No Strings Attached

Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher play characters who test whether a relationship can remain purely sexual.

"...Ashton Kutcher, Kevin Kline, Carey Elwes, Greta Gerwig, Lake Bell, Olivia Thirlby and Mindy Kaling. No Strings Attached has..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Final Destination 5

In case we've forgotten, this series returns to remind us that death does not like to be cheated.

"...Directed by: Steven Quale. Starring: Nicholas D'Agosto, Emma Bell, David Koechner, Tony Todd and Courtney B. Vance...."

Aug. 19, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Quiet Passion

A biographical sketch of poet Emily Dickinson

"...Starring: Cynthia Nixon, Jennifer Ehle, Duncan Duff, Keith Carradine, Emma Bell, Jodhi May, Joanna Bacon and Catherine Bailey...."

May 5, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Alone Together D: Bradley Bell, Pablo Jones-Soler Producers: Ross Levine, Emmie Lichtenberg, Brian Ferenchik..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Nicholas Nickleby

Charles Dickens' picaresque teems with wonderful performances and bright direction by McGrath (who also did the same for Jane Austen in Emma).

"...Mcgrath. Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Christopher Plummer, Tom Courtenay, Jamie Bell, Nathan Lane, Barry Humphries, Alan Cumming, Anne Hathaway, Edward..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fantastic Fest Wave Three Crashes Down

Music and madness fill festival lineup

"...the performance of a lifetime as LAPD Detective Erin Bell, a human weapon of escalating vengeance, in the brilliantly..."

Sept. 13, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...to uncover the university's hidden secrets. Cast: Jon Huertas, Isabella Gomez, Lindsay LaVanchy, Froy Gutierrez, Gattlin Griffith, Patrick Walker,..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVD Watch: 'Grand Piano'

Elijah Wood's thriller heads up this week's releases

"...recovered, he's pushed into public performance by his wife Emma (Kerry Bishé.) Only when he gets to the concert,..."

May 20, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...play Some Girl(s) to screen with Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, Zoe Kaza, and Emily Watson, while Lost’s Carlton Cuse..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

ACL Music Fest Saturday Picks

The blurbing of ACL 2009

"...and rhythmic third LP Myth Takes. – Doug Freeman Bell X1..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...the values it transmits into question. Cast: Sergi Lopez, Emma Suarez, Lola Dueñas, Alex Brendemuhl, Alain Hernandez, Francesc Orella...."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

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

"...Bill Frisell, A Portrait Australia D: Emma Franz An intimate, behind-the-music portrait of one of the..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...Tatiana Maslany, Suzanne Clement, Henry Czerny, Mark Rendall, Deragh Campbell, Nancy Palk (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Ragtime

Zach Theatre renders the musical with a sweep befitting its grand scale

"...path for a Latvian emigré, the fiery rhetoric of Emma Goldman awakens the conscience of a young dandy, and..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Arts Review by Robert Faires

FF2012: Why 'The Collection' is All About Character

Marcus Dunstan brings the mask back for Fantastic Fest

"...the Collector. This time, it's Arkin stepping into the belly of the Collector's beast, as he his hired to..."

Sept. 23, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A World in Which All Worlds Fit

"...mood is less than severe. He points to the Emma Goldman quote that's painted on Jovita's walls: "If I..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...Shiva Baby D: Emma Seligman A young woman struggles to keep up different..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...with baggage, and an unraveling murder mystery. Cast: Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Krysten Ritter, Ryan Hansen, Enrico Colantoni (World..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

The Good Eye

Austin airport couture

"...the moving walkways in lizard-skin pants and needle-thin heels, Emma Watson striding to her gate dressed like a 40-year-old..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Column by Amy Gentry

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...the moon, things go horribly wrong for astronaut Sam Bell. Cast: Sam Rockwell..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

There Will Be Film

"...5) The Diving Bell and the Butterfly Can there be anything more inspiring..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

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

"...You Like a Pig Chris Barton – Book or Bell? and Dazzle Ships: World War I and the Art..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Rick Perry, Lord of the Dance?

Why would a former Texas governor go on reality TV? Why not?

"...news for his professional dancing partner, British Latin expert Emma Slater: She'll be stuck with Perry, and she'll be..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Acting in a Leading Role Emma Center, The Wild Party Brian Coughlin, To Kill a..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Art Par Excellence

The nominees for the 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...attention from the group were two premieres: Ballet Austin's Belle Redux/A Tale of Beauty & the Beast and the..."

May 20, 2015 Arts Post

Civics 101

"...the state legal and foster care systems. Contact Doug Bell to register for one of 50 slots. 9am-3pm. St...."

April 19, 2013 News Column

Scream 4

This reboot of the franchise is too self-referential for its own good.

"...Directed by: Wes Craven. Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Emma Roberts, Hayden Panettiere, Aimee..."

April 22, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Letters at 3AM: Who's That Girl?

Singer-songwriter Joanna Newsom is an inimitable genius

"...in Bride of Frankenstein, Helen Mirren in Excalibur, Tinker Bell in Peter Pan, and Emma Thompson in Stranger Than..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Column by Michael Ventura

Food-o-File

Winning piemakers, new restaurant openings, and more

"...a piemaking demonstration with donated pies, coffee, and Blue Bell ice cream. Congratulations to the following contest winners: last..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Off the Record

Graham Williams of Transmission Entertainment breaks down this weekend's Fun Fun Fun Fest, while Ian McLagan and the Chronicle music staff sound off on the 2008 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot

"...Ted Leo might be interesting. Of course, Madball and Emma Pollock already have a split 7-inch where they cover..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

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