Four Rooms

"...impressive collections of facial tics and spastic gropings since Jerry Lewis' mid-Fifties peak; Lewis, however, had the good sense..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

What It Is to Be Human

Actor Martin Burke, now in the midst of his fifth sell-out run as David Sedaris' Little Elf in The Santaland Diaries, talks about that show's success and his career as an actor.

"...down and talk for an hour or two with Martin Burke. This accomplished actor is as funny one-on-one as..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Death at a Funeral

A remake of a 3-year-old British comedy, Death at a Funeral transfers its farce from a predominantly white cast to predominantly black.

"...Directed by: Neil LaBute. Starring: Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, Tracy Morgan, Zoe Saldana, Luke Wilson, James Marsden,..."

April 23, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

O: The Movie

"...Blake Nelson. Starring: Mekhi Phifer, Josh Hartnett, Julia Stiles, Martin Sheen, Andrew Keegan, Elden Henson, Rain Phoenix and John..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Taking Woodstock

The director of Brokeback Mountain looks for peace and love in another decade and finds it at the legendary festival through the story of one key participant.

"...Directed by: Ang Lee. Starring: Demetri Martin, Henry Goodman, Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Groff, Eugene Levy, Liev..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Texas Titles in Toto

"...from one of these two lists below. Texas Towns & Places"Abilene," Dave Alvin..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature

Public Notice: Priest Walks Into a Bar …

Armadillo Art Squad dean Micael Priest dead at 66

"...we prepared to go to press, that Micael Priest – dean of the Armadillo Art Squad that invented the..."

Sept. 14, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Under the Big Top

TV Eye

"...good use of the real Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus for many of its scenes. Lots of..."

April 17, 1998 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

The Butt-Numb-a-Thon 14 Lineup

Harry Knowles' annual film fest sneaks 'The Hobbit,' 'Mama'

"...and Philippa Boyens, with Jackson in-person doing a Q & A afterwards. More and more I've come to find..."

Dec. 10, 2012 Screens Post by Louis Black

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...ancient Egypt, false metal beards were worn by kings – 
and occasionally by cows. We don't know why...."

Sept. 28, 2012 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

'Rio Bravo' a Stop on the Road to Hollywood

Whether she's playing Feathers or Pepper, Angie Dickinson tickles

"...side are an alcoholic former lawman (gracefully played by Dean Martin), a peg-legged old coot (embodied by the inimitable..."

April 15, 2011 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr.

Best of ...

"...Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr.Eee-O 11: The Best of the..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Music Review by Greg Beets

Something Completely Different

Comedy writers Bob Odenkirk and David Cross took everything they’d learned from past comic masters and made their Mr. Show variety show into something completely different.

"...as part of the "variety" show. Sometimes hackneyed (The Dean Martin Show), sometimes innovative (That Was the Week That..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Screens Feature by Ron Deutsch

Country Variety

"...Ed Sullivan, Carol Burnett, Red Skelton, and Dean Martin were faithfully watched in our house. I liked..."

April 16, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Hot Line to Jesus

Edison's Speaking Phonograph

"...was manufacturing jukeboxes 20 years before the term "rock & roll" was coined.)..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

This Is Who We Are #1: Rude Mechs' Big Love

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...campy back-up moves like the Goldiggers in some Sixties Dean Martin special...."

May 4, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Double Nickelodeons on the Dime

Plenty of opportunities to catch some classic films

"...Philippe Garrel's recently restored Les Hautes Solitudes (June 7 & 11), an "Avant Cinema" selection, is a silent, black-and-white..."

May 26, 2017 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

The Chicago troupe's dances, grounded in contemporary ballet, ranged from ceremonial to intimate to absurd

"...With dances by Czech choreographer Jirí Kylián and Spaniards Nacho Duato and Alejandro Cerrudo, Hubbard..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

You Oughta See the Pictures

Hollywood forever: New film books reviewed

"...super-dishy; perhaps the biggest revelation is how uncertain Huston – such a formidable onscreen presence – has sometimes been of..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Screens Feature

Food Issue Extra Helpings: Blood & Chocolate

Valentine’s playlist: ‘Someone left the cake out in the rain’

"...followed by a hunk of heavenly chocolate cake. Cue Dean Martin singing “That’s Amore.”..."

Feb. 12, 2014 Food Post by Jim Caligiuri

It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

Ready for some holiday LPs?

"...“The Christmas Song” by its writer Mel Torme and Dean Martin’s “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” as well as the..."

Dec. 6, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Celebrity Defense

"...that it isn't just an act? It worked for Dean Martin. Most importantly, Bourdain's recent public takedown of Justin..."

July 29, 2013 Postmarks

Verona: A Neighborhood Restaurant in Search of a Neighborhood

Verona owner knows how to take care of customers

"...business people. The soundtrack featured Fifties Italian singers (Al Martino, Louis Prima, Dean Martin, etc.) with the occasional aria..."

March 1, 2013 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

There's a new place in town for well-heeled gents on a budget

"...and velvet brocades, embellished with fur, roping, tassels, lace, appliqué, and just about anything else I can get a..."

March 1, 2013 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Home Entertainment for the Holidays

Best bets for DVD and Blu-ray

"...of the 1970s, which shared an almost identical m.o. – sketch comedy, popular athletes, movie stars, and musical acts...."

Dec. 14, 2012 Screens Feature by Anne Harris

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Liquid lasers, comic books, and other stuffs

"...Dean Martin liked comic books...."

March 11, 2011 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Off the Record

Decking the halls with Kickstarter, a new holiday sampler, and Michael Nesmith's Videoranch

"...Critics are making their lists and checking them twice – and decorating with Bun B's A Trill Christmas Story..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Kris Kristofferson

Reissues

"...then-wife Rita Coolidge ("The Lady's Not for Sale"), and Dean Martin ("Just the Other Side of Nowhere"), to name..."

May 14, 2010 Music Review by Austin Powell

Wednesday Showcases

Wednesday SXSW showcases at a glance

"...songs and abrasive wit keep the sordid little world – but not love – at an arm's length. South..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival

Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, Thursday, September 10, 2009

"...his plumage. The French also have a thing for Jerry Lewis, who, even though he was Dean Martin's bitch,..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

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