Alan Pappé: In Memoriam

The man who gave us thousands of memorable images from Hollywood and the music scene has passed

"...thousands of others just as striking – has passed. Alan Pappé, who made his name in Hollywood but spent..."

May 16, 2008 Arts Feature

The Real Crash Davis

Alan Zinter of the Round Rock Express still lives the big-league dream

"...When asked if he ever thinks about quitting, Alan Zinter looks you straight in the eye, barely blinking,..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Sports Feature by Kevin Brass

Uncle Frank

Small town coming-out period drama is anchored by Paul Bettany at his best

"...Directed by: Alan Ball. Starring: Paul Bettany, Sophia Lillis, Peter Macdissi, Steve..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Towelhead

Alan Ball's film is guaranteed to discomfit and dismay with its dangerous plunge into an adolescent girl's discovery of sexuality and self-identity.

"...Directed by: Alan Ball. Starring: Summer Bishil, Aaron Eckhart, Toni Collette, Peter..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Commitments

"...Directed by: Alan Parker. Starring: Robert Arkins, Michael Aherne, Angeline Ball, Maria..."

Sept. 20, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Cockneys vs. Zombies

This bloody good zom-com stands out from the crowd of zombies recently invading our screens.

"...Treadaway, Michelle Ryan, Jack Doolan, Georgia King, Ashley Thomas, Alan Ford, Honor Blackman and Richard Briers...."

Aug. 2, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

1999 Film Critics Poll

"...Alan Ball (American Beauty), Charlie Kaufman (Being John Malkovich), M...."

Jan. 7, 2000 Screens Feature

TV Eye

The cure to the summer rerun doldrums? HBO's Sex and the City and Six Feet Under.

"...in a stretch limo, bearing a bouquet of red balloons and champagne on the evening of her otherwise disastrous..."

June 8, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Short Cuts

A new film series begins at the Off Center, introducing avant-garde films and a new theatrical venue to Austin moviegoers.

"...across from Chronicle photog Bruce Dye's infamous Holy Eight Ball Studio), the warehouse-esque venue -- home to the Rude..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Of Barbecue and Vampires

An interview with Todd Lowe, True Blood's Terry Bellefleur

"...AC: How has it been at True Blood since Alan Ball left?..."

June 13, 2013 Screens Post by R.U. Steinberg

Goal!: The Dream Begins

From East L.A. to the soccer fields of England, this rags-to-riches story sticks closely to the sports movie formula.

"...a promotional tool for FIFA, the Federation Internationale de Football Association (not to mention Adidas, whose logos are featured..."

May 12, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Short Cuts

Two more movie houses are closing -- the Lake Creek Festival Theater and Village Cinema Art --both part of Regal Cinemas' countrywide house cleaning.

"...by calling Brandon Howe at 682-6988... Finally, local animator Alan Watts (referred to in this column recently as Alan..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

The In-Laws

"...original, the characters were played by Peter Falk and Alan Arkin.) Steve’s a deep-cover CIA agent (or possibly a..."

May 23, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

TV Eye

Breaking more ground: Six Feet Under returns for a third season.

"...returns for its third season this Sunday. Series creator Alan Ball penned the stunning season opener, directed by Rodrigo..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Short Cuts

New digs at dirt-cheap prices for filmmakers, plus Alan Watts' summer camp for kids, a free film series at UT, and some sticky fingers over at News 8 Austin.

"...on this hellacool deal, e-mail stevebusti@hotmail.com or call 371-1398... Alan Watts update No. 307: 16color.com's creative overlord Alan Watts..."

May 31, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

2007 'Austin Chronicle' Chipmunking Contest

"...say vile, of these processed cakes are the Sno Balls. Packaged in pairs, the chocolate sponge cakes are covered..."

March 30, 2007 Sports Post by Sofia Resnick

Turkey Day Game for the Texans

Sneak by Jags in OT

"...did what they had to do to get the ball back to Schaub to win the game...."

Nov. 21, 2012 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

'Five Women Wearing the Same Dress'

Despite the script's weaknesses, this NXNW production stays engaging because all five women are fun to watch

"...The script, by Alan Ball of Six Feet Under fame, wades into a..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

Josh Ritter’s Hungry

With ambition, for songs, and quietly at the Moody Saturday

"...Saturday’s load-in at the Moody Theater with opener Gregory Alan Isakov is the third stop on the trek. Pitching..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Qmmunity: Less Hate, More Glitter and Glam

Try out a drag makeup tutorial, help solve a virtual whodunnit, and more queer fun

"...Uncle Frank Alan Ball's drama about a gay man confronting his past...."

Nov. 13, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Bethany

Theatre En Bloc delivers a tough and disturbing social critique on suburbia and adversity facing single mothers

"...bogeyman of all is something even more powerful: the fireball of adversity that comes hurtling at warp speed toward..."

June 6, 2014 Arts Review by Stacy Alexander Smith

FF2012: Why 'The Collection' is All About Character

Marcus Dunstan brings the mask back for Fantastic Fest

"...hit the home run the first time. OK, the ball didn't sail out of the park yet, but you..."

Sept. 23, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Blood Lust

'True Blood' fans invited to the Ultimate Fan Experience June 1.

"...The event features a Q&A with series creator Alan Ball and several “main cast members,” a screening of..."

May 27, 2010 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Masterpiece Theatre loosens the corset, plus first reactions to fall's new slate of shows

"...the creepy goings on in Bon Temps, don't like football, and have had it with solving crimes or animated..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

The geeks shall inherit the earth? They'll certainly rule San Diego this weekend.

"...of the coffin and live in the open in Alan Ball's first TV effort since Six Feet Under (he'll..."

July 25, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Short Cuts

"...Robert Mueller Airport grounds: more movies, fewer parking hassles... Alan Ball's 16Color.com, now in V3.0, proudly helping you put..."

Jan. 4, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...they've been noticed by the Bay Area underground, and Ballistix might choose Dodger Blue in honor of their new..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...up the Best Director, Motion Picture, and Screenplay (for Alan Ball) awards at the Golden Globe Awards last week...."

Jan. 28, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Cosmic Groove (that’s Sir Doug Sahm, of course) and Alan Berg’s The Jones Family Will Make a Way, about..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Improvising Every Second

The secret history of Austin Circle of Theaters director Latifah Taormina, from Second City to the Committee and beyond

"...dogged by a former classmate by the name of Alan Arkin...."

March 10, 2006 Arts Feature by Lowell Bartholomee

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