“Teresa Hubbard/Alexander Birchler: Giant” at the Blanton Museum of Art

The film is good at showing the fate of the film set of Giant, but it leaves open the question of what’s happened to Marfa

"...film by "Austin- and Berlin-based" artists Teresa Hubbard and Alexander Birchler, features an imagined 1950s Hollywood studio office juxtaposed..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

The Descendants

George Clooney teams up with Sideways filmmaker Alexander Payne for this funny but tender story that's a little too smug for its own good.

"...Directed by: Alexander Payne. Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Nick Krause, Amara..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Just Looking

"...Directed by: Jason Alexander. Starring: Allie Spiro-Winn, Richard V. Licata, Ilana Levine, Amy..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Man on the Moon

"...quick scenes before he hooks up with his manager George Shapiro (DeVito), lands a supporting spot on Taxi, and..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle

"...Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Randy Quaid, Robert De Niro, Jason Alexander and Rene Russo. Rocket J. Squirrel (voiced by June..."

June 30, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Legend of Tarzan

This new take on Tarzan, with its CGI jungle animals, isn't half bad

"...Directed by: David Yates. Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Margot Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson, Christoph Waltz, Djimon..."

July 1, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Psych Fest Live (Thursday): Flamin’ Groovies

Sold-out APF opener boasts reunited S.F. cults icons

"...guitarist Cyril Jordan, Seventies singer/guitarist Chris Wilson, original bassist George Alexander, and new drummer Victor Penalosa – attacked vintage..."

May 2, 2014 Music Post by Scott Schinder

AFF Announces 2011 Lineup

Regional premieres of Shame, The Descendants

"...down locally at the 2011 Austin Film Festival, including Alexander Payne's The Descendants and Steve McQueen's Shame...."

Sept. 20, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Hunter Killer

Cold War flashbacks as Gerard Butler takes on the Russkies

"...Marsh. Starring: Gerard Butler, Common, Gary Oldman, Michael Jibson, Alexander Diachenko and Michael Gor...."

Oct. 26, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Flamin' Groovies

Thu., 11:30pm, Red 7

"...The current Groovies lineup – Jordan, Wilson, original bassist George Alexander, and new drummer Victor Penalosa – convened last..."

May 2, 2014 Music Feature by Scott Schinder

News Ticker: July 24

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Texas continues to go gaga over the royal..."

July 24, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Further Reflections

SXSW Film Festival

"...Dir: Alexander Kane; Prod/Scr: Bob Epstein; DP: Zoran Drakulich; Ed: Ryan..."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...The Road Warrior (aka Mad Max 2) with director George Miller in attendance for a Q&A. It’s worth pointing..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Resident Evil: Apocalypse

You can't keep a bad zombie down.

"...Directed by: Alexander Witt. Starring: Milla Jovovich, Sienna Guillory, Oded Fehr, Thomas..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...The Saint (a character played in different decades by George Sanders and Roger Moore). The Power Rangers will go..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Tom E. Proctor, Clinton Lowe, Vin Vescio, Beth May, Alexander Chard (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Dunston Checks in

"...Directed by: Ken Kwapis. Starring: Jason Alexander, Faye Dunaway, Rupert Everett, Eric Lloyd, Graham Sack and..."

June 3, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mournful Indifference

"...Directed by: Alexander Sokurov. Starring: Ramaz Chkhikvadze, Alla Osipenko, Irina Sokolova, Tatyana..."

July 20, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Shallow Hal

"...Farrelly and Bobby. Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black, Jason Alexander, Joe Vitarelli, Tony Robbins and Rene Kirby. Shallow Hal...."

Nov. 9, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Boesten, Producers: Roger Ross Williams, Anousha Nzume, Ilja Roomans George Anthony Morton, a classical painter who spent ten years..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin and the Academy

'Tree of Life,' 'Bullhead' score Oscar nominations

"...a Leading Role Demián Bichir in "A Better Life" George Clooney in "The Descendants" Jean Dujardin in "The Artist"..."

Jan. 24, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Texas Titles in Toto

"..."Abilene," George Hamilton IV..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

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

"...(1967, 126min/color, 35mm) Paul Newman, George Kennedy, Strother Martin, and Jo Van Fleet. Directed by..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Boone to Austin Theatre

In 10 years of leading Frontera productions, Vicky Boone has touched many lives and changed the community.

"...a creative home in Austin with Frontera. No Daniel Alexander Jones. No David Hancock. No Laurie Carlos. No Kristen..."

May 4, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Book Reviews

Recent Titles Reviewed

"...Al Gore: A User's Manualby Alexander Cockburn and Jeffrey St. Clair..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Books Feature by Michael King

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...Batman & Robin D: Joel Schumacher; with Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell, Uma Thurman, Alicia Silverstone...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fall Film Previews

September

"...D: Alexander Payne; with Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon, Thora Birch, Chris..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Hamilton

Lin-Manuel Miranda's era-defining political musical brings hope home on Disney+

"...Broadway phenomenon Hamilton, a hip-hop musical about founding fathers Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, et al. cast almost entirely with..."

July 3, 2020 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Festival Snags Chappaquiddick as Closing Night Film

Full lineup includes Call Me by Your Name, Three Billboards

"...HBO’s The Deuce Season Finale Writers: George Pelecanos, David Simon, Chris Yakaitis Director: Michelle MacLaren..."

Sept. 26, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...to do - forget he exists. Cast: Andre Royo, George Sample III, Kellee Stewart, Ashley Wilkerson, Kevin Jackson, Antonio..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

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