Screenwriter Andrew Davies to talk at UT

Plan II brings in Britain's famed adapter of classics

"...Sunday night date with Masterpiece Theatre, then you'll recognize Andrew Davies' name as a Masterpiece constant: The celebrated British..."

April 28, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

The first film in Jackson's Tolkien trilogy stays true to the spirit and logistics of the novels, but is also a breathtaking and beautiful work of art on its own.

"...Viggo Mortensen, Sean Astin, Liv Tyler, Billy Boyd, John Rhys-Davies, Cate Blanchett, Dominic Monaghan, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hop, Skip, 'Jump'

Ballroom Marfa reading series hosts Austin writer Andrew Lanham

"...Last fall, Andrew Lanham had a really good week. In the span..."

March 25, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Charles Dickens Masterworks Collection

Muck and maggots and food slopping down chins, or: The World According to the Original Chuck D

"...were scripted by the BBC's resident king of adaptation, Andrew Davies (Middlemarch, Pride and Prejudice), who grinningly admitted to..."

June 19, 2009 Screens Review by Kimberley Jones

Brideshead Revisited

It's a film, not a miniseries, but this rendition's attention to the steep divides of class and religion in prewar England remains as sharply etched as ever.

"...one realizes how layered the script by BBC stalwart Andrew Davies and Jeremy Brock really is. Yes, there are..."

Aug. 1, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Bridget Jones's Diary

romantic fantasy as it is social satire.

"...Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill) and Andrew Davies (Pride and Prejudice, Emma), the film takes its..."

April 13, 2001 Movie Review by Sarah Hepola

Circle of Friends

"...January Man, Cal) adaptation of Maeve Binchy's 1990 novel. Andrew Davies' screenplay, by all accounts, is faithful to Binchy's..."

April 7, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

One Night With the King

Despite a title that makes it sound like a tell-all about a one-night-stand with Elvis Presley, this movie is actually about the Jewish heroine, Queen Esther.

"...Michael O. Sajbel. Starring: Tiffany Dupont, Luke Goss, John Rhys-Davies, Peter O'Toole, Omar Sharif, John Noble, Tommy "Tiny" Lister..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Geek Out!

This is the BBC miniseries that set women worldwide swooning for some Mr. Darcy

"...cousin) is an amiable guy, dishing about why writer Andrew Davies opened the film with Bingley and Darcy thundering..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Bruce Campbell. Cast List: Lily Sullivan, Alyssa Sutherland, Morgan Davies, Gabrielle Echols, Nell Fisher..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Record Reviews

"...produced), Dave McNair, Mac McNabb, plus brief appearances from Andrew DuPlantis and Kelly Willis - but really, at the..."

March 20, 1998 Music Review

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Indian Boy Director: Roshan SethiProducers: Renee Witt, Charlie McSpadden, Andrew Calof, Justin BaldoniScreenwriters: Eric Randall, Madhuri Shekar When Naveen..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Director: Chris James Thompson, Producers: Jessica Farrell, Jack Turner, Andrew Swant US Air Force JAG Attorney Yvonne Bradley was..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Kate Churchill, Peter Dealbert, Nicole Kidman, Per Saari, Screenwriter: Andrew Sodroski In this unpredictable thriller, Nancy is a teacher..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Shakespeare's The Seagull

This new adaptation of Anton Chekhov's beloved classic takes wing well enough but doesn't quite soar

"...lovable and charming as he is doddering. Matthew Radford Davies turns in an excellent performance as Trigorin, making him..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...DEATHRAY DAVIES: Dallas' Deathray Davies are one of Texas' most energetic..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Beyond the Mask

Christian swashbuckler changes the storytelling mode but not the message

"...Directed by: Chad Burns. Starring: Andrew Cheney, John Rhys-Davies, Kara Killmer, Alan Madlane, Adetokumboh M'Cormack..."

June 12, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

"...The Deathray Davies11pm, Club DeVille Dallas' Deathray Davies are certifiable experts at..."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Wesley Moss, Deon Cole, Brooklynn Marie, Steven Ira Scipio, Andrew Galvan, Lamar Usher, Brian Brooks II, Jacolyn Holmes, Xing-Mai..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Full Slate

Marquee names include Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Patton Oswalt

"...Crunch Time Episodes 1-6: Written by Andrew Disney, Bradley Jackson; Directed by Andrew Disney..."

Sept. 14, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

On Swift Horses Rides Into SXSW

ATX true crime series The Yogurt Shop Murders also joins fest

"...The Rivals of Amziah King Director: Andrew Patterson, Producers: David Heyman, Teddy Schwarzman, Jeffrey Clifford, Michael..."

Feb. 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Grant Terry, Kurt Fuller, Dendrie Taylor, Grace Victoria Cox, Andrew Caldwell (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Sex, Thugs, and Thanatos

The mad, bad bounty of Fantastic Fest 2009

"...our lovely and peaceable planet, I love Dame Julie Andrews. As a boy growing up in the Seventies, my..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Antonia Bird; with Guy Pearce, Robert Carlyle, Jeremy Davies, David Arquette, Jeffrey Jones...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Boyhood Nominated for Six Oscars

Academy singles out Linklater, Adair, Arquette, Hawke

"...American Sniper, Clint Eastwood, Robert Lorenz, Andrew Lazar, Bradley Cooper and Peter Morgan Birdman or (The..."

Jan. 15, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...(ex-Pariah), drummer Shandon Sahm, and former Bob Mould bassist Andrew Duplantis is very, very promising. (Electric Lounge Pavilion, 11pm)..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

10 in Focus

Alma

"...a rather enigmatic loser (played by I.D. star John Davies) who takes a job as a substitute teacher in..."

March 13, 1998 Screens Feature

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Indy's final adventure remembers the whip, forgets the charm

"...Mads Mikkelsen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Ethann Isidore, Toby Jones, John Rhys-Davies, Boyd Holbrook, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Antonio Banderas and Thomas..."

June 30, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...Food Systems, and Climate Change — Featured Session Featuring Andrew Zimmern, David E. Kelley, and Alexandra Cousteau. (CHANNEL 1)..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

Last Shotgun Blast of SXSW Film Programming

'Hobo,' Spike's 'Scenes From the Suburbs,' and more

"...Hobo With a Shotgun Director: Jason Eisner, Writer: John Davies A Hobo finds himself in an urban hell. When..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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