Anna Karenina

Joe Wright's bold but empty imagining of Tolstoy's classic is set mostly within the walls of a theatre.

"...Directed by: Joe Wright. Starring: Keira Knightley, Jude Law, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Domhnall Gleeson, Matthew Macfadyen, Kelly Macdonald, Alicia Vikander,..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Wall

Two American soldiers face off with an Iraqi sniper

"...Directed by: Doug Liman. Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, John Cena and Laith Nakli...."

May 12, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Godzilla

These monsters have more audience appeal than their human co-stars – which is good and bad.

"...Directed by: Gareth Edwards. Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ken Watanabe, Bryan Cranston, Elizabeth Olsen, Sally Hawkins,..."

May 16, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Kick-Ass 2

Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl are back for more bloody and profane to bust more supervillain heads.

"...Directed by: Jeff Wadlow. Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloë Grace Moretz, Morris Chestnut, Jim Carrey, Christopher..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Million Little Pieces

James Frey's Oprah-(de)endorsed junkie journal makes it to the screen

"...Directed by: Sam Taylor-Johnson. Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ryan Hurst, Juliette Lewis..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Movie Review

Outlaw King

Chris Pine aptly fills the crown of Robert the Bruce

"...Pine, Stephen Dillane, Rebecca Robin, Billy Howle, Sam Spruell, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Callan Mulvey...."

Nov. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Moviegoers Assemble!

"...Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner, James Spader, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Samuel L. Jackson, Don..."

May 1, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

Tenet

Time goes backward and forward these days …

"...David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki, Kenneth Branagh and Aaron Taylor-Johnson...."

Sept. 11, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Nocturnal Animals

A dark meditation on regret and revenge

"...Tom Ford. Starring: Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Isla Fisher, Ellie Bamber, Armie Hammer, Karl Glusman,..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Savages

Oliver Stone’s movie is volatile, nasty, hypnotic, gory, and nearly irrestible – at least when the young 'uns aren't onscreen.

"...Directed by: Oliver Stone. Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Blake Lively, Aaron Johnson, John Travolta, Benicio Del Toro, Salma Hayek, Emile..."

July 6, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...Cast: Josh Hutcherson, Dane Cook, Shanley Caswell, Spencer Locke, Aaron David Johnson (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Nowhere Boy

This movie about John Lennon's young-adult years showcases the importance of the importance of both his mother and aunt in his life.

"...Directed by: Sam Taylor-Wood. Starring: Aaron Johnson, Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott Thomas, David Threlfall, Josh..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Need for Speed

Somewhat fast but seldom furious, this is an adrenaline junkie’s wet dream that stars Aaron Paul.

"...Directed by: Scott Waugh. Starring: Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots, Michael Keaton, Scott Mescudi,..."

March 14, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Butler School of Music

Two concerts – one by Harvey Pittel, one for the late Rose Taylor – pay tribute to 'living in a song'

"...the River to Pray," "Draw the Circle Wide," and Aaron Copland's setting of "At the River," with all the..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Get Low Director: Aaron Schneider, Screenwriters: Chris Provenzano and C. Gaby Mitchell A..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Maps, Balls, and Testifying

The testimony gets mighty strange at the re-redistricting trial.

"...to that problem. (Several South Texas officeholders, including Rep. Aaron Peña, D-Edinburg, testified pointedly that the prohibitive favorite for..."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Gemini D: Aaron Katz A heinous crime tests the complex relationship between..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...including Kat Candler's Hellion (starring the one and only Aaron Paul) and a trip through pitcher Dock Ellis' career..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees

E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms

"...Dead Man's Cell Phone Nate Dunaway, Death Race Inferno Aaron Johnson, The Totalitarians Meason Wiley, Dead Man's Cell Phone..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"..."Ascendant (sextet in memory of Aaron Copland)," Lingo..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...opts to move back in with his college roommates Aaron (A More Perfect Union's Dalmon), aptly described as "the..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Fessenden) forever. Cast List: Barbara Crampton, Larry Fessenden, Bonnie Aarons, Mark Kelly, Sarah Lind, Robert Rusler, Nyisha Bell, Phil..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Ladies Vincent J. Hooper, Hairspray Jessica Hughes, The Quarry Aaron Johnson, Skylight/Tribes Iris McQuillan-Grace, Tribes Michael Miller, Disgraced Amy..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...over the course of a dreary night. "Seek" D: Aaron Morgan. After driving all night, two sisters come across..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...The Lovebirds D: Michael Showalter, Screenwriters: Aaron Abrams, Brendan Gall A young couple (Issa Rae &..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story D: Aaron Kunkel The Boy Band Con: The Lou Pearlman Story..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Roll 'Em

March

"...Aaron Spelling's late-Sixties/early-Seventies "with it" TV show has been updated..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...Life of Us D: Chris Milk, Aaron Koblin Life of Us is a shared VR journey..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Neil LaBute; with Aaron Eckhart, Matt Malloy, Stacy Edwards...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...Emma Greenwell, Brendan McCarthy, Joe Egender, Cameron Richardson, Roger Aaron Brown (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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