Recess: School's Out

"...by: Chuck Sheetz. Starring: Allyce Beasley, Dabney Coleman and Andrew Lawrence. Ah, summer. A time for skipping rocks, sing-alongs..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Red Sparrow

Erotic spy thriller is Fifty Shades of Gorky Park.

"...Directed by: Francis Lawrence. Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Matthias Schoenaerts, Charlotte Rampling,..."

March 2, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Mother!

Jennifer Lawrence on the brink of madness

"...Directed by: Darren Aronofsky. Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle Pfeiffer, Domhnall Gleeson, Brian..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Lantana

Lantana is an unconventional suspense film that succeeds on a smaller, more intimate scale. The avoidance of deus-ex-machina plot twists and the reliance upon tension generated by interpersonal situations drives the film. – Marrit Ingman

"...Directed by: Ray Lawrence. Starring: Anthony LaPaglia, Geoffrey Rush, Barbara Hershey, Rachael Blake,..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Film News

Updates on Robert's and Rick's adaptations, Texas on TV, and 'Dot' plays L.A.; plus, have you ever considered a double bill of 'Tarnation' and 'Mrs. Doubtfire'?

"...Doubtfire: In the oddest film news of late, Matthew Lawrence, star of Mrs. Doubtfire and TV's Boy Meets World..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

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.

"...novel The Hadassah Covenant by Tommy Tenney and Mark Andrew Olsen. For a change, it's nice to see a..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Host

Andrew Niccol writes and directs this romantic, science-fiction thriller that's based on a novel by Stephenie Meyer.

"...Directed by: Andrew Niccol. Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Jake Abel, Diane..."

April 5, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...life. Cast: Mel Gibson, Jodie Foster, Anton Yelchin, Jennifer Lawrence, Cherry Jones (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...Wild Canaries Director/Screenwriter: Lawrence Michael Levine When their elderly neighbor suddenly drops dead,..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Roll 'Em

March

"...The film is based on the popular novel by Andrew Klavan. (Mar. 19)..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...Andrew Ashong (London, England)..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...plus Austin talents like the Zellner brothers, Ethan Hawke, Andrew Bujalski, Yen Tan, and many more, here's today's list..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...• A Conversation with Noah Hawley and Andrew Bird: Set in Kansas City 1950, Fargo’s fourth installment..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...Henry, Nate Stoner, Maxwell Esposito, Amanda DeSimone, Alex Myerchin, Andrew Kudla (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 2010

"...the pedigree true. Founder and only constant member John Andrew Fredrick possesses an uncanny knack for finding melody in..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

The Wolfman

This monster reboot disappoints terribly, making up in blood and entrails what it lacks in heart and soul.

"...little bit like The Wolfman's hirsute lycanthrope, the moon-bedeviled Lawrence Talbot. While not under a curse like Lon Chaney..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...Congeniality (Castle Rock Entertainment) D: Donald Petrie; S: Marc Lawrence, Katie Ford; with Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, Benjamin Bratt,..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Austin Food & Wine Festival Preview

Second annual fest moves to Butler Park

"...afternoon and an Eat & Greet appearance by chef Andrew Zimmern at the South Austin Trailer Park & Eatery...."

April 25, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...cooks dinner whilst speaking to a perverted stranger online. Andrew takes a bath wrapped in seared Christmas lights. What..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...And after positive premieres at other fests, Andrew Bujalski and David Gordon Green will be showing their..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...business of cleaning skeletons out of people's closets. Cast: Andrew Buckley, Ed Gaughan, Paprika Steen, Tuppence Middleton, Jason Isaacs..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

2001 Texas Book Festival Schedule

"...Joe R. Lansdale, Andrew Vachss, Moderator: Jerome Kramer..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Books Feature

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...Communion. Cast: Lauryn Canny, Bryan Batt, Nora-Jane Noone, Cooper Andrews, Pollyanna McIntosh. (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Food and Wine Festival Talent Announced

Tickets for foodie fête go on sale today

"...(Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint ), Tandy Wilson (City House), and Andrew Wiseheart (Contigo, Gardner)..."

Jan. 21, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Chef Genealogy

Tracing culinary family trees to the roots of four local mentors

"...Andrew Francisco - formerly EC at Mettle, now co-owner of..."

Sept. 16, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...(Hush Hush: Stories) Lou Berney (Whiplash River: A Novel) Andrew Blackwell (Visit Sunny Chernobyl: And Other Adventures in the..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Sundance Announces Competition Slate

Austinite Jeff Nichols will compete in Park City

"...a long-distance relationship. Cast: Anton Yelchin, Felicity Jones, Jennifer Lawrence, Charlie Bewley, Alex Kingston. Little Birds (Director and screenwriter:..."

Dec. 1, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Summer Reading

Brief Interviews With Hideous Men

"...An important book for any baseball fan, Away Games..."

June 4, 1999 Books Review

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