CriterionCast » SXSW 2010

Ryan Review’s Lena Dunham’s Tiny Furniture [SXSW 2010 Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:43:53 +0000

While in Austin, at SXSW, I saw several bigger budget, films that would most likely get (or already have) distribution [...]

Ryan Reviews Neil Marshall’s Centurion [SXSW Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 02:43:57 +0000

Neil Marshall first found his way onto my television screen with 2005′s, The Descent. This is most likely the case for [...]

IFC Films Secures Distribution Rights To Lena Dunham’s Tiny Furniture [SXSW 2010]

Ryan Gallagher — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:23:07 +0000

One of my favorite films from this past year’s SXSW Film Festival has just been picked up by IFC Films. IndieWIRE [...]

Ryan Reviews Alexandre Philippe’s The People vs. George Lucas [SXSW 2010 Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:39:26 +0000

As with many of my generation, my experience with the films of George Lucas, specifically the Star Wars films, have had their ups [...]

Ryan Reviews The SXSW 2010 Short Film Collection: Futurestates. Ramin Bahrani’s Plastic Bag, Tze Chun’s Silver Sling, and more! [SXSW 2010 Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:11:51 +0000

Going into SXSW, I knew there were going to be a lot of short films screened, and there were several that [...]

SXSW 2010 – Minidisc 2 – The Films of SXSW – Kick Ass, Predators, Micmacs, and more

Ryan Gallagher — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 03:24:18 +0000

In this episode, Ryan Gallagher recounts his trip to Austin, Texas for SXSW. This will be a 2 part bonus episode. [...]

More Audience Awards Announced For SXSW 2010 Films [SXSW Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:34:09 +0000

The fine folks at SXSW just announced a handful of the remaining Audience Award winning films. You can find all of [...]

SXSW 2010 – Minidisc 1 – Day 1 – Kick Ass and Predators

Ryan Gallagher — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:21:37 +0000

Greetings CriterionCast listeners! Hopefully you were all following my adventures in Austin via Twitter and Facebook over the past [...]

What A Shock: Ryan Falls In Love With Another Jean Pierre Jeunet Film! Ryan Reviews Micmacs [SXSW 2010 Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:23:38 +0000

What leads us to seek revenge, when we’ve been wronged? How can a revenge film be touching and hilarious, and in the [...]

Ryan Is Scared By What He Saw At The SXSW 2010 Predators First Look [SXSW 2010 Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:59:31 +0000

This review will only be discussing that which was shown to us at the SXSW 2010 Film Festival. At the “First Look” we [...]

Ryan Reviews SXSW 2010′s Opening Night Film: Kick Ass [SXSW 2010 Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:41:43 +0000

This review will contain mild spoilers to the film, but not the comic books, as I have not read them. Kick Ass [...]

Steven Soderbergh’s Spalding Gray Documentary Is A Possible Criterion Release

Rudie Obias — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:38:25 +0000

One of the films playing at SXSW this year was Steven Soderbergh’s And Everything Is Going Fine. His latest being [...]

SXSW 2010 Film Festival Awards Announced! Lena Dunham’s Tiny Furniture! Guy Maddin’s Night Mayor! [Film Festivals]

Ryan Gallagher — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:43:29 +0000

For all of you following me on Facebook and Twitter, you know that my week here [...]

Ryan’s SXSW Tweet Journal Day 5

Ryan Gallagher — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:00:49 +0000

I don’t remember wanting to fly thousands of miles to recreate the Portland weather in Austin. Had to run in the rain [...]

Ryan’s SXSW Tweet Journal Day 4

Ryan Gallagher — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:00:44 +0000

And they’re in! June @Criterion releases: Mystery Train, Close-Up, and Everlasting Moments! Jarmusch, Troell, and Kiarostami!

8:35 AM Mar 15th via TweetDeck

After this [...]

Ryan’s SXSW Tweet Journal Day 3

Ryan Gallagher — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:00:36 +0000

I’m at Snack Bar (1224 S. Congress, James St., Austin). http://4sq.com/cjYKuM

8:34 AM Mar 14th via foursquare from South River City

I’m at [...]

Ryan’s SXSW Tweet Journal Day 2

Ryan Gallagher — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:00:17 +0000

At the bus stop, waiting to head back down to the convention center. I want to pick up an SXXpress pass for Micmacs, so [...]

Ryan’s SXSW Tweet Journal Day 1 – Opening Day Events And Premieres [SXSW 2010 Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:00:23 +0000

Welcome back CriterionCast readers! Day 1 of SXSW was so much fun. Again, here are my raw tweets, minus the @ [...]

Ryan’s SXSW Tweet Journal Day 0 – Ryan Reaches Austin

Ryan Gallagher — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:22 +0000

Greetings CriterionCast readers! Day 1 of SXSW has come to an end, and for all of you not following me on

SXSW Getting Exclusive First Look At Robert Rodriguez / Nimrod Antal’s Predators! Also Premiering 13 Tzameti Remake [SXSW 2010]

Ryan Gallagher — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:01:58 +0000

Exciting news everyone! SXSW just announced that we’re getting some remake action at this year’s SXSW Film Festival.

First off, we’re going [...]

SXSW 2010 Film Festival Announces Panels & Shorts – With Special Criterion Guest: Peter Becker and Director David Gordon Green! [#SXSW 2010 Film Festival]

Ryan Gallagher — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:17:19 +0000

SXSW just announced their film related panels, and numerous short films they’ll be screening next March for their 2010 Film Festival.

Hidden [...]

Episode 22.5 – Disc 2

Ryan Gallagher — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 20:01:25 +0000

Disc 2 episodes are bonus/supplement episodes of The CriterionCast. Rudie, Ryan and Travis ramble on about movies and movie experiences. In “On The Screen” they discuss anything and everything that has been on their screens throughout the week. Anything from TV & movies to music & web material, everything “On The Screen” is up for grabs. This is what they recommend to you, the listeners.

SXSW 2010 Film Festival Lineup Announced! Complete With A Live Scored Screening Of Passion Of Joan Of Arc! [Film Festival News]

Ryan Gallagher — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:02:28 +0000

Exciting news everyone! SXSW just announced their lineup for the Film Festival coming up this March. Alongside some of the larger, [...]