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Lone Star Silver Screen
by Austin Zook
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.
Episodes
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Tyler Film Festival w/ Craig O'Daniel
Austin is joined by Festival Director Craig O'Daniel to discuss the upcoming Tyler Film Festival, taking place in Tyler, TX September 18 - 19, 2026. They talk about the city of Tyler, the blossoming film community in East Texas, films Craig's excited to show off, and how the festival has evolved...
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A Fantastic Fest Preview w/ Cait Kennedy
Austin is joined by returning guest Cait Kennedy to discuss Fantastic Fest! They talk about what sets this festival apart from others, what Cait loves about attending, dipping into a state of temporary psychosis when trying to balance pet care with the demands of a weeklong film festival, and...
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The Inaugural She Speaks Film Festival w/ Jessica Irvine Drake
This week, Austin is joined by Jessica Irvine Drake, the founder and director of She Speaks Film Festival, which comes to Taylor, TX September 18-19, 2026! The festival is dedicated to providing a platform for women's voices in film - something Jessica knows a lot about. She and Austin talk about...
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'Hide' w/ Director Brenden Hubbard
Austin is joined by filmmaker Brenden Hubbard to discuss his new short film Hide, playing the South Texas International Film Festival this month. Starring Alejandro Rose Garcia (better known as Shakey Graves), the film follows a father and daughter trying to survive in a town stalked by a...
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The Inaugural Dallas Asian American Film Festival w/ Christina Hahn
We're soft launching our return from a brief hiatus with a special episode where Austin speaks with Christina Hahn, director of the Dallas Asian American Film Festival. Christina talks about the importance of representation, how she and her collaborators curated the first ever Dallas Asian…
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'When We Were Live' w/ Director John Moore
Austin is joined by filmmaker John Moore today to discuss his new documentary, When We Were Live, which will play the Oak Cliff Film Festival this weekend. They talk about John's decision to let found footage from Austin's public access television scene tell its own story, the process he went...
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'You Can Color Outside the Lines' w/ Director Joe Salinas
Austin is joined by filmmaker Joe Salinas to discuss his new documentary about pioneering punk band Big Boys. They discuss the band's music, the legacy of Austin punk, and how bringing on Andrew Leeper as an additional editor helped him get the project over the finish line. YCCOTL OCFF Tickets:...
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'The Last Critic' w/ Director Matty Wishnow
Austin is joined by director Matty Wishnow to discuss his new feature, The Last Critic, which will be playing at the Oak Cliff Film Festival later this month. They discuss the life and career of music critic Robert Christgau, how Matty was able to get some of the sharpest cultural commentators on...
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Editing 'The Furious' w/ Chris Tonick
Austin has a dream guest on today with editor extraordinaire and SMU alum Chris Tonick joining to talk about his career and, more specifically, the work he did on one of the most exciting movies of 2026, the Hong Kong action film The Furious! Don't miss Chris explaining how Hong Kong action films...
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'The Man with the Big Hat' w/ Director Austin Sayre
Austin is joined by...another Austin! Director Austin Sayre is on the show this week, discussing his new documentary, 'The Man with the Big Hat,' about the life and work of musician Steven Fromholz. They discuss Sayre's introduction to Fromholz, how a broken pelvis nearly threw a wrench in their...
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CineFestival w/ Eugenio Del Bosque
Austin is joined by festival director Eugenio Del Bosque to discuss CineFestival, which is celebrating 50 years of spotlighting latino/a films for their audience in San Antonio. They discuss the festival's evolution, the role they can play in young filmmakers' development, adapting to unexpected...
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'Mantis' w/ Director Justice Hardy & EP Lindsey Barnes
This week, Austin is joined by writer/director Justice Hardy and Executive Producer Lindsey Barnes to discuss their new film, Mantis, a sci-fi/horror/thriller. They discuss the origins of Mantis' heady concept (interviewing murder suspects up to 36 hours after they die), the role of an EP on an...
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'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...
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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...
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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:...
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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,...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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'Reality Bites' w/ Simon Pruitt
Austin is joined by multi-hyphenate Simon Pruitt to discuss Ben Stiller's 1994 Gen X manifesto, Reality Bites, starring Ethan Hawke and Winona Ryder. During their chat, they ask the big questions: What happened to Janeane Garofalo's career? Does art have value if it's terrible? Why would anyone...
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The Texas Movie Star Mt. Rushmore w/ Cait Kennedy
What makes a great movie star? And what makes a great Texas movie star? This week, Austin sits down with cultural critic Cait Kennedy to discuss some of the greatest film actors to come from the Lone Star State. Is Debbie Reynolds' stardom bigger than Texas? Is anyone more deserving than Matthew...
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Releasing 'Shuffle' w/ Filmmaker Benjamin Flaherty
Austin is joined by the great Benjamin Flaherty to discuss his independent documentary Shuffle, chronicling fraud in the addiction treatment industry. Benjamin shares his experience working alongside people struggling with addiction as someone who went through treatment for alcoholism, what...
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Releasing 'El Tonto Por Cristo' w/ Filmmaker Josh David Jordan
Austin is joined by filmmaker Josh David Jordan to discuss his 2025 film El Tonto Por Cristo and the roadshow he and his wife and collaborator Jessica Jordan have embarked upon with it in the United States and Europe. Josh shares stories from the set, talks about the lessons he learned from...
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An Introduction to the OK2BX Film Festival w/ Brent & Chris Bolding
This week, Austin is joined by Brent and Chris Bolding, the founders of the OK2BX Film Festival, gearing up for its fifth (!!!) outing this year! Launched to honor the memory of Eleanor Bolding, OK2BX serves as a platform for youth filmmakers to showcase their work. The festival focuses on...
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Releasing 'Age of Audio' w/ Filmmaker Shaun Michael Colón
Austin is joined by filmmaker Shaun Michael Colón to talk about Shaun's film Age of Audio, which explores the rise of podcasts and the creative process behind filmmaking. They discuss the challenges faced during production and the strategies used to promote the film. Shaun shares insights on...
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The 2025 Lone Star Silver Screen Movie Awards, Pt. 2 w/ Nick Holloway
Austin is joined by Nick to finish their 2025 Awards conversation. They pick their Top 5 films of the year, cover their wild card and honorable mention picks, and generally thirst over Tom Hanks, Sophie Thatcher, Kerry Condon, Michael B. Jordan, and more. Balancing that with occasionally…
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The 2025 Lone Star Silver Screen Movie Awards, Pt. 1 w/ Nick Holloway
Austin is joined by Nick Holloway to talk through their favorite films of 2025. They go through their picks for the best performances, music, writing, and directing in the year's movies, shining a light on films that may have been left out of the awards conversation. Nick only pulls a knife on...
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HELL OR HIGH WATER w/ Zach David
Austin and guest Zach David delve into the film Hell or High Water, exploring its themes, characters, and the impact of Taylor Sheridan's writing. They discuss the performances of Chris Pine and Jeff Bridges, the film's humor, and its cultural relevance, all while highlighting the stunning...
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SUPPORT THE GIRLS w/ Alex Gonzalez
Austin and guest Alex Gonzalez delve into the film Support the Girls, exploring its themes of hospitality, personal struggles, and the dynamics of working in the service industry. They discuss the film's portrayal of character relationships, the cultural backdrop of Austin, TX, and the broader...
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TEXAS FILM FESTIVAL GEMS w/ The Film Festival Doctor
Austin talks to Rebekah Louisa Smith, the Film Festival Doctor about Texas film festivals this week! They discuss Rebekah's journey from the UK to the US, her experiences with various Texas film festivals, and her insights into the film festival circuit. Rebekah shares her top recommendations for...
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NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN w/ Nick Holloway
Austin and guest Nick Holloway delve into the world of Cormac McCarthy's novel No Country for Old Men and its acclaimed Coen Brothers adaptation. They discuss the themes of violence, character depth, and the film's ambiguous ending, while also analyzing performances by Tommy Lee Jones and Josh...
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REBEL WITHOUT A CREW w/ Julian Sol Jordan
Julian Sol Jordan is on the pod this week! We talk about Robert Rodriguez's book Rebel Without A Crew, tying it into Julian's experience making his debut film, Real Life. We discuss the influence of Robert Rodriguez, the challenges of funding a film, and the value of working with limited…
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Texas Film Incentives w/ Ian Loomer
In this episode of Lone Star Silver Screen, host Austin Zook speaks with Ian Loomer, President of the Dallas Producers Association, about the new Texas film incentives bill and its implications for the film industry in Texas. They discuss the role of the DPA and TXMPA (the Texas Media Production...
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BLAZE w/ Shane Longoria
In this episode of Lone Star Silver Screen, host Austin Zook and guest Shane Longoria delve into the 2018 film BLAZE, directed by Ethan Hawke. Over the course of their conversation, they discuss the merits of nontraditional biopics, the origins and impact of the Outlaw Country movement in music,...
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THE THIN BLUE LINE w/ Bart Weiss
In this episode, Austin Zook discusses the impact of Errol Morris's documentary The Thin Blue Line with filmmaker Bart Weiss. They explore the evolution of documentary filmmaking, the challenges faced by independent filmmakers today, and the importance of audience engagement in supporting diverse...
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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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