An Inconvenient Truth

Al Gore’s zeal for spreading knowledge about global warming is inspiring and this documentary about his efforts also showcases the new, improved Gore.

"...Directed by: Davis Guggenheim. You can call him Al. He introduces himself as the man..."

June 2, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Time for an Inconvenient Truth

The former vice president brings an inconvenient truth conveniently close to I-35. Maybe he can help with the pollution.

"...those of you with tickets for tonight at the Frank Erwin Center. Yes, Vice-President Al Gore will be stepping..."

Oct. 1, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

An Inconvenient Truth About UK Courts

The Neo-Cons go global in their pursuit of Al Gore.

"...for his efforts in educating the world about climate change, the global warming doubters have been getting all giddy..."

Oct. 15, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power

Al Gore reminds us (once again) that climate change is real

"...Directed by: Bonni Cohen and Jon Shenk...."

Aug. 11, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Inconvenient Truth: Austin Needs Better Transit System

"...Dear Editor, I went to see An Inconvenient Truth lately out at the Arbor Cinema [Film..."

Aug. 1, 2006 Postmarks

Can You Handle the Truth?

"...If you still haven't seen An Inconvenient Truth, former Vice President Al Gore's documentary on..."

Dec. 12, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

When the Truth Doesn't Match Your Narrative

Fallout continues from a study showing negative effects of cutting Planned Parenthood from the Women's Health Program

"...When anti-choice lawmakers decided to kick Planned Parenthood out of a..."

March 18, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin FC Learns Sobering Truth With Loss to Vancouver Whitecaps

RECAP: 2-1 defeat solidifies club’s last place in conference

"...Verde lights Wednesday, Austin FC supporters got a clear and inconvenient answer to a question they really rather hoped..."

Aug. 19, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Waiting for 'Superman'

More provocative than genuinely informative, this documentary, nevertheless, has kicked off a national discussion about remedying our failing educational system.

"...about our public education system in much the same manner as he did with global warming in An Inconvenient..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

It Might Get Loud

Masters of rock guitar – Jimmy Page, the Edge, and Jack White – gather for a summit of the generations, caught by the lens of An Inconvenient Truth's Davis Guggenheim.

"...includes geezers Jimmy Page (sporting some wicked white locks) and U2's the Edge (coif unknown). Ostensibly, this is a..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Gracie

Davis Guggenheim (director of An Inconvenient Truth) tells this more-or-less true story of one New Jersey girl's struggle to play soccer in the male-dominated sports world of the late Seventies.

"...Directed by: Davis Guggenheim. Starring: Christopher Shand, Carly Schroeder, Elisabeth Shue, John Doman, Andrew Shue, Julia..."

June 1, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Green Events: Sept. 28-Oct. 3

"...If you can't make it out to Fredericksburg this weekend for the..."

Sept. 27, 2007 Columns Post

Environmental Storytelling

Two SXSW Eco panels, one 'Inconvenient Truth,' and unlimited possibilities for human stories inspiring green change

"...The planet is at the center of countless stories, but precious..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Vincere

The long-scuttled tragic story of Ida Dalser, the first wife of Benito Mussolini, and the child she bore him, is brought to the screen with arresting style by the Italian director Marco Bellocchio.

"...Directed by: Marco Bellocchio. Starring: Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Filippo Timi, Fausto Russo Alesi, Michela Cescon, Pier..."

April 23, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

2016: Obama's America

Dinesh D'Souza, the conservative author, expounds on the president's past, and discusses what he thinks America would look like if Obama were to be re-elected.

"...Directed by: Dinesh D'Souza and John Sullivan...."

Aug. 31, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

He Named Me Malala

Doc about the famous champion of girls' eduction, Malala Yousafzai

"...Inspirational figures hardly come more heroic and ready-made than Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teen who survived..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Greedy Lying Bastards

The greedy lying bastards are those responsible for destroying our planet's climate, and this documentary is naming names.

"...in eco-activist Craig Scott Rosebraugh’s new documentary describes a propaganda technique known as “assertion”: gaining control over an argument..."

March 8, 2013 Movie Review by Leah Churner

Food, Inc.

Documentary lifts the veil on our nation's food industry.

"...by: Robert Kenner. Why wait for 2012? If you’re hankering for a taste of the apocalypse, the opening sequence..."

June 26, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Holy Cow

Gohmert says atheists should be encouraging Christianity

"...Some say it's only an urban legend. Turn off all the lights, set the..."

Dec. 9, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Just in Time for Nader '08

Henriette Mantel and Steve Skrovan on An Unreasonable Man

"...An unavoidable aspect of An Unreasonable Man is the sense..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Re: "Grandma" ["She's Her Own Grandma," News, July 28]: Why so..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Column

The Chronicle’s 2017 Holiday Political Survival Guide

Borscht in a Bag, a male chastity belt, and more gifts to get you through the rut

"...my family a note requesting that on Christmas we exchange no gifts. It wouldn't be right, I said, and..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

When Bad Movies Attack

James Nguyen's underground oddity Birdemic cries fowl

"...Nguyen is a Moviehead! Also known as Master of Romantic Thrillers. He has extensive experience in the film industry...."

July 2, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Fed Up

Most everything we've been taught about eating and exercising is wrong, and Katie Couric breaks it down for us.

"...Directed by: Stephanie Soechtig...."

May 9, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cool It

Based on the book by Danish environmentalist Bjorn Lomborg, this documentary approaches the problems caused by global warming without panic.

"...Directed by: Ondi Timoner. Ondi Timoner's clear-eyed and commonsensical documentary, Cool It, makes the case that we..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The State We're In

Yep, it is broke, and Turk Pipkin wants us all to fix it

"...a Time opens with a track off of Bob Dylan's 1989 album, Oh Mercy, called "Everything Is Broken" –a..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Happenings

September 27-October 4

"...5-7-5 HAIKU GRANT AWARD CEREMONY Sen. Kirk Watson emcees this ceremony awarding..."

Sept. 28, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Who Killed the Electric Car?

This multifaceted documentary about the history of GM's electric car seeks the culprit responsible for its demise and finds plenty of blame to go around.

"...multifaceted documentary seeks the culprit responsible for its demise and finds plenty of blame to go around. Arriving as..."

July 28, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie

The kinetic life of the Back to the Future star

"...telling of his life story into a pity party. And "boring" is a word that never applies to STILL:..."

May 12, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...I treat my subjects – servants, children, wife – with a firm but gentle hand...."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature

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