SXSW Eco: Beyond the Burlap Bag

Environmentalists ponder how to mainstream eco-culture

"...one key problem: burlap bags. Or rather, as Graceann Bennett, managing partner at Ogilvy & Mather, told the audience..."

Oct. 10, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Shorts

A magic wishing rock becomes the undoing of an entire community in this appealing new kids romp from Robert Rodriguez.

"...Directed by: Robert Rodriguez. Starring: Jimmy Bennett, Jon Cryer, William H. Macy, Leslie Mann, James Spader,..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Orphan

A married couple adopts a child who turns their lives into a horror show in this atmospheric, above-average but overlong addition to the "cuddly hellspawn" genre.

"...Peter Sarsgaard, Vera Farmiga, Isabelle Fuhrman, Aryana Engineer, Jimmy Bennett and CCH Pounder. Perhaps the most unsettling aspect of..."

July 31, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Inkheart

This fantasy adventure, in which characters come to life when the books they're in are read aloud, boasts a strong cast and an ingrained love for reading and the well-told tale.

"...Directed by: Iain Softley. Starring: Brendan Fraser, Eliza Bennett, Paul Bettany, Helen Mirren, Andy Serkis, Jim Broadbent and..."

Jan. 23, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Haunting of Molly Hartley

A frighteningly dull updating of The Omen and Rosemary's Baby for the Gossip Girl set.

"...Directed by: Mickey Liddell. Starring: Haley Bennett, Chace Crawford, Shannon Marie Woodward, Jake Weber, Shanna Collins,..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things

Based on the allegedly autobiographical short stories of alleged teen author J.T. Leroy, Asia Argento's film describes a Gothic maelstrom of psychic and physical abuse.

"...by: Asia Argento. Starring: Asia Argento, Peter Fonda, Jimmy Bennett, Jeremy Renner, Dylan Sprouse, Cole Sprouse, Ben Foster, Marilyn..."

April 14, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Reckless Moment

"...Directed by: Max Ophüls. Starring: James Mason, Joan Bennett and Geraldine Brooks. The last film directed in Hollywood..."

July 5, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cake

In a rare dramatic role, Jennifer Aniston plays a woman grappling with chronic pain, painkiller addiction, and personal tragedy.

"...When first we meet Claire Bennett (Aniston), she’s bringing down her support group of fellow..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

Ted

Mark Wahlberg and the teddy bear he willed to life as a child stay BFFs into adulthood in Seth McFarlane's zany first foray onto the big screen.

"...by Patrick Stewart, explaining how one Christmas young John Bennett, an everyboy outsider, wished his new teddy bear to..."

June 29, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Abduction

Twilight's Taylor Lautner makes his bid for solo action stardom.

"...of a CIA chief (Molina) and Nathan’s psychiatrist, Dr. Bennett (Weaver), whom the teen has been seeing for “anger..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The History Boys

If you like your British movies quick, raunchy, reflective, and bittersweet, then The History Boys, based on the stage play, is for you.

"...and retains its original writer, director, and cast. Alan Bennett, the writer who previously collaborated with director Hytner on..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie

Animated Old Testament.

"...Directed by: Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki. Bill Bennett and Joe Lieberman should be pleased to note that..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Meet Christiane Swenson

You might recognize the surname via South by Southwest

"...Sleeping Aid, available now on Bandcamp. She and Nicole Bennett perform as the Tiny Bees, the forming revealing, “It..."

March 20, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

King of Kombat Komes Back

MMA at the Crockett center to see championship bout

"...card will kick off with the return of Garrett Bennett, who sloughed off his rookie loss with a lightning-fast..."

March 28, 2008 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Niche Justice

Travis County specialty courts try to break the cycle of crime

"...returned to drug court and told the judge, Joel Bennett, she was ready. "I was willing to do whatever..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Now Serving ... Time

Robert Conran sat down to dinner at Furr's, and walked out in handcuffs. After four years in prison on a shaky conviction, he's got a chance of parole -- then he faces deportation

"...of hearts I know it was him,'" said Alan Bennett, Conran's trial attorney. "[She told the jury], 'I knew..."

June 29, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

South Austin Secede!

Our second installment in a series about South Austin explores the roots of "Bubba" and the rivalry between North Austin and south of the river.

"...Pat Bennett envelops himself in smoke, then bellows it away with..."

April 13, 2001 Features Feature by Rob D'Amico

Austin Cabaret Theatre: Toasting Tony

Russ Lorenson debuted his cabaret tribute to Tony Bennett in Austin, and now he's bringing it back

"...singers: Astoria, Queens, native Anthony Benedetto – aka Tony Bennett. The audience adored it – "It went over like..."

March 21, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Plans for the Bennett tract, potentially a major economic blockbuster for East Austin, are still ongoing and may include small retail, offices, and some residential.

"...latest news on the commercial venture planned for the Bennett tract, potentially a major economic blockbuster for East Austin,..."

Sept. 1, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar tunes his TV to Hispanic trolls and crotch-grabbing fabric

"...There's another designer from Texas, Ross Bennett. I like Bennett very much – a pleasant, affable,..."

March 30, 2012 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Moneyball

Brad Pitt hits a home run with this film about the inner workings of baseball. It's a film that will appeal to sports fans and nonfans alike.

"...Directed by: Bennett Miller. Starring: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman,..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...CELEBRITY INTERVIEW: TONY BENNETT Austin Convention Center, Thursday, March 13..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

Officer Wins Firing Appeal

Arbitrator overturns chief's decision to dismiss

"...suspension and had it heard by independent arbitrator Norman Bennett in October. In his opinion, dated Oct. 31, Bennett..."

Dec. 26, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Mr. Bass Man

"...Don Bennett sums up 22 years as Marcia Ball's bassist and..."

June 20, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Bennett Properties will pay more than $3,500 for a recent..."

Aug. 21, 1998 News Feature

Foxcatcher

The performances by Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, and Mark Ruffalo anchor this drama, which nearly sinks from its weightiness.

"...Directed by: Bennett Miller. Starring: Channing Tatum, Steve Carell, Mark Ruffalo, Vanessa..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

After a Fashion

Star light, star bright: Ross Bennet could be our 'Fashion Star'!

"...As of episode three of Fashion Star, Ross Bennett made his first sale – a whopping $120,000 for..."

April 13, 2012 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

APD Commander Gets Job Back

What happens when you don't report a comment you thought discriminatory, and then the comment itself is deemed not discriminatory after all? You get fired – but not for long.

"...sexual orientation yet had not reported it. Arbitrator Norman Bennett concluded that Chief Art Acevedo's decision to terminate Oliver..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Capote

While Capote is a good film, it hasn’t closed the book on the subject, even though the performances are undeniably great.

"...Directed by: Bennett Miller. Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener, Clifton Collins..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Family Fundamentals

"...the most interesting figure in the movie is Brian Bennett, a gay Republican who from 1977-89 served as the..."

July 19, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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