Slackery News Tidbits, October 12

Here's an update on the latest Austin-related movie news:

• The latest production from Troublemaker Studios, Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World, was shooting in downtown Austin this weekend, which apparently only increased the traffic frustration caused by ACL Fest. Still, it's always nice to hear about films shooting downtown, especially when you are not downtown.
• Speaking of Troublemaker, Robert Rodriguez has said that his next film project will be Sin City 2 ... if the script is ready. And the stars align. And he isn't offered something else way cooler in the meantime. Perhaps we'll find out more details at Austin Film Festival, where he'll be receiving the Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award. Speaking of which, I'm wondering if one of those TBAs at AFF won't be a Rodriguez film, since award winners usually do one retrospective. Which movie do you think they'd show? At this time of year, I'm hoping for From Dusk Til Dawn.
• Have you seen locally shot comedy The Overbrook Brothers, which played SXSW 2009? Another chance is on the horizon. Producer Chris Ohlson tells us that the movie, directed by John Bryant, will be broadcast on the Sundance Channel four times next month, starting on Nov. 10. Some of those times are in the middle of the night so you may want to set your DVR. (If you are like me and have no cable or DVR, start bribing your friends to help.)
• SXSW is moving its offices from various buildings near the Austin Chronicle to one set location downtown, on Bowie Street near Whole Foods. They'll have a parking garage and everything. I'm sure our acquaintances at SXSW Film will like having permanent and spacious digs, but I'm gonna miss visiting the "film hut." (It would be fabulous if someone took photos of the film hut before the movie. Please.)
• This is not really Austin news, but I Am Love, starring Tilda Swinton, is out on Blu-ray today. Go. Rent it. Now. Yes, on Blu-ray because it is so beautiful. Thank me later. This is one of the best films of the year.
• I was at that Up in the Air screening at AFF last year and I never saw Zach Galifianakis in the theater. Too bad. Perhaps we just thought he was actor/former AFF staffer John Merriman.
• Finally, I really enjoyed this video from Alyssa Saucedo of Fantastic Fest attendees' favorite movies this year. The winner? Golden Slumber, which I believe was a universal favorite here at Slackerwood too. (Thanks to Neil Miller of Film School Rejects for the link.)