Review: Emma Cline's The Girls

This seismic literary debut tracks a California girl drawn to a dark cult in 1969

"...Mockingbird. In the summer of 2016, it's California native Emma Cline and her debut, The Girls. Except Cline manages..."

Aug. 12, 2016 Arts Feature by Tim Stegall

Beauty and the Beast

A live-action remake of the Disney film

"...Directed by: Bill Condon. Starring: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, Kevin Kline,..."

March 24, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Little Women

Relish the contemporary touches in this new version of Alcott’s classic

"...Directed by: Greta Gerwig. Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timothée Chalamet, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern,..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Circle

An absurd cautionary tale on technology

"...Directed by: James Ponsoldt. Starring: Emma Watson, Tom Hanks, John Boyega, Bill Paxton, Karen Gillan,..."

May 5, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Noah

Partly allegorical, partly spectacular, and wholly sincere, Darren Aronofsky gives us another memorable movie about a driven individual.

"...Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, Emma Watson, Logan Lerman, Douglas Booth, Nick Nolte, Mark Margolis,..."

April 4, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

This film adaptation of the bestselling, much-loved YA novel about young social outcasts finding their way is marred by its its sunny optimism.

"...Directed by: Stephen Chbosky. Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Nina Dobrev, Mae Whitman, Johnny Simmons,..."

Sept. 28, 2012 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 Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Michael Gambon, Helena Bonham..."

July 15, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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 Fiennes, Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, Julie..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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 Bonham Carter, Jim Broadbent, Robbie Coltrane, Michael..."

July 17, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

This Is the End

Be mindful when partying at James Franco's house: You could get stuck there for the apocalypse with Seth Rogen and Co.

"...Jay Baruchel, Craig Robinson, Danny McBride, Michael Cera and Emma Watson...."

June 14, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Beauty and the Beast

Yet another take on the classic fairy tale

"...think of it, a mega-buck, live-action Hollywood production starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens is currently getting prepped for..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Good Eye: Oscar Beige

Oscar beige

"...blond that brought to mind a latter-day Princess Di; Emma Watson continued to channel a 40-year-old French woman in..."

March 7, 2014 Column by Amy Gentry

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

The boy wizard rides again and this outing proves zippier and spookier than the previous two.

"...Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Gary Oldman, Michael Gambon, David Thewlis,..."

June 4, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

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 Gambon, Imelda Staunton, Gary Oldman, Ralph Fiennes,..."

July 13, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The second year at the Hogwarts is better than the first, but still a bit sophomoric.

"...Directed by: Chris Columbus. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris, Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith, Kenneth Branagh,..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

From the sets to the story to the whole tone of the film, this first Potter film is an almost literal adaptation of J.K. Rowling's beloved children's book.

"...Smith, John Cleese, Ian Hart, Richard Harris, Robbie Coltrane, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint and Tom Felton...."

Nov. 16, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

DVDanger: The Club

Home release roundup time

"...for an arthouse studio: David Thewlis, Ethan Hawke, and Emma Watson, directed by Alejandro Amenábar, the creative force behind..."

May 21, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: 40% of $35 Million

Consensual sodomy with an A-lister is probably the best scenario you could hope for

"...A woman named Grace Gizenga who is formerly from..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Screen Shots

A miscellany of film news and events

"...Egger's novel The Circle. Coltrane joins Tom Hanks and Emma Watson in the film, which concerns a massive tech..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Screens Column by Josh Kupecki

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

The Bling Ring

Sofia Coppola relates this true-life crime story about Hollywood teens who boosted things from celebrities' homes so they could walk a mile in their Louboutons.

"...Directed by: Sofia Coppola. Starring: Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Emma Watson, Claire Julien, Taissa Farmiga, Leslie Mann, Gavin Rossdale..."

June 21, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The AggreGAYtor: September 7

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...• The AggreGAYtor is perplexed by queer actor Ezra..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

My Week With Marilyn

Based on the memories of Colin Clark, this movie recounts his time getting to know Marilyn Monroe while she was in England shooting The Prince and the Showgirl with Laurence Olivier.

"...Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh, Dominic Cooper, Julia Ormond, Emma Watson, Judi Dench, Zoë Wanamaker, Dougray Scott, Toby Jones..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The fourth Potter emphasizes the emotional over the gothic

"...Directed by: Mike Newell. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Michael Gambon, Brendan Gleeson,..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...D: Jim Sheridan; with Daniel Day-Lewis, Emily Watson...."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Backstage Crew

Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show

"...their consultant heads together in hopes of making Kirk Watson their seventh councilmember in the Nineties. That's seventh, as..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

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

False Accusations

"...Aquatics Department of wrongdoing at Barton Springs Pool and Emma Long. The truth is that Mr. Strawn has twisted..."

March 21, 1997 Column

SXSW Music Adds New Order, Killer Mike, Protomartyr, and Isabella Lovestory

Along with over 300 more artists headed to the Austin festival

"...Quartet, Como Las Movies, Cotton Mather, Curse Mackey, Dale Watson, Daniel Fears, The Dead Coats, dj poolboi, Fuck Money,..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Celebrity Judges

"...Brandon Watson (Head Judge): Food editor, Austin Chronicle..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Food Feature

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