Frances Ha

There's a tour de force performance by Greta Gerwig and no small amount of magic in this winning movie by Noah Baumbach about a generation in flux.

"...Noah Baumbach specializes in character studies, and Frances Ha’s Frances Halliday – portrayed and co-conceived by Greta..."

May 31, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Now Streaming in Austin: Frances Ferguson

Bob Byington's oddball redemption story is online now

"...outsider, and his 2019 charming, weird, lo-fi character study Frances Ferguson is no exception...."

March 20, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Miss You Already

Drew Barrymore and Toni Collette co-star as best friends facing crises

"...Scripted by Morwenna Banks, Miss You Already hits familiar beats from other films, about friendship..."

Nov. 6, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Saint Frances

SXSW 2019 light-touch comedy faces growing up at 34

"...or evangelical cant. Say the words “abortion drama” and you can feel the angst hurtling toward you. But what..."

March 13, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Without Evidence: Executing Frances Newton

Another Texas death row case marked by official carelessness, negligence, and intransigence

"...Rick Perry act to stop it, on Sept. 14 Frances Newton will become only the third woman executed by..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Saint Frances Takes a Charming and Honest Look at Pregnancy

Millennial comedy and the things women don't want to talk about

"...warned: There's a lot of red stuff in Saint Frances...."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Sarah Marloff

Bob Byington and Kaley Wheless Go to Nebraska in Frances Ferguson

Small-town sins follow an unlikeable person in this likable film

"...Frances Ferguson is a likable film about an unlikeable person,..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Frances Newton Deserved to Die

"...Dear Editor, Frances Newton was not executed because she was poor and..."

Sept. 22, 2005 Postmarks

Fargo, You Betcha

Society of Texas Film Critics Announce Awards

"...1996 by the Society of Texas Film Critics (STFC). Frances McDormand, Fargo's pregnant police chief Marge Gunderson, was also..."

Dec. 27, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bento Picnic Is Closing, Diner Bar Is Boosting Bailey, There’s a Republican With a Cafe for You, Salt & Time and El Chile Enter the Brunching Brawl, Farmer’s Fridge Brightens the Friendly Skies, and So! Much! More!

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Yes, citizen, it’s your “Food News Buffet” for the week that includes Valentine’s..."

Feb. 8, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Double Happiness

"...Mina Shum. Starring: Sandra Oh, Alannah Ong, Stephen Chang, Frances You, Johnny Mah, Callum Rennie and Donald Fong. Multiculturalism..."

Oct. 13, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Greta

Chloë Grace Moretz and Isabelle Huppert play cat-and-mouse in this glorious potboiler

"...making of this film. It is the story of Frances McCullen (Moretz), a young, bereaved innocent in New York..."

March 1, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Dangerous Woman

"...living alone in the guest house of her Aunt Frances (Hershey) amongst the citrus orchards of Southern California. Frances..."

Dec. 3, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Winter Guest

"...on winter's graces with an icy wind blowing on your neck and a cold ache deep in your bones...."

March 20, 1998 Movie Review by Robert Faires

From the Vaults: Cover Girl Greta Gerwig

Greta Gerwig starred in three films at the 2008 SXSW Film Festival

"...Greta Gerwig. Gerwig, the star of the widely praised Frances Ha (opening in Austin today), was the obvious choice...."

May 31, 2013 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Martin McDonagh on Directing Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

The film, starring Frances McDormand, could hardly be more timely or controversial

"...hardly be more timely or controversial. Blue-collar Mis­souri­an Mildred (Frances McDormand) has suffered an incalculable loss: Her daughter, raped,..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

City by the Sea

"...Dushku, William Forsythe, Patti Lupone, George Dzundza, James Franco, Frances Mcdormand and Robert Deniro. The theme of parental guilt..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Holy Motors

Holy Motors; hot damn. This French firecracker is set to detonate.

"...Holy Motors is as individualistic a movie as you’re likely to encounter – both in terms of the..."

Dec. 7, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Après Vous

Two of France's top actors pair up for this wishful farce about good deeds and their consequences.

"...of good Samaritans. Après Vous, which translates as After You, plays like some kind of weak joke in which..."

July 8, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Secret Things

Violent French erotica about female empowerment is a turbocharged gender bender that's equal parts soft-core porn and overwrought symbolism.

"...in the manipulation of the male being to her younger charge. Sandrine takes to this vaguely Neil LaBute-ian construct..."

April 9, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Chop Suey

"...of American celebrity, a biographical sketch of jazz singer Frances Faye, and a showcase for the physical beauty of..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Movie Review by Steve Davis

A Little Princess

From the exquisite costumes to the remarkable set design to the superb performances, this fairy tale comes to life.

"...fashioned a world so real and so engaging that you can feel it and smell it and taste it..."

May 26, 1995 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

More Than Survived

In dismal 2009, Austin's arts scene fared better than you might think

"...When you review the year, Austin's arts scene was full of..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Burn After Reading

The Coen brothers may be masters of black comedy, but there are times when there’s no point in taking them seriously.

"...by: Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. Starring: George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Brad Pitt, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, Richard Jenkins,..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Ten Canoes

Ten Canoes is as much a work of anthropology as it is a narrative, and its true strength lies in its exploration of ancient aboriginal hunting practices, death rituals, and legal traditions.

"...Starring: Crusoe Kurddal, Jamie Gulpilil, Richard Birrinbirrin, Peter Minygululu, Frances Djulibing, Philip Gudthaykudthay, David Gulpilil, Djigirr and Johnny Buniyira...."

July 27, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Frighteners

"...line casts Michael J. Fox as Frank Bannister, a young man who, following a peculiar automobile accident, has gained..."

July 19, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Derrick Sims is The Perfect Host

Filmmaker talks Southern Gothic before world premiere tonight

"...You can take the boy out of the South, but..."

Aug. 22, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lee Renaming Brings Out Butter-Knife-Sharp Wit

Don’t ask a question you don’t want to know the answer to

"...Careful what you wish for. When the list of names suggested by..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Loving the Pope

Is Frances the plural of Francis?

"...and SafePlace. It's Saturday, Oct. 3, 1:30-3pm at Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, 1156 Hargrave...."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Kellers' Conviction Tossed by CCA

Texas' highest court grants relief, but fails to exonerate couple

"...1992 sexual assault convictions against former child care providers Frances and Dan Keller is one small step. Despite mounting..."

May 21, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

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