Smashed

Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Aaron Paul portray a married couple who are plagued by the disease of alcoholism.

"...whose struggles with the disease form the crux of Smashed. Kate’s dependency is established in the film’s opening scene..."

Nov. 9, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Helmut Newton: The Bad and the Beautiful

The fashion photographer's contradictions, from the glamazons who knew him

"...for the master of menace and glamour, as Newton smashed his car into a wall on Sunset Strip, coming..."

July 24, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Breathe In

A comely British exchange student in upstate New York upsets a cozy family dynamic.

"...enough to topple the entire structure: Cue the rainstorms, smashed cookie jars, and car crash. Breathe In piles on..."

April 18, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Spectacular Now

An outstanding cast and eloquent storytelling shape this delicate film that becomes a dark study of a budding, young alcoholic.

"...what to do with the darkness. Director James Ponsoldt (Smashed), his writing team (working from Tim Tharp’s young adult..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Jackass 3D

Now with even more stupefying stunts and added dimensions.

"...effluvium rule the day, while testicles and taboos are smashed flat with equal abandon. Jackass is 10 years old..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

My Bloody Valentine 3D

This horror film is a full-on, old-school, gore-hound heaven – a supersaturated arterial goregasm with zero socially redeeming values for anyone other than first-year med students.

"...you've ever wanted to see a tiny motel owner smashed through her mandible and impaled on a ceiling by..."

Jan. 23, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

This Is England

Set in Thatcherite England, this semi-autobiographical story tells of a descent from mischievous schoolboy to junior skinhead.

"...Writer/director Meadows announces himself with an assertive montage of smashed windows, street riots, and Thatcher playing a game of..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Good Music Club: Blind Pets

Blind Pets: “Smashed,” on a “Leash,” in “Every Bodies” face

"...a favorite here since the local trio's 2010 disc Smashed, and its equally raucous follow-up, last year's Sweet Tooth...."

April 12, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Six Parts Seven

"...Casually Smashed to Pieces (Suicide Squeeze)..."

March 16, 2007 Music Review by Michael Bertin

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...back, either a foam grenade or a lead-pellet round smashed into his face. He hit the ground, screaming "Medic!"..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

It's Always the Nice Ones

"...Barnes. "It was the first and only time Phillip smashed a guitar and I brought a flash pot. We..."

March 5, 1999 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Your Favorite Thai Soup Recipe from Thai Fresh

Tom Kha straight from Jam Sanitchat’s new cookbook

"...1 and 1/2-inch pieces 1 small fresh Thai chili, smashed with the side of a knife 1 shallot, cut..."

Dec. 10, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Belushi

More than laughs, more than addiction: a charming, tragic portrait of the Blues Brothers star

"...Belushi died a comedy great. From the moment he smashed into Second City, turning its fuddy-duddy intellectualism into a..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Jumanji: The Next Level

Back in the game for a fun if flimsier sequel

"...But wait, you'll be asking: Didn't the game get smashed at the end of the last film? Blame mopey..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

25 Restaurants to Help You Eat Your Way Around the Domain in Austin

Sips, bites, sweets, and other food options from around the globe

"...and sweets at the Domain – separate entities all smashed together, including Domain, Domain Northside, and Rock Rose (the..."

July 5, 2019 Food Feature by The Food Staff

Gemini

Noir murder mystery for the selfie generation.

"...the pair to a night of La-La-Land debauchery involving smashed K-town karaoke, much existential navel-gazing, and a too-close encounter..."

April 6, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Smash Structural White Supremacy

"...Austin and other law enforcement agencies needs to be smashed into a thousand pieces the way President John F...."

March 23, 2018 Postmarks

Compadres

Mexican action comedy

"...a drunken medley of stereotypes and tired, overused tropes smashed together, sadistically pummeling the viewer into submission...."

April 22, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The End of the Tour

Fictional but satisfying portrayal of a David Foster Wallace interview by a Rolling Stone reporter

"...James Ponsoldt (The Spectacular Now, Smashed) manages to keep us focused on this two-hander with..."

Aug. 14, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Unleashing the Fundraising Power of 'Inframan'

Drafthouse screening Hong Kong sci-fi classic for Stephen Romano

"...lanes, drove onto the curb, hit Romano, and then smashed into an Austin Energy Utility pole, snapping it in..."

June 25, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Blood on the Austin Stage, Paint on the Texas Walls

And, go ahead, paint a little on Brenner while you're at it

"...two Norwegian soldiers (smashed with a mace, in battle) first Thane of Cawdor..."

Nov. 8, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Things Are What You Make of Them

The deliciously cracked comedies of Bob Byington

"...heart on your sleeve, and – when it's been smashed all to bits – to wear it even, as..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Bánh Mì

Sampling bánh mì all over Austin

"...beef (less common), roasted chicken, shrimp or squid, sardines (smashed), meat balls (smashed), pork loaf (a mortadellalike boiled pork..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Food Feature by Mick Vann

The Edge of Heaven

This Turkish film is a transgenerational, transborder microcosm of modern cultural melding.

"...disparate characters as their lives dovetailed with and eventually smashed headlong into the lives of others, usually equally dour...."

Sept. 19, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Come and Get Your Lead!

TCEQ turns up the heat in the toxic-TV-tube saga

"...is a batch of Zenith television tubes that were smashed when a Penske truck carrying them rolled over in..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

I, Robot

This summer, Will Smith saves the world from … robots.

"...leaves a copy of Hansel and Gretel by the smashed window from which he fell to his death in..."

July 16, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Hulk

"...smash good, Puny Human, but Nick Nolte just look smashed. It’s an unfortunate visual coda to Nolte’s career. The..."

June 20, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Big Bad Love

"...you can dance to it, if you're not too smashed...."

April 19, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Boogeyman

"...that witnessed a murder years earlier wreaks havoc when smashed into shards in this film directed by horror master..."

Sept. 26, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Demolition

Before she knew there was really something wrong with her brother, Elaine would tell him that their mother had tried to abort him when she was only a month gone.

"...brought the baseball bat up over his head and smashed it down on the hood of the car. "Lain-eeee!"..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Features Feature by Susan Shields

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