Analyze That

"...to take into account one important fact -- mainly that the first film's big-screen simultaneity with the first season..."

Dec. 13, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Analyze This

"...stuffed down men's throats, all those big cigars, all that Oedipal conniving to knock off and supplant dominant (god)father..."

March 12, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Put That in Your Big Box and ...

Activist groups beg to differ with the city's big-box report

"...it seemed clear what such a study would conclude: that big boxes harm local independent business – a species..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Texas Task Force That Reviews Pregnancy-Related Deaths Losing Advocate Role

When state withheld death data, advocate pushed back

"...Roe v. Wade and two months before the midterm that would pit Gov. Greg Abbott against Beto O’Rourke, the..."

March 15, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Titmouse That Roared

Chris Prynoski on Venture Bros., tech, and more

"...streaming something more kid-friendly, keep an eye out for that bird. They've worked with Disney XD, BET, Fox, and..."

Aug. 12, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Letters at 3AM: That Word 'Oligarchy'

Oligarchy is upon us, claw and beak, and has been for some time

"...back on p.58: Polls reported the "striking finding ... that capitalism's reputation is severely dented. In Europe 76% of..."

July 11, 2014 Column by Michael Ventura

Casey Suchan Follows The Animal People

Documentary shows how anti-terror laws targeted animal rights groups

"...tracking down a dread threat to civilization: antivivisection activists. That's one of many galling facts in The Animal People,..."

Oct. 24, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wild Reeds

"...school friends Francois (Morel), Maite (Bouchez), and Serge (Rideau) analyze their feelings and desires almost incessantly. A type of..."

Nov. 10, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt

Vivid yet impressionistic, this documentary tribute to the musician Townes Van Zandt brings the life and the music of this songwriter's songwriter into focus.

"...distinct turns of phrase. Brown does not seek to analyze the reasons for the prolific musician’s abbreviated life (he..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Sweet Hereafter

"...arrives in a small rural community in British Columbia that has just experienced a gut-wrenching disaster in which 14..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gun Shy

"...downright odd hybrid of feel-good comedics and mobster clichés that leaves you scratching your head as you exit the..."

April 21, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

City Hall Hustle: Austin Interacts

It was that other mayor who jumped off bridges

"...a contractor – SteelSMBology – for Phase 1, to analyze the current site; draft a new, more intuitive architecture;..."

March 19, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

What's Your Number?

Anna Faris does more nose-scrunching than acting in this abrasive comedy about people acting stupidly.

"...then the people who make it their business to analyze those numbers will probably argue the poor turnout represents..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Mixed Day for Science at the State Board of Education

Evolution wins a victory, but creationists still a foot in the door

"...Texas Freedom Network was there liveblogging it. They report that:..."

March 27, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Zookeeper's Wife

World War II drama based on the bestselling book

"...on the grounds of the Warsaw Zoo, prior to that country’s surrender to the Germans. Over the course of..."

April 7, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Comedian

De Niro plays an aging insult comic

"...he U-turned back to comedy in movies such as Analyze This and those Focker flicks, a wise move for..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Being Flynn

Robert De Niro and Paul Dano play the troubled Flynn father and son.

"...creation than De Niro’s 1976 taxi driver. It’s not that the actor’s skills have faded over time, despite the..."

March 23, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle

"...absence in this wildly uneven but occasionally hilarious updating that takes the animated duo and pits them once again..."

June 30, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Tyler Perry's Madea Goes to Jail

Just what's needed in the big house – Perry's pistol-packing granny.

"...Davis. Here’s a question worth pondering: How does one analyze a movie that features a young man bursting into..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Leffingwell's Got It in the Bag

City to look at sacking petroleum grocery bags.

"...their detrimental environmental impact. While Austin won't likely go that far (if only), Leffingwell intends to look at ways..."

April 16, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Ice Harvest

Instead of an action comedy that’s as slick as ice, Harold Ramis’ sardonic new comedy is more like an uncongealed river of slush.

"...straddling never quite congeals. Instead of an action comedy that’s as slick as ice, Harold Ramis’ new film is..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Brothers

This psychological drama from Denmark is interesting and well-performed, but it's no Cain and Abel.

"...Anders Thomas Jensen. Both films set forth dramatic storylines that lead their characters into events that cause continual self-questioning..."

June 3, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Film Festival to Honor Kenneth Lonergan

Manchester by the Sea Oscar winner named Distinguished Screenwriter

"...The Austin Film Festival announced today that Oscar winner Kenneth Lonergan will be honored at this..."

June 28, 2017 Screens Post by Jennifer Murphy

Moontower, Day 3: IFC Screening of 'Maron'

The comic's new cable show digs into what makes Marc Maron tick?

"...“That was the hardest thing I’ve ever done,” Marc Maron..."

April 27, 2013 Arts Post by Dan Solomon

TV Review: Eugene Mirman Comedy Central Special

Alt-comedy hero misses the mark in an uneven standup show

"...comedy can be hit or miss, but I think that erraticism is a testament to his willingness to try..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Screens Post by Eli Black

AISD Trustees: Slow Down on School Closures

Concerns raised over facilities plan timeline, community engagement

"...water on an ambitious facilities plan from district leaders that would identify schools for potential consolidation or closure by..."

Feb. 12, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Can She Take the Heat?

Culinary pros discuss gender inequities

"...national media attention these days, but the majority of that limelight is still reserved for men. Next Tuesday, some..."

Sept. 3, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Interactive: 10 Lessons From Buzzfeed's Jonah Peretti

Only one is about cats

"...had as dramatic an effect on Internet media. And that goes way beyond adorable cat videos...."

March 16, 2015 SXSW Post by Dan Gentile

World Cup Daily: June 25

A daily update on the action in Brazil

"...the video evidence and apparent bite marks on Chiellini, that that is indeed what happened, Suarez’ World Cup is..."

June 25, 2014 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Austin FC Ends First Season With A Dud In Ninth Straight Road Loss

ATXFC managed just 2 wins and 2 draws in 17 away matches

"...night’s home win over Sporting Kansas City epitomized all that Austin FC fans will miss during the winter offseason,..."

Nov. 7, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

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