New Order

Gift guide

"...New Order in the first place. That said, this 2-DVD set, packaged for the first time on DVD along..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Bruce Springsteen

Gift guide

"...somewhat exhausting fashion on the accompanying Wings for Wheels DVD. Vintage footage of a driven and occasionally delirious Springsteen..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Music Feature by Scott Jordan

Gift guide

"...dollar media blitz that has trumpeted the remake, several DVD production companies and book publishers are jumping into the..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Ray Charles

Gift guide

"...list. Over the course of seven CDs and a DVD, the late Brother Ray proclaims his skill as singer,..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Billy Joel

Gift guide

"...have a hard time sifting for gems in the 4-CD/1-DVD My Lives, 70 assorted demos, covers, live cuts, and..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Music Feature by Matt Dentler

Donovan

Gift guide

"...him in the documentary Don't Look Back. Paring this 3-CD/1-DVD set down to a tight collection of Donovan's singles..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Music Feature by Greg Beets

The Band

Gift guide

"...catalog upgrade and 2002's The Last Waltz expansion, this 5-CD/1-DVD overview enriches the tale further. Previously unissued on CD..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Just Say Sire: The Sire Records Story

Gift guide

"...Sire's sizable roster. Several acts didn't even make Rhino's 3-CD/1-DVD set, but these did: Ice-T, Lou Reed, Debbie Harry,..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

The Fog

This hazy remake pales in comparison to John Carpenter's original fogbanks from 1980.

"...rescinded through blood. Carpenter’s original (a sparkling new double-disc DVD of which has just hit the market) came fast..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Jon Dee Graham Reviewed

'Big Sweet Life: The Songs of Jon Dee Graham'

"...Bob Schneider. Filmed atop the News 8 building, the DVD offers mostly solo, occasional duo, and one full band..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Film News

Burnt Orange has been living in a cave, while Texas looks to be trending toward Santos; plus, 'Ape Shit,' 'Chainsaw,' and 'The Breakdance Kid'

"...from the flat environs up yonder, is out on DVD. More at www.lubbock-lights.com... University of Texas grad Amy Hassler..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Serenity

Joss Whedon’s Western/sci-fi hybrid (which was canceled from TV but greenlighted for the movies) evinces the kind of swashbuckling bonhomie that made so many of us fall in love with the original Star Wars films.

"...midseason. But his fans’ continued devotion – and their DVD-buying dollars – kept if not the series then the..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

2005 ACL Music Fest Preview

All 'picks' no 'sleepers' for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, one blurb at a time

"...memorable show here in her onetime hometown. A recent DVD of a 1998 Austin City Limits show demonstrates her..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature

Austin City Limits Music Festival 2004

DVDnds

"...than two hours couldn't have been easy, but this 2-DVD set with 24 songs does a sly job of..."

Sept. 16, 2005 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Cash Box

Cash box

"...comes in two configurations: a 4-CD box and a 5-CD/1-DVD limited edition retailing for $250. The latter, an enormous,..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Music Review by Margaret Moser

X Box

X Box

"...back on board, their new Shout! Factory CD and DVD Live in Los Angeles (sold separately) are potent demonstrations..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Music Review by Greg Beets

DVDnds

DVDnds

"...tour without delving too much into politics. What the DVD offers is 13 full live performances beautifully shot on..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Music Review by Darcie Stevens

Weird Tales of the Ramones

In-Box

"...Walk Into a Bar ..., archival reimagining – this 3-CD/1-DVD comic book is perfect in at least one respect:..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

TV Eye

Is it time for an all chimp and monkey network?

"...series (check out www.70slivekidvid.com/lancelot.htm), which is now available on DVD and VHS. Cultists are also fond of referencing the..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

I Hope You're Happy Now

Andrew Bujalski, who wrote 'Funny Ha Ha' in Austin and wrapped it in Boston, on the film's unlikely fate

"...with a run on the Sundance Channel and a DVD release from Wellspring. And did I mention that while..."

July 8, 2005 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

Lucinda Williams, Richard Thompson, Son Volt

DVDnds

"...Parceling out 30 years of Austin City Limits on DVD remains a no-brainer, though these three titles are only..."

July 1, 2005 Music Review by Margaret Moser

RPG

Record review

"...only half of Fulltime; a 40-minute documentary on the DVD is subtly Spinal Tap, which may not register at..."

June 24, 2005 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Film News

The pair behind 'Dear Pillow' is at it again; plus, IFP issues, Cannes kudos, and Digital Light Processing lightsabers

"...show. Years later, when they reunite for the show's DVD box set, they learn they got it wrong and..."

May 27, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Les Choristes

A box-office smash in its native France, this kindly and spirited film doesn’t exactly break the mold of the heartwarming, humanistic boarding-school dramedy.

"...town a week after its distributor, Miramax, launched the DVD nationally...."

May 20, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

A Martyr's Epitaph

The Texas Documentary Tour presents Rob Epstein's 'The Times of Harvey Milk'

"...Having watched the film on the more recently released DVD, I had the benefit of watching "the alternative ending"..."

April 8, 2005 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

DVDnds

DVDnds

"...a reputation for epic live performances, and their debut DVD, Live at the 40 Watt (New West), is no..."

April 1, 2005 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Saturday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...Music Award-winning sixpiece has earned national buzz. 2004's Live DVD includes footage filmed and edited by Robert Rodriguez. –..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Out There

Reviews and reports from SXSW Film and Interactive 05

"...before, more of them are in theatres and the DVD companies are picking them up, but there are still..."

March 18, 2005 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Spotlight: Ian Hunter

7:30pm, Town Lake stage

"...his part, is out in support of a new DVD and its audio counterpart, Strings Attached (Sanctuary). Recorded in..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...with this week's edition. Marrit Ingman's review of the DVD release of Staying Alive ["DVD Watch," Screens, Jan. 21]..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Column

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