The World's Fastest Indian

Anthony Hopkins' great performance as Burt Munro, the real-life New Zealand codger and Indian motorcycle enthusiast who in 1967 set a land speed record that still stands today, is not enough to crash through this unabashedly sentimental wall of schmaltz.

"...and Christopher Lawford. All one needs to know about Burt Munro, the real-life New Zealand codger and Indian motorcycle..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Public Access

"...Directed by: Bryan Singer. Starring: Ron Marquette, Dina Brooks, Burt Williams, Larry Maxwell, Charles Cavanaugh and Brandon Boyce. Before..."

Nov. 17, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...ACCESSD: Bryan Singer; with Ron Mar quette, Dina Brooks, Burt Williams, Larry Maxwell, Charles Cavanaugh, Brandon Bo yce. (NR,..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Box Sets

Herbie Hancock

"...a couple of years, he, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams were doing advanced rhythmic calculus in Miles Davis' most..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Music Feature

Drug Warriors

Hays County drug war is costing lives and money.

"...he lived for." Zinz and her longtime companion Steve Williams were two of the first people Windle met when..."

Nov. 5, 1999 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Meet Wally Sparks

"...Starring: Rodney Dangerfield, Debi Mazar, David Ogden Stiers, Cindy Williams, Burt Reynolds and Alan Rachins. What’s up with Rodney..."

Feb. 7, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival Winners

Past winners

"...R: 1) Joe Morales III; 2) Dennis Williams (Cedar Creek); 3) Lori Adams..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Food Feature

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...and an unmissable night with a true movie legend. Burt Reynolds (subject of documentary spotlight title The Bandit) will..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...Woody Allen; with Louise Lasser, Lynn Redgrave, Tony Randall, Burt Reynolds, Lou Jacobi, John Carradine, Gene Wilder. (R)..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...and Alex North’s weary, sweat-drenched score elevating the Tennessee Williams play to new heights. Taxi Driver and A Streetcar..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Play Along With Busy Actor Bingo

Mark a tile once you've seen the actor in at least two films

"...Olivia Wilde (The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, Drinking Buddies)..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Monica Riese

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...joining previously announced Headliners like magic comedy The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, there’s Hawking, Stephen Finnigan’s exploration of the life..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me

"...like the good old days of a pre-earnest Robin Williams, it shows through gleefully. Myers' preoccupation with scatological humor..."

June 11, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Kiefer Sutherland; with Sutherland, Mykelti Williamson, Kevin Pollak, Vincent Gallo, Kim Dickens...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Bridges of Madison County

"...Bridges reminds me of The Rose Tattoo, the Tennessee Williams-based film starring Anna Magnani and Burt Lancaster. In it,..."

June 2, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...John Leguizamo, Lisa Marie, Debi Mazar, Harry Hamlin, Clarence Williams III...."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

The 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival Winners

"...R: 1) Joe Morales III; 2) Dennis Williams (Cedar Creek); 3) Lori Adams..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Food Feature

The 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival Winners: 1991-2004

"...R: 1) Joe Morales III; 2) Dennis Williams (Cedar Creek); 3) Lori Adams..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Food Feature

National Top Nines

"...1. Lucinda Williams, Car Wheels on a Gravel Road (Mercury)..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Music Feature

Loaded

"...Smell of Success D: Alexander Mackendrick; with Tony Curtis, Burt Lancaster, Susan Harrison, Steve Dallas. VHS Home Video Vulcan..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature

Austin Gets the Geek Stamp of Approval

Wizard World Comic Con brings Lando, Lee, and the Centipede three to town

"...by the Robin to his caped crusader, old chum Burt Ward. For the younger crowd, there are cast members..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Art Fun in the Summertime

May

"...We expected no less from masters of comedy Jaston Williams and Joe Sears. In the shenanigans surrounding the July..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

30 Rock

Thirty recordings for 30 years of music Chronicling

"...Sorry, I Can't Rock You All Night Long." Lucinda Williams(1989)..."

Sept. 2, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...former Bettie Serveert drummer Berend Dubbe, Amsterdam's Bauer combines Burt Bacharach-style adult pop arrangements with the utility of a..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...Swoosie Kurtz, Kurtwood Smith, Mary Kay Place, Kelly Preston, Burt Reynolds...."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin's Paramount Theatre Turns 100

As the grande dame of Austin theatres turns 100, it matters more than ever

"...Film Festival follows in a line with Dolly and Burt's The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Adam West's Batman,..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Film Flam

Malick's latest goes to Berlin, fests beckon other locals

"...by locals Don Swaynos (Pictures of Superheroes) and Kelly Williams (Hellion)...."

Dec. 15, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Wizardly Way

Human Centipede, Abe Sapien and more speak at Austin Comic Con

"...Chewbacca) rubbing shoulders with newly minted honorary Austin citizens Burt Ward and Adam West...."

Nov. 18, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film News

Making 'Room' for Kyle Henry in Cannes; plus, 'August Evening,' 'Everything in Between,' and 'Dallas'

"...2003 in Austin, Houston, and New York with Cyndi Williams starring. Henry describes it as a "midlife crisis psychological..."

April 29, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Hotly Anticipated

The 12th annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Contest results are here!

"...Haight, Lance Brauckman, Michelle Broussard and Brandon Brewer, Gardner Williams, Mark Kobdish (Smithville), Carmela Garcia (Temple), Courtney Yantis..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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