Thirst

The new film from the South Korean director of Oldboy is a stunning feast for the senses but veers off-track with its overlong meditation on vampirism.

"...exsanguinated interlude to be a meditation of the sublime crossover between love and lust, between passion and Christ, between..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sex and the City

The new feature stands on its own (typically stilettoed) feet, while holding fast to the series’ singular mix of the giddily ribald and brutally confessional.

"...office or if Carrie and company can find a crossover audience. Still, it raises the hackles: You can’t really..."

May 30, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Slow Motion Sound

"...years ago some record executive said let’s make a crossover record. This is an organic growth within the music..."

March 15, 2008 Music Post by Austin Powell

El Cantante

Jennifer Lopez and her real-life husband, Marc Anthony, portray the lives of salsa star Hector Lavoe and his wife, Puchi, in this biopic overstuffed with music-industry clichés.

"...music cliché, which is too bad because Ichaso (Piñero, Crossover Dreams) and cinematographer Claudio Chea create a vibrant sense..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Other Conquest

This amazing-looking Mexican epic is a work of historic fiction by a first-time filmmaker, and focuses on the aftermath of the takeover in 1519 of the Aztec empire by Spanish conqueror Hernando Cortés.

"...rollout. This re-release comes in response to the much-heralded crossover success of the "three amigos," as the triumvirate of..."

May 11, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mountain Patrol: Kekexili

A self-appointed game warden and his ragtag band of volunteers cross some treacherous Chinese landscape in search of poachers who are decimating the Tibetan antelope.

"...Penguins crowd, Mountain Patrol is an intriguing export with crossover appeal...."

May 26, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

American Dreamz

American Dreamz tries to satirize the vapidity of American popular culture; instead, the film gets trapped beneath its own wheels.

"...have really brought your game. But you did the crossover thing. You’re working on youth appeal as the creators..."

April 21, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Howlin' Wolf Does Not Wear Panties

Walter Daniels' punk blues stirs up a whole new generational ilk, like Black Joe Lewis

"...the vibe to try playing music. There wasn't much crossover between Antone's and the Beach, but we would have..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Undiscovered

A musician and an actress circle and sniff, and generally run through every cliché in the why-can’t-we-be-together playbook.

"...here recalls the early efforts of Mandy Moore, another crossover act who has matured with every role. Simpson steals..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Beauty Shop

Amiable Queen Latifah comedy is the latest offering from the Barbershop franchise.

"...Suvari are presumably on board to boost the film’s crossover potential, though this hardly seems necessary. As Miss Josephine,..."

April 1, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Rundown

The man-mountain known as the Rock is diminished by all the action clichés in his new picture.

"...with his mixed-race background, he may be the first crossover action star to bridge the gap between black and..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Chasing Papi

"...the movie features four screenwriters and lots of untested crossover talent. Director Mendoza (whose TV credits include the comedy..."

April 18, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Maid in Manhattan

"...Maid in Manhattan may also prove to be Lopez's crossover film. She's already a star, but this film --..."

Dec. 13, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

"...is sure to look foreign to Western eyes, this crossover movie is hardly a typical Bollywood production with its..."

May 24, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Kings of Monterrey

Hanging out in Monterrey with a passel of up-and-coming Mexican rockers

"...Word is they have what it takes for stateside crossover success. Right now the boys just want more beer...."

June 16, 2000 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley

The Next Wave

A comprehensive look at the emerging Rock en Español movement in the United States

"...two bands currently leading the way for Spanish rock's crossover success. There are hundreds more. Bands like Plastalina Mosh,..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley

Bats

"...subtle nuance of a gushing jugular. Granted, the bat/vampire crossover audience might find something here, but only, I think,..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Rhythm is King

"...Call it crossover appeal, and if it lasts, Austin will be able..."

June 25, 1999 Music Review by Jay Hardwig

The Sounds of Silence

"...take shape here in the River City. There's even crossover in personnel, as Max Johnston, former member of Freakwater,..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

I Wanna Take You Higher

"...Madchester) scene that spawned the first rock and roll/rave crossover bands (Shaun Ryder's Happy Mondays and Black Grape, the..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Books Feature by Simon Reynolds

The Spirit of Improvisation

"...the Mercury, it's the spirit of improvisation. And the crossover between the Dead and jazz isn't a new phenomenon;..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Dance With Me

"...looks, is a surprisingly adroit actor with obvious American crossover potential. Williams, never more than a utility-grade performer, is..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

It Was a Very Good Year

Jason Phelps on 12 Months of Exceptional Stage Projects

"...different — maybe not completely different because there is crossover among the smaller and bigger houses in town —..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

As Queer As It Gets

Christian McLaughlin, the Balzac of Melrose Place

"...Rodi and McLaughlin, both of whom plan on being crossover authors, the assumption that a gay author has an..."

June 12, 1998 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Record Reviews

"...its most interesting, poignantly pointing towards The Artist's final crossover destination: AAA. Full of rare displays of control and..."

April 3, 1998 Music Review

The Winter Classic

South by Southwest 1998

"...new Stones song, which is where the concept of crossover came from. Speaking of the programmers who decide what..."

March 27, 1998 Music Feature

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...forth with gritty R&B and blues. No frills, no crossover, no crap - just pure tube amp guitar tone..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Insurgence From the Heart

The 1997-98 Austin Music Awards

"...releasing her 1997 debut, Anchorless), Murphy speaks to a crossover in audience that has made the whole return to..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Won't Get Schooled Again

Austin's Music Class of '98

"...the local's existing fanbase for a fairly radical rock crossover, it also made college radio inroads with "Disco Ball..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Bitter Sugar

"...cinematographer Claudio Chea) of director and co-screenwriter Leon Ichaso (Crossover Dreams, Sugar Hill). Yet, the axe that grinds this..."

June 6, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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