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Sarah Silverman, 80s Night, sustainable sculpting, and more

"...America’s eternal hero, Henry Fonda, and the pugnacious Charles Bronson playing against type, it was Leone’s ultimate statement on..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Future Gladiators and Fantastical Stories Mark the Literary Year in Review

Pulled from the shelves

"...are given an option to join CAPE, the Criminal Action Penal Entertainment program, in which they become warriors fighting..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Silent Night

The action's too familiar in John Woo's gimmicky revenge flick

"...never really a choice. You go the full Charles Bronson...."

Dec. 1, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Fantastic Fest Review: Mancunian Man: The Legendary Life of Cliff Twemlow

The big dreams and lost chances of a forgotten exploitation king

"...became the seed money for his career in exploitation, action, horror, and science fiction, most of it shot in..."

Sept. 24, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Homegrown Duo the Point Present a Feast of Talent With Berto's Banquet

When two old souls meet an Italian drummer twice their age

"...the Point's affectionate interpretation of a song by rapper/chef Action Bronson with Chance the Rapper. After building to the..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Music Feature by Gary Lindsey

Once “Outsiders,” the Music World Is Now at BLK ODYSSY’s Fingertips

Collabs with heroes & new Earthchild Ent. label signal ascent

"...outside-the-box hip-hop, having helmed high-marked collaborations with Freddie Gibbs, Action Bronson, Boldy James, Armand Hammer, Curren$y, and Conway the..."

June 8, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Theo Lawrence, the Dead Coats, Doug Kershaw, Immolation, Action Bronson, Earl Sweatshirt, and Conan Gray

"...Death File Red are ... from Austin.– Julian Towers Action Bronson, Earl SweatshirtStubb's, Monday 28..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Music Column by Abby Johnston

The Marksman

Liam Neeson is the action man again in this border thriller

"...been cast instead of Hugh Jackman in James Mangold’s mutant-action-tear-jerker/instant classic Logan … well, ponder no more. Strip away..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Clear Shot

Pulled-from-the-headlines hostage drama misses the target and the point

"...most famous online for mainstreaming Robert Kovacs, a Charles Bronson lookalike who has picked up where “Il Brutto” left..."

June 5, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Hunting Down the Clickbait Beast in The VICE Guide to Bigfoot

Zach Lamplugh and Brian Emond are on the case at the Austin Film Festival

"...webcam-wielding dreamers who believe they can produce the next Action Bronson and Friends Watch Ancient Aliens, but are really..."

Oct. 24, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cold Pursuit

Liam Neeson is Mr. Plow ... with a vengeance

"...Neeson’s late-career transformation into the Irish reincarnation of Charles Bronson is considerably less surprising if you’re fan enough to..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Playback: SXSW Again Pivots on Rap

Hip-hop sustains the Festival's star power

"...already materialized at Under Armour's geodesic dome on Friday, Action Bronson, YFN Lucci, and Joey Purp add contemporary oomph..."

March 16, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music's Hip-Hop Hierarchy

From up-and-comers to rap royalty, 20 key sets to see

"...production and R&B on key mixtapes Aquarius and Amethyst. Action Bronson..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

Tenth and Final SXSW Artist List

Action Bronson, Talib Kweli, a Blaze Foley tribute, and 196 more

"...their final weekly list, which includes hip-hop iron chef Action Bronson, Black Star rapper Talib Kweli, and Crescent City..."

March 1, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Bullet Head

A cracking good Tarantino-esgue heist film

"...fighting dogs sport names like De Niro, Eastwood, and Bronson.) Despite featuring emotionally static characters who undergo no personal..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fantastic Fest Review: Wheelman

Frank Grillo drives through the night

"...man in demand. It's no surprise: he's an old-school action hero, grizzled, wiry, and lean, in the lineage of..."

Sept. 25, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Officer Downe

Slipknot's Clown turns director, plus more home releases

"...Wildstorm) and under his nom de guerre Man of Action, he has been a guiding force in animated action..."

April 9, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music: Must-See Hip-Hop

Rap royalty and rising stars

"...has crafted bangers for Freddie Gibbs, Joey Bada$$, and Action Bronson. Statik's also known for his collaborative efforts with..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Playback: Austin Music Awards (On Everything)

Austin Music Industry Awards down, here come the 2016/17 AMAs and a slew of SXSW buzz acts

"...Lil Wayne, Migos, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Action Bronson, De La Soul, Denzel Curry, political rock star..."

March 10, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback – Fun Fun Fun Fest: A Decade of Aggression

Flashing back on 10 years of Fun Fun Fun Fest

"...Undercard: Action Bronson, Television, Mac DeMarco, Body Count..."

Nov. 6, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Action Bronson: Mr. Wonderful

Queens MC goes major label with third LP

"...The bearded Queens rapper/chef/force of nature Action Bronson claims all breaks he’s received, paving unusual new..."

April 7, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

SXSW Music: Wednesday

"...Action Bronson..."

March 19, 2015 Photo Gallery

SXSW Live Shot: Action Bronson’s Scoot Inn BBQ

The rap on Texas-style brisket poutine

"...Always the charmer, Action Bronson won over a capacity crowd at Scoot Inn..."

March 19, 2015 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

First night SXSW Music recommendations and hints

"...Action Bronson 9pm, Scoot Inn Bronson's rise from gourmet chef..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Playback: SXSW Mission Statement

Six lists to get you through SXSW 2015

"...J. Cole, Big Sean), critical favs (Run the Jewels, Action Bronson, Big K.R.I.T.), and Texas titans (Z-Ro, Trae tha..."

March 20, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: SXSW News and Sightings

Polaroids, print, and dance funk – can they survive SXSW?

"...pop Brits Years and Years and rappers Big Sean, Action Bronson, and Rae Sremmurd. Presenters include Wiz Khalifa, Zoë..."

March 20, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music: Lucky No. 7 List

Action Bronson, Deerhoof, Laura Marling, and 160 more

"...worthy picks including edgy noise-pop makers Deerhoof, heavyweight MC Action Bronson, indie rockers Delta Spirit – whose frontman Matt..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Taken 3

Liam Neeson's back in action.

"...Just as Charles Bronson reluctantly saddled up for increasingly belabored Death Wish sequels..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

Fantastic Fest: Redeemer

FF's favorite head cracker Marko Zaror returns as divine justice

"...Mandrill), Zaror stays as stony-faced as a young Charles Bronson, with added spinning back heel kicks. Espinoza has become..."

Sept. 21, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pure Bone Gristle: Prodigy

Mobb Deep MC falls into Soul Rebels’ second line

"...Einstein album. He co-produced one of the songs with Action Bronson, called “The One.” He came to the studio..."

Sept. 18, 2014 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

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