Wake in Fright

Originally released in 1971, this Australian oddity has been recently restored to its waking-nightmare intensity.

"...working from a novel adapted by Modesty Blaise screenwriter Evan Jones, ratchets up the sick humor and ghastly ribaldry..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Book of Eli

In a post-apocalyptic time, Denzel Washington is the lone man who carries the world's last remaining Bible.

"...Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis, Ray Stevenson, Jennifer Beals, Evan Jones, Michael Gambon, Frances de la Tour, Tom Waits..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Missing

Ron Howard directs Tommy Lee Jones and Cate Blanchett in tough Western drama.

"...Directed by: Ron Howard. Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Cate Blanchett, Evan Rachel Wood, Jenna Boyd, Eric Schweig,..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

We Asked Writers To Review Bands They’d Never Seen Before at Free Week in Austin

First looks at Dregs, Chief Cleopatra, Exotic Fruits, Nuclear Daisies

"...12:20am. “Thank you for sticking around until midnight,” vocalist Evan Jones said to an at-times reserved, but overall inexhaustible,..."

Jan. 9, 2023 Music Post by Nayeli Portillo

Panic Fest Review: An Ideal Host

Australian comedy is Noël Coward's Night of the Creeps

"...Liz (Nadia Collins) and Jackson (Evan Williams) have the perfect night planned. True, ever since..."

April 23, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Punk’s Not White at Black & Brown Fest

Austin punks of color shine at radical San Antonio collective’s second year, Mutual Feelings evolves on their own terms, and more music news

"...the night, before unleashing back-bends and crowd crawls, vocalist Evan Jones of ATX garage crew Dregs thanked Xingonas in..."

Sept. 6, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Timbeko, Shinyribs, TC Superstar, an Exquisite Corpse, and more recommended shows for the week

"...garage tones and hardcore intensity over which fervent bandleader Evan Jones sings and screams with a passion that thrived..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Shot Caller

The metamorphosis of the prison system

"...Hardwick, Jeffrey Donovan, Holt McCallany, Benjamin Bratt, Jessy Schram, Evan Jones, Emory Cohen and Michael Landes...."

Aug. 18, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

FF2012: 'Wake in Fright'

Yabba-dabba-doom

"...working from a novel adapted by Modesty Blaise screenwriter Evan Jones, ratchets up the sick humor and ghastly ribaldry..."

Sept. 23, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Jarhead

Though lacking a clear point of view, the film seems to say that war not only dehumanizes soldiers but also infantilizes them. It’s not a pretty picture, but it is a lovely film.

"...Lucas Black, Chris Cooper, Brian Geraghty, Jacob Vargas and Evan Jones...."

Nov. 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mr. 3000

This Bernie Mac baseball flick is standard genre fare.

"...Rispoli, Brian J. White, Paul Sorvino, Chris Noth and Evan Jones. After his 3,000th base hit, cocksure ball player..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...“We are thrilled to welcome Seth Rogen and [co-creator] Evan Goldberg back to SXSW with our Opening Night TV..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Is That a Wrap for Incentives?

Amid economic woes and a race-baiting controversy, the future of TV, video game, and film funding in Texas looks shaky

"...and Gov. Rick Perry replaced him with Interim Director Evan Fitzmaurice, formerly an entertainment business attorney with the Los..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gazing at the Texas Film Awards Through a Crystal Ball

The Texas Film Awards celebrate the state's best filmmaking

"...the Texas Film Hall of Fame include Tommy Lee Jones, Luke Wilson, Bonnie Curtis, Guillermo del Toro, Christopher Evan..."

March 6, 2015 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Butterfly Effect

Ashton Kutcher lays to waste a promising script involving time travel and unforeseeable consequences.

"...prison rape, and impending lunacy. As an 8-year-old boy, Evan Treborn suffers from fugue states during which he does..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...of her own narrative, while The Truth vs. Alex Jones puts Austin's village idiot on the stand to be..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Howlin' Wolf Does Not Wear Panties

Walter Daniels' punk blues stirs up a whole new generational ilk, like Black Joe Lewis

"...Hank Street Ramblers, Gay Sportscasters, Buick MacKane, Revelators, Texacala Jones & Her T. J. Hookers, the Drop-Outs, Walter Daniels..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...John Leguizamo, French Stewart, Lauren "Lolo" Spencer, Rachel Bay Jones (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

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

"...Odeya Rush, Lewis Pullman, Devon Bostick, Mary J. Blige, Evan Ross (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...you could ask me," Pelosi told Texas Tribune CEO Evan Smith when he asked if Cuellar had her backing,..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Great Comics Getting Greater

Austin's newest comic and film convention leaps into action

"...first installment out in Cedar Park. Headlined by Doug Jones (star of the Oscar-winning The Shape of Water), and..."

June 15, 2018 Screens Feature by Moisés Chiullán

After a Fashion

Chronicle style avatar Stephen goes to some parties. So you weren't invited; shut up and come along anyway …

"...celebrating the 44th birthday of artist, sculptor, and signmaker Evan Voyles at a party given by his wife Gail..."

June 21, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Exibitionism

Beauty Vultures and the Plague of Sleep: Heartwarming Chill

"...discomfited character. Amie Todd, John Steven Rodriguez, and WendyElizabeth Jones make gleeful, roguish Vultures. The various animals, played by..."

May 22, 1998 Arts Review

The Aftermath

Days later, the Red River rampage echoes through many lives

"...the back of a moped driven by her husband, Evan, was dead at the scene; Evan West is still..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...These 96 minutes will change everything. Cast: Brittany Snow, Evan Ross, Christian Serratos, J. Michael Trautmann, and David Oyelowo..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Uncle Blubbafink

Keith Graves, the author of seriously ridiculous stories like Frank Was a Monster Who Wanted to Dance, is garnering Hollywood’s attention, but did he ever want it?

"...Dance. In the crook of her other arm, 7-month-old Evan. He's big. Very big. With big, curious eyes...."

June 8, 2001 Books Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Tribune Festival 2019

"...Nikole Hannah-Jones of The New York Times ground-breaking 1619 Project..."

Sept. 30, 2019 Photo Gallery

After a Fashion

Okay, SXSW has officially begun and your Style Avatar is deep in it. Watch where you step.

"...Ms. Bacall at the home of Texas Monthly editor Evan Smith. The garrulous diva (and I don't mean Mr...."

March 18, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...played ACL Fest last year.   – Rachel Rascoe Evan Dando..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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 Charli XCX,..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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