The Marksman

Liam Neeson is the action man again in this border thriller

"...far north, aka Chicago, where Miguel’s relatives await his arrival. The pair is pursued, obviously, by Mauricio and his..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Archenemy

Revisionist Superman riff brings new meaning to street-level superheroics

"...throw in non-Martha-related references for some deeper cuts (Fist's arrival on Earth seems like a nod to Superboy literally..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Rent-A-Pal

Who doesn't need a buddy? (Even if they're a tape.)

"...captured by veteran stage actress Brady), and the sudden arrival of the equally awkward Lisa (Rutledge), a women perfect..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Boys State

Austin-shot documentary tracks the future, confused leaders of America

"...of 50 or so people you’re assigned to upon arrival, along with your membership in one of the two..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Movie Review by Mike Clark-Madison

And Then We Danced

Georgian coming-out-drama is extraordinary only for its location

"...a nail," his instructor curses at him), so the arrival of the charismatic and tempestuous rival male lead Irakli..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Assistant

The film industry’s quiet complicity in #MeToo crimes placed in stark context

"...boss’ behavior comes to a bursting point after the arrival of a young waitress from Sun Valley, Idaho, who..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live-Action

An uneven selection does not represent the best narrative shorts

"...by their stern, chain-smoking paterfamilias and complicated by the arrival of the soldier-son’s 14-year-old wife, whose ominous black burka..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Lighthouse

The latest from The Witch director finds madness in isolation

"...life of wickies. Four weeks later, when the planned arrival of their replacements has come and passed without a..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Who will win this epic new battle royal as Godzilla faces King Ghidorah?

"...(the pupal Mothra, initially) but is interrupted by the arrival of nihilist-cum-ecoterrorist and Snidely Whiplash tribute act Jonah Alan..."

May 31, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

High Life

The tedium of space is nothing compared to the tedium of an unfulfilling story

"...have survived through cannibalism, is so on-the-nose that its arrival would be painful, if the audience wasn't numb to..."

April 12, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Dem Lawmakers Boycott Anti-Abortion Bill Hearing

Brass ovaries vs. HB 16, and other battle lines drawn at the Capitol

"...Houston boycotted the hearing; this, along with the delayed arrival of Morgan Meyer, R-Dallas, left the committee without a..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

FP2: Beats of Rage

Mad Max meets Dance Dance Revolution in a microbudget beatdown

"...Take another drink to steady your nerves for the arrival of soul-stealer AK-47 (O’Gorman), who sends the first film’s..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

12 Things to Do for Single Austinites This Valentine's Day

Doggos, food, drink, and more for your single and ready-to-mingle self

"...buckets of Infinite Monkey Wine in your room upon arrival, $250 worth of dining and drinking credit for you..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

A Silent Voice

Tender and thoughtful anime explores bullying in school

"...(The Shape of the Voice), the trigger is the arrival of a new student at an elementary school in..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Sun Ra’s Cosmic Jazz Epic Space Is the Place Touches Down

"...pandemonium. However, it becomes the announcement of Sun Ra's arrival to Earth, as the black man's guiding light who's..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

Mirai

Delightful anime explores growing up from a kid's viewpoint

"...Kun’s immediate reaction is goggle-eyed wonder at the arrival of his baby sister, but “firstborn syndrome” soon sets..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Oath

Promise you'll see this hilarious and timely political satire

"...inches ever forward into outright thriller. With the third-act arrival of two enforcers from the “Citizens Protection Unit” (an..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Kin

Gritty sci-fi road trip has teen appeal

"...and hard-working but well-intentioned dad Hal (Quaid). Then, the arrival of Hal’s biological son Jimmy (Reynor), who has just..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

AGLIFF Closing With Mapplethorpe

Festival adds major bio-pic, plus complete line-up

"...woman, whose maternal instincts kick in immediately upon Tomo’s arrival—she offers the child a warm meal, a spot on..."

July 26, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Water Parks, Swimming Holes, and More Options to Keep You Cool

Beat the heat with these H2Options

"...lazy river to a zip line. Daily admission upon arrival costs $34.99, but if you order online it’s just..."

July 18, 2018 Events Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

Disobedience

Rachel Weisz explores the complexities and joys of choice in Britain's Jewish communities.

"...to a fault. In the initial scenes marking Ronit’s arrival from New York City, a cloudy veil suffuses the..."

May 11, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Oh Lucy!

Japanese/U.S. identity comedy.

"...the 600,000 yen that has disappeared with them. Their arrival transitions into a quirky, heartfelt road trip, a Lost..."

April 20, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Changes Coming to Ground Transportation Industry

Keep, keep, keeping up with the times

"...in recent years due to stagnated innovation and the arrival of transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft. Their..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Killing of a Sacred Deer

The director of The Lobster returns with another salvo

"...consider intimate and private (i.e., sharing news of the arrival of Kim’s first period). Farrell, who also starred in..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mother!

Jennifer Lawrence on the brink of madness

"...of Mother is the viewer’s only true POV, the arrival is fraught with a skewed sense of unease. The..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Trump Budget Wants Congress to Rewrite Federal Immigration Law

But that budget? DOA. (We hope.)

"...administration federal budget – described variously as "dead on arrival" or "dead before arrival" (and that's by Republicans) –..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...thrilling film made Faye Dunaway a star, announced the arrival of two Genes (Hackman and Wilder), and won Estelle..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

God Knows Where I Am

"...Her mental troubles began manifesting several years before her arrival at the farmhouse, mostly in the form of delusional..."

April 21, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Into The Void

Gruesome cosmic horror hits VOD today

"...a much more cerebral take on the alien incursion. "Arrival and The Void," said Kostanski. "That's a good double..."

April 7, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Marc Savlov’s Top 10 Films of 2016

"...and monsters (and goths) within all of us. 8) Arrival..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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