Riff Raff

Crime comedy from the director of A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints

"...Directed by: Dito Montiel. Starring: Jennifer Coolidge, Ed Harris, Gabrielle Union, Lewis Pullman, Miles J. Harvey, Pete Davidson and..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Movie Review

Outlander Star Caitriona Balfe, Andor Creator Tony Gilroy Join ATX TV Festival Lineup

State of the industry panel also slated for June fest

"...these days. Perfect fodder for a state of the union conversation, no?..."

April 27, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Review: Godspell

St. Ed’s turns stale water into drinkable wine

"...last year's insurrection and this year's State of the Union address serving as vivid examples of our nation's great..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Strange World

Disney animated adventure revamps pulp fun with a story of fathers and sons

"...Qui Nguyen. Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Dennis Quaid, Jaboukie Young-White, Gabrielle Union and Lucy Liu...."

Nov. 25, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Inspection

Powerful and challenging boot camp drama ponders the need to be accepted

"...Directed by: Elegance Bratton. Starring: Jeremy Pope, Gabrielle Union, Bokeem Woodbine, Raúl Castillo, McCaul Lombardi and Eman..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Announces First 10 Films

New films from Tilda Swinton, Steven Yeun, plus honorees added

"...her same age building a treehouse. Starring Joséphine Sanz, Gabrielle Sanz, Nina Meurisse. (Texas premiere)..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX TV Honors Michael J. Fox

Small Axe, Ziwe, Faking It make the must-see list

"...(Friends From College) and Sam Richardson (VEEP),and co-creators/executive producers Gabrielle Allan (VEEP), and Jennifer Crittenden (VEEP)...."

April 22, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: 2020's Biggest Queer and Trans Stories

Looking back on a rollercoaster of a year

"...many celebrities coming out – including Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union's daughter Zaya and professional Canadian soccer player Quinn..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Breaking In

Getting locked out of your house without keys has never been more dangerous

"...Directed by: James McTeigue. Starring: Gabrielle Union, Billy Burke, Richard Cabral, Ajiona Alexus, Seth Carr,..."

May 18, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Sleepless

A shady cop searches for his kidnapped son

"...bo Odar. Starring: Jamie Foxx, Michelle Monaghan, Dermot Mulroney, Gabrielle Union, Scoot McNairy, T.I., David Harbour and Octavius J...."

Jan. 20, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Birth of a Nation

Controversial slave uprising epic finally hits theatres

"...Aunjanue Ellis, Dwight Henry, Esther Scott, Roger Guenveur Smith, Gabrielle Union and Tony Espinosa...."

Oct. 7, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Top Five

Chris Rock is on a roll with this funny yet pointed comedy, which he wrote and directed, and also stars in.

"...Chris Rock. Starring: Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson, JB Smoove, Gabrielle Union, Kevin Hart, Tracy Morgan, Cedric the Entertainer, Anders..."

Dec. 12, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Think Like a Man Too

Whatever happens in Vegas will happen in just about every movie set in Vegas.

"...Regina Hall, Taraji P. Henson, Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Gabrielle Union, Meagan Good, Romany Malco, Jenifer Lewis, Dennis Haysbert,..."

June 20, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...He Made H.W. Brands, The Man Who Saved the Union: Ulysses S. Grant in War and Peace Alfredo Corchado,..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

In Our Nature

Writer/director Brian Savelson’s feature debut is a study in fine gradations of resentment in the great outdoors.

"...Savelson. Starring: Zach Gilford, Jena Malone, John Slattery and Gabrielle Union...."

Dec. 14, 2012 Movie Review by Leah Churner

Parents Still Don’t Understand in ‘In Our Nature’

Filmmakers Brian Savelson and Anish Savjani at weekend screenings

"...separately light on the idea of bringing their girlfriends (Gabrielle Union and Jena Malone, respectively) to the family’s country..."

Dec. 13, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Do Not Miss This Deeply Inspiring Documentary

'Half the Sky' circles the globe to look at women's rights

"...American actors Eva Mendes, Meg Ryan, and Gabrielle Union join Nicholas Kristof in the field as he..."

Oct. 2, 2012 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

Think Like a Man

This romantic comedy is based on comedian Steve Harvey's book, "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man."

"...Terrence J, Jenifer Lewis, Romany Malco, Gary Owen and Gabrielle Union...."

April 27, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'In Our Nature'

'In Our Nature'

"...Brian Savelson; with Zach Gilford, John Slattery, Jena Malone, Gabrielle Union..."

March 16, 2012 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Tyler Perry's Good Deeds

Tyler Perry also stars in his latest film, playing a wealthy businessman whose orderly life comes undone as the result of a good deed.

"...Directed by: Tyler Perry. Starring: Tyler Perry, Thandie Newton, Gabrielle Union, Brian White, Eddie Cibrian, Phylicia Rashad, Jordenn Thompson,..."

March 2, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...two girlfriends. Cast: Zach Gilford, Jena Malone, John Slattery, Gabrielle Union (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Cadillac Records

The story of the birth of Chicago blues is well-told through this ensemble portrait of Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Chuck Berry, Etta James, Little Walter, and their label, Chess Records.

"...Directed by: Darnell Martin. Starring: Adrien Brody, Jeffrey Wright, Gabrielle Union, Columbus Short, Cedric the Entertainer, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Eamonn..."

Dec. 12, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Meet Dave

Eddie Murphy reteams with his Norbit director for this new extraterrestrial comedy in which miniature aliens operate a spaceship that has a human form.

"...Directed by: Brian Robbins. Starring: Eddie Murphy, Elizabeth Banks, Gabrielle Union, Austyn Lind Myers, Scott Caan, Ed Helms, Judah..."

July 18, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Perfect Holiday

In this lightweight yuletide fluffery, a young girl turns to a shopping-mall Santa to find a husband for her divorced mother.

"...Directed by: Lance Rivera. Starring: Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Faizon Love, Terrence Howard, Queen Latifah, Charlie Murphy,..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls

Despite the fact that Tyler Perry relies on contrivances and sentimentality, he manages to spin a good yarn in the process.

"...Directed by: Tyler Perry. Starring: Gabrielle Union, Idris Elba, Louis Gossett Jr., Tasha Smith, Gary..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Constellation

A 40-year-old biracial love affair affects an extended family as it reunites at a funeral.

"...Dee Williams, Hill Harper, David Clennon, Rae Dawn Chong, Gabrielle Union and Clarence Williams III. Not reviewed at press..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Honeymooners

Instead of reworking the original TV show’s subject matter regarding class and marriage, this is plodding mimicry featuring a predominantly African-American cast.

"...by: John Schultz. Starring: Cedric the Entertainer, Mike Epps, Gabrielle Union, Regina Hall, Eric Stoltz, John Leguizamo and Carol..."

June 10, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Breakin' All the Rules

Despite the title of this sugar-coated fluffbomb of an urban romantic comedy, precious few rules are broken, cinematically speaking, during its quick, painless 90 minutes.

"...Directed by: Daniel Taplitz. Starring: Jamie Foxx, Morris Chestnut, Gabrielle Union, Jennifer Esposito, Bianca Lawson and Peter MacNicol. Despite..."

May 14, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bad Boys II

Bay does it bigger and badder than ever.

"...Michael Bay. Starring: Martin Lawrence, Will Smith, Jordi Mollà, Gabrielle Union, Peter Stormare, Theresa Randle, Joe Pantoliano, Jon Seda..."

July 18, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cradle 2 the Grave

"...Jet Li, DMX, Mark Dacascos, Anthony Anderson, Kelly Hu, Gabrielle Union and Tom Arnold. "Who’s got the stones?" is..."

March 7, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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