Free State of Jones

Matthew McConaughey stars in pic about little-known Civil War event

"...Directed by: Gary Ross. Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Mahershala Ali, Keri..."

June 24, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Tale of Despereaux

Despite this animated film's overabundance of vocal talent and source material that won the Newberry Medal in 2004, The Tale of Despereaux is a multispecies offender.

"...Adapted for the screen by Pleasantville and Seabiscuit director Gary Ross from the 2004 Newberry Medal-winning novel by Kate..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Hunger Games

Katniss Everdeen wins the Hunger Wars and our hearts.

"...Directed by: Gary Ross. Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Elizabeth..."

March 23, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Seabiscuit

"...Directed by: Gary Ross. Starring: Tobey Maguire, Jeff Bridges, Chris Cooper, Elizabeth..."

July 25, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Pleasantville

"...Directed by: Gary Ross. Starring: Don Knotts, J.t. Walsh, William H. Macy,..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ocean's 8

Sandra Bullock is the other Ocean sibling in this all-female revamp of the heist franchise

"...Directed by: Gary Ross. Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Helena..."

June 8, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

Quinceañera

Don't confuse this Sundance charmer with My Big Fat Mexican Debut, for its farcical scenes of high hair and waltzes form a genial, light-comic prism for watching race, age, class, and sexuality collide in one of America's most economically and ethnically complex cities.

"...J.R. Cruz, Jesus Castanos-Chima, Araceli Gazmán-Rico and David W. Ross. Imagine Gary (Ross), a thirtysomething British pretty boy with..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Where There's Smoke, There's a 'Vérité-Enhanced' Legacy

The Texas Documentary Tour: Ross McElwee's 'Bright Leaves'

"...is the latest and one of the best, filmmaker Ross McElwee wants a little more from viewers like us:..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Dicks Hate Police, Love David Yow

Jesus Lizard/Scratch Acid screamer headlines benefit

"...to front local punk legends the Dicks, whose singer Gary Floyd remains in physical and financial duress as he..."

Sept. 30, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

John Singleton and Chris Cooper to be honored

"...Pleasantville presented by Gary Ross Writer/Director: Gary Ross..."

Sept. 30, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Short Cuts

SXSW Film front: Kevin Smith to hang around the Hilton. (No, not that Hilton.)

"...Rove. And then there's the 90-minute Conversation With (writer/producer/director) Gary Ross (Seabiscuit, Pleasantville) panel and a Conversation With 2929..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Starry Night

Texas Film Hall of Famers announced

"...to SXSW for a very special screening, while writer-director-producer Gary Ross (Seabiscuit, Pleasantville) will also be in town come..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Screens Feature

Owning Mahowny

"...bookie. A true story, Owning Mahowny is fashioned from Gary Ross’ Stung, a book that detailed the trail of..."

June 20, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Heart Of Film Festival Schedule And Information

"...include the opening night U.S. premiere of Pleasantville by Gary Ross (the writer of Big and Dave); Stuart (Re-Animator)..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Screens Feature

The Image Formed

Previewing the 12th Austin Film Festival

"...Google it, and we're like, "Oh my gosh. It's Gary Ross' company." I mean, Seabiscuit, Pleasantville ... come on...."

Oct. 20, 2006 Screens Feature by Toddy Burton

Fall Film Previews

September

"...voices of Charis Michelson, Tom Larson, Richard Spore, Toni Rossi...."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Black Angels & Kikagaku Moyo, Video Age & Shy Boys, Exhumed & Creeping Death, ST 37 & the Gary, Arooj Aftab, and Kool Keith

"...Age tour the romantic optimism of 2020 Pleasure Line, Ross Farbe and Ray Micarelli's swoony synth exploration of Eighties..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Column by Michael Toland

Texas Book Festival 2015: The Mighty 300

Authors for Fest 20 include Lethem, Lemony, Pitts, Diggs, Hart

"...What event could bring together Gary Hart and John Sununu, Jonathan Lethem and Lemony Snicket,..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Sarah Rowland Dies at 53

One of the matriarchs of the area organic farm movement died Friday

"...Sarah and Gary Rowland were one of a visionary group of couples..."

Aug. 26, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Film Fest: Brian Helgeland Honored, More Panelists Announced

Annual fest spotlighting writers teases out a few more names

"...Sheep), John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, American Crime), Gary Ross (Pleasantville, Seabiscuit), and Kristen Smith (10 Things I..."

Sept. 2, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

An S-O-S for SOS

What will the Stratus deal mean for the Springs?

"...In fact, Circle C Ranch developer Gary Bradley, himself a former planning commissioner, pretty much pronounced..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

True Love and Lawsuits in the Wedding Capital of Texas

'Til death do us party

"...Gary Simanton and Bill Garza are two other Vista West..."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Master of Light Director: Rosa Ruth Boesten, Producers: Roger Ross Williams, Anousha Nzume, Ilja Roomans George Anthony Morton, a..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Basement Tapes

The Netherworld of Iconoclastic Music

"...hasn't mounted a major U.S. offensive since 1986's "Shitheads Across America" tour. Although financial realities play a starring role..."

March 28, 1997 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Chemical Warfare

Public health advocates organize around a Bill Moyers PBS special on the chemical industry and the hazards it creates.

"...Julia Roberts in line for an Oscar -- Elaine Ross was determined to uncover the truth. Brockovich was a..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Don Hazen

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...shocking secret that tore their families apart. Cast: Joseph Cross, Adelaide Clemens, Richard Schiff, Yvonne Zima, Vanessa Zima, Catherine..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Goad, Stacey Harris, Martin Menchaca, Brian Hicks, Keith Sharp, Gary Goethe, Dan Hardick, Ken Lieck, Greg Bolton, Mary Hart,..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Lowe's Loses Again

The Brodie Lane big-box project remains shut down until a September trial

"...controversial aquifer development deals, like the city's settlements with Gary Bradley and Stratus Properties, were approved by 6-1 or..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...10 of the most eagerly awaited movies: the gory, gross, and engrossing list of Midnighters...."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...a few hours. Cast: Shawn Christensen, Fatima Ptacek, Emmy Rossum, Paul Wesley, Ron Perlman, Richard Schiff (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

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