The Independent

"...Louisa Moritz, Larry Hankin, Anne Meara, Max Perlich, Janeane Garofalo and Jerry Stiller. To get a sense of this..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Is Anybody Laughing?

In the midst of economic hard times and a wave of terrorist attacks, the comedy business wonders what's funny.

"...with laughter. See, this was the week that scores of improv troupes from all over the country, along with..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Quips & Squealers

Monday, Apr 5

"...and weave them into a conspiracy by the end of the show. The group comes from an Annoyance Theatre..."

April 2, 1999 Arts Feature

Life Is Beautiful

Life Is Beautiful is the drama every comic probably wishes he had made. In this life-affirming Italian "concentration-camp comedy," Benigni uses the Holocaust as a backdrop for telling a heartfelt story about a father who protects his son from the gas chambers by the use of the only weapons at his command: his quick imagination, outlandish buffoonery, and scrappy determination.

"...comic probably wishes he had made. This Italian "concentration-camp comedy" believes that the powers of humor and joy are..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

So What's Funny?

"...fix on the speaker. "Dying is easy," he croaks. "Comedy is hard."..."

March 5, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

P.S. I Love You

Academy Award-winner Hilary Swank needs to call her agent before getting involved in any more romantic codswallop like this.

"...a terrific screenwriter (The Fisher King, The Ref, Unstrung Heroes), but this adaptation (with Steve Rogers) of Cecelia Ahern's..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sex, Lies, and Katie Folger

The Austin artist on her new show, Getting in Bed With the Pizza Man

"...In the grand history of dating and hookups, there's going to be a two..."

May 11, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...for this year's film festival, but the complete list of all the movies at this year's hybrid event. The..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post 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

"...the movies, the two oldest and most defining elements of South by Southwest, find harmony in the three headlining..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

One in a Crowd

Black comedy Duncan needs your crowdfunding help

"...Duncan, a satirical comedy about fake news. Inspired by the Pizzagate hoax, the..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Screens Column by Kevin Curtin

Moontower Review: Austin Towers

The range of local comedy voices was on full view at the Velv

"...The Austin Towers showcase helped close this year’s Moontower Comedy Festival. The lineup featured many of Austin’s comedy darlings,..."

April 24, 2017 Arts Post by Ashley Moreno

Kubo and the Two Strings

Sublime animated movie is disguised as kids' fare

"...studio has distinguished itself as the ne plus ultra of stop-motion animation. And while augmented by a bit of..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Paul

Two comic-book geeks (played by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost) encounter an alien (voiced by Seth Rogen) in Area 51.

"...feature director, was a mash note to the primacy of the male homosocial bond between two geeky best friends..."

March 25, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Wizardly Way

Human Centipede, Abe Sapien and more speak at Austin Comic Con

"...last weekend's Wizard World Austin Comic Con was enough of a success that the organizers were talking not just..."

Nov. 18, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fun Fun Fun Fest Interviews: Sunday

Getting down like double G's

"...and vomit on the crowd and throw pizza. Kind of a train wreck, really. Gwar meets Gallagher," deadpans Eric..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Lasting Commitments

The 2008 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...a cultural scene in brief but intense bursts, flashes of creativity or of support for those whose creativity they..."

May 23, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Sky High

An adolescent superhero can't find his niche.

"...Computer Wore Tennis Shoes and The Barefoot Executive, two of Kurt Russell’s career highlights from his early years as..."

July 29, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands

British romantic tale uses the gunslinger mythos as a means to explore romance and regret.

"...forever be Trainspotting’s thuggish Begbie to a certain type of filmgoer, plays Jimmy, a Scottish ex-con who witnesses his..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

American Movie

What to see at the sixth annual Cine Las Americas.

"...in public," F.X. Feeney writes in the April issue of Written By. If this is true, then there are..."

April 25, 2003 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the Austin-shot Song to..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Missing Link

More than just fuzzy fun in this latest stop-motion wonder

"...The classic globe-trotting adventure story was the mainstay of Hollywood for decades, but its shared roots in the..."

April 12, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Anything Goes

That free-for-all spirit is part of the kick of FronteraFest

"...The hidden lives of flight attendants. And artists. And actors who do children's..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

TV Eye

Heroes and zeroes

"...wings. As I scribble on that, I've been thinking of the hits and misses of the most recent TV..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup

Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot

"...Terrifying clowns, wild robots, and the sound of chainsaws echoing across Austin! Fantastic Fest, the Alamo Drafthouse’s..."

Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...To live in Texas is to take "hometown heroes" to a whole new level...."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Cho Jam

Comedy is her life, but Margaret Cho is just mad about the music

"...yes, Cho Dependent is a musical album, a collection of actual songs, not spoofs, not comedic toss-offs, but very..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Arts Feature by Kate X Messer

aGLIFF Announces Lineup

Austin's favorite LGBTQ fest drops next month

"...The fall festival season kicks off this September with an eclectic program of films...."

July 28, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

How to Do Convergence Day

Convergence Day, Tuesday, March 17

"...Convergence Day is all about sampling what other arms of the Fest have to offer. On Tuesday, March 17,..."

March 13, 2015 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Fun Fun Fun Fest Interview: Graham Williams

Transmission booker dishes on who’s coming – and who’s not

"...Hardcore heroes, comedy at music festivals, and the ones that got..."

Nov. 5, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Eugene the Destroyer

His comedy kills, and now he's hosting the SXSW Web Awards

"...Successful stand-up comedian. Opening act for indie rock heroes the Shins and Yo La Tengo. Blogger for The..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

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