American Movie

"...Directed by: Chris Smith. For every big-dreaming nebbish whose pursuit of filmmaking..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Better Than Book-Learnin'

Master Class With John Pierson premieres on KUT

"...the industry's best and brightest, like Spike Lee, Kevin Smith, and Gus Van Sant. But for the cost of..."

June 27, 2008 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Page Two

Heralding the techno-cultural explosion known as SXSW.

"...A little over six months ago, Amy Smith came to us and said that after several years..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Column by Louis Black

Rock Around the Biological Clock

Yes Sir, That's My Baby

"...Dana Smith, 35. The former bassist for local girl garage punk..."

May 7, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Carpet Cowboys

The American dream crumbles in the Carpet Capitol of the World

"...hellbent on consuming its own. It’s the protagonist of Chris Smith’s seminal 1996 debut American Job, it’s the heartbreaking..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

What We're Listening to Right Now

Darden Smith, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Fuvk, Photokem, and more notable local sounds

"...Darden Smith’s Multimedia Treasure Western Skies..."

March 25, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Screens Top 10s

The Chronicle's film critics talk about their favorite movies of the year

"...and hardly distributed (so far), this India-set narrative by Chris Smith, better known as a documentary maker, is a..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Screens Feature

Thursday Sleepers

"...Daughter of famed jazz saxophonist/composer Henry Threadgill and choreographer/dancer Christina Jones, this NYC singer's two highly acclaimed albums, 2004's..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Seabiscuit

"...Directed by: Gary Ross. Starring: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper, Elizabeth Banks, Gary Stevens and William H. Macy...."

July 25, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Short Cuts

The Arbor gets the axe from Simon Property Group.

"...Chateau starring Paul Rudd; Home Movie, the latest from Chris Smith (American Movie); and the directorial debut from Roman..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

What Happened to Our Buzz?

Riffing on a "Buzz"

"...by Chris Gray "Don't forget me when I'm gone" - Glass..."

Aug. 11, 1995 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

"...For the Benefit of... You'd think it was Christmas instead of nearly summer from all the giving that's..."

May 12, 1995 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Huntsman: Winter's War

Modernized fairy tale is a wan follow-up

"...Directed by: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan. Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Jessica Chastain, Emily Blunt, Charlize Theron, Sope Dirisu,..."

April 22, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Pika pika pika? Pika pika pika pika pika pika pika.

"...Directed by: Rob Letterman. Starring: Justice Smith, Kathryn Newton, Bill Nighy, Ken Watanabe, Chris Geere, Rita..."

May 10, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Reviews

"...HOME MOVIED: Chris Smith...."

March 15, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Limelight

A Brush With Mark Borchardt

"...of anyone like Mark Borchardt, the subject of director Chris Smith's hilarious and affecting documentary American Movie ­ but..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Chris Conde and Third Root, Bully, Robert Ellis, Lil Baby and Lil Durk, Molly Burch, and Pulkingham Layne

"...Chris Conde, Third Root..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Music Column by Clara Wang

Split Screen: Reanimated

John Pierson's Split Screen begins streaming on FilmStruck

"...including Spike Lee, Michael Moore, Richard Linklater, and Kevin Smith...."

Dec. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

TDH: 8/26/11

Sanders settlement, elections, WTP4 and other items of actual import

"...included settlement of the Nathaniel Sanders II and Sir Smith cases, discussion of when to hold the city’s next..."

Aug. 26, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Fred Claus

Awash with amazingly talented actors – Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, Miranda Richardson, Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates, Kevin Spacey, to name a few – Fred Claus is sadly just an early lump of coal under the tree.

"...John Michael Higgins, Miranda Richardson, Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Elizabeth Banks and Kevin Spacey. How many..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

The boy wizard rides again and this outing proves zippier and spookier than the previous two.

"...Oldman, Michael Gambon, David Thewlis, Alan Rickman and Maggie Smith...."

June 4, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...Snow Falling on Cedars, Susanna Kaysen's Girl, Interrupted, Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr. Ripley, and plays by August Strindberg..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

All in Perspective

Chris Searles

"...photograph by Todd V. Wolfson Chris Searles is not an asshole. He's not even a..."

April 3, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Another Texas Honor for Manziel

Johnny Football and the Syrian Kid

"...that distinction goes to former Texas Longhorn running back Chris Gilbert (’66-’68), whose mother was Lebanese. But since that..."

Jan. 26, 2013 Sports Post by Michael Corcoran

The Daily Hustle: 11/17/10

Re-election announcements from Morrison, Riley & Shade

"...rundown of the three incumbent campaign kickoffs: Laura Morrison, Chris Riley, and Randi Shade...."

Nov. 17, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Celebrity Call Sheet

"...del Toro (Blade 2); Donovan Leitch (Last Party 2000); Chris Smith (Home Movie); Tatum O'Neal (The Scoundrel's Wife); Ethan..."

March 8, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

March 8, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

The low-down on SXSW Film 2001, upcoming filmmaking classes, and who's going to Park City next week.

"...duty are Jesco-star maker Jacob Young (Dancing Outlaw), Coven-backer Chris Smith (American Movie), perennial fest fave Michael Moore (Roger..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Expectations of Future Growth

Third Time Lucky?

"...a producer, the Sextons chose Craig Street (kd lang, Chris Whitley), who recorded the band in Woodstock last fall...."

Jan. 15, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Me Talk Dirty One Day

Bryan Poyser and Jacob Vaughan come clean on their 'Dear Pillow'

"...BP: I saw Chris Smith's American Job early on, obviously a movie made..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Screens Feature by John Pierson

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