Hyde & Shriek

When Trouble Puppet Theatre tackles Dr. Jekyll's dark tale, the villain may not be who you think

"...Now, the Trouble Puppet Theatre Company artistic director has turned his unorthodox..."

Oct. 31, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Green Lantern

The beloved comic-book hero rediscovers his powers on the big screen.

"...candy of the purest, most vibrant sort, this long-awaited big-screen adaptation of the cult DC comic – now in..."

June 24, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dill Scallion

"...cowboy saying: “Any cowboy can carry a tune. The trouble comes when he tries to unload it.” Truer words..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Waiting for Christmas

"...always knew the excitement would eventually lead to the big payoff -- a finished album. The truth is even..."

March 5, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Wild Bill

"...than he, we can see that we're in for trouble. Thus begins the convoluted string of flashbacks within flashbacks..."

Dec. 1, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jefferson in Paris

"...little to revive Nolte's sagging career after his two big commercial flops of last year, I'll Do Anything and..."

April 21, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Speed Racer Show

"...are always helping Speed get in and out of trouble; and the mysterious daredevil, Racer X, whom only the..."

Oct. 29, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

King of the Hill

A young boy who's separated from his family spends time in a dilapidated hotel in this Depression-era drama. Soderbergh's film is a lyrical piece of well-crafted passion that doesn't shirk the bleak realities of the time

"...his dilapidated hotel. Worldly pal Lester (Brody), a surrogate big-brother with a penchant for rum-running and petty theft, is..."

Oct. 8, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Simple Men

"...“There's no such thing as adventure or love, only trouble and desire.” Although Hartley's films invite strained comparisons to..."

Feb. 5, 1993 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Mule Conversations

"...excellent pianist. She was a night clerk at a big resort hotel in Florida and then she was an..."

April 23, 1999 Music Feature by Jody Denberg

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Animated Jimmy saves Retroville from the aliens.

"...amiable if routine 90 minutes for little tykes with big imaginations. As the title puts forth, Jimmy's a boy..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Elvis

If you're looking for trouble, you came to the right place

"...timeline a few times, such as having Presley perform “Trouble,” written in 1958 by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller..."

June 24, 2022 Movie Review by Tim Stegall

tick, tick… Boom!

Andrew Garfield is why you'd watch this Rent writer biopic

"...which is about to be workshopped. He’s having girl trouble. He’s got best friend trouble. The pressure is mounting...."

Nov. 19, 2021 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

July Is Crime Month: The Crime Blotter, Week 2

A curated guide to unlawful activities around town July 8-14

"...rag want to be sure you find as much trouble as possible before August shows up like a nosy..."

July 7, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Marvel's crime caper comedy sequel gets bigger, smaller, but still fun

"...Of course, this is when trouble comes knocking, direct from the Quantum Realm. Hank Pym..."

July 6, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Equalizer

Denzel Washington and Antoine Fuqua deliver the action goods one more time.

"...take begins with Robert McCall (Washington) working at a big-box hardware store while leading a simple and routine life...."

Sept. 26, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

From the Vaults: John Goodman's Very Good Year

John Goodman adds zest to Flight, Argo, and Trouble With the Curve

"...in just the last quarter – Flight, Argo, and Trouble With the Curve – Goodman has turned supporting character..."

Nov. 3, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Niche Justice

Travis County specialty courts try to break the cycle of crime

"...Amazingly, Kellie had never been in serious trouble with the law (only a single paraphernalia charge) until..."

March 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Speed Racer

The Wachowski brothers' hyperbolic film is supersaturated with outrageously eye-popping visuals, but there's nary an honest emotion in sight.

"...raises some very intriguing questions about the future of big-budget Hollywood hot air and the even more grandiosely budgeted..."

May 9, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Prince & Me

Who says you can't be a princess and go to medical school too?

"...Fox, Miranda Richardson, Alberta Watson and John Bourgeois. The trouble with retooling fairy tales to jibe with our more..."

April 9, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Pokémon 3: The Movie

"...perpetually chirping beastie is just as cuddly on the big screen, though the inanities of his adventures bloom a..."

April 6, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Better Than Chocolate

"...Side role with a charming turn as an earnest, big-hearted girl for whom no good intention goes unpunished. Wheeler..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Marvel's master of kung fu makes a convoluted cosmic splash

"...school pal, the chaotic Katy (Awkwafina), in a charming "big brother/little sister" platonic friendship. She just thinks that he's..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...Riddley Walker, Trouble Puppet Theatre Company Production, Comedy..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Friday

"...his best buddy Smokey (Tucker), who has landed in big trouble with the local drug pusher (a curly-haired ice..."

May 5, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

A Far Off Place

"...Jack Thompson, Sarel Bok and Maximilian Schell. There are big guns all over A Far Off Place: Uzi-bearing bad..."

March 19, 1993 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

The Fearless James Hong

Star of 'Big Trouble in Little China' revives the raunch

"...in Balls of Fury, the fiendish Lo Pan in Big Trouble in Little China, and honorable number one son..."

Jan. 24, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Summer Reading

Brief Interviews With Hideous Men

"...his homeland and finds fame and fortune in the big leagues. It's a warm and fuzzy one broadcasters like..."

June 4, 1999 Books Review

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Lemon Twigs, Trouble in the Streets, Enslaved, and more local shows worth the decibels

"...Riverboat Gamblers' Mike Wiebe & Ian MacDougall, Chris Gates (Big Boys/Poison 13/Junkyard), and PEARS' Zach Quinn...."

April 21, 2023 Music Column by Tim Stegall

July Is Crime Month: The Crime Blotter, Week 1

A curated guide to unlawful activities around town July 4-8

"...rag want to be sure you find as much trouble as possible before August shows up like a nosy..."

July 4, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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