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Hosted by film journalist and enthusiast (and native Texan) Austin Zook, LONE STAR SILVER SCREEN is a show dedicated to everything that exists at the intersection of Texas and the movies. Each week, Austin is joined by a guest to discuss either a film with ties to Texas or a topic of interest in the Texas film industry.
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- 2 days ago31 min
Filmmaker Ya'Ke Smith is helping keep history alive and honest in 'Cycles of Resilience'
Austin is joined by filmmaker and educator Ya'Ke Smith to discuss his latest documentary, Cycles of Resilience: A Journey Through Austin's Black History. They talk about the many hats Ya'Ke wears in his life and career, the importance of physical media in a world of intangibles, and our role as standard bearers for the historical record.https://exodusfilmworks.com/Black History Ride / Cycles of Resilience: https://blackhistorybikeride.com/film/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yake80/?hl=enVimeo: https://vimeo.com/exodusfilmworksJuneteenth: On Faith and Freedom: https://www.pbs.org/video/juneteenth-faith-freedom-ap4dcr/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadDGksNq5YuggIvOAWtHJK3uTmco7UO6NVROcxaEoNIPVfIImE0DiZTMcjT0w_aem_6cW6vywnrdQWPAvtvigeKQ
- 1 weeks ago43 min
'Thank You For Listening' is an analog love letter to Joshua Ray Walker's spirit
Austin is joined by filmmaker Gene Gallerano and Bob Ray to discuss their recent documentary, Thank You For Listening, which charts musician Joshua Ray Walker's battle with cancer and ensuing performance at the Grand Ole Opry. The guys talk about Texas Monthly's support of the film, how Gene's mom made the movie possible, and the importance of celebrating the journey in a creative endeavor - especially one where you don't control the outcome. It's a great chat that puts a focus on independent filmmakers who had to roll with the punches to reconceptualize their film in real time as their subject dealt with an evolving cancer diagnosis, and how his journey ultimately helped them make a stronger film.THANK YOU FOR LISTENING Website: https://thankyouforlisteningfilm.com/TYFL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thankyouforlisteningfilm/Gene Gallerano Website: https://www.genegallerano.com/aboutBob Ray - CrashCam Films: https://crashcamfilms.com/
- 2 weeks ago20 min
Vanessa Rae Lerma's 'SweetNess' is a short film filled with heart, music, and cupcakes
San Antonio-based producer and filmmaker Vanessa Rae Lerma joins Austin to discuss her latest short film, SweetNess, and what it took to mount a short film musical. They talk about her desire to accurately reflect life in San Antonio, how her work as a theater educator has helped in her filmmaking journey, what it takes to get a bakery's worth of cupcakes onscreen in a movie, and the allure of a fine breakfast taco!SweetNess Insta: http://instagram.com/sweetness_film/
- 3 weeks ago25 min
Todd Jorgenson loves great film criticism and good sports movies
Austin is joined by the president of the Dallas-Fort Worth Critics Association, Todd Jorgenson, for a chat about Jorgenson's career, the power of film criticism, and his other great passion: sports. What are the best sports movies? Is baseball the best sport to make movies about? Find out in our new episode!Read Todd's Reviews @ Cinemalogue: https://cinemalogue.com/Check out the DFWCA: https://dfwcritics.com/
- 3 weeks ago1h 0m
Matthew Ward has helped bring the biggest films (and video games) of the century to life
Austin is joined by filmmaker and VFX artist Matthew Ward to discuss Ward's career, spanning from his early days working on the Star Wars prequels, The Matrix sequels, and a lot of films with Robert Zemeckis, to his pivot in the 2010s to work on video game cinematics for beloved titles like Destiny and Borderlands.It's a fun, fast-moving talk about the arc of an artist, changing technology in film, and a reminder of just how long Francis Ford Coppola was trying to get Megalopolis off the ground.Matthew Ward's Website: https://www.studioward.com/
- Sep 29, 202627 min
McKinley Argyle's 'A Place We Can Go' is a love letter to DIY, music, and Texas
Filmmaker (and musician) McKinley Argyle joins Austin this week to discuss her new short film A Place We Can Go. The movie looks at the legacy of now-shuttered DIY space 1919 Hemphill, celebrates DIY venues as inclusive community spaces, and explores the relationship Texans have with their state when they don't conform to conservative norms.While diving into the film itself, Austin and McKinley talk about her journey to filmmaking. They touch on the challenge of watching feature films in the Age of TikTok, lessons McKinley has learned that made her a better documentarian, and the oddly fascinating world of lawns.McKinley's IG: https://www.instagram.com/mckinleyargyle/A Place We Can Go Info: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBIok6kUHa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&stkn=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
- Sep 24, 202623 min
The Flatland Film Festival is affordable, fun, and authentically Texan (w/ Kea Beasley)
Austin is joined by Flatland Film Festival's Kea Beasley to discuss the long road from Oklahoma City to Lubbock, TX, the magic of classic sci-fi/horror flicks, whether or not Lubbock really does have more restaurants per capita than any other city in the U.S., and the great work being done by the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts.Flatland Film Festival: September 24 - 26, 2026FFF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dbt8HoZjQCB/FFF Website: https://lhuca.org/flatland-film-festival/aboutflatland/
- Sep 22, 202627 min
The GTX Film Festival celebrates cinema as a communal act (w/ Ray L. Perez)
Austin is joined by Ray L. Perez, the president of the GTX Film Festival, to discuss the evolution of the event and its upcoming outing on September 26, 2026. They cover the joy of programming a good comedy, the importance of a clean sound mix, and the magic of audiences being able to connect directly with a filmmaker about their work - and much more!GTX Film Festival Website: https://gtxfilm.org/GTX Film Festival Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gtxfilms/
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