SXSW: Let's Get This Party Started
By Erin Steele
March 7, 2007
Oh, there are so many movies and musicians slated for the South by Southwest film and music festival (or as I prefer to call it, Destination Spring Break), which kicks off in Austin on Friday.
But we have a short attention span and decided to give you a list of the highlights. Of course, we didn't want to do all the work. Oh, no, faithful readers, we want you to tell us which movies and bands you most want us to cover.
If there's something you're hankering to hear about that isn't on the list below, go to the SXSW Web site to view the full film and music lineups and tell us what you're excited about.
THE FILMS
KNOCKED UP
Directed by: Judd Apatow
Starring: Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl
The story: From the writer/director of
“The 40-Year-Old Virigin,” “Knocked Up” tells the story of Allison Scott (Heigl), an E! reporter whose one-night stand with Ben (Rogen) leaves her, well, knocked up. Despite their differences, the two try to make it work for their baby’s sake.
Playing: 6:45 p.m. March 12 at the Paramount in Austin
Release date: June 1
DISTURBIA
DIRECTED BY: D.J. Caruso
STARRING: Shia LaBeouf, David Morse
THE STORY: Kale (LeBeouf) finds himself placed under house arrest after a run-in with the law. He begins to spy on his neighbors from his home, one of which (Morse) Kale begins to suspect is a serial killer. But is it all just in his imagination?
PLAYING: 7 p.m. March 9, Alamo Downtown
RELEASE DATE: April 13
THE LOOKOUT
DIRECTED BY: Scott Frank
STARRING: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Isla Fisher
THE STORY: Chris (Gordon-Levitt), once a promising athlete, finds his life turned upside down after a tragic accident. He takes a job as a bank janitor only to find himself caught up in a planned heist.
PLAYING: 9 p.m. March 9, Paramount in Austin
RELEASE DATE: March 30
THE TEN
DIRECTED BY: David Wain
STARRING: Paul Rudd, Ken Marino
THE STORY: “The Ten” takes a look at each of the 10 Commandments, as told through — you guessed it — 10 comedic anecdotes. From the talent behind “The State” and “Wet Hot American Summer.”
PLAYING: 4 p.m. March 10, Paramount in Austin
RELEASE DATE: Aug. 3 (limited)
EVERYTHING’S GONE GREEN
DIRECTED BY: Paul Fox
STARRING: Paulo Costanza, Steph Song
THE STORY: Ryan (Costanza), in his late-20s and not getting any younger, is tempted into a money-laundering scheme but struggles with his
ill-gotten gains while trying to find happiness.
PLAYING: 9:30 p.m. March 10, Alamo Downtown
RELEASE DATE: April 20 (limited)
THE MUSIC
Grand Champeen
The Theater Fire
Robyn Hitchcock
Sparklehorse
Alejandro Escovedo
Jon Langford & Sally Timms recalling The Mekons
John Doe
Elvis Perkins
Cold War Kids
Micah P. Hinson
Okkervil River
Jason Isbell
Antibalas
moe.
Aesop Rock
Jon Dee Graham
The Waco Brothers
The Walkmen
EL-P
Rjd2
Daniel Johnston and the Nightmares
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Posted by: JB on March 8, 2007 11:41 AM
Since Wet Hot American Summer is one of the greatest movies of all time, I am eagerly anticipating The Ten. The followup feature film with members of The State called The Baxter disappointed me a bit, so I am hoping this one is much better.