Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

A soldier returns home in Ang Lee's war movie

"...Lee. Starring: Joe Alwyn, Garrett Hedlund, Arturo Castro, Steve Martin, Vin Diesel, Chris Tucker, Makenzie Leigh and Kristen Stewart...."

Nov. 23, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Billy: The Early Years of Billy Graham

A Depression-era biopic about the formative years of the influential Christian evangelist Billy Graham.

"...Directed by: Robby Benson. Starring: Armie Hammer, Martin Landau, Lindsay Wagner, Kristoffer Polaha, Jennifer O'Neill and Josh..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Luv Doc Recommends: Billy Joe Shaver and Adam Carroll

Ruta Maya, Friday, November 14, 2008

"...a Taylor or a Guild or maybe an ancient Martin that was signed by Willie or Waylon or Townes..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

Billy Shakes, Superstar

"...the Leos and the Matts and the Bens, so Billy Shakes is as much a man for the 1990s..."

April 23, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Rebel Music

Medeski, Martin & Wood

"...But Medeski, Martin & Wood, a New York-bred keyboards, drums, and bass..."

May 5, 1995 Music Feature

Kiss Me, Stupid

"...Directed by: Billy Wilder. Starring: Kim Novak, Dean Martin, Felicia Farr, Cliff..."

July 8, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mr. Saturday Night

"...Directed by: Billy Crystal. Starring: Billy Crystal, David Paymer, Julie Warner, Helen..."

Sept. 25, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Seven Psychopaths

A knockout cast of oddball actors seize the reins in Martin McDonagh's smart comedy about dumb people doing really awful things.

"...Directed by: Martin McDonagh. Starring: Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Christopher..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son

Martin Lawrence revisits his FBI undercover alter-ego, Big Momma.

"...Directed by: John Whitesell. Starring: Martin Lawrence, Brandon T. Jackson, Jessica Lucas, Portia Doubleday, Tony..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Something Wilder

AFS Essential Cinema: Censors, Drop Your Scissors! Billy Wilder's Later Comedies

"...he learned that I had not seen two of Billy Wilder's late-period movies, Avanti! and Fedora. The former Austin..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

How To Eat Fried Worms

This kids movie, which was filmed in Austin, is not as wormy as it sounds.

"...Panitz, James Rebhorn, Thomas Cavanagh, Kimberly Williams and Andrea Martin. Doubtless the idea of watching people eat worms for..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Taking Woodstock

The director of Brokeback Mountain looks for peace and love in another decade and finds it at the legendary festival through the story of one key participant.

"...Directed by: Ang Lee. Starring: Demetri Martin, Henry Goodman, Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Groff, Eugene Levy, Liev..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Page Two: A Personal Journey, Part 1

Smelling the jasmine with Vince Martin and Fred Neil

"...– Vince Martin, "Jasmine (If the Jasmine Don't Get You ... the..."

May 18, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Jazz Sides

"...on trombone, Steve Wilson on soprano and alto saxes, Billy Kilson on drums, and Steve Nelson on vibraphone and..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Music Feature

Reggie Jackson to Speak at the Dell

"...depicted the tumultuous relationship between Jackson and Yankees' manager Billy Martin. The miniseries was based on Jonathan Mahler's book..."

Jan. 15, 2008 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Welcome to Hazleweird

Lee Hazlewood

"...his time writing, loafing... and fixing his favorite food, Billy Steak. (“Take one fifth of 12-year-old Scotch, and eight..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

London Fields

Buried crime drama finally emerges after legal scandals

"...Directed by: Mathew Cullen. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Amber Heard, Jim Sturgess, Theo James, Jason..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Movie Review

ACL Music Fest Friday Picks

The blurbing of ACL 2009

"...all Kaya and no Confrontation. – Thomas Fawcett Medeski, Martin & Wood..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature

Tug Life

Ben Powell's Barge takes a trip along the Mississippi

"...poems, further enhanced by the muscular cred of percussionist Billy Martin (Medeski Martin & Wood) and jazz guitarist Bill..."

March 14, 2015 SXSW Post by Kate X Messer

Medeski Martin & Wood

Record review

"...Medeski Martin & WoodEnd of the World Party (Just in Case)..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Record Reviews

"...let's be honest, an audience. So he called Medeski, Martin, and Wood. On paper it seems the perfect plan;..."

May 8, 1998 Music Review

SXSW Record Reviews

"...a twanging, banging, slamming two-step, or the equally raucous rockabilly "Honky Tonk Hiccups" make their point like an iron..."

March 20, 1998 Music Review

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...When tensions rose between Reggie Jackson and Yankees manager Billy Martin, team owner George Steinbrenner called Jackson's father, Martinez..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Forty Licks

Looking back on the summer of "Mendocino"

"...also did studio work with Gene Vincent and Dewey Martin as well as being one of San Antonio’s first-call..."

July 20, 2009 Music Post by Margaret Moser

TCB

The Astros' World Series run prompts memories from longtime fans, and memories of smoking in local bars will stay just that

"..."My daddy had a mind like Casey Stengel and Billy Martin," he says. "He really loved the art of..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Ether Ore

Ether Ore

"...Shipp, Joe McPhee, and William Parker and MM&W drummer Billy Martin help Spooky eke out a magical prism of..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Music Review by Michael Chamy

Diamonds Are Forever

Does Baseball Still Matter?

"...which in recent years have avoided baseball the way Billy Martin didn't avoid a good dirt-kicking, still rake in..."

June 23, 1995 Arts Feature

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Harold Ramis; with Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Departed

Watching this new film by Scorsese is tantamount to falling in love with the director all over again.

"...Directed by: Martin Scorsese. Starring: Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Mark..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Texas Titles in Toto

"..."Alleys of Austin," Michael Martin Murphy..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature

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