Persuasion

In this film adaptation of Jane Austen's posthumous novel, a young woman faces a suitor that her snooty family made her reject eight years earlier, but who has now come into his own fame and fortune.

"...Directed by: Roger Michell. Starring: Amanda Root, Ciarán Hinds, Corin Redgrave, Phoebe Nicholls, Sophie Thompson..."

Oct. 27, 1995 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Suicide Squad

Suicide Squad is done in by its own hand

"...to reward sustained interest. And the good guys – Amanda Waller (Davis), the head of a secret government defense..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

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"...PERSUASIOND: Roger Michell; with Amanda Root, Ciaran Hinds, Corin Redgrave, Phoebe Nicholls, Sophie Thompson,..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...PERSUASIOND: Roger Michell; with Amanda Root, Ciaran Hinds, Corin Redgrave, Phoebe Nicholls, Sophie Thompson,..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...is the connection between all these women and the roots of their dissatisfaction. Novelist McMillan was assisted in the..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Deep in the Heart (Of Texas)

"...Directed by: Stephen Purvis. Starring: Kenneth Cranham, Amanda Root, Marco Perella, C.k. Mcfarland, Tim Mateer, Jo Carol..."

May 8, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Pride and Prejudice

"...over. -- Kayte VanScoy Persuasion D: Roger Michell; with Amanda Root, Ciuran Hinds. VHS Home Video Vulcan Video, 609..."

July 19, 1996 Screens Feature

Jane Eyre

"...Billie Whitelaw, Maria Schneider, Fiona Shaw, Elle Macpherson and Amanda Root. In movie language, Jane Eyre is one of..."

April 12, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...Martinson's fellow challenger José Garza agrees that a root cause for the "current crisis we are in" over..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

A World of Their Own

Growing Population

"...The root of the tension between parents and special education administrators..."

June 4, 1999 News Feature by Spike Gillespie

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...('Pemi) Aguda, Ghostroots..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Painful Splits Along the Way to Stopping Sexual Assault in and Around Austin

Different approaches to accountability lead to rifts throughout the county

"...Police Chief Brian Manley, hope this review will uncover root causes for those repeated crises, from numerous failures leading..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

ICOSA's "Chiaroscuro: probing mystery, seeking clarity"

The first group show in the collective's new home shows its members stretching themselves and embracing change

"...vantage point. ICOSA takes its name from the same root, referencing its 20 collective members, each of whom contributed..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Arts Review by Melany Jean

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...They're not the only directors with Austin roots in today's massive lineup drop: PJ Raval has his..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...L.A. theatre scene. Cast: Bill Hader, Henry Winkler, Stephen Root, Sarah Goldberg, Glenn Fleshler, Anthony Carrigan (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Sounding the Alarm on Texas' Nursing Home System

25% of the state's 1,200 long-term care centers have been cited for serious standard deficiencies

"...kinds of violations get directly at those rights," said Amanda Fredriksen, associate state director of advocacy for AARP Texas...."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Café No Sé

California-inspired eatery sticks to the basics

"...synonymous with spring, the liver moussed cracker topped with root vegetable confetti takes it back to our endless late..."

Dec. 18, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

The Threepenny Opera

Inventive direction and fun acting make a wonderful spectacle of Brecht's dark world

"...zany, off-kilter way. This is an underbelly that you root for in the Bad News Bears sense; they're rough..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

The Jinn

In Kirk Lynn's playful and wistful 'The Jinn,' three couples with magic lamps find out if what they wish for is really what they want

"...her, and you can catch a soft yearning in Amanda Garfield as she speaks, that youthful desire to connect..."

March 11, 2005 Arts Review by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Allison Janney, Marc Maron, Andre Royo, Owen Teague, Stephen Root, James Landry Hebert, Matt Lauria, Catfish Jean (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...who travels back through his life, looking for the root of his unhappiness...."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Brokedown Palace

"...Kate Beckinsale, Bill Pullman, Daniel Lapaine, Lou Diamond Phillips, Amanda De Cadanet and John Doe. Life is full of..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Stress-Free Thanksgiving Meal

Don't spend turkey day in the kitchen

"...variety of sides including maple sweet potato purée, roasted root vegetables, and oyster dressing. Order by Nov. 16 to..."

Nov. 16, 2016 Food Post by Sierra Diaz

AFS Grants Announced

$115,000 awarded to filmmakers

"...East Texas, he discovers that the allegations at the root of his investigation might have never happened...."

Sept. 2, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gay Place: Total Gayhem

Where my queers at? GayBiGayGay, b'duh.

"...SUXWEST 4 Over 50 acts tweaked to melt your root canals and dingle your berries. Sat.-Sun., March 15-16, 4pm-12mid...."

March 14, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

Awwwww, is this really our last day of ya? Come on, stay 'til Sunday!

"...fest of over 50 acts tweaked to melt your root canals and dingle your berries. Sat.-Sun., March 15-16, 4pm-12mid...."

March 14, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

My SXSW ECO 2012 Experience Wrap Up

Sustainability in food and environment and culture! Oh, my!

"...included JD Kemp (OR FoodEx), Astrid Scholz (EcoTrust), and Amanda Osborne (FoodHub)...."

Oct. 6, 2012 Food Post by Jessi Cape

ART From the Ashes Reseeding With Creativity

A California nonprofit helps Bastrop recover by making art from fire-damaged materials

"...be one of the quickest aids to recovery, taking root and bearing fruit before any tree, rebuilding the spirit..."

April 27, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Back When: 2011

One last look at 2011

"...This year's mix seems particularly root-rock heavy, although T Bird & the Breaks and Trombone..."

Jan. 4, 2012 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Slam as It Ever Was

The nationals come to Austin amid the polarizing medium's 20th anniversary

"...much coupling as sexual tension – but accessible. They root for but are honest with, and often tough on,..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Arts Feature by Shawn Badgley

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