The Iceman

Michael Shannon stars as a contract killer with a double life.

"...A pornographic film-lab worker evolves into a cold-blooded hit man in this atmospheric, steamy, violent, and dark film...."

May 17, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Bullet to the Head

Sylvester Stallone is back – the action is loud and pulpy, the quips are ever-ready, and the cycle is unbroken.

"...Directed by: Walter Hill. Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa, Sarah Shahi, Christian Slater, Sung Kang, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Wreck-It Ralph

"...I don't know about you, but I'm flossing extra hard this evening and ringing up my dentist in the..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Keep the Lights On

"...Directed by: Ira Sachs. Starring: Thure Lindhardt, Zachary Booth, Julianne Nicholson, Paprika Steen, Souleymane Sy Savane,..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Expendables 2

This who's who of action stars even features Schwarzenegger in his movie comeback.

"...Directed by: Simon West. Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Dolph Lundgren, Terry Crews, Randy Couture, Liam Hemsworth,..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

No Strings Attached

Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher play characters who test whether a relationship can remain purely sexual.

"...Distance – unfairly, I’d argue – for leaning too hard on the raunch. They should’ve saved their pitchforks for..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

2046

At once tremendously dense and gossamer-thin, this period romance/sci-fi hybrid from Hong Kong auteur Wong Kar-Wai is a riot of sight and sound that has an irresistible, elemental pull.

"...romance/sci-fi hybrid from Hong Kong auteur Wong Kar-Wai is something of a sensory clusterfuck: a riot of sight and..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Just Visiting

"...Jean Reno, Christian Clavier, Christina Applegate, Lorenzo Clemons, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Tara Reid, Ric Sarabia and Malcolm McDowell. An amiable..."

April 6, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Chill Factor

"...Directed by: Hugh Johnson. Starring: Cuba Gooding Jr., Skeet Ulrich, Peter Firth, David..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Quips & Squealers

Monday, Apr 5

"...young troupe of theatrical comedic performers aren't afraid of shit. They'll make fun of anything from the Holocaust to..."

April 2, 1999 Arts Feature

The Winter Classic

South by Southwest 1998

"...Brewing Company. Best known for his set of astrology songs (one for each sign of the zodiac), Fisher decided..."

March 27, 1998 Music Feature

Bulletproof

"...Directed by: Ernest R. Dickerson. Starring: Damon Wayans, Adam Sandler, James Farentino, Kristen Wilson,..."

Sept. 13, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Trainspotting

Unrepentant Scottish junkies are observed with a mordant eye.

"...a voiceover, with a thick Scottish accent, sardonically disembowels society's empty exhortation to “choose life.” Trainspotting is a modern-day..."

Aug. 2, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Coach's Corner

"...facing multiple four-game sweeps, I know I'll all too soon be confronted with the fact that daylight-savings time changed..."

June 14, 1996 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...Outdoors at Mohawk, hardcore kids mosh on the ground floor while elder emos..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Church, yeule, Codeine, and More Highlights From Levitation’s Thursday and Friday

Standout sets from the multi-venue Austin festival’s opening dates

"...Call it a curse or just seasonality, the almost-annual presence of storms during Levitation luckily narrowly..."

Oct. 28, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

The Ramblin' Soul of Songwriter Melissa Carper

Following the critically acclaimed Daddy's Country Gold, the spotlight-averse artist is primed for broader attention

"...in Bastrop flares with a feral charm. There are solar panels on the roof of the rented tiny cabin,..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Pet Sematary

Latest Stephen King adaptation is a pretty good horror film, but nothing more

"...Directed by: Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer. Starring: Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz, Jeté Laurence, Hugo Lavoie, Lucas Lavoie..."

April 5, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Linklater/Hawke/Black: The Complete Transcript

"...town for a two-night berth at the Austin Film Society, screening a 35mm print of Before the Devil Knows..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature

A Good Sense of HUMORdy

The filmmaking collective spreads the word of Austin comedy to the world wide web

"...is asked by Ramin Nazer, this year's official Funniest Person in Austin, who knows very well who said that..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro: This Monkee Went to Heaven

The death of the Monkees' Davy Jones butts up against the local In Passing list at next week's Austin Music Awards

"...Rock & roll took a hard hit last week with the death of the Monkees'..."

March 9, 2012 Music Column by Margaret Moser

The Bicycle Thief

Police say James Clayton befriended – then ripped off – many Austin bicyclists

"...parts. If you know this guy DO NOT share personal information, as far as we know he only steals..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Open Water

Is it wrong to root for the sharks?

"...Directed by: Chris Kentis. Starring: Blanchard Ryan, Daniel Travis, Saul Stein, Estelle Lau and Michael..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

More McCanlies, Texas

The full interview with the director of 'Secondhand Lions'

"...known script writers. Within the industry it's different, with some of the best known and most highly regarded writers..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Story Book Children

Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez duet their way into Austin's heart.

"...for his career resurgence in the next millennium. The song, co-authored and sung by Billy Vera with Judy Clay,..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Here We Go Again

The Riddlin' Kids -- DIY with a bullet.

"...It's not often, but sometimes a music video is more than a music video...."

Aug. 2, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Thirteen Conversations About One Thing

Several vignettes follow different characters as their lives interconnect in a search for happiness.

"...Amy Irving, Alan Arkin, Barbara Sukowa, Tia Texada, Frankie Faison and William Wise. This new movie by Jill Sprecher..."

July 5, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Windtalkers

"...Roger Willie. Windtalkers opens with a near-perfect shot that's so reflective of John Woo's style that you immediately thrill..."

June 14, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Kid's Got Moxie!

Man of the Century director Adam Abraham talks about old-style Hollywood panache, the precarious nature of a career in independent cinema, and a little film that could -- and did.

"...and the holiday movie ads you've seen, this offbeat black-and-white comedy is probably not among them. Director Adam Abraham..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Sin by the Numbers

"...illustration by Jason Stout Some numbers: Indonesia is the fourth most populous..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Column by Michael Ventura

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