Dan in Real Life

What passes for real life in this Steve Carell film is as genially inoffensive and predictable as the average TV sitcom.

"...Directed by: Peter Hedges. Starring: Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook, Alison Pill, Brittany..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Peter Hedges in Real Life

The writer/director returns to his roots with new novel The Heights

"...It's been almost 20 years since Peter Hedges arrived on the scene with his McMurtry-esque..."

March 19, 2010 Books Feature by Michael Agresta

The Odd Life of Timothy Green

This family film with magical elements is from the writer/director of Dan in Real Life.

"...Directed by: Peter Hedges. Starring: Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, CJ Adams, Odeya Rush, Shohreh..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Young Man's Guide to Abortion Rights in The Fight for Midnight

Former Chronicle writer Dan Solomon switches from journalist to novelist for his YA debut

"...In 2013, back when Texas liberals and progressives played defense..."

June 30, 2023 Arts Feature by Dex Wesley Parra

Bud Shrake's Adventures in the Film Trade

'Midnight rambling, creative gambling': Louis Black's 1985 interview with Songwriter screenwriter Bud Shrake

"...Writer Edwin "Bud" Shrake, who passed away last week after a..."

May 8, 2009 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Seven Days in Heaven and Hell

Getting a white-knuckled grip on the third annual Fantastic Fest

"...Alamo Drafthouse Cinema (1120 S. Lamar)..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Vinyl Saved My Life Tonight: Record Stores Deliver in a Crisis

Local media emporiums maintain online shipping during C-19 lockdown

"...swiftly descended on H.E.B. – along with half of Austin. Personally, I’d already begun hoarding earlier in the week:..."

March 24, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Satanic Panic: Pop-Cultural Paranoia in the 1980s

Kier-La Janisse and Paul Corupe's superb history Satanic Panic revives the Eighties in all its fearful hysteria Kier-La Janisse and Paul Corupe's superb history revives the Eighties in all its fearful hysteria

"...There are any number of things about the Eighties that pop culture refuses to let..."

March 11, 2016 Arts Feature by Marc Savlov

Sunny Day Real Estate’s Dan Hoerner on 30 Years of Diary

Guitarist Dan Hoerner discusses the emo originators’ modus operandi

"...A famously embattled rock band will be commemorating 30 years of their masterpiece debut LP – popularly..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Absolutely Dan Dyer

If Dan Dyer couldn't sing, being 'easy on the eyes' wouldn't matter

"...On a sticky Wednesday night in May, the sound of footsteps ascending the stairs to..."

June 6, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Fantastic Fest Interview: Recalling a Memory of Dan O'Bannon

Alexandre O. Philippe finds the myth behind the space horror classic

"...It wasn't the film Alien that first scarred and intrigued future filmmaker Alexandre O. Philippe. It was the poster...."

Sept. 24, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Dan Brown Created Neo-Noir Your Lucky Day

Director and his star and composer on the twisty thriller

"...It’s often said that making films is a lot of hurry up and wait...."

Nov. 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Take Two Aspirin and Ping Me in the Morning

Heath care: an oral future

"...Translating a message that might save mankind, John Nosta sounds..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Alvin Schwartz's beloved nightmares come to the screen

"...Directed by: André Øvredal. Starring: Zoe Margaret Colletti, Michael Garza, Austin Abrams, Gabriel Rush,..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...On the evening of October 17 -- while much of the nation..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...For better or worse, there's no getting away from the juggernaut called Star Wars: Episode 1..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Checking In: Pleasure Venom’s Audrey Campbell Stays Calm

Firebrand frontwoman takes “a sec to reassess”

"...Punk keeps it real and no one’s more palpable, substantive, and undeniable than..."

April 3, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

In Like Flynn

The dangerous true legend of Errol Flynn's raucous early life

"...Directed by: Russell Mulcahy. Starring: Thomas Cocquerel, Clive Standen, William Moseley, Isabel Lucas, Lochlyn..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Movie Review

Vanessa Gonzalez Is Real, Funny, and Real Funny

The former Austin comic lets the audience into her life

"...Every April, amazing comedic talent from all over the world descends on..."

April 19, 2019 Arts Feature by Ashley Moreno

Real Estate and Perfect Mates

The Year in Austin Culture

"...Top 10 Performing Arts Triumphs..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Anti-Gay-Marriage Should Not Be in Constitution

"...Dear Editor, Two competing versions of the Anti-Gay-Marriage Amendment – HJR 6 and..."

Feb. 28, 2005 Postmarks

Real Estate and Perfect Mates

The Year in Austin Culture

"...Top 10 Most Memorable Bits of Theatre in Austin 2000..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Life, Loss, and William Shatner

In You Can Call Me Bill, documentarian Alexandre O. Philippe examines the philosophy of the man who keeps boldly going

"...a documentary about William Shatner. The Swiss director's filmography combines explorations of pop culture phenomena (zombie history Doc of..."

March 10, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Did Legendary DJ and Londoner Paul Oakenfold Land in Bastrop?

The Londoner finds his way to a Texas ranch

"...Comets don't enjoy the luxury of choosing a landing place or time, instead burning out on..."

July 30, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Real Guns, Cardboard Guns, and Fart Guns

Planned "mock mass shooting" brings out press, counter-protesters

"...Having attracted national media attention with their plans to stage..."

Dec. 12, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Luv Doc: Beer in Heaven?

What if the bliss they're doling out in heaven is not your jam?

"..."In heaven there is no beer. That's why we drink..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc

Finding Gold in a Dust Bowl

Jenny Lewis, Bill Murray, and other nuggets from ACL

"...before I walk down there. I go to sleep in my own bed after a shower.” I imagine their..."

Oct. 1, 2008 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Mandy Mercier, Force of Nature in the Austin Singer-Songwriter Scene, Died on Her 74th Birthday

Fiddler/guitarist played with Lucinda Williams and Blaze Foley

"...Mandy Mercier, known for impactful live performances and lifelong connections in the Austin music scene, died on Monday,..."

March 31, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Deep Divisions in Texas' Powerful Anti-Choice Movement

Battle reflects Lege’s growing extremism

"...its latest abortion restriction – a law tucked away in the 2017 legislative session's Senate Bill 8 that requires..."

April 6, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Capitol Chronicle: A Profile in Courage

After 10 years in the Texas House, Glen Maxey retires and reflects. A profile of Austin's New Black Panther PartyA surprisingly small crowd turns out to demand safety guarantees from Longhorn Pipeline.

"...By the time you read this, Glen Maxey, D-Austin, will have announced his retirement from the Texas House..."

Dec. 7, 2001 News Column by Michael King

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