Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald‎

Fewer beasts, but a much better story, make this sequel magical

"...Directed by: David Yates. Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Yes, it's true: Harry Potter manages his first kiss, in between all manner of expository storytelling, and never was a young man's wand more ever-ready.

"...Directed by: David Yates. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Michael..."

July 13, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

We're still wild about Harry, even though this new adventure prefers to flush pink with its lovesick teens than forward-thrust toward the mammoth battle of good vs. evil.

"...Directed by: David Yates. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Helena..."

July 17, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Although this sendoff to the young leads feels a little thin, the culmination of the Harry-and-Voldemort show more than satisfies.

"...Directed by: David Yates. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Ralph..."

July 15, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

A delightful return to the world of Harry Potter

"...Directed by: David Yates. Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Colin Farrell, Samantha..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

This is the finest Potter film yet – darker, funnier, and more epic than everything that has come before.

"...Directed by: David Yates. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Ralph..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Legend of Tarzan

This new take on Tarzan, with its CGI jungle animals, isn't half bad

"...Directed by: David Yates. Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Margot Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson,..."

July 1, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Come Away

Maudlin melding of Peter Pan and Alice is a misreading of both

"...Brenda Chapman. Starring: Keira Chansa, Jordan A. Nash, Reece Yates, Angelina Jolie, David Oyelowo, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Michael Caine, Anna..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Recommends: Scary Political Thrillers

If current politics aren't scary enough for you, check out these films

"...off sticking with the smart, twisty original, directed by David Yates (he helmed the last three Harry Potter films)..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

Sloppy Kisses to BBC, Vulcan Video

Singing the praises of State of Play and Vulcan Video

"...at the top of my Netflix queue. From director David Yates (who made the first truly kickass Harry Potter..."

May 22, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Party Loyalties

In the Pct. 2 County Commissioner race, Jeff Heckler learned that a Democratic primary is different from a City Council race.

"...between incumbent Sonleitner and Heckler, said longtime political consultant David Butts, who will work with Democratic Commissioners Margaret Moore..."

March 22, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Welcome to the Primaries

A roundup of the Travis County primary races

"...critic of Capital Metro and light rail, and Ira Yates, a rancher and lifelong county resident perhaps more closely..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Endorsements

"...Land Commissioner (Dem): David Bernsen..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature

Gift Guide: The Movie of the Book

Five page-turners for the film fan in your life who wants the whole story

"...The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBIby David GrannVintage Books, 416 pp.$18 (paper)Killers of the Flower Moon..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Sarah Delappe, Chloe Okuno, Joshua Sharp, Aaron Jackson, Producers: David Hinojosa, Ali Herting, Lara Costa-Calzado, Tatiana Bears When a..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Ifantolino, The Myth of the American Sleepover, directed by David Robert Mitchell, Phillip The Fossil, directed by Garth Donovan,..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

'The Friends of Eddie Coyle'; 'The Hit'

It's all about the snitches in two new Criterion releases

"...quite the same ring, but for Brit directors Peter Yates and Stephen Frears, casting yielded "supergrass." By 1973 and..."

June 12, 2009 Screens Review by Raoul Hernandez

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...and his partners, James Gressett, Mitchell Sharp, and Ira Yates, buy the 2,700-acre Circle C Ranch in Southwest Austin..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

East Austin Studio Tour Map

"...David Ohlerking, Chris Chappell, Jessica Erickson, Lin Rich, Matchi, Miranda..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Arts Feature

Postscripts

The latest publishing deals that Texas authors have made concern murders both fictional and real.

"...California to write an article about the death of David Nathan "Gypsy" Chain, who was an Earth First! activist..."

July 27, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

Endorsements

March 12 primary

"...Land Commissioner (Dem): David Bernsen..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature

Endorsements: March 12 Primary

"...Land Commissioner (Dem): David Bernsen..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature

Revolutionary Road

Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio co-star in this drama set 50 years ago in suburban Connecticut about a married couple who yearns to stand out from its peers, but whose tragedy is that they are cut from the same cloth.

"...Winslet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kathy Bates, Michael Shannon, Kathryn Hahn, David Harbour, Dylan Baker, Zoe Kazan and Richard Easton. I..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Naked City

'Moore' on Longhorn

"...candidates -- light-rail opponent Gerald Daugherty and rancher Ira Yates -- vying for the GOP nomination. Yates, a conservationist..."

Jan. 4, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...AWOL. The big budget flick from John Wick co-creator David Leitch opens May 3, but SXSW attendees get to..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...to start a family. Cast: Natalia Tena, Oona Chaplin, David Verdaguer, Geraldine Chaplin (North American Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...David Abrams (Fobbit) Hipolito Acosta (The Shadow Catcher: A U.S...."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Lora-Lee Blalock-Swafford, Lesli Seymour, Eric Bluhm, Barry Graf, Derrick Yates, Michelle Page, Annette Shelton, Lisa Gidley, Neva Lane, Monica..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Mayor's Race Contribution & Expenditure Reports

"...$2,500; engineer Paul Bury, $2,000; Jimmy Evans, $1,500; investor David Ward, $1,500; Sanford Gottesman, $1,000; Houston developer Raul Tilley,..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...Adult Fiction Jeffrey Abbott – Blame David Abrams – Brave Deeds Rumen Alam – Rich and..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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