Big Star Myths

Dispelling Big Star myths

"...Alex Chilton, Jody Stephens, Andy Hummel, and the late Christopher Bell have inspired the likes of R.E.M., the Replacements,..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature by Kent H. Benjamin

Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon

A wickedly entertaining postmodern take on the hallowed, Eighties-era slasher flicks.

"...undead (and if those names don't ring a funereal bell in your head, this likely isn't the mockumentary for..."

March 16, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Let Him Have It

"...Directed by: Peter Medak. Starring: Christopher Eccleston, Paul Reynolds, Tom Bell and Eileen Atkins. London,..."

April 10, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

In Memoriam: Big Star Myths

"...Alex Chilton, Jody Stephens, Andy Hummel, and the late Christopher Bell have inspired the likes of R.E.M., the Replacements,..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature by Kent H. Benjamin

Stardust

Bowie before he became Ziggy in this less-than-glittering docudrama

"...the world-renowned David Bowie. The docudrama was written by Christopher Bell and Gabriel Range, the latter of whom also..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The AggreGAYtor: February 8

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Madonna gets out of jail free, Christopher Dorner sends out an awkward valentine, and Steve Doocy..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Fanboys

This shaggy comedy is an earnest, sweetly geeked tribute to fandom.

"...Sam Huntington, Chris Marquette, Dan Fogler, Jay Baruchel, Kristen Bell, Christopher McDonald, Seth Rogen, Ethan Suplee and Danny Trejo...."

Feb. 6, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Superhero Movie

Superhero Movie is a tonally confused spoof, which, for once, doesn't go far enough comedically.

"...Directed by: Craig Mazin. Starring: Drake Bell, Leslie Nielsen, Sara Paxton, Christopher McDonald, Marion Ross, Kevin..."

April 4, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...shows, with new films from Olivia Wilde, Robert Rodriguez, Christopher Morris, and more...."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Sound Unseen Review: Stardust

The birth of Bowie the icon retold with more glimmer than glitter

"...the world-renowned David Bowie. The docudrama was written by Christopher Bell and Gabriel Range, the latter of whom also..."

Nov. 16, 2020 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Christopher BellEllinger Remembers Sen. Lloyd BentsenDear Editor,..."

May 26, 2006 Column

Hold Our Representatives Responsible

May 23, 2006 Postmarks

Sxsw

"...like good chicken-fried steak. (Brazos Street Stage, 7pm) -- Christopher Gray..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...sets that qualifies them as saviours. (Stubb's, 8pm) -- Christopher Hess..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...covers. Oh Yes My Friend. (Gallery Lombardi, 9pm) -- Christopher Gray..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...the Ground), seems to continue into the franchise's post-Bruce Campbell future, and lean heavily into the 2013 flick's hyper-gory..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...play Some Girl(s) to screen with Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, Zoe Kaza, and Emily Watson, while Lost’s Carlton Cuse..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

22 Jump Street

Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill again go undercover in this frequently delightful mess.

"...Directed by: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Starring: Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Ice Cube, Jillian..."

June 13, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...it tears down South Congress. (Buffalo Club, 8pm) -- Christopher Gray..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Live Shots

Tom Russell

"...VanRonk, but why try to best Iris DeMent? Russell's bell-clear baritone, smooth as honey, as mournful and beautiful as..."

May 21, 1999 Music Feature

The Old Ways

Brujeria horror has a fun Bruce Campbell vibe

"...Directed by: Christopher Alender. Starring: Brigitte Kali Canales, Andrea Cortés, Julia Vera,..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Harangued in Huntsville

Officers from the Office of the Inspector General arrest a political activist for asking a question. There, now don't you feel safer?

"...When local political activist and Independent Media Center reporter Christopher Plummer traveled to Huntsville's Sam Houston State University last..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Suburban Blight

Austinites' Escape to the 'Burbs Backfires

"...often with official sanction, a man-made American mess." - Christopher Tunnard..."

March 27, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...newborn baby. Cast: Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, Rose Byrne, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Dave Franco, Ike Barinholtz, Lisa Kudrow (Worldwide Debut..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Texas Platters

"...like Joe Jackson"-type comment could explain. 3 Stars - Christopher Hess..."

July 31, 1998 Music Review

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...It Is In Us All (Ireland) Director/Screenwriter: Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Producers: Emma Foley, Tamryn Reinecke, A formidable man who..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Money Worries

Austin's AIDS Funding Is Decent, For Now

"...prolonged. That adds up to radically increasing costs. Charles Bell, chief of the bureau of HIV and STD prevention..."

Sept. 27, 1996 News Feature by Geoff Mulvihill

Brahms: The Boy II

The well-dressed, porcelain, miniature killer is back. Um … how?

"...Directed by: William Brent Bell. Starring: Katie Holmes, Christopher Convery, Owain Yeoman, Ralph Ineson,..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...Sir Paul's old Aston Martin. (BD Riley's, 8pm) -- Christopher Gray..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

"...always so tired Thursday mornings. (The Mercury, 8pm-midnight) -- Christopher Gray..."

March 9, 2001 Music Feature

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