Churchill

An intimate look at a leader's state of mind

"...is not well-served by this film’s evocation of Winston Churchill or the planning for D-Day (whose June 6, 1944,..."

June 9, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Best of Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet

Reprints the finest fiction, essays, poetry, and other oddities from the zine's first decade

"...The Best of Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristletedited by Kelly Link and Gavin J. Grant..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Books Review by Rick Klaw

Enlighten Up!

The filmmaker, a yoga practitioner, documents a skeptic’s journey into the big om.

"...Directed by: Kate Churchill. If you're one of the millions of Americans who..."

June 19, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Darkest Hour

Gary Oldman disappears into the role of the beloved English statesman

"...his jowly countenance and stout physique, British statesman Winston Churchill resembled an English bulldog, a plucky creature who growled..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Love and Information

Caryl Churchill's latest explores humanity in the midst of technological inundation

"...set for the "Information" side of famed playwright Caryl Churchill's recent work, currently receiving its regional premiere courtesy of..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

The Act of Killing

In this disturbing documentary, former Indonesian death-squad leaders boastfully reenact their real-life mass killings with touches inspired by their favorite movies.

"...”History is written by the victors,” observed Winston Churchill. However, in this canny documentary, Churchill’s truism gets a..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Favourite

Period drama puts power and personality first

"..."You are mad," Sarah Churchill (Weisz) says in one of the few moments of..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

50 to 1

The Kentucky Derby-winning horse Mine That Bird sprints to glory in this equine biopic.

"...betting odds stacked against this wonder horse’s victory at Churchill Downs, which diminished considerably upon subsequently competing in the..."

April 11, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The First Saturday in May

This documentary follows six horse trainers and their experiences on the 2006 trail to the Kentucky Derby.

"...that will make them eligible to run at Louisville's Churchill Downs. As the filmmakers tell us at the beginning,..."

April 18, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Chef in Love

"...masterfully prepared feasts (one scene has a young Winston Churchill dropping in for a bite) may put viewers in..."

June 6, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Cloud Nine

After rumbling greatness in the first act, the UT Department of Theatre & Dance production of Caryl Churchill's Cloud Nine ends thin and foggy.

"...UT Department of Theatre & Dance production of Caryl Churchill's Cloud Nine ends thin and foggy. Passion from cast..."

March 9, 2001 Arts Review by Rob Curran

Far Away

In the space of an hour, this ACC Drama Department production shows the world coming apart

"...To judge by its opening moments, Caryl Churchill's drama Far Away is a story of domestic distress..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Devilreaux

Idiot teens summon a vengeful ghost, because that always ends well

"...Directed by: Thomas J. Churchill. Starring: Tony Todd, Vincent M. Ward, Jon Briddell, Ben..."

June 9, 2023 Movie Review

A Number

Half the fun of Different Stages' absorbing production is talking about it later

"...For most people out there in the world, Caryl Churchill's extremely sparse writing is not easy to digest. In..."

May 8, 2009 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Activism on Wheels

The Helmet Law Spawns a Movement

"...The vicious and unre- quited death of Tom Churchill last September added fuel to the fire of a..."

May 23, 1997 News Feature by Lee Simmons

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

A commando unit takes on the Nazis in this hyperviolent Guy Ritchie action-comedy

"...Warfare, which he adapted from Damien Lewis’ nonfiction book Churchill’s Secret Warriors: The Explosive True Story of the Special..."

April 19, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Dunkirk

A harrowing new World War II classic

"...a stormy English Channel away from home and salvation. Churchill, rightly foreseeing the upcoming Battle of Britain, held much..."

July 21, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Victory at the Victory

Bill Spelman and Sheryl Cole celebrate reelection at the Victory Grill

"...connected to World War II British prime minister Winston Churchill...."

May 13, 2012 News Post by Michael King

Wine of the Week

Surprise your host with something bubbly, breakable, or brilliant

"...choices in different price ranges. • If you're like Winston Churchill, you'll love drinking a bottle of Pol Roger ($35)..."

Dec. 31, 2010 Food Column by Wes Marshall

Sparkling Examples

It's that time of year again ...

"...Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Champagne ($190): Churchill was fascinated by Mme. Odette Pol-Roger..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...History Museum dedication ceremony last Friday. One protester, Jamie Churchill of Spicewood, says Secret Service agents first attempted to..."

May 4, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

The Dark Valley: A Panorama of the Thirties

"...Brendon's previous work, which includes biographies of Eisenhower and Churchill, has given him a lot of background in the..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Books Review by Roger Gathman

We Refuse To Grow Up

"...age. How does 21 sound? Life and Death Tom Churchill, bassist for Glitterpuss and more recently Blort and Snatch..."

Sept. 13, 1996 Music Column

The Good Eye: Oh Buoyancy

... like Sandra Bullock in the Shenzhou capsule, hours after George Clooney's dimples have drifted into the fathomless beyond

"...to the bathtub did not yield the surge of Winston-Churchill-esque brilliance I was hoping for. Churchill, it turns out,..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Column by Amy Gentry

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...During World War II, Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt communicated by radio telephone because there..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Day Trips

The Number 1 British Flying Training School Museum remembers a short period of time when a few acres of North Texas farmland became British soil

"...bombs was the Royal Air Force. Prime Minister Winston Churchill was talking about the RAF pilots when he said,..."

June 1, 2012 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Blown Speakers 4 Lyfe

Harry Pussy, OG room-clearers

"...I just have to go see this band at Churchill's in Miami. It's a few days before my 18th..."

Nov. 13, 2008 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Cloud 9

Mary Moody Northen Theatre serves an impeccably acted, entertaining way to question your perspectives

"...more like a century in historical terms. Playwright Caryl Churchill was looking to color outside the lines from the..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

Community Access

The groundbreaking Austin Past and Present archive projects means free museums, movies, music, and more all over town

"...technicians work on beautiful projects, such as the award-winning "Churchill and the Great Republic," an interactive exhibit for the..."

March 2, 2007 Screens Feature by Nora Ankrum

Kentucky Derby Preview

Just enough about hats and horses to make conversation

"...Most of the 150,000+ people who actually go to Churchill Downs to watch the race in person don't know..."

May 5, 2023 Sports Feature by Nick Barbaro

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