Lee Daniels' The Butler

The stars shine bright in this broad yet moving overview of the last 90 years of African-American history.

"...Directed by: Lee Daniels. Starring: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo, Terrence..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

AAAFF 2022 Review: Free Chol Soo Lee

A miscarriage of justice exposes the othering of Asian Americans

"...he did not commit." These words from Chol Soo Lee seem like a pretty simple truism, one that should..."

June 28, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Chol Soo Lee

True-crime documentary reveals the depths of anti-Asian bigotry

"...Directed by: Julie Ha and Eugene Yi...."

Nov. 25, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

How People More Important Than You Are Voting

McCracken, Leffingwell list prominent prog, small biz supporters

"...last column, went into overtime this week, with both Lee Leffingwell and Brewster McCracken presenting lists of our betters..."

April 8, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Second Life

For her new play's sophomore production, Suzan-Lori Parks turns director

"...I've worked with all kinds of directors, from Spike Lee to George C. Wolfe to Richard Foreman. Michael Greif...."

June 17, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Gospel at Colonus

After 18 years, Zach has remounted this mix of Greek tragedy and gospel, and miracles abound

"...contemporary African-American church. As handled by Bob Telson and Lee Breuer, this unlikely match proves inspired; they treat Oedipus'..."

April 25, 2014 Arts Review by Robert Faires

'The Gospel at Colonus'

After 17 years, Zach Theatre revives this spirited mix of soulful music and Greek tragedy

"...Christian side of the union. And yet as director Lee Breuer and composer Bob Telson married the two in..."

March 28, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Awards 2013

Arts writers raise their glasses to outstanding art in list of nominees

"...plus a lead acting nomination for its Tricky Dick, Eugene Lee, and noms for the set and costume designs..."

May 24, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Reasons I Stayed in Love With Theatre in 2013

Austin thespians played for keeps, with boundless commitment and imagination, in the year's most memorable theatre

"...The Bard's diabolical monarch as Third World despot, with Eugene Lee channeling Idi Amin in his brutal grasp for..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

God of Carnage

This show offers a gleeful thrill like that long, first drop on a roller coaster

"...long drop on a roller coaster, it offers a gleeful thrill...."

Dec. 30, 2011 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Book of Grace

Tension runs through this lean domestic drama like a taut steel cord

"...as his border fence is to foreigners. As Vet, Eugene Lee appears chiseled from stone, the only crack in..."

June 24, 2011 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Confessions and Misinformation

Fear's Lee Ving

"...Ask Lee Ving why he, his wife, and his family moved..."

Nov. 17, 1995 Music Feature

Wonder Woman

The origin story of Diana, princess of the Amazons

"...Nielsen, Danny Huston, David Thewlis, Saïd Taghmaoui, Ewen Bremner, Eugene Brave Rock, Lucy Davis and Elena Anaya...."

June 2, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

This Is Who We Are #4: Zach Theatre's The Gospel at Colonus

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

"...contemporary African-American church. As handled by Bob Telson and Lee Breuer, this unlikely match proves inspired; they treat Oedipus'..."

May 7, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Table Banquet

The nominees for the 2013-2014 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Eugene Lee, The Gospel at Colonus..."

May 8, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Texas Institute of Letters Honors Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires

Longtime writer and critic one of 17 inducted in TIL

"...three-time-Oscar-nominated screenwriter-director Wes Anderson (Houston); playwright and Broadway actor Eugene Lee (San Marcos); poets Rosa Alcalá (El Paso), Robin..."

Jan. 30, 2019 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Spectrum Theatre Company

'Illumination Celebration' brings African-American theatre one step closer to the spotlight

"...with the Illumination Celebration this weekend at Austin Playhouse. Eugene Lee (The Gospel at Colonus) emcees an evening that..."

June 27, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

Giving a lot of sweet bouquets (and taking their sweet time doing it)

"...Eugene Lee, The Book of Grace/God of Carnage..."

June 8, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...Jubilee, Rubber Repertory..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Wicked

An election-year return to Oz finds the hit musical packing an extra punch

"...soaked up prime-time coverage on Fox's popular television series Glee...."

Feb. 3, 2012 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...immaculate conception by listening to rock and roll. She flees to Las Vegas to escape an arranged marriage, seeking..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...on making laughs, with a behind-the-scenes look at the Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival in It Started as a Joke,..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...He's not the only recognizable name. From Spike Lee to Daryl Hannah, Kate McKinnon to John Cena, plus..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Writing Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror in Austin

How local authors who work beyond the world we know meet, connect, and launch themselves into the business

"...of the recent Substrate Phantoms. There's Tiptree Award-winning writer Eugene Fischer. There's Rebecca Schwarz, who runs the occasional NoConBarCon..."

July 14, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

From Burnt Orange to Gold

Eighteen current or former Longhorns will represent the United States in the Beijing Olympics

"...U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Track & Field in Eugene, Ore. It was something I'd dreamed of doing for..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Sports Feature by Lee Nichols

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...directed by Joseph Ifantolino, The Myth of the American Sleepover, directed by David Robert Mitchell, Phillip The Fossil, directed..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Friday

"...the spotlight will be on Norah Jones, but with Lee Alexander (bass), Jim Campilongo (electric guitar), Richard Julian (guitar,..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Boards & Commissions

"...GarciaBill Spelman African American Resource Advisory Commission Dr. Chiquita EugeneMike Martinez Nelson LinderLee Leffingwell Candice WadeSheryl Cole Jennifer WilksBill..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature

Touched With Fire

Two manic-depressive poets meet in group therapy and fall in love

"...and composed its music. It is executive-produced by Spike Lee. The film is grounded in Dalio’s personal struggle with..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...the stylish and cerebral thriller Ex Machina, starring Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, and Alicia Vikander. Cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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