Color of Justice

A drug bust in tiny Tulia, Texas opens up old racial wounds and raises questions about the veracity of the undercover cop-for-hire who orchestrated it all.

"...involved in extracurricular activities. The one dissenting vote was Gary Gardner. One of Swisher County's most respected citizens, Gardner..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

The Space Between Us

There is life on Mars

"...Directed by: Peter Chelsom. Starring: Britt Robertson, Asa Butterfield, Gary Oldman and Carla Gugino...."

Feb. 3, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Suburbicon

The dark side of Fifties middle America

"...Jupe, Karimah Westbrook, Leith M. Burke, Alex Hassell and Gary Basaraba...."

Nov. 3, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Project Almanac

Teens discover plans for a time machine within found footage, but things go awry when they begin to construct it.

"...Israelite. Starring: Jonny Weston, Sofia Black-D'Elia, Sam Lerner, Virginia Gardner, Allen Evangelista, Amy Landecker and Gary Weeks...."

Feb. 6, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

SXSW Film Review: The Nymphets

It's a big tease, and that's the point

"...of the film is that by the conclusion, writer-director Gary Gardner has turned the audience from voyeurs, to accomplices,..."

March 17, 2015 SXSW Post by Dan Gentile

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...The Nymphets Director/Screenwriter: Gary Gardner A well-to-do, thirtysomething man invites two rowdy young..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Gimmicks Rule the KEYE-TV Newsroom

Austin's ratings doormat rolls out broadcast-news 'innovations'

"...to win every time," said KEYE News Director Tim Gardner, reciting one of the truisms of modern TV news...."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Kevin Brass

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...to head in The Devil's Own, Bruce Willis and Gary Oldman partake in futuristic action in The Fifth Element,..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

WWJD?

Jesse Sublett's insider guide to Bouchercon.

"...(Ranger's Trail). Fan Ghost of Honor, the late Barry Gardner, a prolific reviewer of mystery fiction, will be represented..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Naked City

Capitol Reporter Untimely Ripped

"...his former bosses." The reporter in question is W. Gardner Selby, and according to Kurtz, those unnamed "Texas politicos"..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Trial and Error

Questions raised about whether cards were stacked against Davidians in their civil suit against the federal government.

"...memos and recommendations -- including those by FBI negotiator Gary Noesner, who warned the agency against using force against..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

"...SET IT OFF D: F. Gary Gray; with Queen Latifah, Vivica Fox, Jada Pinkett, Kimberly..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Boyhood Nominated for Six Oscars

Academy singles out Linklater, Adair, Arquette, Hawke

"...and Teddy Schwarzman Selma, Christian Colson, Oprah Winfrey, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner The Theory of Everything, Tim Bevan,..."

Jan. 15, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

DVDanger: A Bad Case of the Sequels

Retreads, remakes, and do-overs rule the home releases

"...in some purposefully hilarious turns by Anthony Anderson and Gary Cole as the most subtextually savvy law enforcement in..."

July 28, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ring in the HollyDaze

Holiday Movie Previews

"...D: Herb Gardner; with Walter Matthau, Ossie Davis, Amy Irving, Martha Plimpton,..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Playback: Grohl Call

Nirvana drummer, Foo Fighter, and documentarian Dave Grohl passes it on

"...Pussycat, Nigerian R&B upstart Iyanya, and baroque Dutchman Jacco Gardner. Domestic standouts are electro rockers Awolnation, garage crossovers King..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Record Reviews

"...GARY PRIMICH..."

March 7, 1997 Music Review

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: David Brendan Hall Gary Miller Jackie Lee Young Roger Ho Best Live Music..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

Off the Record

Johnny Depp hits the Continental Club; Eric Johnson crashes the Texas Music Hall of Fame

"...Johnson shouldn't be here," joked Director of Operations Debbie Gardner. "He didn't RSVP." Inspired in part by the Chronicle's..."

Oct. 28, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Giving Tree

Making movies takes money. Lots of it. From grants to bakes sales, credit card max-outs to benevolent rich uncles, local filmmakers struggle to come up with the cash.

"...were Rick Perkins, Susan Kirr, Sandhya Shardanand, Adam Joseph, Gary Kent, and Dave Gardner, all of whom have film..."

May 24, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...string tie -- drew knowing eyes away from BR5-49er Gary Bennett's fresh-faced cowpunk reverence and Greil Marcus' streetwise intellectualist..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...THE SCARLET LETTERD: Roland Joffe; with Demi Moore, Gary Oldman, Robert Duvall, Joan Plowright, Amy Wright, Robert Prosky...."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...with his outstanding television writing (The Steve Allen and Gary Moore shows, That Was the Week That Was, Get..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

aGLIFF's 2017 Lineup Announced

Celebrating 30 years of queer entertainment with films for everyone

"...”Looper: Farfisa Song (Introducing Mustard & Ketchup)” Director: Iain Gardner Country: UK..."

Aug. 1, 2017 Screens Post by Iman Shah

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...control. Cast: Addison Timlin, Ian Nelson, Larry Fessenden, Jeremy Gardner, Stuart Rudin, Nicolette Pierini (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Mythos and the Masterpieces

'The Oxford American' Southern Movie Issue

"...dissertation on the Elia Kazan controversy; odes to Ava Gardner and Burt Reynolds ("the king of the 'white trash'..."

March 29, 2002 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

In and Out

Controversial sodomy law may be struck down

"...wall and couldn't get out of the House," says Gary Kansteiner, senior counsel for the Texas Legislative Council...."

Aug. 11, 2000 News Feature by Jonathan David Carroll

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Jade's rehearsal of a Blanche DuBois monologue in a sugary Southern accent that reveals her uncanny talent for mimicking..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature