Gillian Jacobs' More Than Robots Finds Cooperation in Competition

New Disney+ doc says the S in STEM stands for sport

"...Ask Gillian Jacobs what's so exciting about her new documentary, and..."

March 31, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Up Close and Personal With 'Milo'

Ken Marino, Gillian Jacobs, and director Jacob Vaughan on their monster Midnighter

"...(Ken Marino) has problems forging relationships with his wife (Gillian Jacobs), his father (Stephen Root), and Milo, the rage-fueled..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Upright Citizens Brigade Presents Mike Birbiglia’s Dream

"...some improv with his Don't Think Twice cast: (l-r) Gillian Jacobs, Tami Sagher, Kate Micucci, Mike Birbiglia..."

March 13, 2016 Photo Gallery

SXSW Film Reviews: 'Milo'

The filmmakers deftly tread the line between stomach-churning and sweetly amusing

"...Spotlight, World Premiere D: Jacob Vaughan; with Ken Marino, Gillian Jacobs, Peter Stormare, Stephen Root..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Come Play

Monster living within your phone doesn't deserve your screentime

"...Directed by: Jacob Chase. Starring: Azhy Robertson, Gillian Jacobs, John Gallagher Jr., Winslow Fegley, Jayden Marine and..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

I Used To Go Here

Delayed coming-of-age comedy still has some maturing to do

"...Directed by: Kris Rey. Starring: Gillian Jacobs, Jemaine Clement, Hannah Marks, Kate Micucci, Jorma Taccone..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Movie Review by Shalavé Cawley

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...launch of her new novel, 35-year-old writer Kate Conklin (Gillian Jacobs) is invited to speak at her alma mater..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Don't Think Twice Red Carpet

"...Gillian Jacobs attends the premeire of "Don't Think Twice" at..."

March 14, 2016 Photo Gallery

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...comedy Don't Think Twice with Keegan-Michael Key and Community's Gillian Jacobs. Jake Gyllenhaal loses it as a grief-stricken investment..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...(And we’ll slide Jacob Vaughn’s Milo, starring Ken Marino, Gillian Jacobs, and Stephen Root, in on a technicality; Vaughn,..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Review: More Than Robots

Sweet family doc profiles STEM dynamos

"...Best known for her acting credits (Community, Winning Time), Gillian Jacobs builds on her previous experience directing documentary shorts..."

March 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Life of the Party

Melissa McCarthy goes back to school

"...Directed by: Ben Falcone. Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Gillian Jacobs, Maya Rudolph, Julie Bowen, Molly Gordon, Debby Ryan,..."

May 11, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Lemon

"...Starring: Brett Gelman, Inger Tudor, Judy Greer, Michael Cera, Gillian Jacobs, Nia Long, David Paymer, Fred Melamed, Martin Starr,..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Don't Think Twice

In this comedy about comedy, Mike Birbiglia nails what's funny and true

"...Directed by: Mike Birbiglia. Starring: Mike Birbiglia, Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Chris Gethard, Kate Micucci, Tami Sagher, Richard Masur,..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bad Milo!

In this gross but smart comedy from Jacob Vaughan, a man's stress grows into a monster that explodes from his rectum.

"...Ken Marino, Patrick Warburton, Mary Kay Place, Stephen Root, Gillian Jacobs, Peter Stormare and Kumail Nanjiani...."

Oct. 4, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Star Parks Soundtracks I Used To Go Here

Austin's Andy Bianculli on the ups and downs of movie music

"...But I Was Ready to Come Home, Unexpected), starring Gillian Jacobs and Jemaine Clement. Its soundtrack utilizes eight pieces..."

July 30, 2020 Screens Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

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

"...Langley, Yetide Badaki, Jonathan Tucker, Mousa Kraish, Betty Gilpin, Gillian Anderson (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: What’s the Deal With the Cover?

Forty years of Waterloo Records, and a look back at the Waterloo sticker cut-up craze

"...in STEM Stands for "Sport": Richard Whittaker speaks with Gillian Jacobs about her new robotics competition documentary More Than..."

April 8, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Contractor

Mercenary drama fails its mission of being good

"...Directed by: Tarik Saleh. Starring: Chris Pine, Ben Foster, Gillian Jacobs, Eddie Marsan and Kiefer Sutherland...."

April 1, 2022 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Disney+ Comes to SXSW

Streamer presents three smashes free with local firms

"...will be able to catch the world premiere of Gillian Jacobs' debut documentary More Than Robits (about teens from..."

March 4, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...• Director and actress Gillian Jacobs (appearing virtually) with actor, comedian Joel McHale (appearing..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...More Than Robots Director: Gillian Jacobs, Producers: Jason Sterman, David Gelb, Brian McGinn Four..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

RZA, NASA, and Captain America for South by Southwest

New keynotes, speakers added with days to spare

"...Content Officer Marshall Lewy, and star of Blood Ties Gillian Jacobs in conversation with Hollywood Reporter Editor Natalie Jarvey..."

March 3, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dean

Demetri Martin writes, directs, and stars in this indie romance

"...by: Demetri Martin. Starring: Demetri Martin, Kevin Kline and Gillian Jacobs. Not reviewed at press time. Martin writes, stars..."

June 16, 2017 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Film Review: Lemon

An excoriating critique of white privilege dotted with funny freaks

"...his more-successful students (the equally indispensable Michael Cera and Gillian Jacobs) in an attempt to leech talent from them...."

March 16, 2017 SXSW Post by Sean L. Malin

"Yes, and ..."

Mike Birbiglia tackles improv group dynamics with Don't Think Twice

"...cast including Key and Peele's Keegan-Michael Key, and Community's Gillian Jacobs, as well as Birbiglia himself – to explore..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Beejoli Shah

Community Cast Talks About Going Digital

Season 6 promises new faces and old faves (paintball!)

"...Savitt] brought us back from the dead,” said actress Gillian Jacobs. “She came to visit the show and gave..."

March 16, 2015 SXSW Post by Russ Espinoza

Hot Tub Time Machine 2

It's the franchise that goes back to the future – but in a hot tub instead of a DeLorean.

"...Starring: Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke, Adam Scott, Gillian Jacobs, Chevy Chase, Collette Wolfe, Bianca Haase, Jason Jones,..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Black or White

Kevin Costner and Octavia Spencer play guardians who fight over the custody of their granddaughter.

"...Holland, Anthony Mackie, Mpho Koaho, Bill Burr, Paula Newsome, Gillian Jacobs and Jennifer Ehle...."

Jan. 30, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

Austin Film Festival Showcases Linklater, Cumberbatch

First round of films announced mixes world and Texas premieres

"...America’s racial divide. Also starring Anthony Mackie, Jennifer Ehle, Gillian Jacobs, Bill Burr, Andre Holland, and introducing Jillian Estell...."

Aug. 20, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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