Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the Naked Truth

For his first turn in the director's seat, JGL tackles pornography ... sort of

"...about how people objectify each other," said writer/director/star Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Jon Martello (Gordon-Levitt) is a swaggering but charming and..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Worldview to Produce David Gordon Green's 'Joe'

First 'Killer Joe,' now 'Joe'

"...has signed on to both finance and produce David Gordon Green's Joe, starring Nicolas Cage. Principal photography is scheduled..."

Sept. 10, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Luminous Motion

"...Directed by: Bette Gordon. Starring: Paz De La Huerta, James Berland, Jamey Sheridan,..."

July 7, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

High Fidelity

"...This relatively faithful adaptation of Nick Hornby's beloved music-culture novel is a smart, funny, and youth-savvy relationship film. The..."

March 31, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Merry War

"...Kingsley Amis, Evelyn Waugh, and George Orwell. Orwell's early novel, Keep the Aspidistra Flying, is the basis for this..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Joe

Nic Cage and David Gordon Green are at the top of their games in this Larry Brown story, while young Tye Sheridan is an actor who's already achieved greatness.

"...Directed by: David Gordon Green. Starring: Nicolas Cage, Tye Sheridan, Gary Poulter, Ronnie..."

April 11, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Snow Angels

Filmmaker David Gordon Green guides his cast, headed by Sam Rockwell and Kate Beckinsale, through a fumbling world of nursed grudges and blown opportunities.

"...Directed by: David Gordon Green. Starring: Sam Rockwell, Kate Beckinsale, Michael Angarano, Griffin..."

April 4, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Mysterious Skin

With this disturbing story about the lingering affects of child sexual abuse, Gregg Araki creates a film that is psychologically rich, emotionally haunting, and technically superior to anything he has ever done.

"...Directed by: Gregg Araki. Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Brady Corbet, Elisabeth Shue, Bill Sage, Mary Lynn Rajskub,..."

July 1, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life

The notorious life of Serge Gainsbourg is whimsically re-created onscreen.

"...Directed by: Joann Sfar. Starring: Eric Elmosnino, Lucy Gordon, Laetitia Casta, Doug Jones and Anna Mouglalis...."

Nov. 4, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Solaris

"...Soderbergh's movie is taken from the novel of the same title by Polish author Stanislaw Lem,..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Ruins

Four friends on a Mexican vacation discover something evil among the Mayan ruins.

"...Cinema, à la Lovecraft, who, apart from filmmakers Stuart Gordon (Re-Animator) and Andrew Leman (whose expressionistic, black-and-white short "The..."

April 11, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Miracle at St. Anna

Spike Lee fights the good fight but loses the battle in his bloated and muddled World War II epic that pays tribute to the Army's Buffalo Soldiers.

"...Favino, Valentina Cervi, Matteo Sciabordi, John Turturro and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. It’s inarguable that the accuracy of racial portrayals in..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

American Psycho

"...Turner (Go Fish) from Bret Easton Ellis' scandalously violent novel of the same name, this tale of Wall Street..."

April 14, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Jakob the Liar

"...Siemaszko, Liev Schreiber, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Michael Jeter, Hannah Taylor Gordon, Gregg Bello and Justus Von Dohnányi. There are going..."

Sept. 24, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Gentlemen Broncos

With this new film, Jared Hess elicits none of the naive charm or flagrant silliness of his earlier movies, Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre.

"...After attending a fantasy writers’ convention, Benjamin finds his novel Yeast Lords: The Bronco Years purloined by Dr. Ronald..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Tale of Two Conspiracies

FLIR tape conspiracy theorists compare notes with the Kennedy assassination theorists

"...a lot of bad luck around the FLIR," says Gordon Novel, a controversial New Orleans-based private investigator who discovered..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

As the Waco trial winds down, many involved on both sides are disappointed that they haven't been able to present all their evidence. But perhaps the most disappointing thing has been the lack of drama throughout the proceedings.

"...Gordon Novel, the chief investigator for Ramsey Clark, the former..."

July 14, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Different Stages' Great Expectations

In this retelling of the Charles Dickens novel, a visible love of narrative is the show's greatest strength

"...astonish. In addition to preserving those from Charles Dickens' novel, the playwright has kept the larger story being spun..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Paperboy

This lurid Southern tale by the director of Precious shows that he still knows how to push people's buttons – and gather an all-star cast to sell the goods.

"...Gray, David Oyelowo, Scott Glenn, Ned Bellamy and Nealla Gordon...."

Oct. 26, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Greener Pastures

David Gordon Green reflects on a full career before his induction into the Texas Film Hall of Fame

"...David Gordon Green has never attended the Texas Film Awards before,..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

A 'Prince' Among Men

David Gordon Green makes himself at home in Bastrop for 'Prince Avalanche'

"...David Gordon Green's career has had a lot of highlights: From..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Screens Feature by Dan Solomon

His Dark Materials

David Gordon Green shines a light on love and loss in Snow Angels

"...David Gordon Green's voice is low, with a soft Southern lilt,..."

April 4, 2008 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

To Kill a Mockingbird at St. Edward's University

The Mary Moody Northen Theatre staging of Harper Lee's novel is a shining example of a classic tale told well

"...a year, a half-million had been sold and her novel had won the Pulitzer Prize. Within three years, Horton..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

'The Intergalactic Nemesis' in Four Colors

Is the world's first live action graphic novel a good graphic novel?

"...has been called the world's first live action graphic novel. But what happens when you take out the live..."

Aug. 11, 2012 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: December 19

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Obama gives Putin a sparkle-fingered salute, Joseph Gordon-Levitt considers long black hair and a long black somethingorother,..."

Dec. 19, 2013 Qmmunity Post

SXSW Film Review: 'Joe'

A Southern gothic coming-of-age unlike any other

"...ninth feature, Prince Avalanche and Pineapple Express director David Gordon Green – recently honored at the Texas Film Awards..."

March 9, 2014 SXSW Post by Monica Riese

King of the Ants

Nifty new thriller from Stuart Gordon, the director of Re-Animator.

"...Directed by: Stuart Gordon. Starring: Chris McKenna, Kari Wuhrer, Daniel Baldwin, George Wendt,..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Best of Print 1995

Words: Printed, Spoken, and Painted

"...we've included thoughts on spoken word, poetry, and graphic novels, reflecting the ever-expanding universe of words. Hope these opinions..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Books Feature

Mother Night

"...Directed by: Keith Gordon. Starring: Nick Nolte, Sheryl Lee, Alan Arkin, John Goodman,..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

From BarFly to 'King of the Ants'

An interview with George Wendt

"...improv group at the same time Re-Animator director Stuart Gordon was originating the equally fine and also Chicago-based Organic..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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