The Expendables 2

This who's who of action stars even features Schwarzenegger in his movie comeback.

"...which is exactly the case with this meaty, beefy, big, and bouncy explodathon sequel to Stallone's surprise hit of..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Out of Austin's primordial music past comes John Andrews with tales from the music hall of legends

"...Ward to soul spots wherever we could find them, big shows at the Coliseum and Music Hall and, finally,..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

National Security

"...factoid: With this film, the first he made after Black Knight, Martin Lawrence reportedly joined the $20-million club, the..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Das Experiment

"...Oliver Stokowski, Christian Berkel, Timo Dierkes and Moritz Bleibtreu. Big Brother meets Survivor at Heinrich Himmler's house. Loosely based..."

Dec. 6, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Shooting Star

"...brother's holed up in a Motel 6 on the Black Canyon Freeway, smoking rock like it's judgment day...."

Jan. 1, 1999 Music Feature by David Holthouse

Dancing About Architecture

Happy Anniversary, Baby

"...Meanwhile, further east, Black Cat owner Paul Sessums has finally given up trying..."

June 20, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Worth a Thousand...

Words Play Off Images in Four New AMOA Exhibitions

"...poet's words then, cleverly written on a wall, in big capital letters in Basquiat's style?..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Live Shots

"...tale of two Texans making their way in the big, bad world of country music? First up, you have..."

Aug. 16, 1996 Music Feature

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...The biggest difference? RichesArt visitors can do more than spectate. The..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

The Dinner

Family ties come undone in this dark drama

"...the third time his book has jumped onto the big screen, this time sans subtitles, as Oren Moverman (Rampart,..."

May 5, 2017 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Ride Along 2

Ice Cube and Kevin Hart partner again as mismatched cops

"...way, but I have to admit that I’m not big on the appeal. Cube is Detective James Payton and..."

Jan. 15, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Run Fatboy Run

Funnyman Simon Pegg stars in this soft and plodgy rom-com: Sadly, this by-the-numbers redemption tale careens uncomfortably from sentimentality to stomach-turning sight gags.

"...fitter; by the time Dennis realizes he made a big mistake, Libby's already attached to an American suit named..."

March 28, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Who's Your Caddy?

Hip-hop culture invades the golf course in this instantly disposable and not terribly funny comedy.

"...Directed by: Don Michael Paul. Starring: Antwan "Big Boi" Andre Patton, Jeffrey Jones, Tamala Jones, Sherri Shepherd,..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Glory Road

Even though Glory Road presents a fictionalized account of what many count as the most significant NCAA basketball game ever played, the film remains a predictable sports rouser.

"...came down to Haskins’ then-revolutionary call to start five black players on the paint. After a zippy opening montage..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

First Descent

This vertiginous documentary about snowboarding talks with the sport's greats and shows them in action, rocketing down crag-encrusted, virgin slopes like buckshot fired from God’s own 20-gauge.

"...smaller version of myself being trounced by a Snurfing big kid on some snowbound, upstate New York hillock ages..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

TV Eye

Here at last, here at last:'The Boondocks' on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim

"...followed McGruder's politically charged strip, featuring the two angriest black men in the funny pages – embodied in the..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Texas Titles in Toto

"..."Amarillo," Big House..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature

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.

"...steal each other’s eyeglasses and giant bugs are no big surprise. Elvis (Campbell) is cooling his blue suede heels..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Weird Bands From Texas

"...switched to fluorescent body paint, bathed the stage in black light, and played against a backdrop of bizarro film..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Whose House

Making a Place for Black Theatre in Austin

"...illustrations by Robert Faires Last fall, August Wilson started..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

I Like It Like That

"...passionate, romantic, funny, funky, and thoroughly realistic slice of black and Latino Bronx life that flies off the screen..."

Oct. 21, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Real McCoy

"...for being a gripping exercise in the “pulling the big heist” genre but, instead, is a dull, dragged-out narrative..."

Sept. 17, 1993 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Qmmunity: Come Sail Away

Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for a Juneteenth boat party, plus Pride-themed provisions

"...Juneteenth lands on a Monday this year, but Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for their celebration on June..."

June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott

Billy Porter’s Mona Lisa Moment at the Paramount

The Broadway legend tells his life story through song on the Black Mona Lisa Tour

"...Billy Porter when choosing his most recent album title, Black Mona Lisa. It also serves as the title of..."

May 5, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

Taking a Tour of Freedom House

Poet KB Brookins talks their new full-length book Freedom House

"...prolific writer and workshop facilitator, and as a queer Black trans Texan, Brookins has built Freedom House, a full-length..."

Dec. 17, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Ready or Not

Party games will be the death of Samara Weaving in this raucous black comedy

"...Part Clue, part You're Next, and part Gormenghast, raucous black comedy Ready or Not is the welcome return of..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin's House Music Scene Clings to the African-American Community That Birthed It

House music rose to prominence from Chicago’s black music community and hangs on here in its original form

"...address, but also a valid one in Austin's small black house music community. DJ Shani Hebert – who is..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Playback: And the Armadillos Went Wild

Threadgill’s World Headquarters goes the way of its predecessor, the Armadillo World Headquarters, plus Black Fret offers more than just money

"...auction also represents a rare opportunity to procure framed black-and-white photographs from Burton Wilson, the Armadillo's in-house photographer. There'll..."

Dec. 7, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Power Rangers

A new generation of teens with superpowers must save the world

"...These indomitable, color-coded superhero teens are back on the big screen, starring actors who are too young to have..."

March 31, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ricki and the Flash

Meryl Streep, Jonathan Demme, Diablo Cody combine talents, but where's the magic?

"...Clad in black leather pants, bangles, and dopey braids, Ricki Rendazzo (Streep)..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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