AFF Short and Sweet: “Titty Boy”

Austin-made funny and compassionate look at body image in boys

"...Austin Chronicle: I think a lot of people heard..."

Oct. 31, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gluten-Free Without (Much) Misery

Eating in Austin with a wheat allergy

"...a different story. Some of my go-to brands are Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Teremana Small Batch, Casa Dragones (co-owned..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Black Adam

The Rock joins the DC Universe as the shadowy version of Superman

"...Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Aldis Hodge, Pierce Brosnan, Noah Centineo, Sarah Shahi,..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Red Notice

The Rock, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot go comedy-action globe-trotting

"...Directed by: Rawson Marshall Thurber. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, Ryan Reynolds, Ritu Arya and Chris..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Jungle Cruise

Take the Disney ride with Emily Blunt and the Rock, straight to adventure

"...Directed by: Jaume Collet-Serra. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Edgar Ramírez, Jack Whitehall, Jesse Plemons,..."

July 30, 2021 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Faster Than Sound: The Spiritual Side of Quentin Arispe

Plans for Pride Month, Resound concert promotions, and IRL record store day

"...movie stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Watchmen), a producer alongside Dwayne Johnson and Beau Flynn...."

June 11, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Luv Doc: Sleepless in Springdale

The problem with neighbors is that some of them are unneighborly

"...rather a healthy-looking college kid. I mean, he's not Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, but he certainly seems stout enough..."

March 12, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

New TV and Streaming Shows to Catch in February

Plus 2020’s year-end best movies debut on streaming services

"...Dwayne Johnson has already floated the idea of running for..."

Feb. 2, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Statewide updates since Gov. Abbott's "Open Texas" order

"...starring Kevin Costner and Ashton Kutcher Snitch (2013), starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Straw Dogs (2011), starring James Marsden..."

May 5, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Jumanji: The Next Level

Back in the game for a fun if flimsier sequel

"...Directed by: Jake Kasdan. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Jack Black, Danny DeVito,..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Fighting With My Family

Wrestling biopic of breakthrough WWE superstar Paige

"...Lena Headey, Nick Frost, Jack Lowden, Vince Vaughn and Dwayne Johnson...."

March 1, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Rampage

The Rock! The ape! The lizard! The ... flying wolf?

"...Directed by: Brad Peyton. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Naomie Harris, Jason Liles, Malin Akerman, Jeffrey Dean..."

April 13, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

High adventure and fun times in an unexpectedly entertaining sequel

"...Jake Kasdan. Starring: Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Nick Jonas, Bobby Cannavale, Ser'Darius Blain, Madison Iseman,..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Shot Caller's Vivid Look at Crime and Punishment

Local director Ric Roman Waugh offers a brutal look at the penal system

"...with Felon, and continued in 2013 with Snitch, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Across all three films, Waugh said,..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Baywatch

Some people stand in the darkness ...

"...Directed by: Seth Gordon. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron, Alexandra Daddario, Priyanka Chopra, Jon Bass..."

May 26, 2017 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Fate of the Furious

The car thieves are back to save the world

"...Directed by: F. Gary Gray. Starring: Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Charlize Theron, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson,..."

April 14, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Incarnate

Demon possession thriller

"...Director Peyton takes a breather from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and B-grade action/disaster movies (San Andreas,..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Central Intelligence

Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart make for passable action buddies

"...Directed by: Rawson Marshall Thurber. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Amy Ryan, Danielle Nicolet, Aaron Paul,..."

June 17, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

DVDanger: 12 Rounds 3: Lockdown

Can the WWE make an action star out of Dean Ambrose?

"...studio executives: He ignited a legitimate crossover star in Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson with the Walking Tall remake, and..."

Dec. 30, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Furious 7

Furiouser and furiouser

"...Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, Dwayne Johnson, Lucas Black and Kurt Russell...."

April 3, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hercules

Director Brett Ratner puts Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson through his paces as the Greek demigod.

"...Directed by: Brett Ratner. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Rufus Sewell, John Hurt, Ian McShane, Peter Mullan,..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Austin Considers Film Incentives

Localized subsidies proposed to fight off in-state competition

"...Waugh was forced to relocate the Austin-shot Snitch, starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, to Louisiana for shooting because of..."

April 22, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVD Watch: Snitch

Director Ric Roman Waugh makes the Rock into an everyman

"...There is no bigger film star this year than Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, and Ric Roman Waugh, director of..."

June 11, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fast & Furious 6

The curiously addictive fast-cars franchise is still committed to excess.

"...Directed by: Justin Lin. Starring: Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Luke Evans, Gina Carano,..."

May 24, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Five Things Baymageddon Taught Me

No pain, some gain from last weekend's Michael Bay marathon

"...And last weekend, as I found myself losing a..."

April 28, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In Praise of Michael Bay

Alamo Drafthouse brings 'Pain & Gain' to Baymaggedon on Sunday

"...I admit, I've taken the odd pot shot at..."

April 19, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Butt-Numb-a-Thon 14 Lineup

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

"...for G.I. Joe: Retaliation with a video intro by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and a video clip of Eleanor..."

Dec. 10, 2012 Screens Post by Louis Black

Chris Jericho: From Y2J to 'Sin and Bones'

WWE superstar on touring and the next big things in wrestling and metal

"...ever undisputed WWE champion, he is up there with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, being able to move sideways within..."

Aug. 14, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

Michael Caine zips around on a giant bumblebee and Dwayne Johnson is a pectoral spectacle in this family-friendly, fantasy-island adventure tale.

"...Directed by: Brad Peyton. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Michael Caine, Josh Hutcherson, Vanessa Hudgens, Luiz Guzmán..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fast Five

Those renegade street racers reassemble for the fifth installment in the franchise, this time in scenic Rio de Janeiro.

"...Justin Lin. Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Dwayne Johnson, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Matt Schulze, Joaquim..."

May 6, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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