Planet of the Apes

"...something akin to Spartacus or the biblical leader of enslaved peoples, Moses. When Leo crash-lands his spaceship on a..."

July 27, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Lemon Twigs, Trouble in the Streets, Enslaved, and more local shows worth the decibels

"...classical opus Don't Fear the Light.  – Michael Toland Enslaved, InsomniumCome & Take It Live, Tuesday 25..."

April 21, 2023 Music Column by Tim Stegall

On Her Shoulders

A refugee's quiet advocacy is a tale of true heroism

"...murdered most of her family. From there, Murad was enslaved and subjected to repeated sexual assaults before escaping; in..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Pompeii

A gladiator slave must rescue his secret love before Vesuvius erupts.

"...Jon Snow) is adequate as Pompeii's brooding Celt Milo, enslaved by the Romans and forced into gladiatorial combat by..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Kortedala Syndrome

Night falls over Scandinavia

"...Enslaved: Longstanding black metal quintet employs symphonic thrashing on 2006's..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Looking in at Austin’s Last (Known) Slave Quarters

Black history in hiding

"...did what he's done at the former dwellings of enslaved people in numerous cities across the country: stayed overnight...."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

The Zealot and the Emancipator by H.W. Brands

This history by the UT professor offers a new look at John Brown and Abraham Lincoln: side by side

"...Harpers Ferry; Lincoln, the Civil War president who freed enslaved Black people with the Emancipation Proclamation. Regarded as such,..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Austin Film Festival Brings the Terror of Motherhood in Nanny

New Voice Award winner Nikyatu Jusu looks at horror with a Black woman's gaze

"...my lineage, and it's the reason why I'm here. Enslaved people were shipped over in these massive ships over..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Screens Feature by Jenny Nulf

Take Me to the River New Orleans

Rhythms of the generations resonate in a portrait of the Big Easy

"...a brass band parade – and the influence of enslaved Africans and Native Americans on Mardi Gras traditions...."

May 20, 2022 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Fest Nabs Latest Derrickson-Cargill-Hawke Horror Collab The Black Phone

Keira Knightley dark comedy Silent Night to close fest

"...of Aquafa which is under the dominion of Zol, enslaved warrior Van may hold the cure to a disease..."

Sept. 9, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Antebellum

Time-mangling racism allegory can’t be saved by its good intentions

"...Monáe makes her headlining debut as Eden, enslaved in the Civil War South and subjugated to endless..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

New Solo Performance Shows How Black Mothers Are Left Doubly Unprotected by the Constitution

Taji Senior's amendment puts the country’s foundational document on trial

"...peacock tea, a woman named Ma'Dear, who is both enslaved and pregnant, is on trial and faced with what..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dragon Ball Super: Broly

The unstoppable anime franchise lumbers on for the fans

"...Saiyans (a species of intergalactic, all-conquering space apes) become enslaved by the Frieza Force – then evil cosmic dictator..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms

Beautiful and heartfelt fantasy anime tackles death and family

"...hibiol, while the last of the Renato have been enslaved as war mounts for the kingdom of Mezarte. With..."

July 20, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Pan

Peter Pan origin story goes off the plank

"...idea for Blackbeard to nonsensically lead his hundreds of enslaved pixie-dust miners in a cover of Nirvana’s “Smells Like..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Layers of Change

Story-centric documentary reveals the power of a child's vision

"...Approximately 20-30 million people are enslaved around the world today, so though the issue is..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Barge to Hell, Part 3

A final metal injection from HeadCrusher

"...The night started with performances by Exodus, Soilwork, Enslaved, Sodom, Lock Up, Behemoth, Bonded by Blood, and then..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Mongol

Kazakhstan's Oscar entry for Best Foreign Language Film is an epic drama about the early years of Genghis Khan.

"...clan; forms an alliance with a childhood savior; is enslaved by the Tangut Chinese (who keep him, doglike, in..."

June 20, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Friday Picks

"...glistens with more maturity and polish. – Doug Freeman Enslaved..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Blood Diamond

This action-packed take on the issue of blood diamonds is an example of social critique masquerading as cineplex fodder.

"...a rock the size of a baby's fist by enslaved diamond-digger Solomon Vandy (Hounsou), he schemes to locate this..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...We still have our freedom. We are not enslaved. So what is the big deal?..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Column

What's the Big Deal About Government Spying?

"...mail. We still have our freedom. We are not enslaved. So what is the big deal?..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Postmarks

A Tree of Palme

It's the Pinocchio story filtered through the prism of cyberpunk animé.

"...by strange, phallic beings and an oddball assortment of enslaved mutant ragamuffins straight out of Oliver Twist (if it..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

King Arthur

In this cinematic retelling Arthur and his men are trained to be a warrior SWAT team for the Roman Empire.

"...telling, Arthur and his men are a warrior breed enslaved by the Romans in adolescence and raised to be..."

July 9, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ella Enchanted

All-singing, all-dancing fairy tale is all-but-unbearable.

"...who keeps the kingdom’s various nonhuman races segregated and enslaved. When Ella learns that Edgar plans to murder Charmont..."

April 9, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

"...goes on sale and kids everywhere will become unwittingly enslaved by the game’s designer, known as the Toymaker (Stallone,..."

July 25, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Matrix Reloaded

"...run the "Matrix," a vast computer program that has enslaved the human race by planting a false reality (literally,..."

May 16, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Star Trek: Nemesis

"...Remans (Romulus and Remus. Get it?), who have been enslaved by their nattier cousins to work in the mines,..."

Dec. 13, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Battlefield Earth

"...headed by Travolta's sneering head of security Terl, has enslaved the remaining populace of “man animals” and is using..."

May 19, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Stargate

"...through the gate, where they find a primitive race enslaved by an alien playing the Egyptian god Ra, and..."

Nov. 4, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

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