The Luv Doc: Coming Correct

It's a wonder Jesus didn't crucify himself

"...especially when they're always right. Why do you think Jesus got crucified? My guess is when you're really, truly..."

June 8, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

To Save a Life

This well-meaning but ineptly made message movie teaches that with the help of Jesus Christ, you, too, can prevent teenage suicides.

"...their peers. Of course, the light and love of Jesus Christ is shown to be the path to righteous..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Henry Poole Is Here

Director Mark Pellington has turned soft with this corny, redemptive, and/or inspirational tale that stars Luke Wilson.

"...in the relative comfort of television and U2’s great big, loving, lucrative arms (U2 3D), it appears that good..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Last Sin Eater

Jesus Christ, the original sin eater, has his hands full with a bunch of superstitious Appalachian immigrants from Wales in the 1850s.

"...and superstitions still govern their rural lives, and sometimes (big surprise) these rituals are used to shroud secrets of..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

In His Corner

Marcy Garriott's first documentary, Split Decision, follows the vigilant struggles of Jesus "El Matador" Chavez, who continues to be punished for a crime he has already paid for. Prior to the film's release in Austin this Friday, February 9, Garriott shares her reflections on the film and on her role as a filmmaker and activist.

"...or manipulate the present. Instead, the drama of boxer Jesus "El Matador" Chavez's story is in his vigilant determination..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Live Music to See This Weekend

Unpacking Christmas in July

"...On the big stage outside, local trio Xetas’ jarring noise pairs with..."

July 14, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

Latter Days

A West Hollywood party boy and a Mormon missionary find love and understanding.

"...too reliant on his screenplay. There are lots of Big Speeches, Dickensian external mechanisms drive the plot, and the..."

March 12, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Facing the Giants

A born-again high school football coach draws on a higher power to inspire his team to victory.

"...are possible, and once Taylor opens his heart to Jesus, all it takes is a little late-night Bible study,..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Circle of Friends

"...Gillen. “There's a lot to be said for those big soft girls,” remarks one character in Circle of Friends...."

April 7, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

… And God Spoke (the making of …)

"...studio backing, a multi-million dollar budget, and promises of big stars in those burly Biblical roles. But as it..."

Nov. 4, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

The Luv Doc: A Butt to Snuggle

Nobody ever said Jesus was an ass man

"...could meet someone snuggly. But ... (and it's a big one) maybe this is just the way women are..."

June 5, 2020 Column by The Luv Doc

The Luv Doc: Pineapple Pizza

A big ol' meaty, cheesy, greasy gastronomical death trap

"...In any case, why ruin a big ol' meaty, cheesy, greasy gastronomical death trap with something..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Austin Sketch Fest

Skewering reality for the fifth year in a row – now with Skinny Bitch Jesus Meeting and more!

"...Skinny Bitch Jesus Meeting isn't the only comedy duo coming in from..."

May 23, 2014 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Finding God in the Gumbo

Once in the Ninth Ward and now in the Hill Country, the Smoking for Jesus Ministry serves up Real New Orleans Style fare with a side of spiritual nourishment

"...Orleans Style Restaurant is run by the Smoking for Jesus Ministry, led by Pastor Willie Monnet Sr. and his..."

May 4, 2007 Food Feature by MM Pack

Jeepers Creepers 2

This horror sequel is more snooze than nightmare.

"...will inspire legions of budding young screenwriters to say, "Jesus, this sucks. I can do better." Hopefully, someone will..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Grumpy Old Punks

Jesus Christ Superfly

"...Writing about a hard-working, long-suffering band like Jesus Christ Superfly is cause for a journalist to pretend..."

Jan. 26, 1996 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Tales From the Crypt Presents Demon Knight

Good performances and lots of blood and gore can't save this illogical TV-to-screen story from itself.

"...blurring the line between the small screen and the big one, Tales from the Crypt Presents Demon Knight is..."

Jan. 20, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Wanderlust

A downsized Manhattan couple played by Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd stumble into a modern hippie commune and begin to reassess their goals in life.

"...their mortgage or find new work, they leave the big city and stumble quite by accident into a commune..."

March 2, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Monte Carlo

Cute-as-a-button Selena Gomez stars in this tweener mistaken-identity comedy.

"...Place, where she cut her teeth, and toward the big screen, debuting, quite capably, in last year's Ramona and..."

July 8, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Quinceañera

Don't confuse this Sundance charmer with My Big Fat Mexican Debut, for its farcical scenes of high hair and waltzes form a genial, light-comic prism for watching race, age, class, and sexuality collide in one of America's most economically and ethnically complex cities.

"...Starring: Emily Rios, Jesse Garcia, Chalo Gonzalez, J.R. Cruz, Jesus Castanos-Chima, Araceli Gazmán-Rico and David W. Ross. Imagine Gary..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Moontower Review: Blue Moon

Who helped keep this raunchy set fun? Could it be … Satan?!

"...some help. Host Satan performed some of the cutest Jesus jokes in like 2,000 years...."

April 24, 2015 Arts Post by Ashley Moreno

News Ticker: April 8

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Joel Osteen may need a come to Jesus, Lee Leffingwell may want to reschedule, and Rand Paul..."

April 8, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

A Local Pick for Free Comic Book Day

Creators of Punchline offer a super-powered narrative

"...4th, swinging in like an orange fist on the big rocky arm of Benjamin Grimm. This day is fixing..."

May 1, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Manchester Perps

Interview with Chemical Brother Ed Simons.

"...with partner Tom Rowlands, he has established the nascent Big Beat scene in their native Manchester, a techno-house hybrid..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

The Mighty Hannibal Sees All

The Atlanta soul man has stories to tell, and who cares if they're true?

"...breaking the chains of crack and heroin, Hannibal found Jesus and released the only full-length LP of his career..."

Aug. 27, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Big Jade & Krystall Poppin, Jacob Banks, Flipper, Spellling, and more notable non-ACL shows

"...Big Jade & Krystall Poppin..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Music Column by Derek Udensi

Do We Really Need More Superhero Movies?

We asked local artists if we're approaching Peak Cape anytime soon

"...by Richard Whittaker, and, after more than a dozen big-screen spectacles, it’s the fuckin' apotheosis of the Marvel! Cinematic!..."

April 25, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Michael Madsen, Last of the Warrior Poets

Mr. Blonde on poetry, hats, and 'Reservoir Dogs'

"...have been getting veteran actor Lawrence Tierney through his big scene, where gangster Joe Cabot gives his jewelry heist..."

Dec. 3, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Thank You, Central Time Zone: A Preview of the 2007 NFL Draft

"...in God and can’t understand why people make a big stink out of a dead dude’s birthday via a..."

April 26, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

SXSW Music No. 5

Hurray for the Riff Raff, Naomi Achu, Cakes da Killa, and 171 more added

"...Big Big Love (Mexico City, Mexico)..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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