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Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer
The man who would be kingmaker
"...Gere, Lior Ashkenazi, Hank Azaria, Steve Buscemi, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Michael Sheen, Dan Stevens, Yehuda Almagor, Isaach de Bankolé, Josh..."

May 12, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Drop
Based on a Dennis Lehane story, this disappointing crime drama costars James Gandolfini in his last role.
"...Directed by: Michaël R. Roskam. Starring: Tom Hardy, Noomi Rapace, James Gandolfini,..."

Sept. 12, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Racer and the Jailbird
Euro crime drama skips a gear in its switchback action.
"...Directed by: Michaël R. Roskam. Starring: Matthias Schoenaerts, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Eric De..."

May 11, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Red Turtle
Poetic beauty abounds in this animated gem
"...Directed by: Michaël Dudok de Wit...."

Feb. 17, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Fantastic Fest Snags Arrival
The Handmaiden, Sadako vs. Kayako in wave two
"...Turtle France, 2017, North American Premiere, 81 min D: Michaël Dudok De Wit A castaway ekes out an existence..."

Aug. 25, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup
So much ado!
"...to home video Rewind This! An Unreal Dream: The Michael Morton Story is another project of interest – especially..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

"Pertaining to Painting"
Paola Morsiani, curator of the Austin Museum Of Art's exhibition "Pertaining to Painting," fit in the show's four rooms so many -isms and nationalities that he could have called this exhibition "Now That's What I Call Painting, 2002!"
"...wished for more of the chocolate palate of Belgian Michaël Borremans that lends his human interactions the unfathomable emotion..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Arts Review by Rob Curran

SXSW Film Reviews
Corporate behemoth Wal-Mart plans a new store in Ashland, and the local "Pink Flamingos" organize against the mega-mart while town fathers want business to continue as usual.
"...Store Wars: When Wal-Mart Comes to TownD: Micha X. Peled. (Video, 57 min.)..."

March 16, 2001 Screens Feature by Michael King

Austin Jewish Film Festival Opens With New Gene Wilder Doc
Festival's 21st year of celebrating cinema of the Jewish diaspora
"...Ran Tal. Showcasing one of Israel’s most important photographers, Micha Bar Am, audience members will get to see 75..."

Oct. 18, 2023 Screens Post by Jencie Tomasek

A Very Jewish Horror in Attachment
Filmmaker Gabriel Bier Gislason discusses cultural authenticity
"...early cinema, like Paul Wegener's Der Golem trilogy and Michał Waszyński's 1937 adaptation of S. Ansky's play The Dybbuk...."

April 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves
Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup
"...Goldner, Nick Meyer, Screenwriters: Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, Michael Gilio A charming thief and a band of unlikely..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

After Blue
French sci-fi weirdness finds a new Eden
"...Starring: Paula Luna, Elina Löwensohn, Agata Buzek, Vimala Pons, Michaël Erpelding, Claïna Clavaron, Mara Taquin and Claire Duburcq...."

June 3, 2022 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Fantastic Fest Review: The Red Turtle
Dutch animator teams with Studio Ghibli for wordless, immersive film
"...Writer/director Michaël Dudok de Wit’s new feature film, The Red Turtle..."

Sept. 24, 2016 Screens Post by Ashley Moreno

Le Chef
How many French chefs are too many for one kitchen?
"...Directed by: Daniel Cohen. Starring: Jean Reno, Michaël Youn, Raphaëlle Agogué, Julien Boisselier and Salomé Stévenin...."

July 18, 2014 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Film Flam
Paul Stekler named Mentor of the Year, and other film news
"...while the Documentary Feature Award went to Sigo Siendo. Micha received the Hecho en Tejas Audience Award, and the..."

May 5, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Last Shotgun Blast of SXSW Film Programming
'Hobo,' Spike's 'Scenes From the Suburbs,' and more
"...of the world...you must first survive each other. Cast: Michael Biehn, Milo Ventimiglia, Lauren German, Rosanna Arquette, Courtney B...."

Feb. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

East Austin Studio Tour Map
"...Joelle Felyce Geisler, Leanne Vernier (Studio M), Lindsey Bailey, Micha Evans, Rachelle Diaz..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Arts Feature

Fair Trade Visitors
At fourth annual Women and Fair Trade Craft Sale, holiday shoppers are invited to learn about fair trade, and to support local and foreign women's organizations affected by immigration
"...Trade Coalition supporters, live music, a special screening of Micha X. Peled's documentary China Blue, a discussion on fair..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Feature by Belinda Acosta

Happenings
May 10-16
"...CHINA BLUE Micha X. Peled's sweatshop doc won Best Documentary at the..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature

SXSW Film
Daily Reviews and Interviews
"...D: David Moreau and Xavier Palud; with Olivia Bonamy, Michaël Cohen..."

March 16, 2007 Screens Feature by Darcie Stevens

WWJD?
Jesse Sublett's insider guide to Bouchercon.
"...(1:30-2:30pm) should be spent in the sweat box with Michael Connelly (City of Bones) grilling noir publisher extraordinaire Dennis..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Film: Showtimes
"...Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers: (12:45), 2:55, 5:10, 7:15, 9:20..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

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