Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Indy's final adventure remembers the whip, forgets the charm

"...Directed by: James Mangold. Starring: Harrison Ford, Mads Mikkelsen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Ethann..."

June 30, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Powers, Jonathan Bennett, Sophia Mitri Schloss, Cynthia Lauren Tewes, James Grixoni (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Peak Season Directors: Henry Loevner, Steven Kanter, Producers: Lovell Holder, Patrick Ward, Henry..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

VHYes

Bizarro tribute to camcorder culture is silly and profound

"...Directed by: Jack Henry Robbins. Starring: Mason McNulty, Rahm Braslaw, Lindsley Allen, Kerri..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Beats Per Second titles that includes metal master Ronnie James Dio (DIO Dreamers Never Die), prog pioneers King Crimosn..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Just Can't Get Enough

More Summer Reading

"...author's legendary father and famous sister are featured prominently. Henry Fonda is remembered alternately as a neglectful and a..."

June 12, 1998 Books Feature

Monkeybone

"...Directed by: Henry Selick. Starring: John Turturro, Giancarlo Esposito, Megan Mullally, Dave..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

We Learned It by Watching Movies

A film primer for the best in wicked entertainment

"...so wasted – is hypnotic as Bukowski's alter ego Henry Chinaski, a lyrically self-mythologizing ne'er-do-well with an intoxicating presence..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Record Reviews

Built to Spill

"...Leaving the sociological implications of such pillaging to the Henry Louis Gates and Utne Readers of the world (oh..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...a juggalo. Cast: Taylor Schilling, Bryn Vale, Brian Tyree Henry, Jessie Ennis, Blair Beeken, Matt Walsh, Allison Tolman, Eric..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Paranormal Activity 4

Five years after the end of PA3, things are still going bump in the night.

"...Directed by: Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman. Starring: Kathryn Newton, Matt Shively,..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

She's Her Own Grandma

Carole Keeton Strayhorn – what a long strange trip it's been

"...– Democrat Chris Bell, independent Kinky Friedman, and Libertarian James Werner. No matter who's side you're on, the entertainment..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

TCB

Bidding farewell to dandy Don Walser, remembering Jerry Lightfoot, helping Chris Tominaga, and shopping for HAAM

"...he came to the attention of Broken Spoke owner James White...."

Sept. 29, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

A bitter-sweet farewell to the MCU's dysfunctional found family

"...Directed by: James Gunn. Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen..."

May 5, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Portraits of Austin Musicians With Their Pets During Stay-at-Home

"...James Sargent (Mt. Grey) with Seamus..."

May 7, 2020 Photo Gallery

Ford v Ferrari

Enduring male bonding cuts through racetrack noise and paddock politics

"...Directed by: James Mangold. Starring: Matt Damon, Christian Bale, Caitriona Balfe, Tracy..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Song for My Father

An epic and personal reminiscence of Don Walser and what he meant to Austin

"...Don was holding down Monday nights at the late Henry's Bar and Grill on Burnet Road. If you only..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Music Feature by Mark Rubin

Etta James The Chess Box (MCA/Chess)

"...Etta JamesThe Chess Box (MCA/Chess) Johnny Otis hired 16-year-old Jamesetta Hawkins..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: James Wong; with Devon Sawa, Ali Larter, Derr Smith, Kristen..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

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

"...Imperial, Madeline Wise, Babe Howard, Dora Madison, Ivory Aquino, James McDaniel, Frank Wood, Arliss Howard, Pooya Mohseni, Portia (World..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid, Jamie Foxx, Charlton Heston, Ann-Margret, James Woods, Matthew Modine, Aaron Eckhart, Jim Brown, LL Cool..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

Get some culture and love this week

"...at Cheer Up Charlies on Friday, Feb. 16.  – James Scott Queer Film Theory: Rom-Coms..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...Directed by James Gunn. Voices by Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper. Starring Chris..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Mahajan, The Association of Small Bombs Shruti Swamy, O. Henry Prize Stories 2016 Tony Tulathimutte, Private Citizens A.N. Kang,..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Fall Film Previews

September

"...days leading up to the murder of real-life director James Whale (Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, The Invisible Man). Fraser..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...D: Mervyn LeRoy; with Nancy Kelly, Patty McCormack, Henry Jones, Eileen Heckart, Evelyn Warden, William Hopper...."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Remember the Angle

Familiar Props and Tired Stories at the Alamo

"...I attended, did not mention former San Antonio mayor Henry Cisneros' earnest refusal of reality when he said, "The..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Column by Chris Walters

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

"...played by an all-star cast that includes Jeff Daniels, James Spader, Danny Aiello, Eric Stoltz, Teri Hatcher, and others,..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Chronicle Recommends: Foolish Films

They're no geniuses, but these fools make for fun films

"...never so pretty. And therein lies the rub of James L. Brooks’ underrated romantic comedy, which deserves the same..."

April 1, 2016 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

The Raven

John Cusack plays Edgar Allan Poe in this historically imaginative but dull and off-putting detective story set in old Baltimore.

"...Directed by: James McTeigue. Starring: John Cusack, Alice Eve, Luke Evans, Brendan..."

May 4, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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