Army of Darkness

Horror/humor hybrid is the weak third of Raimi's trilogy.

"...in Raimi's Evil Dead trilogy is, well, a letdown of almost biblical proportions, especially to fans of the gore-drenched,..."

Feb. 19, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hearts of Darkness

"...Directed By Eleanor Coppola. This documentary about the making of Apocalypse Now is named for that film's inspiration, Joseph..."

Feb. 21, 1992 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief

Alex Gibney's doc penetrates the church's cloak of secrecy

"...Since its inception, the Church of Scientology has obsessively shrouded itself in an impenetrable cloak..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...film. Now Wes Anderson's new star-studded canine animation Isle of Dogs will be the top to its tail as..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: 'Devil's Pass', 'Die, Monster, Die!', 'The Whip and the Body', 'Birth of the Living Dead'

A modern shocker, two vintage terrors, and a history lesson in zombies

"...Of course, the contemporary taste is for something with a..."

Jan. 11, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

I See a Darkness

Mike Aho and Will Oldham examine 'The Lonely Life'

"...In the opening scene of "The Lonely Life," Will Oldham stands in front of..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Screens Feature by Audra Schroeder

Faster Than Sound: Bevis M. Griffin Teaches Austin Youth the Evolution of the Blues

School of Rock students play two events this weekend, and Stubb's sells to C3 and Live Nation

"...Known as a glam rock innovator of Seventies Austin origins, Bevis M. Griffin still keeps up...."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Summoning Darkness With Suspiria

David Kajganich and Jessica Harper on terror and dance

"...Luca Guadagnino, David Kajganich said, "I was the last of five children, and I got to do whatever the..."

Nov. 1, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In Play: 'Dishonored' & 'God of Blades'

Two new games from local developers

"...DishonoredBethesda Softworks (publisher), Arkane Studios (developer) Playstation3, Xbox 360, PC, $59.99..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

From the Vault: “The Guilt of Frank Sinatra”

As ASO toasts Sinatra in concert, we revisit a Michael Ventura classic

"...tomorrow’s night Austin Symphony concert My Sinatra with Cary Hoffman – we couldn’t help jumping on the bandwagon and..."

Dec. 29, 2015 Arts Post by Michael Ventura

The Guilt of Frank Sinatra

Letters at 3 a.m.

"...Stout It is now some days since the death of Frank Sinatra. The frenzy of hyperbole is done. Who..."

May 29, 1998 Column by Michael Ventura

'You Were Our Father, A Veteran and So Full of Desperation'

Short Story Contest: Third place

"..."I used to be carried in the arms of cheerleaders"..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Books Feature by Kyle R M

The Last Legion

Although this story of ancient Rome offers guilty-pleasure fun, the film is not very inspired or well-conceived.

"...film. You have to go back to Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness in 1992 to find the famed, occasionally..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Robert Kurtzman Invades Garth Manor

FX legend talks Evil Dead 2

"...cinema was best when served with a thick layer of rubber and goo. It was practical effects masters like..."

July 30, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Drag Me to Hell

Sam Raimi makes a triumphant return to the "splatstick" horror genre he more or less invented with The Evil Dead and its two sequels.

"...Drag Me to Hell opens with a crafty little tip-off of what's to come: the Universal logo, circa 1980...."

May 29, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bubba Ho-Tep

Elvis Presley and JFK (played brilliantly by Campbell and Davis) fight a soul-sucking mummy in this twisted sci-fi horror film loaded with generous chunks of cheese.

"...mummified ancient Egyptian dude who’s been devouring the souls of the infirm since his crypt crashed nearby. Can Elvis..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Black Knight

"...Conway and Erik Jensen. After the inexplicable popular success of Big Momma's House, no doubt Martin Lawrence and his..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Thirteen Ghosts

"...Davidtz, Matthew Lillard and Tony Shalhoub. The cinematic exhumation of Sixties schlock-genius producer/director William Castle continues unabated, and, sadly,..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Just Visiting

"...Ric Sarabia and Malcolm McDowell. An amiable American remake of a wildly popular French film (Les Visiteurs) that keeps..."

April 6, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...conference rolls out the red carpet for the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne...."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...The clawed toe of Godzilla has finally set down - officially kicking off..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

MondoCon Gets Evil

More guests, plus Army of Darkness first look

"...walls. There's also vinyl, statues, and panels from some of the Austin-based pop culture mavens' greatest collaborators. Today, there..."

Aug. 6, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Sound on Sound Gets Medieval

Sound on Sound’s über headliner: 23 acres of Sherwood Forest

"...new George R.R. Martin novel, that's the bloody battlefield of Austin concert promotions. Last spring, Fun Fun Fun Fest..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Just Your Average Stiff

"...Campbell in Evil Dead II A hapless Shemp facing off against ravenous demons and reanimated corpses in a lonely..."

June 4, 1999 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

'Evil Dead' Rises Again

Three originals brought in Fede Alvarez for this horror remake

"...But what kind of movie was Alvarez making? No franchise has morphed as..."

April 5, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Fifth Estate

It's the story of Julian Assange and WikiLeaks before they became household names.

"...and suppressed information available – unedited – the workings of business and government will be exposed to the public,..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the Austin-shot Song to..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Die Another Day

On renewal, 'Red Cavalry,' and the joys of creating, despite the hostile storms and vicious seas

"...It is ironic, perhaps, that two of my all-time favorite short story writers were two of..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...The first photo of Earth was taken on Oct. 24, 1946 from a..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Short Cuts

"...Rocky Horror Picture Show marks its 23rd continuous year of midnight screenings here in Austin -- and you can..."

May 14, 1999 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

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