33 Takeaways From the 2026 Austin Film Festival

In this entry: I reflect on my long-awaited return to the Austin Film Festival and share news about a book festival I'll be a part of in San Antonio! Hey, friend. Now that all email inboxes are back up and running, I'm dropping in with a new Cristian's Commonplace entry. Before we get started, if you've been a reader for a while, please consider leaving a review. I'd love to hear your thoughts. And if you know of anyone else who might enjoy the newsletter, send them this link or forward this...