Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

A soldier returns home in Ang Lee's war movie

"...Oscar-winning director Ang Lee (Life of Pi, Brokeback Mountain), Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk marches in formation but stirs..."

Nov. 23, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Tribute Convenes Keith Richards, Snoop Dogg, Norah Jones, and More at the Hollywood Bowl

Two-night song extravaganza pulled stars from across generations

"...Spanning Keith Richards to Billy Strings, the occasion called for stoner sentiments, Nelson family..."

May 1, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Last Week in Live Music: Blackillac, Hong Kong Wigs, Luck Reunion's Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver, and More

"...Kydd Jones at Empire Garage on November 21, 2020..."

Nov. 23, 2020 Photo Gallery

Stompy Jones

"...door, my hand on the railing. That's when "Stompy Jones" made his entrance...."

April 30, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Billy Dee's Top 10 Covers

"...year, his passing went largely unnoticed, but not by Billy Dee, who considers Paycheck one of the great country..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Music Feature by Graham Reynolds

Billy Shakes, Superstar

"...for graying pop icons like Burt Reynolds and Tom Jones. How hot is he? What with the slew of..."

April 23, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries

"...the team's longtime collaborator Ruth Prawer Jhabvala) from Kaylie Jones' autobiographical novel, which is based on her childhood memories..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Chicago

This film adaptation doesn't so much recall the glory days of movie musicals as give it a new, era-specific reason to wake up and shake its tail feather.

"...Directed by: Rob Marshall. Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Renée Zellweger, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly,..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Broken City

Mark Wahlberg and Russell Crowe mix it up in this mystery thriller directed by Allen Hughes.

"...by: Allen Hughes. Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Russell Crowe, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Jeffrey Wright, Barry Pepper, Alona Tal, Natalie Martinez, Michael..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Movie Review by Leah Churner

Volcano

"...Directed by: Mick Jackson. Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Heche, Gaby Hoffman, Don Cheadle, Jacqueline Kim, Keith..."

April 25, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

America's Sweethearts

"...Directed by: Joe Roth. Starring: Julia Roberts, Catherine Zeta-Jones, John Cusack, Billy Crystal, Hank Azaria, Stanley Tucci, Christopher..."

July 20, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Agnes Browne

"...Directed by: Anjelica Huston. Starring: Tom Jones, James Lappin, Gareth O'Connor, Mark Power, Carl Power, Roxanna..."

April 7, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips

A beautiful area of Texas, Wharton County has hundreds of stories to tell

"..."It used to be quite a place," says Billy Jones, executive director of the Wharton Chamber of Commerce...."

May 7, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Chiseled in Stone

An appreciation of honky-tonk veteran Billy Dee

"...all over a table and one ear cocked to Billy Dee. Multitasking hits a new (musical) high. -- Raoul..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Music Feature by Graham Reynolds

A Family Thing

"...Directed by: Richard Pearce. Starring: Robert Duvall, James Earl Jones, Irma P. Hall, Michael Beach, Regina Taylor and Grace..."

March 29, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Evolution

"...by: Ivan Reitman. Starring: David Duchovny, Julianne Moore, Orlando Jones, Seann William Scott, Ted Levine and Ethan Suplee. It's..."

June 8, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Grandma's Boy

What's funnier than having to move back in with your parents? Why, moving in with your grandparents, of course.

"...Allen Covert, Nick Swardson, Peter Dante, Linda Cardellini, Shirley Jones, Shirley Knight, Doris Roberts, Kevin Nealon and Rob Schneider...."

Jan. 13, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

There’s a Blue Note in Each Song That I Sing Since You’ve Been Gone

George Jones, 1931-2013

"...tracks and wept uncontrollably at the news that George Jones, native of Saratoga, died this morning. I know I..."

April 26, 2013 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Hard Core Logo

A legendary punk band reunites for a tour of Western Canada in this indie film that perfectly captures the common fissures that erode so many bands on the run.

"...the dysfunctional relationship between co-bandleaders Joe Dick (Dillon) and Billy Tallent (Rennie). Superficially, their feud is based on classic..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

The Wedding Date

Inexplicable Fantasy Romances for the Harried Modern Gal 101 is a more fitting title for this shameless mediocrity.

"...Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, and Bridget Jones's Diary, any one of which has an easier way..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Tapping Into the New Old Settler’s Music Festival

Checking in with Donna the Buffalo, Billy Strings, Greensky Bluegrass, the women of I'm With Her, and more

"...– Raoul Hernandez Billy StringsFri. 20, 9pm, Bluebonnet Stage..."

April 20, 2018 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Intolerable Cruelty

The Coen brothers tackle a comedy of manners and come out winners.

"...Directed by: Joel Coen. Starring: George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Geoffrey Rush, Cedric the Entertainer, Edward Herrmann, Billy Bob..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Melissa Carper, Taméca Jones, the Hide Outs, Alex Coke, and more local shows to see

"...musicians fills out the compositions: Chris Scruggs, Lloyd Green, Billy Contreras, and Jeff Taylor. Despite her wallflower tendencies, Carper's..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Music Column by Abby Johnston

Bad News Bears

This genial remake is Billy Bob Thornton’s game all the way.

"...Directed by: Richard Linklater. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Marcia Gay Harden, Greg Kinnear, Sammi Kane..."

July 22, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Revolution Rock

At the crossroads of the Clash and the great state of Austin, Texas.

"...sound. Even the earliest Clash songs echoed reggae and rockabilly, with rough but well-crafted harmonies, a dead-solid rhythm section,..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Music Feature

Austin Film Festival Showcases Linklater, Cumberbatch

First round of films announced mixes world and Texas premieres

"...gathering, with new movies starring Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, James Franco, and (calm yourselves) Benedict Cumberbatch. Plus, Austin's..."

Aug. 20, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

From the Music Desk

On Willie, Billy, Stevie Ray, Blaze, and more highlights from four decades of covering Austin music

"...was irrepressible – a smart, engaging, funny, unpredictable ("George Jones is the greatest singer in the world") rascal who..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Michael Hall

NFL Analysis 101: Messiahs, Little Women, and Birth Control

"...the little things that get me in trouble." Pacman Jones to Deion Sanders on the NFL Network. Golly. People..."

April 11, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

The Phantom

"...Directed by: Simon Wincer. Starring: Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, Catherine Zeta Jones, Treat Williams, James..."

June 14, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Proud Mary

Taraji P. Henson picks up her guns but shoots blanks as an assassin with a conscience

"...Taraji P. Henson, Neal McDonough, Danny Glover, Xander Berkeley, Billy Brown and Jahi Di'Allo Winston...."

Jan. 19, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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