Journey Into Amazing Caves

This film follows expedition leaders Dr. Hazel Barton and Nancy Aulenback as they tunnel through Greenland's ice caves, explore the aquatic chambers beneath the jungles of the Yucatan, and rappel the limestone caverns of the Grand Canyon.

"...with the new Journey Into Amazing Caves, a film that follows expedition leaders Dr. Hazel Barton and Nancy Aulenback..."

April 18, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Further Reflections

"...Included here are reviews of some of the films that played during the SXSW '99 Film Festival. Other reviews..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Two Hundred Cigarettes

"...of manners for the hipster set, the movie aimlessly follows the converging paths of several New Yorkers trying to..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

A Simple Wish

"...dust. Instead of magic and make-believe, A Simple Wish follows a more earthbound course, which is a shame because..."

July 18, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Boys Life 2

"...Cousin,” on the other hand, made such an impression that it left me squirming in my seat long after..."

April 18, 1997 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...This is a reprint of the Austin Chronicle review that ran in March when this film premiered in Austin..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Black Beauty

"...with a childhood friend and the trepidation of finding that old friend changed beyond recognition. Though she's proven herself..."

July 29, 1994 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...Festival schedule is packed with big releases like The Fall Guy and Road House, but now it's added the..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Joy Ride

Raunchy road trip goes all the way to China for filthy fun

"...its creative team and cast of Asian American women. That Asian American women can be just as raunchy and..."

July 7, 2023 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Review: Caterpillar

Impressionistic documentary evokes the trauma of beauty standards

"...by Liza Mandelup - I know for a fact that more than one viewer was convinced for a good,..."

March 18, 2023 Screens Post by Joe Gross

Austin Film Society’s Doc Days Returns

Third edition opens with Todd Haynes’ The Velvet Underground

"...Linklater will moderate a post-screening discussion with the director that’s sure to be revelatory and engaging, but for even..."

Sept. 14, 2021 Screens Post by Kat McNevins

Villains

Delicious black comedy finds bad guys in a battle of the generations

"...Movies that try too hard are like pornography: They’re not always..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Dead Don't Die

After the vampiric bite of Only Lovers Left Alive, Jim Jarmusch shambles through this zombie flick

"...longer crave cigarettes – is just one of the small but satisfying inside gags in Jim Jarmusch’s languorous riff..."

June 14, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Widows

Viola Davis leads an efficient heist that rarely blows the doors off

"...Erivo, Brian Tyree Henry, Daniel Kaluuya, Jacki Weaver, Robert Duvall, Liam Neeson, Lukas Haas, Carrie Coon and Jon Bernthal...."

Nov. 16, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Operation Finale

Nazi hunting history may be accurate, but lacks tension or gravity

"...and Isaac (playing a roguish Shin Bet agent who eventually turns out to be the key to unlocking Eichmann’s..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

One in a Crowd

Student Filmmakers Need Your Help

"...For potential backers, it can be hard to navigate all the sites out there, so here's a quick guide..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Column by Milo Webb

City of Ghosts

Battling ISIS with journalism

"...has been the self-designated capital of ISIS’s bloodthirsty caliphate. That said, Heineman takes pains to show as little of..."

July 28, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Risen

A Roman soldier is sent to track a rumor about the Christ's resurrection

"...Tom Felton, Peter Firth, Cliff Curtis, María Botto, Luis Callejo, Stephen Hagan and Joe Manjón...."

Feb. 26, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Deli Man

This doc about Jewish delis is tasty but fatty

"...currently operates Kenny & Ziggy’s in Houston, Texas. A classically trained chef, Gruber is a graduate of Le Cordon..."

March 13, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

AFS Grants Announced

$115,000 awarded to filmmakers

"...curators from outside Texas who determined the awardees and allocations included Aaron Katz, the co-writer/director of Land Ho!, which..."

Sept. 2, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Expendables 2

This who's who of action stars even features Schwarzenegger in his movie comeback.

"...Directed by: Simon West. Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Liam..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

"Hubble 3D"

This breathtaking IMAX documentary follows NASA's May 2009 mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.

"...a cheap Hollywood movie. Knowing Cameron's genuine passion for all things scientific and wondrous – his Ghosts of the..."

March 19, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Afghan Star

In Afghanistan's version of American Idol, there's a lot more at stake than the glory.

"...come down the pike in some time, Afghan Star follows a group of male and female contestants from across..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Post Grad

Bland to the point of pointlessness, Post Grad follows the inane highs and lows of a perky young optimist.

"...Reitman. Bland to the point of pointlessness, Post Grad follows the inane romantic and career highs and lows of..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Youssou N'Dour: I Bring What I Love

Seeming more like an electronic press kit than a bona fide documentary, this profile of the Senegalese singer is both welcome and lacking at the same time.

"...Egypt and its subsequent Grammy win. The documentary then follows that narrative thread through to the end. When N’Dour..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Community Wants Pearce in '09

Survey response instructs Carstarphen to work to re-open Pearce this year

"...overwhelming support for re-opening Pearce this year. The plan that got the most backing was option two, which calls..."

July 22, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Anita O'Day: The Life of a Jazz Singer

This celebratory documentary skips briskly over the 60-plus-year career of one of jazz's pre-eminent and most original singers.

"...by: Robbie Cavolina and Ian McCrudden. A celebratory documentary that skips briskly along to cover a 60-plus-year career, Anita..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Movie Review by Theresa Everline

Repo! The Genetic Opera

This cyber-gothic opera set in an unsavory world of the near-future stars Sarah Brightman, Paul Sorvino, and Paris Hilton, among others.

"...quest for eternal beauty? Not much, I'll give you that, and Repo! The Genetic Opera – while not to..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

War Dance

In this acclaimed documentary, Ugandan schoolchildren, victims of the brutal 20-year civil war, compete in a national dance contest.

"...mess; it's in their dance." This two-pronged documentary, which follows the ups, downs, and all-arounds of a group of..."

March 7, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Comebacks

A comedy spoof of inspirational sports films.

"...will still speak about a movie they once saw that, for one brief scene, managed to be a parody..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

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