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Kevin Spacey plays Mephistopheles to a cadre of M.I.T. whiz kids, who do a better job of counting cards at the Vegas blackjack tables than counting their loot.

"...of self-made fortunes and striking it rich. Adapted from Ben Mezrich's true account of similar events, Bringing Down the..."

March 28, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Signal

The Signal is an audacious horror film that nonetheless veers on occasion into surreal black comedy.

"...Roth.) Willowy blonde Mya (Ramsey) and Simon Pegg look-alike Ben (Welborn) are lovers who are apart when, without any..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

License to Wed

A couple seeks connubial advice from a celibate with an affinity for Popeye impressions.

"...Warner Bros.' latest half-hearted misstep follows two attractive twentysomethings, Ben (Krasinski, from NBC’s The Office) and Sadie (Moore), who..."

July 6, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Political Realist

An Interview With Ben Barnes

"...prevailing Republican mythology, not every Democrat is enamored with Ben Barnes. Though he is a perennial punching bag of..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Story of Us

"...and perfectly gorgeous -- as the maritally troubled couple, Ben and Katie Jordan. These actors are not what's wrong..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hypnotic

Robert Rodriguez and Ben Affleck team up for a pulpy mindbender

"...Directed by: Robert Rodriguez. Starring: Ben Affleck, Alice Braga, William Fichtner, Hala Finley, Dayo Okeniyi,..."

May 12, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Point, Ben Buck, and some holiday options highlight this week's recommended shows

"...Kimura leads the house band (pianist Ryan Davis, bassist Ben Triesch, drummer Jeremy Bruch, plus guest singer Jennifer Johnson)..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Checking In: Go Fever’s Acey Monaro Paints Houses Down Under

“So, so, so relieved about the outcome, can’t wait to get back now”

"...South Wales, where the Go Fever singer and bandmate/hubby Ben Burdick fled. “My hometown is Maitland, and my mum..."

Nov. 30, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

4am With a Head Full of Whiskey

Ethan Hawke and Ben Dickey's late-night daydream

"...across the stage at the Gibson Guitar Showroom at Ben Dickey and smiles. He just bungled the lyrics to..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Outlaw Sounds

Ethan Hawke and Ben Dickey on their favorite Blaze Foley and Townes Van Zandt songs

"...'tis, a list of 10 songs, hand-picked by me (Ben Dickey). I reckon it can serve as an introductory..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Ben Dickey

The Final Year

Behind the scenes with the Obama foreign policy team

"...Greg Barker. Starring: Barack Obama, John Kerry, Samantha Power, Ben Rhodes and Susan Rice...."

Jan. 26, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Exception

WW II melodrama lacks a charismatic lead

"...Starring: Lily James, Jai Courtney, Christopher Plummer, Janet McTeer, Ben Daniels, Mark Dexter and Eddie Marsan...."

July 7, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

6 Years

Filmed-in-Austin relationship drama captures local culture

"...Directed by: Hannah Fidell. Starring: Taissa Farmiga, Ben Rosenfield, Joshua Leonard, Lindsay Burdge, Peter Vack, Jennifer Lafleur..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

One in a Crowd: King of the Roadies

Help crowdfund a film and support a backstage legend

"...They may have been on stage, but it was Ben Dorcy, the original roadie, that got them on there...."

June 1, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

While We're Young

Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts suffer a midlife funk in Noah Baumbach's latest

"...Directed by: Noah Baumbach. Starring: Ben Stiller, Naomi Watts, Adam Driver, Amanda Seyfried, Charles Grodin,..."

April 10, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

Paddington

We extend a big bear hug to Paddington.

"...Paul King. Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Nicole Kidman, Ben Whishaw, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters, Michael Gambon, Imelda Staunton,..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Green Prince

The son of a Hamas leader becomes an Israeli spy and searches for a moral center.

"...by: Nadav Schirman. Starring: Mosab Hassan Yousef and Gonen Ben Yitzhak...."

Oct. 24, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Tower Heist

Sensitive to the zeitgeist of the moment, this Brett Ratner film with the A-list cast is a real people-pleaser.

"...Directed by: Brett Ratner. Starring: Ben Stiller, Eddie Murphy, Casey Affleck, Alan Alda, Matthew Broderick,..."

Nov. 4, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Best Imitation of Myself

Chatting with Ben Folds about his new box set

"...45 so it seems a little early for a Ben Folds box set. But the North Carolina-born pianist has..."

Oct. 27, 2011 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

The Outsiders' Insider Guide to the Modern Jewish Experience

Ben Greenman at the 2009 Austin Jewish Book Fair

"...Take it from Ben Greenman, a novelist, New Yorker editor, and contributor to..."

Oct. 30, 2009 Books Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

The Love Connection

Michael Moore hearts Austin and two of its funniest filmmakers, Bob Byington and Ben Steinbauer

"...is exactly what Moore thinks of Bob Byington and Ben Steinbauer, the two Austin filmmakers he recruited to take..."

July 24, 2009 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

In this comedy sequel, the CG action moves to Washington, D.C., as the Smithsonian's exhibits are put into storage during a renovation.

"...Directed by: Shawn Levy. Starring: Ben Stiller, Amy Adams, Owen Wilson, Hank Azaria, Robin Williams,..."

May 29, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...This Is All Made Up), plus you’ll-never-believe-this docs like Ben Steinbauer’s Winnebago Man and Michael Paul Stephenson’s Best Worst..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Sweet Film Fight

"...kind of friend would force a friend to defend Ben Stiller first thing in the morning?..."

Oct. 13, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

BloodRayne

This video-game-to-movie adaptation of BloodRayne poses no threat to German filmmaker Uwe Boll's reputation as the modern-day Ed Wood.

"...Directed by: Uwe Boll. Starring: Kristanna Loken, Michelle Rodriguez, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen, Matthew Davis, Billy Zane, Will Sanderson,..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jersey Girl

Ben Affleck plays a widower dad in this family dramedy from an uncustomarily sweet Kevin Smith.

"...Directed by: Kevin Smith. Starring: Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler, George Carlin, Raquel Castro and Jennifer..."

March 26, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Paycheck

Affleck and Uma race to descramble the past in this futuristic thriller based on a Philip K. Dick short story and directed by John Woo.

"...Directed by: John Woo. Starring: Ben Affleck, Aaron Eckhart, Uma Thurman, Paul Giamatti, Colm Feore,..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Birthday Girl

"...Directed by: Jez Butterworth. Starring: Mathieu Kassovitz, Vincent Cassel, Ben Chaplin and Nicole Kidman. Nicole Kidman's luxurious copper mane..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Get Real

"...Directed by: Simon Shore. Starring: Ben Silverstone, Charlotte Brittain, Brad Gorton and Jessica A. Hart...."

June 11, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Halfaouine: Boy of the Terraces

"...Directed by: Férid Boughedir. Starring: Selim Boughedir, Rabia Ben Abdallah, Mohammed Driss, Helene Catzaras, Mustapha Adouani and Carolyn..."

Aug. 2, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

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