The Ides of March

George Clooney's modern morality tale about the ongoing battle between idealism and corruption in the political realm is perfectly cast.

"...Directed by: George Clooney. Starring: George Clooney, Ryan Gosling, Philip Seymour..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

How Do You Know

Who would have guessed that a rom-com from the director of Broadcast News and starring Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson, and Jack Nicholson would turn out this wan and dull?

"...Directed by: James L. Brooks. Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd, Owen..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

From BarFly to 'King of the Ants'

An interview with George Wendt

"...the television virtually anywhere in the world and find George Wendt sitting on a barstool. It's a comforting thought,..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Soul Food

"...Directed by: George Tillman. Starring: Vanessa L. Williams, Vivica A. Fox,..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Head Above Water

"...Directed by: Jim Wilson. Starring: Harvey Keitel, Cameron Diaz, Craig Sheffer,..."

June 27, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Some Mother's Son

"...Directed by: Terry George. Starring: Helen Mirren, Fionnula Flanagan, David O’Hara..."

Jan. 31, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

The Low Life

"...Directed by: George Hickenlooper. Starring: Rory Cochrane, Sean Astin, Kyra Sedgwick,..."

May 17, 1996 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Jennifer Sherburn's 11:11

This project of 11 different dance programs in 11 months goes through one stage after another

"...Jennifer Sherburn and Natalie George have been finding and using several different venues –..."

May 5, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Mad Max: Fury Road

Glorious action cinema abounds on Fury Road

"...Directed by: George Miller. Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult,..."

May 15, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Monuments Men

George Clooney's star-studded account of the Allied rescue of the stolen art treasures of WW2 has many great scenes but no center.

"...Directed by: George Clooney. Starring: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray,..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Casino Jack

Kevin Spacey stars in this entertaining romp about the career of disgraced Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

"...Directed by: George Hickenlooper. Starring: Kevin Spacey, Barry Pepper, Kelly Preston,..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Funny People

With this story about comedians which stars Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen, filmmaker Judd Apatow rewrites his own songbook in the key of James L. Brooks, a tricky mix of humor and heartfelt.

"...Directed by: Judd Apatow. Starring: Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, Leslie Mann,..."

July 31, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

Veering from moments of breathtakingly visualized valor to outright stupidity, Sith is a vast improvement over the previous two outings, but still and all, it’s no Star Wars.

"...Directed by: George Lucas. Starring: Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Hayden Christensen,..."

May 20, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Reflections

SXSW Film Festival and Conference

"...Ben Johnson: Third Cowboy on the Right By his own admission, actor Ben Johnson got into the..."

March 14, 1997 Screens Feature

The Vanishing

"...Directed by: George Sluizer. Starring: Jeff Bridges, Kiefer Sutherland, Nancy Travis,..."

Feb. 5, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday

Fights galore, over-the-top kills, and a major Scott Adkins showcase

"...Directed by: George Kirby and Harry Kirby. Starring: Scott Adkins, Ray..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

The Hate U Give

Astounding adaptation of YA novel critiques race in modern America

"...Directed by: George Tillman Jr.. Starring: Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Birth of the Dragon

Bruce Lee: the early years

"...Directed by: George Nolfi. Starring: Philip Ng, Billy Magnussen, Yu Xia,..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

'Don't Call Me Sir'

Move over Davis and Abbott

"...announcement of yet another candidate for governor of Texas. George James "Rattlesnake" Ramsey, it turns out, is also running..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Mac McCann

News Ticker: July 16

All the news that's fit to blog

"...readies for her close-up, Greg Abbott opens up, and George W. Bush makes a new friend. Surprise is on..."

July 16, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Something to Sink Your Teeth Into

Good advice from a guy who survived Troll 2, George Hardy, D.M.D.

"...So remarks George Hardy, D.M.D., the amicable and effusive star of both..."

April 23, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Bobcats, Bears, and Boko

"...Paul’s friend figures George Strait is our man. The only way the school..."

Sept. 17, 2007 Sports Post by Joe O'Connell

The Hightower Report

Support the Severely Wounded; and Bush's Health-Care Tax

"...fabulous job for these families … who are hanging by a thread. … No other organization helped service members..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hightower Lowdown

The Pentagon and Boeing play kissyface; and Bush becomes the Terminator.

"...In a deal that was opposed by Bush's own budget office and by a hawkish panel..."

June 20, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

Disarming Dubya

First-time director Alexandra Pelosi discusses Journeys With George, her surprising and fascinating documentary on George W. Bush's 2000 presidential campaign, viewed from the back of the press plane.

"...with bated breath the SXSW unveiling of Journeys With George, Alexandra Pelosi's "boys on the Bush bus" documentary, an..."

March 8, 2002 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Disarming Dubya

First-time director Alexandra Pelosi discusses Journeys With George, her surprising and fascinating documentary on George W. Bush's 2000 presidential campaign, viewed from the back of the press plane.

"...with bated breath the SXSW unveiling of Journeys With George, Alexandra Pelosi's "boys on the Bush bus" documentary, an..."

March 1, 2002 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Life as a House

"...Directed by: Irwin Winkler. Starring: Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas, Hayden..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Double Take

"...Directed by: George Gallo. Starring: Orlando Jones, Eddie Griffin, Vivica A...."

Jan. 12, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Road to Damascus

The story behind Paul Stekler and Daniel McCabe's documentary George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire

"...There's a moment in George Wallace: Settin' the Woods on Fire that just about..."

March 10, 2000 Features Feature by Clay Smith

Babe: Pig in the City

"...Directed by: George Miller. Starring: Magda Szubanski, James Cromwell, Mary Stein,..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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