Review: ‘The Lost City’ almost strikes gold at SXSW

Review: ‘The Lost City’ almost strikes gold at SXSW

it’s not hard to imagine a version of "The Lost City" story that’s a raunchier, more subversive R-rated comedy instead of a generically palatable PG-13 rated one. Still, given those parameters, it’s a wonder that the film emerges as the relatively enjoyable romp it is — compromises and all. Here's film critic Caroline Siede's review.

it’s not hard to imagine a version of "The Lost City" story that’s a raunchier, more subversive R-rated comedy instead of a generically palatable PG-13 rated one. Still, given those parameters, it’s a wonder that the film emerges as the relatively enjoyable romp it is — compromises and all. Here's film critic Caroline Siede's review.

At the SXSW Film Festival, Nicolas Cage watches Nicolas Cage play Nicolas Cage

At the SXSW Film Festival, Nicolas Cage watches Nicolas Cage play Nicolas Cage

Imagine that you find yourself sitting seven seats and one aisle away from Nicolas Cage at the premiere of a movie where he plays Nicolas Cage. That happened to FOX film critic Caroline Siede at the SXSW premiere of "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent."

Imagine that you find yourself sitting seven seats and one aisle away from Nicolas Cage at the premiere of a movie where he plays Nicolas Cage. That happened to FOX film critic Caroline Siede at the SXSW premiere of "The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent."

Mass shooting near SXSW activities in downtown Austin, 4 people shot

Mass shooting near SXSW activities in downtown Austin, 4 people shot

Police officers arrested a suspect connected to an overnight mass shooting on East 6th Street near SXSW festivities in downtown Austin.

Police officers arrested a suspect connected to an overnight mass shooting on East 6th Street near SXSW festivities in downtown Austin.

APD officers seize gun, crack cocaine in downtown during proactive effort

APD officers seize gun, crack cocaine in downtown during proactive effort

Thirty-four grams of crack cocaine and a handgun were all seized by Austin police officers in the heart of Austin during the South by Southwest festival.

Thirty-four grams of crack cocaine and a handgun were all seized by Austin police officers in the heart of Austin during the South by Southwest festival.

SXSW 2022: 'SoundCloud Next Wav' experiential event series

SXSW 2022: 'SoundCloud Next Wav' experiential event series

SoundCloud held an experiential event series for SXSW, bringing artists and fans together for community, career building, and discovering new music.

SoundCloud held an experiential event series for SXSW, bringing artists and fans together for community, career building, and discovering new music.

City of Austin police, fire, EMS collaborate for SXSW safety calls

City of Austin police, fire, EMS collaborate for SXSW safety calls

“Police, fire, EMS, transportation. We are all gathered to keep an eye on what's happening in the downtown area,” said Sara Henry, communications manager with Austin Center for Events.

“Police, fire, EMS, transportation. We are all gathered to keep an eye on what's happening in the downtown area,” said Sara Henry, communications manager with Austin Center for Events.

Drones form giant QR code to promote 'Halo 'over Austin for SXSW

Drones form giant QR code to promote 'Halo 'over Austin for SXSW

Drones, part of a marketing campaign from Paramount+ to promote its upcoming sci-fi series Halo, formed a QR code over Austin.

Drones, part of a marketing campaign from Paramount+ to promote its upcoming sci-fi series Halo, formed a QR code over Austin.

Prime Video brings 'Superheroes & Superstars Experience' to SXSW 2022

Prime Video brings 'Superheroes & Superstars Experience' to SXSW 2022

The experience will be available from Friday, March 11 to Monday, March 14 to anyone with a music badge, film badge, interactive badge, or platinum badge.

The experience will be available from Friday, March 11 to Monday, March 14 to anyone with a music badge, film badge, interactive badge, or platinum badge.

Apple TV+ premieres portion of 'WeCrashed' at SXSW 2022

Apple TV+ premieres portion of 'WeCrashed' at SXSW 2022

A portion of the series will premiere at this year’s SXSW. The "WeCrashed" premiere will be 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. CT at the Paramount Theatre on Saturday, March 12.

A portion of the series will premiere at this year’s SXSW. The "WeCrashed" premiere will be 3:30 p.m.—4:30 p.m. CT at the Paramount Theatre on Saturday, March 12.

Texas Governor's Mansion lit up to show support for Ukraine

Texas Governor's Mansion lit up to show support for Ukraine

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on March 9 announcing Sunday, March 13, 2022, as a Day of Prayer for Ukraine.

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on March 9 announcing Sunday, March 13, 2022, as a Day of Prayer for Ukraine.

Meow Wolf is coming to downtown Austin for SXSW 2022

Meow Wolf is coming to downtown Austin for SXSW 2022

Meow Wolf is coming to Austin for SXSW this year! The Meow Wolf experience will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 11-14.

Meow Wolf is coming to Austin for SXSW this year! The Meow Wolf experience will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 11-14.

Blockchain Creative Labs takes over 5th & Trinity for SXSW

Blockchain Creative Labs takes over 5th & Trinity for SXSW

Blockchain Creative Labs @ SXSW will be at 5th & Trinity March 11 through the 13. The event is open to the public who RSVP from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Blockchain Creative Labs @ SXSW will be at 5th & Trinity March 11 through the 13. The event is open to the public who RSVP from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Harm reduction services can reduce overdoses, advocates say

Harm reduction services can reduce overdoses, advocates say

The Texas Harm Reduction Office held a rally and marched to Ted Cruz’s office in Austin to ask for him to support harm reduction services, rather than ending them.

The Texas Harm Reduction Office held a rally and marched to Ted Cruz’s office in Austin to ask for him to support harm reduction services, rather than ending them.

SXSW 2022: How to get around Austin

SXSW 2022: How to get around Austin

For those attending South by Southwest next week, there are a few options aside from driving.

For those attending South by Southwest next week, there are a few options aside from driving.

DEA partners with APD to investigate string of overdoses ahead of SXSW

DEA partners with APD to investigate string of overdoses ahead of SXSW

In a joint press conference, law enforcement could not confirm how the drugs were ingested. Though the DEA told reporters “counterfeit pills” are a growing problem.

In a joint press conference, law enforcement could not confirm how the drugs were ingested. Though the DEA told reporters “counterfeit pills” are a growing problem.