Date Movie

What's left to spoof? Why, romance movies, of course.

"...film features “two of the six writers of Scary Movie,” as this film’s marketing campaign does, is like bragging..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Disaster Movie

We're running out of genres to spoof: This time it's disaster movies.

"...behind such intellectual vacuums as Meet the Spartans, Epic Movie, and Date Movie and contributors on all four –..."

Sept. 5, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Epic Movie

The filmmakers are completely tone-deaf when it comes to the art of film parody, and their special form of sadism-as-punch-line leaves the audience in a perpetual cringe.

"...Willard and David Carradine. What would you call a movie that traffics entirely in bathroom humor, low-grade sadism, puerile..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Mystery Date

"...out to be actually pretty darn good (for a movie reviewer, that is), and that's exactly the case with..."

Aug. 23, 1991 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Perfect Date Night Is In the Details

A sort of recipe for showing your beloved (and yourself) some love

"...Sometimes, for Date Night – which was a thing for longtime couples..."

Sept. 22, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Due Date

Road comedy hits the sweet spot with Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis.

"...Juliette Lewis, Danny McBride, RZA and Matt Walsh. Due Date is the comedy delivered by director Phillips in between..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Win a Date With Tad Hamilton!

A hotshot movie star learns about small-town virtue in a forgettable romantic comedy.

"...Lane and Sean Hayes. When paparazzi shots of Hollywood movie star Tad Hamilton’s (Duhamel) drunken night of debauchery hit..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Date Night

Steve Carell and Tina Fey star as a married couple in this wan comedy that tones down their edge for popular consumption.

"...William Fichtner, Kristen Wiig and Mark Ruffalo. For a date-night outing unburdened by high expectations, there is no better..."

April 9, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Brady Bunch Movie

"...Long, Michael McKean and Jean Smart. The Brady Bunch Movie is retro-Seventies overload: color it harvest gold and avocado..."

Feb. 24, 1995 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Piglet's Big Movie

"...by: Francis Glebas. Disney’s timing in releasing Piglet’s Big Movie last Friday could not have been more serendipitous had..."

March 28, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Wedding Date

Inexplicable Fantasy Romances for the Harried Modern Gal 101 is a more fitting title for this shameless mediocrity.

"...with the audience's suspension of disbelief than this disastrous date. Even Curtis' recent Love Actually (a film so overstuffed..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Drafthouse Announces Mandatory Masks, But No Opening Date

Alamo policy comes as AMC reverses course

"...No mask, no movie. The Alamo Drafthouse, the Austin-based cinema chain's has just..."

June 19, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hitching the Movie Trailers at Super Bowl XLVII

Trailers for new 'Star Trek', 'Fast and Furious' break up game

"...all about big TV ads, and that applies to movie trailers. So I spent yesterday watching every rush, every..."

Feb. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ditching the Remote and Sweatpants for Date Night Again

After so much togetherness, a couple tackles Friday night out in the world again

"...Date night for us has never been an event planned..."

May 28, 2021 Features Feature by Jessi Cape

What Is This Miracle Called Movie Music?

Making movie-music magic 'Infamous'

"...a musical arrangement long distance, then booking the recording date at a studio you've never even heard of while..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Screens Feature by Mark Rubin

Top 10 Awkward Tinder Date Spots

You swiped right. Now what?

"...not only get to meet up with your Tinder date, but are also guaranteed to run into at least..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

The Q&A Hole: What Was the Worst Movie You Ever Saw?

With Lars Nilsen, Chris Cubas, Julie Gillis, Buzz Moran, and more

"...WHAT WAS THE WORST MOVIE YOU EVER SAW?..."

Dec. 31, 2012 Screens Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...15 weekends - the weekends that define the summer movie season. To you and me that may sound like..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hit Movie, No Review?

"...friends and I have been eagerly waiting for the movie. When it was finally announced, we all marked our..."

April 23, 2011 Postmarks

Summer Splash Party Movie Nights

"...Floating around in a pool and watching movies are two great ways to beat the heat of..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

More Choices for Dinner and a Movie at Blue Starlite

Austin’s drive-in chain announces a pair of new locations

"...first out-of-the-car outdoor cinema. But this isn't just any movie under the stars: Each screening will feature outdoor dining,..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Save the Date: Texas Film Awards Returns in 2022

Celebration of Lone Star filmmakers heads downtown

"...himself, Larry Hagman, have all received the ultimate Texas movie biz plaudit. However, it's not just individual artists: The..."

Dec. 22, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crazy Sexy Cool Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Staycations, cooking classes, and aphrodisiacs for brownie points

"...Crown to watch Benny & Joon and nosh on movie theater snacks plus cafe offerings like cheese plates, Mediterranean..."

Feb. 13, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Film History, With a Fresher Date Than Usual

Austin Cinematheque opens season with Uncle Boonmee

"...limited theatrical run. A strange, mystifying, and often oblique movie, Uncle Boonmee easily blends naturalism and surrealism, the physical..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Failure to Launch

This date movie is dude-friendly by design, but all its attention to hairdos and cute outfits does not make up for its lack of romantic spark.

"...unleash our cattiest puns (we love that), but this date movie is better than it has to be. The..."

March 10, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Trick

"...Trick is as sweet and sublime as any recent movie has come. The film's premise is deceptively simple --..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Meet the Spartans

The working title says it all: Not Another Scary Epic Teen Date Movie.

"...of Meet the Spartans – also responsible for Scary Movie, Epic Movie, Date Movie, et al. – mean to..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Adam & Steve

It’s an honest, refreshing comedy about love – gay, straight, or both – and is a date movie for all occasions and persuasions.

"...we have a real surprise: a gay couples’ relationship movie with a lovely supporting cast, considerable insight into the..."

April 7, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Sideways

A sophisticated date movie about male midlife malcontents and the women who love them, from the director of Election.

"...writing partner, Jim Taylor, Payne has created a sophisticated date movie about male midlife malcontents and the women who..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

How Stella Got Her Groove Back

"...Exhale) and rookie director Kevin Sullivan for making this movie so much better than it really needed to be...."

Aug. 14, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

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