Pin Gods

"...Directed by: Larry Locke. Pin Gods opens theatrically in Austin following its previous run during..."

May 16, 1997 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Gods of Egypt

We already have a strong contender for the worst film of 2016

"...a corpulent crocodile belly-flopping into the Nile. The ungodly Gods of Egypt dumbs down the mythology of the Land..."

March 4, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Gods and Monsters

The final days of the man behind Hollywood's Frankenstein

"...creature he had spawned. Indeed, Bill Condon based his Gods and Monsters screenplay on Christopher Bram's novel Father of..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gods and Generals

"...lurking behind the folklore surrounding the war’s favorite figureheads, Gods and Generals has rendered a movie whose characters are..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Prey of Gods

In a future South Africa, writer Nicky Drayden deftly mixes gods and robots and shows us how they and humans deal with change

"...Gods and robots. In a work of science fiction, they..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Books Review by Robert Faires

SXSW Episodic: American Gods

It's old gods vs. new in Starz adaptation of Neil Gaiman novel

"...in this show," actor Ian McShane said of American Gods as the Starz series opener premiered at South by..."

March 11, 2017 Screens Post by Joe O'Connell

Right Into the Danger Zone With the Danger Gods

Fantastic Fest and AFS present the kings of classic stunts

"...Who are the Danger Gods? They are the gods of hellfire, and they'll teach..."

Sept. 16, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dar Williams, In the Time of Gods

Mythic themes – Pete Seeger as ‘Storm King’ – in everyday life

"...the One World Theater with In the Time of Gods...."

Dec. 11, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Exodus: Gods and Kings

Batten down the hatches! The plagues are here!

"...face-full of locusts and will get one watching Exodus: Gods and Kings. Ridley Scott’s grand and goofy take on..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Q&A Hole: Considering All the Different Gods Available to Humanity, How Do You Choose Which One to Believe In?

With Russell Glasser, Cristine H. Legare, David Wheeler, and more.

"...But there are many, many, many gods, of course, as generated by mortals throughout human history..."

Oct. 25, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Gods Are Thirsty

"...facts in writing her unusual new historical novel, The Gods are Thirsty (Overlook Press, $26.95 hard). Suffice it to..."

May 16, 1997 Books Feature

DVDanger: 'Frankenstein's Army'/'Hammer of the Gods'

Two different historic takes on the 'squad on a mission' tale

"...basically, this Dutch-produced, Czech-shot mayhem entails a lot of monsters, a lot of POV running, and some splendid, gruesome..."

Sept. 15, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Profound Desire of the Gods: Tales From a Southern Island

"...extraordinaire Betrand Tavernier lists The Profound Desire of the Gods as one of his three favorite Japanese films, Cahiers..."

Dec. 2, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Chasca Oinks Like Gods

Local crazies’ superstentialistic origin story

"...from that moment on we committed to OINK LIKE GODS...."

Sept. 2, 2016 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Hammer of the Gods

The rise, fall, and rebuilding of Austin stickman Thor.

"...next generation. Such things are the food of the gods indeed...."

Jan. 21, 2000 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

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

"...starting with Gamers: The New Icons of Pop Culture & Fashion, exploring the mainstreaming of gamer culture. However, definitely..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Trumpet Colossus Kenny Dorham Towers Alongside the Jazz Gods

The Austin musician stands alone in showing up Miles Davis in his autobiography

"..."[Dorham] knew what had gone down – even if people in the audience didn't," wrote Davis..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Gods Like Us: On Movie Stardom and Modern Fame

Sept. 21, 2012 Books Review by Kimberley Jones

Gods and Monsters ...

... and aliens and abductors and much, much more at Fantastic Fest 2011

"...be available the day of screening for select shows – details will be posted daily at www.fantasticfest.com. The Fantastic..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Of Gods and Men

This Cannes Grand Prix winner is a spellbinding tale of Trappist monks amid Algerian civil chaos and finding purpose in faith.

April 1, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

How the Gods Kill

Danzig and the Jesus Lizard headline the fourth annual Fun Fun Fun Fest

"...This Will Destroy You, Crystal Antlers, Growing, the Black & White Years, Royal Bangs, the Laughing..."

Aug. 25, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

Hammer of the Gods

Scandinavia brings the lobster tail to SXSW 07

"...delicious lobster tail thrashing around in the North Sea – encompassing the land of the midnight sun, quaint fishing..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

The Gods of War

America is distracted by the Pledge "crisis" while our government readies for war.

July 12, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

A teenager's Greek mythology book comes to life and thrusts him into an adventure to recover Zeus' stolen lightning bolt.

"...such. I haven't read Riordan's take on the Greek gods and their 20th century teen offspring vs. (presumably) everything,..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Letters to God

A young boy with cancer writes letters to God, an action that affects the lives of others around him.

April 16, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wrath of the Titans

The Greek gods of antiquity must be angry: this sequel is merely loud and uninspired.

"...to his son and warns of imminent catastrophe: The gods are dying because people no longer believe in them,..."

March 30, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Immortals

There's lots of numbingly choreographed chaos and lascivious bloodletting in this megabudget picture about the Greek gods by the visual stylist Tarsem Singh.

"...unbeknownst to him, has been hand-picked by the Olympian gods (done up in Studio 54 gold lamé) to lead..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Higher Ground

Oscar-winning actress Vera Farmiga makes her debut as a director with this film in which she also stars as a woman who struggles with religious faith.

Sept. 9, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

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

"...Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, the debut of Starz's American Gods adaptation, and documentaries on subjects from the Grateful Dead..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Neil Gaiman's Greatest Delights

Author Neil Gaiman brings his Dreamy self to Austin on Friday the 13th

"...decades now. The author of the bestselling novels American Gods and The Graveyard Book, the movies Coraline and Stardust,..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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