Saturday Night

The legend is burnished of the first ever broadcast of SNL

"...writer conclaves, recalled for me the theatrical frenzy of Birdman. But the script is straight-aping Aaron Sorkinese, where everybody..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Quiet Light, One Be Low, a few July 4th traditions, and more recommended shows

"...Some cite the Who in the mid-Sixties. Ramones, Radio Birdman, and Sex Pistols a decade later, OK. Yet the..."

June 30, 2023 Music Column by Wayne Lim

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Wednesday

A primo Tiger Den showcase, iLe, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more

"...had townies comparing them to Aussie genre legends Radio Birdman and the Saints, though their wah pedal guitar leads..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths

Birdman director seems painfully aware of his own pretensions

"...describe Bardo as shallow in the way I would Birdman or The Revenant, but it certainly is laborious in..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

The Mystery of the Mysterines

Why did I fly 1,500 miles to see Liverpool’s sixth best act?

"...personal forays to New York for Aussie proto-punks Radio Birdman, and New Orleans on Halloween for Nick Cave at..."

May 25, 2022 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

“No Willie, Waylon, or the Armadillo in 1977!!!” The Punk Beast Begins to Stir in Austin

A nascent scene takes shape in chapter three of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...college gigs. ("Yeah, we're the opening act, mate!") Radio Birdman and the Saints played similar high-speed Stooge-rock from opposite..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Cruella

Disney's dog-hating villain becomes an unexpected anti-hero

"...on the other hand, evokes her demented performances from Birdman and The Favourite. When she finally “unleashes” Cruella, she’s..."

May 28, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Austin-Made Comedy Sends Shakey Graves in Search of Beer and Meaning

The party never ends at The Get Together

"...name, which was heavily inspired by, surprisingly, the Oscar-winning Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). Bakke said, "We..."

May 7, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Origins of Austin Punk in the Aftermath of the 13th Floor Elevators

Roky Erickson hurtles toward Doug Sahm in Chapter 1, Part 1 of the Austin Punk Chronicles

"...his clothing designer wife Vivienne Westwood, while Australia's Radio Birdman included a powerdrive rendition of "You're Gonna Miss Me"..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Nancy

Andrea Riseborough spellbinds in this drama of self-delusion and second chances.

"...British actress Riseborough (Oblivion, Birdman) disappears into Nancy, playing her with the grimy demeanor..."

June 29, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music Live: Lil Wayne

Weezy holds court

"...amid a nearly flame-out trajectory. From his fallout with Birdman and Cash Money; his recent lackluster solo output; and..."

March 17, 2017 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

SXSW Music: Must-See Punk

Fast and loud

"...if they drop covers of "TV Eye" and Radio Birdman's "Burn My Eye" into the set...."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

How La La Land Went From Pipe Dream to Musical Fireworks

Producers on creating a city of stars

"...Broadway run in Cabaret and her Oscar-nominated performance in Birdman, Stone got to know Chazelle on the award circuit,..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Thursday SXSW Picks

"...Khaled built his career's foundations through early alliances with Birdman and Lil Wayne. After moving to Fla., he became..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

The Revenant

Iñárritu’s Western loses the forest for the trees, but oh, what trees

"...Iñárritu’s follow-up to his multi-award-winning Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Innocence) unfolds in an..."

Jan. 8, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Not Enough Recognition

"...did not go to Richard Linklater. I have seen Birdman. It is a fine film with many riveting performances...."

Dec. 8, 2015 Postmarks

Victoria

All-in-one-shot Victoria is a real marvel

"...the principle. Even Hitchcock’s Rope and last year’s Oscar-winner Birdman: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) pulled some deft..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Paramount Summer Classic Film Series: Schemers

Nightmare Alley, Beetlejuice, Shadow of a Doubt

"...Before he was Birdman or even Batman, Michael Keaton was an otherworldly charmer..."

May 15, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

It Follows Goes Everywhere

Director David Robert Mitchell on finding horror in Detroit

"...of approval, putting it alongside such heady company as Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), Blue Ruin, Boyhood,..."

March 26, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Boyhood Nominated for Six Oscars

Academy singles out Linklater, Adair, Arquette, Hawke

"...Robert Lorenz, Andrew Lazar, Bradley Cooper and Peter Morgan Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance), Alejandro G. Iñárritu,..."

Jan. 15, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Most Read Film Reviews of 2014

Bombs away!

"...Read Kimberley Jones’ 2.5 star review. 8) Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)..."

Jan. 1, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Year in Movies, and in Moments

What didn’t make my Top 10

"...that confuses the film’s impact with its bodily effect. (Birdman’s drum score has the same physical bludgeoning, but I..."

Dec. 31, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Marjorie Baumgarten's Top 10 List

"...2)Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) It begins in..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Kimberley Jones' Top 10 List

"...3)Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) A technical wowzer..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Steve Davis' Top 10 List

"...4)Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) A dark, fantastic..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Screens Feature by Steve Davis

The Year in Film

Austin Chronicle critics throw in for Boyhood

"...3) Birdman: or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (33)..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Josh Kupecki's Top 10 List

"...2)Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) Iñárritu finally pulls..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Marc Savlov's Top 10 List

"...Near Misses Force Majeure, Birdman, Obvious Child, Last Days in Vietnam, The Blue Room..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

William Goss' Top 10 List

"...Most Overrated Only Lovers Left Alive, Birdman, The Imitation Game..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Screens Feature by William Goss

Austin Film Critics Pick Boyhood

AFCA showers Linklater favorite with four awards

"...Best Cinematography: Emmanuel Lubezki (Birdman: or [The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance])..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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