Underclassman

Nick Cannon from Drumline plays a smart-aleck LAPD bicycle cop in this movie awash in clichés.

"...The OC With a Lethal Weapon 2? except that Adam Brody has been replaced by Johnny K. Lewis (of..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo

A singularly dreadful example of what can happen when potentially capable comedians check their brains at a committee meeting and go slumming for dollars.

"...example of what can happen when potentially capable comedians (Adam Sandler’s production company, Happy Madison, is behind the scenes)..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Creationism Alive and Kicking in Glen Rose

Monkeys, schmonkeys – a museum in Glen Rose argues against Darwinism

"...– Robin and Crystal Bernard..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Greg Beets

Adam Carroll

Record review

"...Adam Carroll..."

July 1, 2005 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Bewitched

Again Kidman goes for another nose-centric role, yet Nora Ephron's very meta remake of the old TV show still misfires.

"...(by Ephron, her sister, Delia, and frequent Ferrell collaborator Adam McKay) references in a tongue-in-cheek joke. In fact, it’s..."

June 24, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Culture Flash!

Pay your respects to the late Boyd Vance, June means green for the Paramount and State, and six Austinites are officially 'New American Talent'

"...• This weekend offers a couple of ways to pay..."

June 17, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

May I Have the Envelope, Please?

The 2004-2005 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Center's Omnium-Gatherum. Ballet Austin's premiere of Light: The Holocaust & Humanity Project was the most honored dance production, receiving..."

June 10, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...Local critics have put their heads – and pens – together to recognize the year's most..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

In Memoriam

The Austin State Hospital Cemetery is the long final home for thousands

"...The chain-link fence of the Austin State Hospital Cemetery – 11 flat acres full of forgotten people – stretches..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Les Choristes

A box-office smash in its native France, this kindly and spirited film doesn’t exactly break the mold of the heartwarming, humanistic boarding-school dramedy.

"...along with those peppy selections from Glen Ballard and Adam Duritz. The music – sung by the Les Petits..."

May 20, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Chrystal

Billy Bob Thornton plays an Arkansas husband who attempts to redeem himself after critically injuring his wife and killing their son in a car accident four years earlier.

"...most ingeniously lit opening shot in recent memory, and Adam Kimmel’s fluid cinematography immerses the busted, rusted rural landscape..."

April 15, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Saturday Sleepers

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...bring his trumpet to rock shows and jump onstage. – Raoul HernandezWALTER DANIELS & WADE DRIVER8pm, Blender Balcony @..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Everybody's Court Artist

Sam Brown on 'Exploding Dog'

"...inspire elegant, quality work. The artist otherwise known as Adam Culbert flirts along the fine line between sparse and..."

March 4, 2005 Screens Feature by Courtney Fitzgerald

Paintings by Christopher Fitzgerald

Diaz Gallery was formed as a labor of love by Adam Diaz, a friendly soul who seeks to represent those artists who are passionate and involved with their work

"...space was formed as a labor of love by Adam Diaz, a friendly soul who seeks to represent those..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Arts Review by Jacqueline May

Observer to History at 50

The Texas Observer celebrates its 50th birthday

"...Former New York Times political correspondent Adam Clymer – notorious for being called a "major league..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The 'Observer' Celebrates 50

'The Texas Observer' marks its 50th Anniversary with a symposium on politics and media

"...What Happened? – The Press and the Practice of Presidential Politics in..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Arms and the Man

Different Stages' 'Arms and the Man' is an honest attempt at entertainment with a political edge, but it swallows or ignores the complex interpretation that this script deserves

"...comedy of realist drama ensues. Raina's extroverted and dashing fiancé, a heroic soldier fighting in the Bulgarian army, secretly..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Arts Review by Heather Barfield Cole

Into the Heart

U2 drops the 'Atomic Bomb'

"...of the recently released Live Aid DVD (see "Phases & Stages"), let's check in with a few of their..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Film News

Austin movie crews are coming home for the holidays and should quickly unpack for frightful film fun

"...her earlier self's murder. Chainsaw folks, whose 2002 remake – like Tobe Hooper's 1974 original – was shot in..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

'He's Forked Himself'

Our Full conversation with Louis Dubose about 'The Hammer'

"...that conversation. The full interview is available at www.austinchronicle.com. – Michael King..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Cinematic Convergence

Oct. 14-21: The 11th annual Austin Film Festival

"...8:00 Adam McKay Presents ......"

Oct. 15, 2004 Screens Feature

TCB

"...Iraq, where local honky-tonk thrush Danni Leigh and bandmates Adam Roach and Mike McKenzie spent two weeks last month...."

Aug. 27, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

TV Eye

Why The OC rocks and why its many imitators should walk

"...entrances and exits of key characters (buh bye, Anna – sniff, sniff – and Luke) kept the show fresh...."

June 25, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Cap City Comedy Club. This year's set of honors – the 12th presented by this informal association of local..."

June 11, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Food-o-File

Farmers, parties, and more Zen

"...fruits and vegetables, both the Austin Farmers' Market (Fourth & Guadalupe) and the Westlake Farmers Market (4100 Westbank Dr.)..."

June 4, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

"Heroines, Harlots, and Hussies: Old Testament Women in Renaissance and Baroque Prints"

The prints and drawings in the Blanton Museum's "Heroines, Harlots, and Hussies: Old Testament Women in Renaissance and Baroque Prints" illuminate the way women shape biblical history, even though it's often through their misbehavior

"...on Renaissance depictions of women from the Old Testament – and what a gang they are. Women often serve..."

May 21, 2004 Arts Review by Molly Beth Brenner

Laws of Attraction

The first law of attraction is sexual chemistry – something this movie is completely lacking.

"...way of saying that Laws of Attraction is no Adam's Rib, the courtroom classic starring Spencer Tracy and Katharine..."

April 30, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Luv Doc Recommends: Salvage Vanguard Cinema

Alamo Drafthouse Downtown, Saturday, April 17, 2004

"...Austin’s most innovative filmmakers like Divya Srinivasan (Waking Life); Adam Bork (Searching for Tony Joe); Justin Hennard; Cory Ryan..."

April 16, 2004 Column by The Luv Doc

Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed

A guilty pleasure for thirtysomething stoners with ironic dispositions and large nacho platters.

"...of like a lone voyager from Overacting Planet, where Adam West is king. Or maybe it’s just the way..."

March 26, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Decade on the Vanguard

No. 10 looks like the best Salvage Vanguard birthday ever!

"...Golden Arm Trio, the Adam Sultan Moment, and the Transgressors cover songs from Fugitive..."

March 26, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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