First Descent

This vertiginous documentary about snowboarding talks with the sport's greats and shows them in action, rocketing down crag-encrusted, virgin slopes like buckshot fired from God’s own 20-gauge.

"...Descent’s ace in the hole, though, is in its cross-generational quintet, which allows for a cutaway cross-section of the..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Jack Frost

"...Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Addy, Kelly Preston and Joseph Cross. The holidays tend to bring out the treacle in..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Wild Things

The film is a fun, sexy never-ending game of double-cross.

"...of it -- is in its never-ending game of cross and double cross: Who's scamming who is the tune..."

March 27, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Just Like a Woman

"...in this, the latest entry in the suddenly popular cross-dressing comedy genre. When Gerald's wife comes home and finds..."

Sept. 16, 1994 Movie Review by Brian Baker

Kalifornia

"...in California, Brad and Carrie decide to take a cross-country journey in which they will visit historic murder sites..."

Sept. 10, 1993 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Locked Up Time

"...does the Berlin Wall come crashing down than people cross the border with cameras to record their experiences. One..."

July 31, 1992 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

American Dream

"...faced with the decision of whether or not to cross the picket line. The looks of utter disbelief and..."

May 15, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Night Is Short, Walk on Girl

A madcap animated ramble through Kyoto's drinking district

"...cavalcade of adventure. Many are inspired, or at least cross paths with, her two new drinking buddies, the amiable..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Gallows

Another found-footage horror film that's best left unfound

"...Ryan Shoos, Reese Mishler, Pfeifer Brown, Cassidy Gifford, Jesse Cross and Melissa Bratton...."

July 10, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Margaret Moser’s Retirement Party

Christopher Cross crowns the Continental’s all-star love-in

"...long and closed with a surprise performance from Christopher Cross some seven hours later. Moser gasped and held her..."

May 6, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Enigma

"...the German U-boat fleet of WWII, the United States' cross-Atlantic shipping convoys which provided desperately needed aid to a..."

May 10, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

We Have an Issue: The Revolution Will Be Embroidered

In this week's cover story, Jessi Cape explores the resistance potential in cross stitch

"...of pattern deviation that unlocked the subversive potential of cross-stitch for her. Listening to the presidential debates last fall,..."

April 9, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Queen of Noise: Royal Thunder's Mlny Parsonz

‘Post-apocalyptic blues’ from third-time SXSW showcasers

"...Last year, Witch Cross cast a spell on Decibel magazine by pulling a..."

March 12, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel

Alvin, Simon, and Theodore have good reason to squeak: Girl chipmunks enter the picture.

"...Directed by: Betty Thomas. Starring: Zachary Levi, David Cross, Jason Lee and Wendie Malick. It's a rare but..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Responds to Gustav

Gustav is still miles from the coast, but Austin's relief efforts are already kicking in.

"...Locally, the Red Cross, AISD, and the city have opened up the Delco..."

Aug. 31, 2008 News Post by Kate X Messer

Alvin and the Chipmunks

What's it all about, Alvin? This by-the-numbers attempt at a chipmunk revival is not bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

"...Directed by: Tim Hill. Starring: Jason Lee, David Cross, Cameron Richardson and Jane Lynch. What's it all about,..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Running With Scissors

This film depiction of Augusten Burroughs' hellish childhood is tonally fractured and features a series of performances that pitch and yaw between "normal" and utterly mad.

"...by: Ryan Murphy. Starring: Annette Bening, Brian Cox, Joseph Cross, Alec Baldwin, Evan Rachel Wood, Joseph Fiennes, Jill Clayburgh..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Scary Movie Two

"...Keenen Ivory Wayans. Starring: Andy Richter, Natasha Lyonne, David Cross, Chris Elliott, Tori Spelling, Tim Curry, James Wood, Kathleen..."

July 6, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

MaXXXine

Triumphant third installment in Ti West's cinematic slasher-horror series

"...say, and the only survivors are those prepared to cross lines and bust taboos – and even then, the..."

July 5, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Beautiful Blue Eyes

Roy Scheider's final role, as a cop seeking revenge for the Holocaust

"...Holocaust, in the 2009 production formerly known as Iron Cross...."

Sept. 9, 2022 Movie Review

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Die Spitz, Red Axes, Fiddlehead, Albert Lee, Elsa Cross, and more recommended shows

"...his smooth tone and effortless improvisation. – Michael Toland Elsa Cross, Annabelle Chairlegs, Alicia GailHotel Vegas, Thursday 14..."

July 8, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Blood Donations Are Needed, Here Are Some Tips for First-Timers

Since the start of the pandemic, donations have decreased 10%

"...The American Red Cross, which supplies 40% of the nation’s blood supply, faces..."

Jan. 29, 2022 News Post by Sheryl Lawrence

2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live-Action

An uneven selection does not represent the best narrative shorts

"...nail-gnawing suspense with little more than some expertly executed cross cutting and a single sterling performance. That’d be the..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Give Me Liberty

Chaotic story of disability doesn't get completely lost on its trip

"...as the perfect vehicle, both literary and literally, to cross untouched racial divides. The casting of actors with disabilities..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Movie Review by Lilli Hime

Overcomer

God and running in this faith-based drama

"...the Kendrick brothers (Fireproof), explores the redemptive power of cross-country running...."

Aug. 23, 2019 Movie Review

Captive State

Aliens vs. Chicago. Chicago loses.

"...transformed from middling science-fiction into a Seventies espionage thriller, cross-cutting the actions of a small group of terrorists against..."

March 22, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The SXSW Game of Thrones Blood Drive Is More Fun Than the Red Wedding

Bleed for the Throne jump-starts nation's largest promo blood drive

"...of Game of Thrones. Partnering with the American Red Cross, the Bleed for the Throne event jump-starts the largest..."

March 8, 2019 SXSW Post by Jenny Nulf

Catherine Hardwicke Unloads With Miss Bala

Twilight director and UT grad heads across the border for new film

"...burgeoning new wave of mid-budget action dramas with her cross-border drug war drama Miss Bala...."

Jan. 31, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Deadpool 2

The uncanny merc with a mouth returns with paternal instincts

"...nuthin’ yet). As the depressed Deadpool smears his misery across the faces of those that come to his aid..."

May 18, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Patti Cake$

A hip-hop star is born in New Jersey

"...where Patti is bartending, our girl is ready to cross the Hudson to the New York side. Old scores..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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