

Condition Red

Bodily fluids and the big board hit the big screen

Hey, Where the White Women at?

Blazing Saddles flame on

Fresh Fest

The Modern screens some reel gems

Moving Pictures

AFI offers the usual slew of sympathetic losers, but a good measure of Zooey

That's a Wrap

Meet the new 800-pound gorilla of Dallas film festivals

Who Is That Guy?

He plays golf with George Clooney. He clowns around with Chris Tucker. He's best buddies with Peri Gilpin. He's a pasty white dude named Steve Stodghill.

Nuts to You

She's the Man fits the bill for teenage drag-king fans

Another Look at a Legend

She's the Man fits the bill for teenage drag-king fans

Stairway to Heaven

Plus: Round Two at Cabell and Now Hear This

Like to Watch?

Sex Workers Art Show comes from the red light into the spotlight

Fight Club

Sandler and Nicholson yell at each other, and it's unpleasant

The Man of Many Face

Christopher Guest takes his comedy very, very seriously

Home movies

Deep Ellum Film Festival debuts

Second Chances

Twice does it all over again, so what's the point?

AFI Dallas Is No More. But Debuting Next Spring, the Dallas International Film Festival.

Patrick MichelsMichael Cain, kicking off the 2009 AFI Dallas International Film Festival on March 26 at the AMC NorthParkIn September 2006, some local cineastes were terrified to learn that Michael Cain was shuttering his mom-and-pop Deep Ellum Film Festival and spending a little less than $1 millio ... More >>

Finally, Thomas Jefferson High's Mike Nesmith Makes It Into Texas Film Hall of Fame

​The Austin Film Society just sent word: After inducting the likes of Morgan Fairchild, Rushmore, the director of Twilight and most everyone else who's ever made a TV show or rented a movie in Texas, it's getting around to putting Mike Nesmith in the Texas Film Hall of Fame come March. Per the pre ... More >>

Top 10 Mayor Tom Photos of '09

Mayor Tom Leppert isn't an easy interview to snag these days. At least, not for us here at the Observer. But that doesn't stop us from catching a glimpse of the man whenever we get the chance, and, of course, capturing snapshots along the way. Yup, we've developed quite a fondness for the unique and ... More >>

For Your Viewing Pleasure, The Entire Dallas International Film Fest Lineup

​At last, the full schedule for the Dallas International Film Festival -- which kicks off three weeks from today, so better late than never. We've already taken sneak peeks at the first 22 titles, which include Oscar-winner Alex Gibney's Jack Abramoff documentary Casino Jack and the United States ... More >>

Dallas International Film Festival Serves Up a Tasty Helping of Flicks From the Lone Star State

​At last, the full schedule for the Dallas International Film Festival -- which kicks off three weeks from today, so better late than never. We've already taken sneak peeks at the first 22 titles, which include Oscar-winner Alex Gibney's Jack Abramoff documentary Casino Jack and the United States ... More >>

A Feast for the Eyes

​At last, the full schedule for the Dallas International Film Festival -- which kicks off three weeks from today, so better late than never. We've already taken sneak peeks at the first 22 titles, which include Oscar-winner Alex Gibney's Jack Abramoff documentary Casino Jack and the United States ... More >>

MasterMinds: Matthew Posey, Joel Hester and Karen Blessen Are Winners in Our Inaugural Creativity Awards

​At last, the full schedule for the Dallas International Film Festival -- which kicks off three weeks from today, so better late than never. We've already taken sneak peeks at the first 22 titles, which include Oscar-winner Alex Gibney's Jack Abramoff documentary Casino Jack and the United States ... More >>

Dallas International Film Festival: A Star-Lite Celebration Goes a Little Smaller.

​At last, the full schedule for the Dallas International Film Festival -- which kicks off three weeks from today, so better late than never. We've already taken sneak peeks at the first 22 titles, which include Oscar-winner Alex Gibney's Jack Abramoff documentary Casino Jack and the United States ... More >>