When OTH is over, the next chance to see Austin on screen will be in the movie Beautiful Boy, as writer Cooper Stearns.
"Bill and Kate hopelessly try to find some hint of an explanation after finding out that their only son committed a mass shooting at his university before taking his own life.
They struggle numbly through the funeral, the media onslaught, and the awkward pity from relatives and friends. Their already strained marriage is tested as they realize all they have left with each other is their shared grief and confusion—and the unfortunate legacy of their son. This life-altering event forces Bill and Kate to face their feelings of guilt, rage, blame, self-discovery –and ultimately hope—so that they can finally see each other and their chance for happiness again with clear eyes."
Cooper is chronicling the story of what happened that day and the days that follow for those left behind.
Beautiful Boy is opening in limited release on May 20th.
Beautiful Boy Official Website
And with that Austin adds initials to the alliteration movie club.
... Donnie Darko, Bubble Boy, Good Girl, Moonlight Mile.
OTH is still in repeats for two more weeks. But when it returns its Austin's night to shine, as director this time. And a little spoiler - looks like both Julian and BrookeDavis(TM) will each have a little one to hold.
For Two Wheel Tuesday
What happens to an impoverished developing nation town when you flood it with 20,000 bicycles? You lift three times that number of people out of poverty. Pedals for Progress and founder David Schweidenback have been shipping used American bicycles to Rivas, Nicaragua for the last two decades and the transformation has been incredible.
Bicycle City Film (official site)
Pedals for Progress "rescue bicycles destined for overburdened U.S. landfills and ship them to developing countries where they are sorely needed and highly valued. P4P bikes are put to work not only as basic transportation, but are used as a supplement to school and community programs. The bikes are adapted for use as trash haulers, produce trucks, taxis, and farm machinery. Some of the municipalities even sponsor recreational cycling programs, making bikes available to all who care to participate."
Have a bike to donate or want to find out if there is a bike drive near you? Check it out here:
Pedals for Progress