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Film Flam: Linklater, Krisha, and Slackerwood
Awards all around, and a sad farewell to the popular film blog
"...First, a sad farewell: Slackerwood, the indispensable guide to what's happening in Austin's film..."

April 29, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Cool Keeps On
Fourteen years after AICN woke up the Web, three Austin film sites carry on the tradition
"...bring context to it, to bring spice to it." Slackerwood..."

June 18, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

How to Slack in the Know
Slackerwood details the ins and outs and insider info on SXSW
"...enough the guides put out by our friends at Slackerwood. (Okay, we’ve actually never met, but Jette and I..."

March 2, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Film Flam
Can't stop noodling, festival news, & TX Film Hall of Fame
"...week that it will now publish Austin film website Slackerwood, with founder and editor-in-chief Jette Kernion continuing to steer..."

Feb. 6, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Society Announces SXSW Shortcase
Short films package includes festival faves and award winners
"...and events coordinator Austin Culp, and Debbie Cerda of Slackerwood. Their selection includes the latest work from Austin's Jacob..."

March 4, 2013 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Flam
Stateside Independent launches, Al Gore at SXSW Interactive, and more
"...an international audience. Submissions are due Monday, Feb. 18; Slackerwood has all the details...."

Feb. 5, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

You Don’t Even Have to Go to the Movies Anymore
You really shouldn’t stop going to the movies
"...Aint It Cool News, Spill.com, Film School Rejects, and Slackerwood (recently umbrella’ed into AFS’ online presence), and that’s just..."

Aug. 16, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Film Flam
Tugg + Weinsteins, AFCA expands, & Ron cooks ‘Chinatown’
"...Association announced today four new members today: Debbie Cerda (Slackerwood), Britt Hayes (ScreenCrush), Jonathan Hogberg (DVDActive), and Matthew Odam..."

Aug. 7, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Blue Starlite at the Studio
Austin's own mini-drive-in heads to Austin Studios for the summer
"...lot of space." Through mutual friends over at the Slackerwood blog, Frank connected with AFS programming and operations manager..."

May 14, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Announces Awards
Hugo wins Best Picture
"...Association includes Marjorie Baumgarten (The Austin Chronicle), Jenn Brown (Slackerwood), Dave Campbell (Smells Like Screen Spirit), C. Robert "Massawyrm"..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Screens Feature

AFCA Anoints 'Hugo'
Austin group hands 'Take Shelter,' 'Drive' multiple awards
"...Association includes Marjorie Baumgarten (The Austin Chronicle), Jenn Brown (Slackerwood), Dave Campbell (Smells Like Screen Spirit), C. Robert “Massawyrm”..."

Dec. 28, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Criterion Gets Candid
Slacker's Polaroid family album
"...in the meantime, we encourage you to check out Slackerwood's ongoing chats with participating filmmakers breaking down their individual..."

Aug. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Oh, the Horror...
The World Horror Convention touches down in Austin in 2011
"...bat colony in the world?" wonders our friends at Slackerwood.)..."

June 25, 2009 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Voting "No" on Cinemark's CEO
A boycott of Cinemark theatres is in motion after the disclosure of CEO Alan Stock's contribution to "Yes on Prop. 8" campaign
"...the local impact of Prop. 8 over at the Slackerwood blog. How close to home? Well, apparently Alan Stock,..."

Nov. 19, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Critics Association Award Winners
The AFCA laud acclaimed drama and local filmmaker Keith Maitland
"...Dead, KOOP 91.7FM Radio, Movies.com, One of Us, ScreenCrush, Slackerwood, Smells Like Screen Spirit, and We Live Film. AFCA..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mad Max: Fury Road Tops Austin Film Critics Association Awards
Full list of winners, plus who made the best Austin film?
"...KOOP 91.7 FM Radio, Movies.com, One of Us, ScreenCrush, Slackerwood, Smells Like Screen Spirit, Twitch, We Live Film, and..."

Dec. 29, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Critics Announce Award Nominees
Carol leads nominations with seven nods
"...KOOP 91.7 FM Radio, Movies.com, One of Us, ScreenCrush, Slackerwood, Smells Like Screen Spirit, Twitch, We Live Film, and..."

Dec. 16, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Questions and Answers
Paxton expects to be in court for approximately forever
"...mandatory inspections started, but Jette Kiernon, founder of the Slackerwood movie blog, reported that the policy has been in..."

Aug. 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

MondoCon Gets Evil
More guests, plus Army of Darkness first look
"...Aside from all that (and the ever-growing guest list..."

Aug. 6, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Pick Boyhood
AFCA showers Linklater favorite with four awards
"...Dead, KOOP Radio, Movies.com, One of Us, Paste, ScreenCrush, Slackerwood, Smells Like Screen Spirit, and YNN Austin, among others...."

Dec. 19, 2014 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Film Critics Name Boyhood Best of Year
AFCA celebrates locally made Linklater film with four awards
"...Dead, KOOP Radio, Movies.com, One Of Us, Paste, ScreenCrush, Slackerwood, Smells Like Screen Spirit, and YNN Austin...."

Dec. 17, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Keep Calm and Party On
Everything you need to know to navigate SXSW Film
"...locals Agnes Varnum, events director at the Texas Tribune, Slackerwood editor Jette Kernion, Pit Stop writer/director Yen Tan, and..."

March 4, 2013 Screens Post

Austin Film Critics Association Announces Year-End Awards
'Zero Dark Thirty' named Best Film of 2012
"...Film School Rejects, KOOP Radio, MSN Movies, Movies.com, ScreenCrush, Slackerwood, Smells Like Screen Spirit, Spill.com, Twitch, and YNN Austin...."

Dec. 21, 2012 Screens Feature

Local Critics Pick ‘Zero Dark Thirty’
Austin Film Critics Association names P.T. Anderson Best Director
"...Film School Rejects, KOOP Radio, MSN Movies, Movies.com, ScreenCrush, Slackerwood, Smells Like Screen Spirit, Spill.com, Twitch, and YNN Austin...."

Dec. 18, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The AggreGAYtor: August 21
Your daily dose of LGBTQ news
"...• Local filmmaker PJ Raval's Untitled Gay Retiree Documentary..."

Aug. 21, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: August 14
Your daily dose of LGBTQ news
"...• AGLIFF and AIDS Services of Austin announce the..."

Aug. 14, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Barbarians at the Box Office
AFS Documentary Tour: 'For the Love of Movies'
"...Chronicle's Marjorie Baumgarten, Charles Ealy (Austin American-Statesman), Jette Kernion (Slackerwood), Korey Coleman (Spill), and Cole Dabney (president of the..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Backing 'Black'
The Austin Film Critics Association announces 2010 awards
"...Association includes Marjorie Baumgarten (The Austin Chronicle), Jenn Brown (Slackerwood), Dave Campbell (Smells Like Screen Spirit), C. Robert Cargill..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

AFCA Backs 'Black Swan'
Local film critics pick year's best
"...Association includes Marjorie Baumgarten (The Austin Chronicle), Jenn Brown (Slackerwood), Dave Campbell (Smells Like Screen Spirit), C. Robert Cargill..."

Dec. 22, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Enter Austin Post
New online venture seeks to create a 'conversational democracy'
"...going to get paid," said Jette Kernion, editor of Slackerwood, a local film industry blog. She was put off..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass

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