Sci-fi or and really any of the subgenres capture my attention. What should they check out?Ĭasey Baron: I'm a big genre fan particularly, myself. And obviously not to encourage them to show up on an illegal substance, but let's say they just like to get a little freaky with their viewing. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity.Īmerican-Statesman: OK, my first one - if someone's looking for something weird. That’s why we asked Casey Baron, Austin Film Festival’s director of programming and industry relations, for his recommendations about what to see based any number of moods. More movies: 'Lamb' review: Finally, a cautionary tale about killer sheep Founded in 1994, the fest is often the first local stop for films that go on to make waves in wide release - past selections include “Call Me By Your Name,” “Marriage Story,” “Can You Ever Forgive Me,” “La La Land,” “Carol” and more. This year, splashy titles include “The French Dispatch,” from University of Texas alum Wes Anderson, and “Spencer,” the Princess Diana biopic from filmmaker Pablo Larraín.īut if you’re just really used to queueing up a flick based on your mood, we hear you. 21-28, screening at venues including the Paramount and Stateside theaters. Or, and just hear us out, you could support a local cultural institution as it makes a grand return to in-person cinema.Īustin Film Festival will bring the newest and most exciting movies to town from Oct. You could stay in and watch something on Netflix.