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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.
Austin Zook hosts Lone Star Silver Screen, a tv show with 24 episodes published.
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 conversa
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 filmmaker
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 Tex
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 ev
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 CIRC
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
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: T
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 th
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 Janean
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 Debbi
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 wi
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. Jo
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 platfor
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 producti
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 C
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
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
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 cha
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 insigh
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 ambig
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