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Matt to Manhattan
She’s tall and thin, that Manhattan, but she can be cruel. In the winter, the winds whip through the spaces between the tall buildings that block out the sun, leaving only slivers of light to melt the snow. The summer air can be stifling, and filth and poverty are lurking on every corner. But it is also the lights of Times Square and hordes of people flowing like rivers as they move from place to place. Time can be suspended on a beautiful day, hanging out in the empty fountain at Washington Square or along a ruddy lake in Central Park. There are fine stores, and rooftop parties and movies. My favorite thing about New York is the people–from long time friends to the new folks you meet on any given night out and about. To this, goes Matt Dentler. As I’ve heard several times this week, his star is on the rise and indeed, he is leaving SXSW and Austin to join the throngs of NYC. I’m sad to hear the news but I’ll grin and bear it, like so many others here in Austin, as he has been unfailingly supportive to me. I’d like to wish Matt bon voyage and all luck and happiness in his new endeavors.
A friend told me when I moved back to the New York area from my stint in DC, to let New York take me by the hand and lead me. I found it to be helpful advice. If you feel like you are swimming upstream, take a deep breath and let the city be your guide.
iW: Music Documentaries Take Center Stage
When the movie started to roll, the image was only a quarter the size of the screen. I’m wondering if I’m in the right place — the IMAX Theater at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin — just as black and white images of Martin Scorsese begin to flash across the screen. He directed the movie I’m about to watch so I’m convinced I’m in the right spot, but won’t it cover whole screen? Why show it at IMAX? I’m not sure of the exact moment, but suddenly the movie is filling the screen and like a roller coaster ride, we are at the top just waiting for the big drop that is The Rolling Stones as they take the stage of the Beacon Theater in New York City for a legendary performance. Read the entire article>>
SXSW 08: In a Dream
I’m not sure I’ve ever had a day at a festival like I had yesterday. Truly amazing. I watched Margaret Brown’s excellent work, then In a Dream by Jeremiah Zagar, a beautiful new film that took home the Emerging Visions Audience Award here at SXSW.
SXSW 08: The Order of Myths
Margaret Brown’s The Order of Myths, is one of those rare docs that churned up my thoughts and emotions, really getting me thinking about all kinds of issues relating to race and the American cultural landscape. Besides the great cinematography and lavish soundtrack, the film never belies complexity and is all the better for its confusion.
SXSW 08: They Killed Sister Dorothy Takes Top Prizes
Congrats to Daniel Junge and his colleagues on a smashing Grand Jury and Audience Award wins last night here at SXSW. The film follows a maddening trial and conviction of the murderers of a Catholic nun who spent decades in the Brazilian rainforest trying to establish sustainable communities. There is one more screening on Friday, if you are still in town.
Full Battle Rattle by Tony Gerber & Jesse Moss received a Special Jury Award. Full list of awards here.
I'm really looking forward to this one and was excited to see the trailer posted, but it looks like the ...
Thanks for the feedback Mark, I'll keep that in mind :) 
Wow, that does look great!
More video, Agnes! I love when you post cool stuff like this! 
Right on! I thought the exact same thing when I read the times article. I think its also ...