The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...Directed by Jon Favreau. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List

Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin

"...studded to date, with Oscar-winner Tilda Swinton, Oscar-nominees Robert Downey Jr. and Paul Giamatti, and electronic pioneers New Order..."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Drops Final Artist List

Welcome Delta Spirit, M. Ward, Open Mike Eagle, and 151 more

"...16-22, are reformed rockers Delta Spirit, Gaslight Anthem frontman Brian Fallon, space-age wordsmith Kool Keith, aka Dr. Octagon, electronic-oriented..."

March 5, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

How Crank: High Voltage Went Pure Grindhouse

Jason Statham cult classic offers maximum overdrive

"...heart-stopping venom. So what did writer/directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor do? Made a sequel even more nakedly gonzo..."

July 26, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...John Leguizamo, Bobby Cannavale, Dustin Hoffman, Oliver Platt, Robert Downey, Jr., Emjay Anthony (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Jonathan Demme Presents …

AFF awardee reprises screening of Texan Eighties classics

"...It features two influential, classic Texas films from 1980: Brian Hansen's Speed of Light and David Boone's Invasion of..."

Oct. 24, 2013 Screens Post by Louis Black

The Who

Dinosaur DVDs with a smattering of punk, porn, and R&B

"...Thin Lizzy's best lineup, Dubliners Philip Lynott and drummer Brian Downey paired with dual lead guitarists Brian Robertson and..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Film Festival Unveils Complete Lineup

David Chase's 'Not Fade Away' opens fest

"...Jack Lofton, Keith Patterson (Directors) CONGRATULATIONS - Juan Cardarelli, Brian Dietzen, Eric M. Levy, Abby Miller (Writers), Juan Cardarelli,..."

Sept. 19, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Heart and Soul

Lengthy Q&A with Huey Lewis

"...the best in Lizzy. The best Lizzy guitarist was Brian Robertson. And Scott Gorham, and Brian Downey, and Philip...."

Oct. 25, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Hobo With a Shotgun

Though it's a great title, this Rutger Hauer movie is an unfocused throwback to Seventies exploitation films.

"...Jason Eisener. Starring: Rutger Hauer, Gregory Smith, Robb Wells, Brian Downey, Jeremy Akerman, Mark A. Owen and Molly Dunsworth...."

May 6, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Last Shotgun Blast of SXSW Film Programming

'Hobo,' Spike's 'Scenes From the Suburbs,' and more

"...a shotgun. Cast: Rutger Hauer, Gregory Smith, Molly Dunsworth, Brian Downey, Nick Bateman Insidious Director: James Wan, Writer: Leigh..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Don't Take Me for a Loser

Tracking Irish firebrand guitarist Gary Moore (1952-2011).

"...on the Streets, which features Lynott and Lizzy backbone Brian Downey, with the former also contributing his “Don’t Believe..."

Feb. 9, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Recent 'Rockpalast' Avalanche

"...Emerald Isle mate, mainstay, and backbone of the band Brian Downey pounds loose and wiry on the drums. Lynott's..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Showdown

Thin Lizzy, part two: “UK Tour 75” reveals itself as infinitely more ‘live and dangerous’ than the new “Still Dangerous”

"...the liner notes herein by the group’s second-in-command, drummer Brian Downey:..."

April 29, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Solider of Fortune

Thin Lizzy's “Still Dangerous,” just ask its anchoring guitarist Scott Gorham.

"...of electric R&B. Harmonizing with mercurial Scottish axe murderer Brian Robertson, the L.A.-born Gorham, the only Yank musician Lizzy..."

April 23, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Savlov's Top Ten Redux Part One: The Good, the Badass, and the Weirder

Savlov's other Top Ten

"..."Unclean! Unclean! Beware! Steer clear!" Frankly, I much prefer Brian Trenchard-Smith's Australia:..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...“Bart Got a Room” (USA, 80 min.) Writer/Director: Brian Hecker Cast: Williams H. Macy, Cheryl Hines, Steve Kaplan,..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Zodiac

The director of Fight Club and Se7en switches gears here from psychological thrillers to something that more closely resembles a police procedural.

"...Fincher. Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Edwards, Robert Downey Jr., Brian Cox, John Carroll Lynch, Chloë Sevigny, Elias..."

March 2, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

DVDnds

DVDnds

"...vox ("Emerald," "Black Rose"), megawatt shredding, and Lizzy drummer Brian Downey. Eric Bell's guitar and vocals on "Whiskey in..."

May 26, 2006 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

The Shaggy Dog

There are precious few surprises here, but this breezy remake starring Tim Allen is a painless affair.

"...Directed by: Brian Robbins. Starring: Tim Allen, Kristin Davis, Zena Grey, Spencer..."

March 10, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Renegade

Still mourning the death of Thin Lizzy's Phil Lynott 20 years later

"...from the Napoleonic Wars. Smoke and sulfur clear, momentarily, Brian Downey appearing once again on the edge of his..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: DJ Pooh; with Brian Hooks, N'Bushe Wright, Faizon Love, David Alan Grier, Phil..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...Minnie Driver, Glenn Close, Alex D. Linz, Rosie O'Donnell, Brian Blessed, Nigel Hawthorne, Lance Henriksen, Wayne Knight...."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Wrapped and Ready

"...Based on Brian Friel's Tony Award-winning play, Dancing at Lughnasa tells the..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...Hartley's Henry Fool, Tom DiCillo's The Real Blonde, and Brian Di Palma's Snake Eyes, to name but a few...."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...FOR THE HOLIDAYSD: Jodie Foster; with Holly Hunter, Robert Downey, Jr., Anne Bancroft, Charles Durning, Dylan McDermott, Geraldine Chaplin,..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...James Dobson; with Anna Chlumsky, Christina Ricci, Polly Draper, Brian Kerwin, Diana Scarwid, David Keith. (PG, 93 min.) Adventure..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature