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Archive for the ‘Film’ Category

Milo- A Buttload of Fun

Monday, March 11th, 2013

Yeah, couldn’t resist the horrible pun, how could I when the movie is about a man who has a demon who lives in his lower intestines. This movie really could have gone down the toilet (oh come on! These jokes line themselves up!) but Milo managed to be one of the best horror comedies I have ever seen. Ken Marino is fantastic as the main character, and as the director/writer team pointed out in the Q&A who hasn’t had something come out of their a**?

For those of you worried about the gore factor, let me tell you that while this movie does have its gore laden moments it is one that doesn’t go over the top on the flying guts. In fact you might find yourself laughing more often than covering your eyes and cheering for the er? underdog? so to speak.

If you missed it tonight, Milo has additional screenings Monday March 11 at Alamo Slaughter, Thursday March 14 at Paramount, Friday March 15 at Topher

Things to Do Today at SXSW Sunday 10th

Sunday, March 10th, 2013

Here are more highlights from the SXSW schedule, as chosen by the SXSW Baby! team:

Interactive

•  Hidden Social, Where Sexual Variants Gather Online
Big Bend 1530

Gaming

•  “The Making of Defiance, a Living Transmedia World”
4:00pm – Palmer Events Center

Film

 Xmas Without China
7pm Rollins

•  Plus One
11:30pm Ritz

Party

•  Newbies Meet Up
11:00am Meet Up Tent

Other

•  Trade Show
11:00am-6:00pm
Austin Convention Center - Exhibit Halls 3 & 4

SXSW Baby Podcast, Saturday March 9th

Saturday, March 9th, 2013

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And so we start another year of SXSW, with a mix of interviews and music from Austin.

Follow the SXSW Baby blog for more South by Southwest fun, and what we’re up to on the ground via Twitter and @SXSWbaby. Got news about SXSW for us? Get in touch via SXSW Baby’s contact form! Don’t forget to follow the podcast via the RSS feed!

Things to Do Today at SXSW Saturday 9th

Saturday, March 9th, 2013

Here are more highlights from the SXSW schedule, as chosen by the SXSW Baby! team:

Cute

SXSW Baby Social Breakfast
Magnolia South Congress 0800

Interactive

•  Hackers Guide To The Galaxy
11am ACC Ballroom EF

Gaming

•  “Tomb Raider – Rebirth of an Icon”
4:00pm – Palmer Events Center

Film

•  Good Ol’ Freda
5pm Vimeo

• Haunter
11:45pm Ritz

Party

•  Newbies Meet Up
11:00am Meet Up Tent

Music

•  BBC America Roadhouse
7:00pm West Tent, Brush park

Recommended Short: “Follow” SXSW Midnight Shorts

Friday, March 8th, 2013

I just had a chance meeting with Owen Egerton, the Writer and Director of “Follow”. Lovely man. Had a great time chatting over drinks at the Film Happy Hour at the Stephen F Bar.

 

Took time before the evening eveents to watch his short “Follow” which he tells me is taken from work he has developed for a full length feature.

 

It looks verrrrry interesting, you should check it out tomorrow at the Long Center at 9pm

Here is a link to the details of the film:

http://schedule.sxsw.com/2013/events/event_FS14278

 

Things to do Today at SXSW Friday 8th

Friday, March 8th, 2013

Here are more highlights from the SXSW schedule, as chosen by the SXSW Baby! team:

Interactive

•  #catvidfest Is This The End Of Art?
3:30 pm ACC 18ABCD

Gaming 

•  “Machinima & Rooster Teeth Present “Blood, Sweat, and Online Videos: How to Achieve the Digital Dream”
5:00pm – Palmer Events Center

Film

•  The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
7pm Paramount

 Reality Show
9:30pm Ritz

Party

•  Film opening Party
Buffalo Billiards

 

Samsung Galaxy SIII Giveaway

Thursday, March 7th, 2013

Would you like to win a Samsung Galaxy SIII? You would? Well then, read on..

The winner could choose their preferred cellular carrier (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint), and we’ll throw in a flip cover for them as well in their choice of color (pink, coral, black, white, yellow, turquoise or lime green)

The Samsung Galaxy Experience, located at 504 Trinity Street in Austin, will host a number of events and activities throughout the week. We’ll be at one and will post about it here and on Twitter.  The first person who finds us and says “Hey Baby! I want a Samsung Galaxy SIII!” wins.

Simple as that, however, you must be a US resident.

Here are the deets of the Samsung Galaxy Experience, which includes free treats from establishments around town for all Galaxy owners:

The Samsung Galaxy Experience During SXSW
WHO: The Samsung Galaxy Experience will be a hub of exclusive events, activities and rewards for Galaxy owners.

WHAT: Samsung Mobile’s presence will extend beyond the Galaxy Experience with Samsung TecTile placed throughout Austin. Galaxy owners will be able to tap a TecTile for free offers from local businesses, free pedicab rides from Uber* and an exclusive mobile game. For Galaxy owners running low on power, they can simply tweet #PowerOn to @SamsungMobileUS for a delivery of a brand new fully charged battery via a bike messenger.

Galaxy owners can tap Samsung TecTiles throughout the city for free offers from local businesses, including:
· Free sandwich from Jalopy Rotisserie & Press (1502 San Antonio)
· Free slice of pizza with up to two toppings from Brick Oven Pizza (1209 Red River Street)
· Free cupcake from Hey Cupcake! (604 Driskill Street)
· Free salsa sampler from South Congress Café (1600 S Congress Ave)
· Free medium frozen ice from Jim Jim’s Water Ice (615-A. East 6th Street)
· Free 16 oz smoothie from Blenders and Bowls (206 East 4th Street)
· Free small scoop of ice cream with one crush-in from Amy’s Ice Cream (1012 W 6th Street)
· Free ½ dozen oysters from Max’s Wine Dive (207 San Jacinto Boulevard)
· Free brownie from Delish (209 W. 3rd Street)

Showcasing the best of the Samsung Galaxy line of products, the Samsung Galaxy Experience will provide fun and interactive experiences, including:

· TecTile Wall – Galaxy owners can tap TecTiles to receive free rewards including music from today’s top artists and local deals
· Music Hub Station – Guests will be able to try out Music Hub and listen to tracks of various artists featured at the festival. Galaxy owners will be able to S Beam songs to their own device as a special take away.
· Galaxy Demos – Brand ambassadors will show guests how to get the most from their Galaxy devices and how to get free stuff from Austin’s finest businesses
· Battery Swap stations – Guests will get a refresh of their battery
· Custom T-Shirts & Buttons – Using S Note, guests will be able to design custom t-shirt and buttons that will be printed on-site

WHEN: Saturday, March 9 – Sunday, March 17, 2013

12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily

WHERE: The Samsung Galaxy Experience @ Coppertank

504 Trinity Street
Austin, TX

*Free Uber pedicab rides available only during Interactive*
** Please use hashtag #TheNextBigThing when tweeting from the event **