April 19, 2024

Preston Barta & Cole Clay // Film Critics

screens_feature1-2Patricia Arquette, Guillermo del Toro, Robert Rodriguez and Richard Linklater were a few of the numerous actors and filmmakers who walked the red carpet in Austin last night for the 15th annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards.

The event honors the best in Texas film and raises funds for the year-round programs and services of the Austin Film Society. It also has grown into one of the most glamorous nights in Austin. Past honorees have included Academy Award-winner Matthew McConaughey, Billy Bob Thorton, Woody Harrelson and writer-director Terrence Malik among other Hollywood notables.

Fresh Fiction caught up with some of honorees and supporters along the red carpet at Stage 7 at Austin Studios last night. We talked briefly with Patricia Arquette (BOYHOOD), Mike Judge (KING OF THE HILL, OFFICE SPACE) and Danny Trejo (MACHETE) about the art of film and television.

Patricia Arquette on women in film and the book she’s writing on her life:

Mike Judge on SILICON VALLEY and film influences:

Danny Trejo on FROM DUSK TILL DAWN and MACHETE KILLS AGAIN… IN OUTER SPACE!:

You can also see our interviews last year with Danny McBride, Danny Trejo, Richard Linklater and Wilmer Valderrama.

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