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"...THEREMIN: AN ELECTRONIC ODYSSEYD: Steven M. Martin. (PG-13, 85 min.) Some..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

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"...THE PLUTONIUM CIRCUSD: George Ratliff. This is a reprint of the Austin Chronicle review..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Inside Texas' Angels of Death, Who Refuse Hundreds of Death Row Pleas but May Expedite Daniel Perry Pardon

How the Board of Pardons and Paroles runs its ship

"...When Hasmukh Patel was shot to death in his San Antonio..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Film Family That Slays Together Makes Child's Play Together

Documentarian Kyra Elise Gardner celebrates the community around pint-sized slasher Chucky in in Living With Chucky

"...Kyra Elise Gardner, director of Fantastic Fest-selected documentary Living With..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Screens Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Cesária Évora

A loving portrait of the late-blooming singer

"...In Cesária Évora, Portuguese filmmaker Ana Sofia Fonseca assembles a loving..."

March 14, 2022 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

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

"...Get ready for the raunch. SXSW has established itself as the..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

American Hasi takes comedy from L.A. to India and Back Again

Comedian Tushar Singh quests for connection in this new documentary

"...Dying is easy, they say, but comedy is hard...."

June 15, 2019 Screens Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Matangi/Maya/M.I.A.

Documentary tracks the evolution of the artist and activist

"...“Why don’t you shut up and get a hit?” quips M.I.A. sardonically early on in..."

Nov. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale

Quite the opposite of treacly holiday fare, this European import features one very bad Santa.

"...Directed by: Jalmari Helander. Starring: Onni Tommila, Jorma Tommila, Ilmari Järvenpää and..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film

Daily reviews and interviews

"...Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His FatherD:..."

March 14, 2008 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

What Becomes a Legacy Most

Forever is in large part about what an artist's legacy means to the living

"...Talk about your change of pace: Heddy Honigmann's Forever could..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Wristcutters: A Love Story

Despite the film's good-natured sense of absurdity about the afterlife, it's not enough to make up for its lack of real humor or meaning.

"...Directed by: Goran Dukic. Starring: Patrick Fugit, Shannyn Sossamon, Shea Whigham, Tom..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

For TLC, With a Little TLC

Is a local production company that recently finished its first documentary too good to be true?

"...Show business is about being seen. Awarding the easily recognizable and the flashy,..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Screens Feature by Toddy Burton

A Cinderella Story

Hilary Duff's Cinderella tale goes splat like a pumpkin.

"...Directed by: Mark Rosman. Starring: Hilary Duff, Jennifer Coolidge, Chad Michael Murray,..."

July 16, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Don't Say a Word

"...Directed by: Gary Fleder. Starring: Michael Douglas, Sean Bean, Brittany Murphy, Jennifer..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Reviews

"...Roof to RoofD: Ara Corbett; with Amy Aivazian, Zaven Movsesian, Vanik Avanessian, Armineh..."

March 16, 2001 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

How a Collaboration Between Roky Erickson and Doug Sahm Became Part of the Blueprint for Punk Rock

Chapter one of the Austin Punk Chronicles concludes with two local legends setting the stage for a global music revolution

"...As Roky Erickson's live solo debut loomed at the grand..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

A Good Day to Die Hard

Bruce Willis' John McClane is like Wile E. Coyote – always in the wrong place when things blow up but always persevering.

"...Directed by: John Moore. Starring: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Sebastian Koch, Mary Elizabeth Winstead,..."

Feb. 15, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

'A Bronx Tale'

Chazz Palminteri revives the show that made his name as a one-man stage drama

"...Chazz Palminteri made a name for himself with A Bronx..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Film News

The 2005 numbers from the Texas Film Commission? Not bad. Gary Busey coming to town? Scary. Plus, Rhiannon Elizabeth Rodriguez-Avellán, Susan Youssef, and Tracie Laymon.

"...Pretty Good, Not Bad, Can't Complain That's the verdict on the Austin film..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

SXSW Film Review: Amazing Grace

Two nights with the incomparable Aretha Franklin

"...Words fail anyone attempting to describe the singing of Aretha Franklin,..."

March 17, 2019 SXSW Post by Michael King

Capital City Black Film Festival Returns With New Voices

After a forced hiatus, stronger than ever

"...Blindspotting. Black Panther. BlacKkKlansman. Sorry to Bother You. 2018 has been..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Letter From Guest Editor Ethan Hawke

Blaze director on why it’s time for us all to act like grownups and demand integrity from our elected officials

"...Maybe it's because I was born here. Maybe it's because..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Ethan Hawke

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

The wimpy kid returns for a reboot

"...Directed by: David Bowers. Starring: Jason Drucker, Alicia Silverstone, Tom Everett Scott,..."

May 19, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

A Rape Survivor Story, Minus the Sensationalism

Stephanie Beatriz comes home to Texas with potent drama The Light of the Moon

"...Stephanie Beatriz is best known for her role on Fox's..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Michael Agresta

Austin Film Festival Review: An Acquired Taste

Locavore youth documentary debut aims to please

"...The desperately fine line between socially conscious eco-documentary and gun-owner propaganda..."

Oct. 16, 2016 Screens Post by Sean L. Malin

Do a Little 'Dance

Austinites past and present converge on Park City

"...Following a particularly troublesome few years for independent films in the..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Film Festival: 'Tenure'

Luke Wilson’s performance is as warm as a cardigan sweater.

"...Stuck in a third rate college where he really has no interest..."

Oct. 26, 2009 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

A Double Life

Napoleon Beazley was executed by the state of Texas, but he lives again in a new play

"...This is John Doe: Honor roll student, class president, star athlete, dreams of going to Stanford Law...."

July 15, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Dancing About Architecture

"...You're jammin' me! Pearl Jam, that is. And you can bet..."

June 30, 1995 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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