Black Beauty

"...Directed by: Caroline Thompson. Starring: Sean Bean, David Thewlis, Jim Carter, Peter..."

July 29, 1994 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

A Slice of Weird and Wonderful

Distinguished Screenwriter Awardee Caroline Thompson

"...a little while. But when it comes to screenwriter Caroline Thompson, recipient of this year's Distinguished Screenwriter Award, evidence..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Tim Burton's Corpse Bride

Burton's best work in ages is eye candy of the highest order and as eminently watchable as a hilltop Halloween pyre or a Día de los Muertos parade run amok.

"...as in that film, John August, Pamela Pettler, and Caroline Thompson’s script is pure Burton, marrying (literally, in this..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Secret Garden

Neither talking down to children nor pandering to their parents, The Secret Garden functions something like a fairy tale in which the primordial and psychosexual concerns are made palpable and socially acceptable.

"...doubt, felicitous that the film script was written by Caroline Thompson, the screenwriter of that remarkable fairy tale/fantasy Edward..."

Aug. 20, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Buddy

"...Directed by: Caroline Thompson. Starring: Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Cumming, Irma..."

June 6, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Small & Creepy (And That’s a Compliment)

AFF to honor Edward Scissorhands scripter

"...is the name of 2011 AFF Distinguished Screenwriter recipient Caroline Thompson’s website, but it’s also a pretty decent descriptor..."

April 5, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Caroline Thompson; with Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Cumming, Irma..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

AFF to Honor Johnny Depp

Depp will receive inaugural acting prize

"...also present the previously announced Distinguished Screenwriter Award to Caroline Thompson, the scripter behind Edward Scissorhands and Corpse Bride,..."

Oct. 18, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Welcome to Marwen

Outsider artist's harrowing true story gets a misguided Hollywood sheen

"...original documentary, the license taken by Zemeckis and co-writer Caroline Thompson with the real story may often seem a..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

AFF Announces 2011 Lineup

Regional premieres of Shame, The Descendants

"...Caroline Thompson presents... EDWARD SCISSORHANDS..."

Sept. 20, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Stop-motion photography creates a macabre world of make-believe.

"...screenplay was not pennned by the (’til now) brilliant Caroline Thompson (Edward Scissorhands, The Secret Garden, The Addams Family,..."

Oct. 29, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey

"...abounding. Writers Linda Woolverton (Beauty and the Beast) and Caroline Thompson (Edward Scissorhands) deserve special kudos for their delightful..."

Feb. 12, 1993 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Pirate Radio

This British import exudes about as much outlaw swagger as Tom DeLay in a dance competition.

"...Branagh, Tom Sturridge, Talulah Riley, January Jones and Emma Thompson. Despite a title change from The Boat That Rocked..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

AFF: Johnny Depp in the ATX

Johnny Depp gets award, presents Rum Diary, and strums with the best

"...and presented his Edward Scissorhands and Corpse Bride screenwriter Caroline Thompson with the Distinguished Screenwriter Award, Depp also personally..."

Oct. 24, 2011 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tony Gilroy to Receive Austin Film Festival Honor

Rogue One, Bourne writer to be awarded

"...the ranks of such luminaries and prior winners as Caroline Thompson (Edward Scissorhands), Lawrence Kasdan (Silverado), Kenneth Lonergan (Manchester..."

May 8, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Drawing Praise

AFF to honor Pixar giant John Lasseter

"...Writer honoree Hart Hanson (Bones) and Distinguished Screenwriter honoree Caroline Thompson (Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas). The 2011..."

June 17, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

AFF Honors Pixar's John Lasseter

The writer/director will attend October fest

"...joins previously announced scribe honorees Hart Hanson (Bones) and Caroline Thompson (Edward Scissorhands). All three will be fêted at..."

June 14, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...We Are Not Ghouls Director: Chris James Thompson, Producers: Jessica Farrell, Jack Turner, Andrew Swant US Air..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Our Father Director/Screenwriter: Bradley Grant Smith Producers: Alex Thompson, Ian Keiser, Steven Callas In a last ditch attempt..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Greg Beets' National Top Ten

"...3. Sincola, Crash Landing in Teen Heaven (Caroline)..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Music Feature

Give 'Em a Hand

The nominees for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Caroline, or Change, Zach Theatre..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem , more announced for 2024 festival

"...Devon Terrell, Gavin Leatherwood, Reina Hardesty, Nina Bloomgarden, David Thompson (Texas Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Art Par Excellence

The nominees for the 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Caroline Reck, Cenicienta..."

May 20, 2015 Arts Post

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Scott Thompson and Richard Byron, The Wizard of Oz..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...Monday 14, Upstairs at Caroline..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Gilroy, Ron Palais, Michael Panes, Anne Klaus, Kevin Kane, Caroline Angelica Winkler (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Shapiro, Datari Turner, Jamie Foxx, Aristotle Torres, Screenwriters: Bonsu Thompson, Aristotle Torres After running away from home, a teenage..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Mozart Requiem Undead Receives an Encore

This Austin-generated reinvention comes to Bass Concert Hall

"...an eclectic team of composers, including Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Shaw (part of the choral ensemble Roomful of Teeth),..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Craft Beer Is Their Creed

Forget 'ladies who lunch' – it's ladies who like lager at BitchBeer.org

"...beer you'll drink your whole life," Bitch Beer cofounder Caroline Wallace calls it...."

Aug. 2, 2013 Food Feature by Ivy Le

Hot September Flurries

Fall fell early, thanks to a program of group dances that projected an autumnal mood

"...You, although it began charmingly enough with adult dancer Caroline Sutton Clark doing a duet with her 3-year-old daughter,..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Arts Review by Robert Faires

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