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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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- 5 days ago20 min
'Broken Land' w/ J.T. Walker
Austin is joined by writer/director J.T. Walker to discuss his new film, Broken Land. The movie is Texas to its core, tackling timely issues and showcasing the rugged beauty of the Lone Star State. During their conversation, Austin learns how J.T. conceived of the film and brought it to life, as well as how they crafted an authentic, emotional experience on set.Rent Broken Land: https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/Broken-Land/4952332Chapters00:00 The Origin Story06:01 Cinematography and Naturalism11:28 On-Screen Chemistry17:24 Script Reflection
- 1 weeks ago17 min
Femme Frontera Film Festival w/ Jackie Barragan and Mariana "Manis" Góngora
Austin is joined by the co-directors of the El Paso-based Femme Frontera Film Festival, which runs from June 11-14. It is FREE to the public and dedicated to providing a platform for female and gender-expansive filmmakers; Manis also helps lead the La Frontera Film Lab, which seeks to amplify voices from the U.S.-Mexico border region and teach female and gender-expansive filmmakers about documentary filmmaking.Femme Frontera Site: https://www.femmefrontera.org/Email Address: info@femmefrontera.orgLa Frontera Film Lab: https://www.femmefrontera.org/femme-frontera-border-film-labFilm Frontera IG: https://www.instagram.com/femme_frontera/?hl=enManis' IG: https://www.instagram.com/manisgongora?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Jackie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jackie_iyari/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet
- 1 weeks ago34 min
Video Game Adaptations w/ Stone Swad
Austin is joined by local filmmaker Stone Swad to talk about the recent wave of video game adaptations. Is this good for the movie industry? Is Legend of Zelda overrated? And what would the best video game to film in Texas be? Find out in this episode!Stone's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr.ston3y/
- 2 weeks ago21 min
HAAPIFEST 2026 w/ Tengah Nguyen
Austin is joined by festival director Tengah Nguyen of HAAPIFEST (that's the Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival) to discuss the festival's origins, objectives, and their 2026 slate! This is a hybrid event featuring in person and online screenings over the course of two weeks, from May 29 - June 14. You can learn more at the links below:HAAPIFEST Website: https://www.haapifest.org/HAAPIFEST Insta: https://www.instagram.com/haapifest/?hl=en
- 3 weeks ago11 min
Texas Movie News Roundup - May 22, 2026
Austin is flying solo this week, running through some Texas movie news and his thoughts on recent films he caught at the theater. Movies reviewed include: OBSESSION, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM HATHAWAY: THE SORCERY OF NYMPH CIRCE, PROJECT HAIL MARY, THE SHEEP DETECTIVES, IS GOD IS, IN THE GREY.Movie news sources:Paramount Theater: https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/austin/article/austin-tx-summer-film-series-paramount-22260695.phpOrange, TX Film Fest:https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/local/film-and-arts-festival-coming-to-downtown-orange/502-18440269-7031-4a96-82e8-6a24dc3faa73Ken Paxton Sues Netflix:https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/attorney-general-ken-paxton-sues-netflix-spying-texas-kids-and-consumers-illegally-collecting-usersFine Arts Theatre in Denton:https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dentons-fine-arts-theatre-is-coming-back-to-life-carrying-a-century-of-movie-history-with-it-40677687/
- May 11, 202632 min
The Art of Conversation w/ Hayley N. Chow of History Undressed
Austin is joined by artist and content creator Hayley Chow to discuss her work with History Undresed on the red carpet for the Dallas International Film Festival. They cover the challenges of working a red carpet, Hayley's work as a film and fashion historian, and her interaction with Warner Bros. executive Michael De Luca at DIFF.History Undressed: https://www.instagram.com/historyundressed/Austin's D Magazine Profile of Hayley: https://www.dmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/2026/03/history-undressed-hayley-chow-dallas-film/
- Apr 27, 202613 min
Texas Movie News Roundup - April 27, 2026
Howdy! This week, Austin's doing something a little different. Instead of bringing a guest on, he's indulging in his worst tendencies and monologuing about Texas industry news and what he's been doing lately. Includes: Thoughts on the 2026 Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF), Mother Mary's box office performance, the new director attached A24's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and more!
- Apr 22, 202623 min
The Beautiful Chaos of Producing 'One In A Million' w/ the Kassis Family
Austin is joined by Nadeem, Cindy, and Jade Kassis to discuss their new film, One In A Million, premiering at the Dallas International Film Festival on April 26, 2026. The movie is a faith-based medical drama covering the family's real life experience when Jade was diagnosed with HLH, a rare blood disorder.Austin and the Kassis family talk about what that experience was like for them, why they decided to produce a film about it, and what it took to get this project produced. It's an emotional, heartwarming discussion that touches on the family's faith -- and what's next for them on their journey.Tickets for DIFF Screening: https://thetexastheatre.com/films-and-events/one-in-a-millionSpace Jump: https://www.spacejump.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=search+brand&utm_content=183147468426&utm_term=spacejump&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22786516207&gbraid=0AAAAA_4MJDGVWeAFdCFwodXUMhnONMAwQ&gclid=CjwKCAjw46HPBhAMEiwASZpLRAyJa2fQ-BA2WJJ1Ry2HtTETiUmID0i3LhHHCZHtCub2rMm4b__53hoCPgAQAvD_BwE
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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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