The Strangers: Prey at Night

Home invasion classic becomes a franchise.

"...Directed by: Johannes Roberts. Starring: Bailee Madison, Christina Hendricks, Martin Henderson, Lewis Pullman and..."

March 16, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...People's Republic of Desire (China) D: Hao Wu In China’s popular live-streaming showrooms, three..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy II is the most splendidly imaginative and creatively uncorked piece of fantastic cinema since his Pan's Labyrinth netted an Oscar trifecta in 2007.

"...Directed by: Guillermo del Toro. Starring: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones, Jeffrey Tambor, Luke..."

July 11, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Crossing the Bridge: The Sound of Istanbul

This trip through musical Istanbul is a little prettier than it is deep, but it provides a window into the variegated subcultures of a city one musician calls “a bridge crossed by 72 nations.”

"...Directed by: Fatih Akin. Starring: Alexander Hacke. This trip through musical Istanbul – from..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Last Shall Be First

New Year's Eve becomes a cultural extravaganza with First Night Austin

"...Hall serves as the bridge to the evening celebration, starting at 7pm and ending at 12mid with fireworks on..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Torque

Rev your engines: The first bike movie of the year is here.

"...Directed by: Joseph Kahn. Starring: Martin Henderson, Ice Cube, Matt Schulze, Monet Mazur, Dane..."

Jan. 16, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Pop & Me

"...irritatingly, like a guaranteed tearjerker. Sure enough, the waterworks start just minutes into the film as a Los Angeles-based..."

June 16, 2000 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Fall Film Previews

September

"...DIGGING TO CHINA..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Fire

"...Directed by: Deepa Mehta. Starring: Shabana Azmi, Nandita Das, Ranjit Chowdhry, Kulbushan Kharbanda, Jaaved..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

King's Ransom (discography)

"...Exhibit A in the original trio's Hendrix rap: funky,..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Music Feature

Recent 'Rockpalast' Avalanche

"...According to the DVD notes, Bat Out of Hell..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...by Marjorie Baumgarten, Sarah Hepola, Marcel Meyer, and Jessica..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...tearing off the January page of our new calendars. Star Wars: Special Edition, a re-release of the 1977 film..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...Long Shot, Good Boys, and The Disaster Artist, Rogen stars here alongside Catherine O'Hara (Schitt's Creek, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice), Kathryn..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TV in Trumpland

Quality struggles to take one step forward while culture takes 10 steps back

"...the Oval Office. Already muddling delicate existential issues (recently China and Taiwan), Trump has made time to boost Saturday..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

DVDanger: Four Films in Search of a Cult

Retro releases and martial arts aim for new crowds

"...his script polish that timeshifted Big Trouble in Little China from a period Western to a gonzo Eighties masterpiece...."

April 18, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Gives Us the Horns

Daniel Radcliffe's latest heads up final wave of films

"...World Premiere, 92 min D: Joe Lynch Salma Hayek stars as a tough yet vulnerable woman who must fight..."

Sept. 10, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Starring Role: Interview with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Our man Brenner talks with the famed astrophysicist, because science.

"...statistics. It's why the smartest one-fourth of everyone in China outnumbers the entire population of the United States. It's..."

Nov. 26, 2013 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Farmers Market Report: September 21-22, 2013

Roasted Hatch chiles, cantaloupes, bacon, and sausages

"...most of the garlic in grocery stores comes from China. The local stuff lasts longer in the fridge, too..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Keanu Reeves Is in Fighting Trim

Actor takes over the director's chair for 'Man of Tai Chi'

"...shows a flaming fury against the story's naive hero, superstar stuntman and fight choreographer Tiger Hu Chen. "I hope..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Report

Flagging the lies of Big Oil's frackers on the 4th of July

"...frackers' big lie]?" One who has peeked behind their star-spangled curtain is investigative digger Joel Dyer, editor of the..."

July 5, 2013 News Column by Jim Hightower

The AggreGAYtor: June 10

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...China’s first pride march now has a video. Go watch...."

June 10, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Extreme Temperature Swings

AFS Essential Cinema kicks off Asia: Hot and Cool series

"...some 35 years after being ceded to Japan by China, the Seediq Bale aboriginal tribe in the interior emerges..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

Austin Shorts at Sundance

David Lowery and the Zellner Bros. to do the 'Dance

"...Novax records his amazing tales as an astronaut, movie star, corporate CEO, and famous musician to preserve his legacy..."

Dec. 6, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Making More Than Ends Meet

Chasing the middle class dream in Intimidad

"...of thousands among a population of 100 million who start every day determined to find their footing in the..."

March 7, 2008 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

John Cale (and Friends) Reviewed

"...Cale's "Only Time Will Tell") that lure with her china-doll vocals. "Operation," "Cher O' Bowlies," and "Tramp" are outstanding,..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Mr. Smarty Pants

Cheer in a handful of trivia

"...Buckminster Fuller once drew a 10-page comic book story starring a cast of geometric shapes and Woody Allen...."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Capitol Chronicle

Bush brings smog to Europe, and Rich Oppel blows smoke.

"...While Bush was making the grand tour hawking Star Wars, the National Environmental Trust issued yet another report..."

June 22, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Going the Distance

"...Woodhead is also a star, but in the world of documentary filmmaking. The British..."

June 4, 1999 Screens Feature by Lee Nichols

A League of Their Own

"...Austin-generated studio films currently showing, coming soon, or just starting production: There's The Faculty, directed by Robert Rodriguez (Desperado);..."

March 12, 1999 Screens Feature by Jesse Sublett

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