Twins, Genes, and Destiny: Lawrence Wright Meets Three Identical Strangers

Texas writer on the study behind the shocking new documentary

"...and it may never have happened without Texas writer Lawrence Wright. (WARNING: huge spoilers ahead.)..."

July 23, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Second verse, much the same as the first: The Games may have changed but Katniss Everdeen is still our favorite pawn.

"...Directed by: Francis Lawrence. Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Woody Harrelson, Sam..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

Katniss Everdeen goes from Hunger Games victor to emblem of the revolution

"...Directed by: Francis Lawrence. Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Philip Seymour Hoffman,..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Red Sparrow

Erotic spy thriller is Fifty Shades of Gorky Park.

"...Directed by: Francis Lawrence. Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Matthias Schoenaerts, Charlotte..."

March 2, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2

As the series ends, we wonder what we'll do without our Katniss catnip

"...Directed by: Francis Lawrence. Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Donald..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes

YA epic's prequel can't catch the book's inner fire

"...Directed by: Francis Lawrence. Starring: Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth, Viola Davis, Josh..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

I Am Legend

After a terrific start marked by the film's striking views of a desolate Manhattan island, Will Smith's mostly solo action movie devolves into a monster-movie malaise.

"...Directed by: Francis Lawrence. Starring: Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Salli..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Constantine

Adapted from Alan Moore’s groundbreaking DC/Vertigo comic title, Constantine is sure to divide the series’ most rabid fans, but those who can set aside their preconceptions will discover one of the more artfully designed comic-based films in some time.

"...Directed by: Francis Lawrence. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBoeuf, Tilda..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Water for Elephants

Based on a bestselling novel, this 1930s-set film stars Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon, and Christoph Waltz.

"...Directed by: Francis Lawrence. Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Christoph Waltz, Hal..."

April 29, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Big Thrill

Heart of Film Distinguished Screenwriting Award recipient Lawrence Kasdan talks shop.

"...Lawrence Kasdan knows what it's like to succeed in film:..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Screens Feature by Will Robinson Sheff

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

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

"...Charin Alvarez, Jim True-Frost, Max Lipchitz, Mary Beth Fisher, Francis Guinan, Bradley Grant Smith (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

September Previews

"...D: Les Mayfield; with Martin Lawrence, Luke Wilson, Dave Chappelle, William Forsythe, Peter Greene, Nicole..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

A League of Their Own

"...Harrigan. God's Favorite, the Manuel Noriega story written by Lawrence Wright (The Siege), is currently in production by Showtime...."

March 12, 1999 Screens Feature by Jesse Sublett

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...teasers that trumpeted the likes of Stacey Abrams and Lawrence Wright and Texas Writer Award recipient Elizabeth Crook...."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Thursday blurbs slim down from the Wednesday bloat

"...12:30am, Malaia Upstairs Lawrence, Mass., rapper Termanology has worked with producers Pete Rock,..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Thursday

"...were probably waist-deep in it. – Michael Bertin DANIEL FRANCIS DOYLE10:45pm, Room 710 Multitasking has found its way out..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Also, Mr. May spent three paragraphs talking about Dr. Francis Beckwith, saying he was a Christian philosopher and referring..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Column

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...DINNER GAME D: Francis Veber; with Thierry Lhermitte, Jacques Villeret, Francis Huster, Daniel..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Ted Demme; with Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatunde, Ned Beatty, Clarence Williams III, Cicely Tyson,..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...James Caan, Robert Duvall, and Diane Keaton. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Marlon Brando roared back into the spotlight..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...Kevin Gage, John Schneider, Gabe White, Ross Britz, Michael Francis Murphy, William Mark McCullough, Frances Reagan James (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tuesday Newsgay: Dec. 27

Let's unwrap some news under the Kwanzaa kinara

"...CRAZY KOOT IN A BLACK DRESS: After Archbishop Cardinal Francis George of Chicago came under fire for comparing Pride..."

Dec. 27, 2011 Qmmunity Post by Daniel Villareal

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 22-28

"...East, the Leo diplomat and army officer known as Lawrence of Arabia (1888–1935) didn't give up his love of..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Fall Film Previews

September

"...D: Lawrence Kasdan; with Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, William..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Steve Oedekerk; with Martin Lawrence, Tim Robbins, John C. McGinley, Giancarlo Esposito, Kelly Preston...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...Hanorah (Montreal CANADA) Helsinki Lambda Club (Tokyo JAPAN) Hembree (Lawrence MO) High. (Boonton NJ) His His (Toronto CANADA) Hollows..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Accelerates Into Weekly Artist Lists

Naked Giants, Ghost Wolves & Saint Phnx top 111 new reveals

"...Neal Francis (Chicago, IL.)..."

Jan. 23, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...– Beautiful Country Burn Again: Democracy, Rebellion, and Revolution Francis Fukuyama – Identity: The Demand for Dignity and the..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...life beings have... or lack thereof. Cast: Marie-Hélène Bellavance, Francis Ducharme, Marie Brassard, Danielle Ouimet, Suzanne St-Michel (U.S. Premiere)..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Thank You, Central Time Zone: A Preview of the 2007 NFL Draft

"...offensive-line help is required to move forward. 11) San Francisco Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas The Razorback is one of..."

April 26, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

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