Mr. Roosevelt

A comedian returns to Austin to care for her sick cat and confront her past

"...opening montage of indie comedy Mr. Roosevelt. Struggling comedian Emily Martin (Wells, Master of None) returns to Austin from..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Movie Review by Danielle White

A Perfect Murder

"...Directed by: Michael Martin. Starring: Master P, A.j. Johnson, Gretchen Palmer, Tommy “tiny”..."

June 5, 1998 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

A Simple Favor

Anna Kendrick turns unlikely sleuth in this deliciously twisted romp

"...of vermouth turns a bucket of gin into a martini...."

Sept. 14, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...dark and complex truths. Cast: Alex Pettyfer, James Freedson-Jackson, Emily Althaus, Gene Jones (World Premiere) DOCUMENTARY FEATURE COMPETITION..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2023 Award Nominees

Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer lead field

"...released its list of award nominees for 2023, and Martin Scorsese's searing historical crime drama Killers of the Flower..."

Jan. 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Academy Award-Nominated Shorts 2003

"..."Das Rad" by Chris Stenner, "This Charming Man" by Martin Strange-Hansen, and "Mt. Head" by Koji Yamamura. The films..."

May 23, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Pink Panther

In this pointless rehash of the 1964 Blake Edwards film that introduced Inspector Clouseau to the world, Steve Martin inhabits the role of the bumbling French detective without a trace of the comic genius of Peter Sellers.

"...Directed by: Shawn Levy. Starring: Steve Martin, Kevin Kline, Beyoncé Knowles, Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer, Henry..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Pink Panther 2

Steve Martin returns as the bumbling Inspector Clouseau, but no Beyoncé in sight. Smart girl.

"...Directed by: Harald Zwart. Starring: Steve Martin, Jean Reno, Emily Mortimer, Andy Garcia, Alfred Molina, Yuki..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

SNL alum Noël Wells' Mr. Roosevelt

Indie comedy digs deep into Austin social mores

"...that Wells has carried with her for years is Emily Martin, the protagonist of Mr. Roosevelt. "I think of..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Michael Agresta

Point Austin: Hours to Burn

When they promote you to "supervisor," their hands are in your pocket

"...organizations responding to the court's ruling, a statement from Emily Martin of the National Women's Law Center hits home:..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Bedside Manner: Got Opium?

Getting High and Low with Steven Martin, Nick Tosches, et al

"...that as the reason I went to China." -- Emily Hahn, "The Big Smoke," The New Yorker, February 15,..."

July 23, 2012 Books Post by Marc Savlov

Big Momma's House 2

It's a shame to again witness Martin Lawrence squander his considerable comic talents under a fat suit and fake breasts in this shoddy sequel.

"...Directed by: John Whitesell. Starring: Martin Lawrence, Nia Long, Emily Procter, Zachary Levi, Mark Moses,..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

City Council Redirects APD Funds to Abortion Support Access

$250K to flow toward abortion support services

"...care they need,” said NARAL Pro-Choice Texas Deputy Director Emily Martin. “These times call for transformational change, and we..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Council Holds Off on Boycotting Alabama for Restrictive Abortion Laws

Abortion protest could do more harm than good, say advocates

"...us to ensure this resolution is in line,” said Emily Martin, deputy director of NARAL Pro-Choice Texas. She reminded..."

June 7, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Texas Senate Passes Forced Abortion Counseling Bill

SB 2234: A "dangerous expansion of state power"

"...crisis pregnancy centers,” said NARAL Pro-Choice Texas Deputy Director Emily Martin...."

May 3, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...in this unsettling psychological thriller. Cast List: Andrea Riseborough, Martin McCann, Jonjo O’Neill, Eileen O’Higgins (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...for revenge. #triggered Cast List: Aisha Dee, Hannah Barlow, Emily De Margheriti, Daniel Monks, Yerin Ha, Lucy Barrett, Shaun..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

3 Body Problem , more announced for 2024 festival

"...the star of the movie his ex (SXSW alum Emily Blunt, The Quiet Place) is directing goes AWOL. The..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Candice Renee, Breon Gorman, Tim Landfield, Isaac Nippert, Devon Martinez, Clint James (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Producers: Charlie Alderman, Chris Dodds, Philip Keefe, Amanda Peet, Emily McCann Lesser, David Bernon, Sam Slater After getting laid..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...Pratchett, about a devil (David Tennant) and an angel (Martin Sheen) who play a bickering odd couple as they..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

From Script to Screen

"...Rotten Scoundrels he got into an argument with Steve Martin over whether a particular visual gag was funny. Martin..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Screens Feature

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...James L. Brooks' As Good as It Gets, and Martin Scorsese's Kundun...."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Roll 'Em

March

"...McConaughey, Jenna Elfman, Woody Harrelson, Ellen DeGeneres, Sally Kirkland, Martin Landau, Rob Reiner, Dennis Hopper, Elizabeth Hurley...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Glocks" campus carry protest; Grow Up Tony Phillips creator Emily Hagins brings her new series Hold to Your Best..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Paul Gordon, Jonny Mars, Chris Doubek, Liz Fisher, Amy Meyers-Martin (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...that threatens to upend her life. Cast: Hadley Robinson, Emily Hampshire, Brandon Mychal Smith, Kausar Mohammed (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Old Settler's Music Festival Preview

Bluebonnets and bluegrass: the Old Settler's Music Festival, still picking, still grinning

"...Bettye LaVette, and young prodigies like Sarah Jarosz and Emily Elbert return along with newgrass pioneers Peter Rowan and..."

April 18, 2008 Music Feature

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...pursues Ruth Duffy for love – and profit. Cast: Emily Mortimer, Finn Wittrock, Rachel Keller, Scott Cohen, Jessica Hecht,..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America

An unmissable lesson in this county's tortured history

"...Directed by: Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler...."

Feb. 4, 2022 Movie Review by Michael King

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