The Chaos of Eros
Isabel Coixet's 'Elegy' for a dying animal
"...Deborah Harry deliver note-perfect punctuation. Philip Roth's "chaos of eros," commitment, becomes orderly in the cinematic language of Coixet...."
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Aug. 22, 2008 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not
Colombani's debut features a finely nuanced and altogether striking performance by Tautou, whose wide eyes adroitly reflect an inner world that ricochets from hopelessly in love to simply hopeless.
"...Carré, Clément Sibony and Sophie Guillemin. The pathology of Eros gets the star treatment in this French film from..."
March 7, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Kissed
"...an older teen (now played by Parker), Sandra follows Eros to a job at a funeral parlor where she..."
May 30, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
re:Psyche
A fine creative team works to reimagine a myth, its own play, and love itself
"...and loss play deeply in re:Psyche. So too does Eros, god of desire, flicker endlessly into one soul's life..."
July 2, 2010 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam
The Things We Do for Love
One theatre ensemble just can't quit that miss of myth, Psyche
"...– was so deeply enamored of her love-god lover, Eros, that after she broke a promise that royally teed..."
June 25, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Letters at 3AM: SXSW: Let Me Guess
Rio eyed Shreveport. Shreveport eyed Rio.
"...in therapy? But you're emphasizing only shades of parental Eros. Second Part may be like First Part's brother or..."
March 11, 2011 Column by Michael Ventura
The Trans Artists Powering Austin’s Alternative Nightlife Scene
After a brutal legislative session, local underground music may “never be the same again”
"...Alongside her partner Pat Reed (aka Tears of Eros) and old friend JT Whitfield, Erika stays busy curating..."
June 23, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood
Pleasure of the Paynes 2015
Big wins for Am I White?, Heathers at the 2015 theatre awards
"...of Por los Mojados, one for its theatrical event Eros, and also the Distinguished Achievement Award. Among them, the..."
Oct. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires
Tokyo!
This triptych of short films by directors Michel Gondry, Leos Carax, and Bong Joon-ho is a gorgeous, sprawling mess.
"...horrors of Three … Extremes and the beauties of Eros, this triptych of short films set in and underscored..."
April 10, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Elegy
In this smart adaptation of Philip Roth's A Dying Animal, Ben Kingsley and Penélope Cruz turn the table on the standard May-December romance.
"...summer’s palette. (See Screens feature " The Chaos of Eros" for more on the film.)..."
Aug. 22, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Untraceable
This tepid, borderline-offensive cyber-serial-killer thriller rehashes both better and worse examples of the current, vapid clamor for so-called "torture porn."
"...fascinated with voyeurism, not to mention the viewpoints of Eros and Thanatos and the intersection thereof, Untraceable renders the..."
Jan. 25, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
The Death of Brad Will
An American reporter films his own murder in Oaxaca, and Mexican and U.S. authorities look the other way
"...state of Oaxaca was on fire. Death squads, the pistoleros of a despised governor, rolled through the cobblestone streets..."
Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by John Ross
Lower City
The toastiest summer on record is but an intermittently flickering 40-watt bulb compared to this positively incendiary sexual firestorm.
"...coltish, sultry firestarter has great swaths of oozy, rapacious eros imprinted, literally, on her genes: She's the niece of..."
Aug. 18, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
No Entry
An exotic dancer tests the strength of two couples in this entertaining Bollywood romantic comedy.
"...naive charms, which are by turns entirely true to Eros as well as being just plain laugh-out-loud funny. Add..."
Sept. 2, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Asylum
In this adaptation of Patrick McGrath's novel, Natasha Richardson and Ian McKellan wonder if the patients have taken over the asylum.
"...what with the keen edged blades of Psyche and Eros battling it out to see who gets to the..."
Sept. 2, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
DVDs
Even the 'Sickness of Eros' has unexpected side effects
"...Criterion, $39.95 Even "The Sickness of Eros" has unexpected side effects. Michelangelo Antonioni's trilogy documenting Italy's..."
May 27, 2005 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez
Demonlover
French mind-warper has a puzzle-box narrative and a soundtrack by Sonic Youth.
"...in a world ruled by faceless conglomerates pushing instant eros down our orifices every time we log on, humanity,..."
Dec. 5, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Japón
"...body, need, and desire arises in him. Death and Eros have been foreshadowed in the animal life that’s so..."
May 16, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Eat Your Heart Out
Not in the mood for love this Valentine's Day? We think we have the answer.
"...bomb right about now. Not a stitch of normal Eros among 'em, either, so it's safe for you to..."
Feb. 14, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov
Dahmer
"...outsider's mask hiding a shattered Psyche and an evil Eros. Jacobson plays fast and loose with the historical timeline..."
July 26, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Awards
Audience and jury love Bob Trevino Likes It
"...MIDNIGHT SHORT COMPETITION Audience Award Winner: “Meat Puppet” Director/Screenwriter: Eros V, Producers: Leah Draws, Masha Thorpe TEXAS SHORT COMPETITION..."
March 18, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker
SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards
Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes
"...Special Jury Award: Eros V, “Meat Puppet”..."
March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, February 9-15
"...all of us should keep evolving our relationship with eros. There is always more to discover and explore about..."
Feb. 9, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny
South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere
3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival
"..."Meat Puppet" (United Kingdom) Director/Screenwriter: Eros VProducers: Leah Draws, Masha Thorpe On the day he..."
Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, January 5-11
"...a favorable time to learn everything about sex and eros that you don't already know. I hope you will..."
Jan. 5, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny
Qmmunity: Let’s Get Physical
Move your body-ody-ody-ody at these fitness-focused queer events
"...with Temptrix-13, Lefty, Ava Andrea, Xlonelee, and Tears of Eros bringing indie dance, alt, and EBM; outside its a..."
May 26, 2023 Column by James Scott
El terror del sueño americano
Cómo Texas destrozó el camino a la ciudadanía de un residente de Austin
"...esperaba. La administración de Biden celebró que, en los primeros días posteriores a la expiración del Título 42 el..."
May 19, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, August 12-18
"...thunderbolts, Hermes' winged helmet, Aphrodite's magic bra, Achilles' armor, Eros' bow and arrows, and the thrones for all the..."
Aug. 12, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny
Qmmunity: Billet-Doux to Bat City
Embrace Austin throws an in-person love letter to queer ATX, plus an all-queer music fest, Pride fun, and more.
"...and sticky kisses, Embrace is aiming more philia than eros. "This love is different from romantic love," AJ puts..."
Aug. 5, 2022 Column by James Scott
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, June 3-9
"...the astrological omens, there's a high possibility that interesting eros can converge with humorous fun in a glorious synergy...."
