Because I Said So

With a lazy, cliché, and rabid plot and paper-thin character development, this comedy's idea of fun involves the intergenerational discussion of orgasms.

"...Directed by: Michael Lehmann. Starring: Diane Keaton, Mandy Moore, Gabriel Macht, Tom Everett Scott, Lauren Graham,..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

hellsite.austin.gov

Everything needs to be online now. Austin is a world-renowned tech capital. Why can’t the city get it right?

"...hour after hour, the message came like a slap to the face. "There are currently no appointments available. As..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Live-Action

An uneven selection does not represent the best narrative shorts

"...international festival circuit every year, it’s always puzzling – to this critic, anyway – how often the Academy Award-nominated..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Whiplash

A student's desire to become a better drummer comes at the cost of becoming a supplicant to a monstrous teacher.

"...by: Damien Chazelle. Starring: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa Benoist, Paul Reiser, Austin Stowell and Nate Lang...."

Oct. 31, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Unmistaken Child

This documentary is a full-immersion glimpse into the ancient traditions of Buddhist reincarnation and one that no filmmaker has ever before explored with this level of freedom and insight.

"...Directed by: Nati Baratz. How do you find the reincarnation of a single person..."

July 31, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Firehouse Dog

A Hollywood pooch gets lost during a stunt and ends up a stray outside a downtown firehouse captained by a single dad with a stubborn school-skipping son.

"...Directed by: Todd Holland. Starring: Josh Hutcherson, Bruce Greenwood, Dash Mihok, Bill..."

April 13, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

She's So Lovely

"...Sean Penn, Robin Wright, John Travolta and Harry Dean Stanton. Ever notice how many more barroom bards, philosopher punks,..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

The Juror

"...Baldwin, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Anne Heche, James Gandolfini, Lindsay Crouse, Tony Lo Bianco and Michael Constantine. This juror's verdict on..."

Feb. 9, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Highway Patrolman

"...Directed by: Alex Cox. Starring: Roberto Sosa, Bruno Bichir, Vanessa Bauche, Zaide Silvia Gutierrez, Pedro..."

April 8, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Home of Our Own

"...Directed by: Tony Bill. Starring: Kathy Bates, Edward Furlong, Soon-Teck Oh and..."

Nov. 12, 1993 Movie Review by Louis Black

Blood in the Face

"...Starring: Gian Maria Volante, Ennio Fantastichini, Renzo Giovampietro and Renato Carpentieri. Without a zombie in sight, this is the..."

June 21, 1991 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Jigsaw Is Family: Saw X Producers Explain What Makes a Saw Movie

Mark Burg and Oren Koules look to the future of the franchise

"...Saw X may have been the least secret Fantastic Fest secret screening ever, but..."

Oct. 2, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...announced that Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves will be this year's opening night film, while eagerly-anticipated horror sequel..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Spirited Liquids for Gifting

Adult Beverages From Around the World to You

"...at the Austin Chronicle, but damned if we’re going to ignore everything else on the planet. Especially in this..."

Dec. 1, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Hate U Give

Astounding adaptation of YA novel critiques race in modern America

"...Directed by: George Tillman Jr.. Starring: Amandla Stenberg, Regina Hall, Russell Hornsby, Anthony Mackie, Issa Rae, Common,..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Getting Around Austin: SXSW Edition

Alternatives to driving your car (because that's a terrible idea)

"...planning your SXSW calendar of panels and parties? Planning how to get there, and how to get home or..."

March 3, 2016 SXSW Post by Eloise Kirn

Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2012: Animation

Be ready for your office Oscar pool when it rolls around later this month.

"...unfortunate side effect of corralling all the Oscar-nominated shorts into one showcase is that the individual films cease to..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Let Me Paint You a Picture

Movies were made to be shared

"...L-I-V-I-N, Single-Mom Style..."

May 20, 2011 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Crossover

The story of the friendship and contrasting paths to success of two natural ballplayers, both of whom appear to be too old to be playing teens, Crossover tries hard but never makes the leap.

"...Directed by: Preston A. Whitmore II. Starring: Anthony Mackie, Wesley Jonathan, Wayne..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

I Am Sam

"...cringes, and ending with an open mouth frozen in disbelief. The movie is an unmitigated disaster any way you..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Tarzan and the Lost City

"...Schenkel. Starring: Casper Van Dien, Jane March and Steven Waddington. Van Dien, late of Starship Troopers, is back in..."

May 1, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Stranger Among Us

"...talents of her mother, Tippi Hedren. Which is not to say that Griffith can't be good, given the right..."

July 24, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

2017 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Documentaries – Program A

Let the voting begin

"...national borders, but refugees from those conditions know all too well their demarcations. That is the message that comes..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

St. Vincent

Bill Murray plays a hard-hearted grouch who warms to his new neighbors – Melissa McCarthy and her young son.

"...Melfi. Starring: Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts, Jaeden Lieberher, Chris O’Dowd, Terrence Howard, Ann Dowd, Dario Barosso and..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Least Among Saints

A combat veteran suffering from PTSD becomes the dubious mentor of a boy whose mother has just OD'd in this heartfelt drama.

"...Lake Leabu, Laura San Giacomo, Azura Skye, Charles S. Dutton, Audrey Marie Anderson and A.J. Cook...."

Oct. 19, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

City Hall Hustle: Win, Place, and No-Show

One race, two walkovers, and games to be played later

"...When they said beware the Ides of March, they weren't joking...."

March 18, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Another Year

Mike Leigh directs this brilliantly acted film about the loneliness experienced by those shut out of the family circle.

"...Directed by: Mike Leigh. Starring: Jim Broadbent, Lesley Manville, Ruth Sheen, Oliver Maltman, Peter Wight and..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

No Impact Man

Colin Beavan, aka No Impact Man, and his cooperative family are the subjects of this documentary about their yearlong project in environmental sustainability.

"...Directed by: Laura Gabbert and Justin Schein. Author Colin Beavan, aka No Impact..."

Oct. 30, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

He's Just Not That Into You

A Baltimore-set romantic comedy roundelay based on a bestselling self-help book.

"...Directed by: Ken Kwapis. Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Ben Affleck, Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Connelly, Scarlett..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Island

If you like Maxim, you'll love this latest from adrenaline fiend Michael Bay.

"...Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson, Djimon Hounsou, Steve Buscemi, Sean Bean and Michael Clarke Duncan. If you like Maxim, you..."

July 22, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

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