Drillbit Taylor

This mediocre tween comedy that stars Owen Wilson comes from some very talented people – Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen – who appear to be experiencing a delayed sophomore slump.

"...issuing from the maw of Buddy Hackett. Nuh-uh. Drillbit Taylor is a strange hybrid of Apatow's über-cool TV series..."

March 21, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Emperor's New Clothes

"...Directed by: Alan Taylor. Starring: Nigel Terry, Tom Watson, Tim Mcinnerny, Iben..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Palookaville

"...Directed by: Alan Taylor. Starring: Adam Trese, Vincent Gallo, William Forsythe and..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Thor: The Dark World

The Marvel cinematic universe opens its gates once again, and The Dark World does not disappoint.

"...Directed by: Alan Taylor. Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Many Saints of Newark

Nothing holy about this Sopranos prequel

"...Directed by: Alan Taylor. Starring: Michael Gandolfini, Alessandro Nivola, Jon Bernthal, Billy..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Movie Review by Beth Sullivan

Terminator: Genisys

The Governator is back

"...Directed by: Alan Taylor. Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney, Jason..."

July 3, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Next Stop, Wonderland

"...Directed by: Brad Anderson. Starring: Hope Davis, Alan Gelfant, Victor Argo, Jon Benjamin, Cara Buono, Phil Hoffman,..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Rich and Famous

"...Directed by: Taylor Wong Tai-Loi. Starring: Andy Lau Tak-Wah, Alex Man Tze-Leung,..."

Oct. 27, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Constantine

Adapted from Alan Moore’s groundbreaking DC/Vertigo comic title, Constantine is sure to divide the series’ most rabid fans, but those who can set aside their preconceptions will discover one of the more artfully designed comic-based films in some time.

"...Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBoeuf, Tilda Swinton, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Djimon Hounsou, Gavin Rossdale and Peter Stormare. Woe..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Steal Big, Steal Little

"...Directed by: Andrew Davis. Starring: Andy Garcia, Alan Arkin, Rachel Ticotin, Joe Pantoliano, Ally Walker and Holland..."

Oct. 6, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

The Lady in the Van

Dame Maggie Smith is stunning in the role of the titular homeless lady

"...Jim Broadbent, Deborah Findlay, Frances de la Tour, Gwen Taylor, Roger Allam, Cecilia Noble, Dominic Cooper, James Corden and..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The History Boys

If you like your British movies quick, raunchy, reflective, and bittersweet, then The History Boys, based on the stage play, is for you.

"...Sacha Dhawan, Andrew Knott, Penelope Wilton, Adrian Scarborough, Georgia Taylor and Clive Merrison. If you like your British movies..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Camp

"...de Jesus, Stephen Cutts, Vince Rimoldi, Kahiry Bess, Tiffany Taylor and Don Dixon. After watching Todd Graff’s sunshiny ode..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...Directed by Alan Taylor. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Anthony..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Further Reflections

"...Dir: Simon Shore; Prod: Stephen Taylor; Scr: Patrick Wide; Exec Prod: Anant Singh, Helena Spring;..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

"...with Liam Neeson, Julia Roberts, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Rickman...."

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Lyle Lovett

"...like Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt and Willis Alan Ramsey, and get to open shows for songwriters like..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Music Feature by Jody Denberg

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Lover, Beloved Director: Michael Tully, Screenwriter: Suzanne Vega, Producers: Alan Berg, Rachael Trigg Lover, Beloved is a film adaptation..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Dan Hedaya, Kurtwood Smith, Wayne Knight, Maria Tucci, Holland Taylor. With great wit, humor, and style, this movie serves..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

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

"...more world and North American premieres), how's about some Alan Moore? The man that shook comicdom with Watchmen is..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-File

Some spirited sightseeing and an eight-course cupcake dinner in this week's food news

"...Tipsy Texan co-owner David Alan and top Austin bartender Bill Norris have already enjoyed..."

July 8, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Texas Titles in Toto

"..."Dallas," Alan Jackson..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...opening look unrealistic, it's likely that the whole delicate balance of Hollywood release strategies may get caught in the..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...and glaringly silly flashbacks. De Mornay plays psychologist Sarah Taylor, an impulsive criminologist with a shadowy past. When she..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...and glaringly silly flashbacks. De Mornay plays psychologist Sarah Taylor, an impulsive criminologist with a shadowy past. When she..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...Jill Sprecher; with Toni Collette, Parker Posey, Lisa Kudrow, Alanna Ubach...."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Ring in the HollyDaze

Holiday Movie Previews

"...count among their numbers the viewers pulverized in the avalanche of too much product competing for too little screen..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Calderon, Sammi Davis, Valeria Golino, Madonna, Ione Skye, Lili Taylor, Marisa Tomei, Alicia Witt, Tarantino. (R, 115 min.) What..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle

"...Directed by: Alan Rudolph. Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Campbell Scott, Matthew Broderick,..."

Jan. 20, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Letters at 3AM: 'Roadie': 30 Years Later

The screenwriter of Roadie visits his younger, more serious self

"...co-star Meat Loaf. I was too pissed at director Alan Rudolph to make new friends on that shoot...."

March 26, 2010 Column by Michael Ventura

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