Film News

News from Cannes and nearer climes

"...familiar Austin names from radio and television past, including Hugh Lewis, David Jarrott, Cathy Conley Swofford, and Michael Coleman...."

May 22, 2009 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Postmarks

"...like Bill Schoening, Craig Way, David Anderson, John Medani, Hugh Lewis, Jim Apfelbaum, Perry Watson, and others...."

Oct. 23, 1998 Column

Ask Questions First, Shoot Later

In 1967, Hobart Ison shot and killed Hugh O'Connor, who was filming a documentary on Ison's property. In her documentary Stranger With a Camera (showing at the Alamo Drafthouse this Wednesday, November 1), Elizabeth Barret examines the context that brought these two men together -- one with a gun and one with a camera.

"...in which Appalachian landowner Hobart Ison killed documentary filmmaker Hugh O'Connor -- the stranger with a camera. O'Connor was..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Club Listings: Hugh Forrest, E. A. Srere, Margaret Moser, Julie Weaver, Kim..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

The Summer Revival Spirit

Can I Get a Witness?

"...than waste her time trying to reform her father (Hugh Griffith), she takes it upon herself to keep him..."

June 12, 1998 Screens Feature

Further Reflections

"...aficionados and those unfamiliar with his work. --Anne S. Lewis..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Asylum

In this adaptation of Patrick McGrath's novel, Natasha Richardson and Ian McKellan wonder if the patients have taken over the asylum.

"...Directed by: David Mackenzie. Starring: Natasha Richardson, Ian McKellan, Hugh Bonneville, Marton Csokas, Gus Lewis and Sarah Thurston. It’s..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...Waiting for Guffman) charts the expedition of the other Lewis & Clark explorer team - Leslie Edwards and Bartholomew..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...collections of facial tics and spastic gropings since Jerry LewisÕ mid-Fifties peak; Lewis, however, had the good sense to..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

SXSW Co-Founder Roland Swenson Changes Roles

CEO becomes executive chairman in leadership shuffle

"...joined SXSW in 2016) and and Chief Programming Officer Hugh Forrest (a 33-year veteran of the company) become Co-Presidents...."

Oct. 24, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Flanagan, Peter Fonda, Joe Anderson, Diego Josef, Michael Speers, Lewis Pullman, Joseph Anderson (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Chapter 2: Biweekly and Proud

September 1982-August 1988

"...John knew so much about those types of issues. Hugh Forrest I think I first became part of the..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Willie Nelson to Deliver SXSW Online Conference Keynote

Shotgun Willie brings a few hundred friends to the virtual stage

"...have him as a SXSW Online 2021 Keynote,” said Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer...."

Jan. 13, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...out a little bit of extra attention. Cast: Juliette Lewis, Jonny Weston, Josh Hopkins, Cybil Shepherd (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

New Year, Old Films

Mid-20th-century must-sees: Part I

"...athletic talents. Featuring a host of minor comedians including Hugh Herbert, Andy Clyde, Billy Gilbert, and cross-eyed Ben Turpin...."

Dec. 30, 2005 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Underclassman

Nick Cannon from Drumline plays a smart-aleck LAPD bicycle cop in this movie awash in clichés.

"...Starring: Nick Cannon, Roselyn Sanchez, Cheech Marin, Shawn Ashmore, Hugh Bonneville and Kelly Hu. Let’s make something clear: I..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

After a Fashion

"...14, 15. Why didn't they go after Jerry Lee Lewis? He's the second biggest pedophile of all. He married..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Contributors

Descriptions of the contributors to The Austin Chronicle 20th anniversary issue

"...editor of the Chronicle and married to Anne S. Lewis, a freelance writer (The Wall Street Journal) and regular..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Postscripts

Upcoming events in Austin's literary life

"...people portrayed creatively." The exhibition includes, among other items, Hugh Oloff de Wet's bust of Dylan Thomas, a cigarette..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

Box Sets

Herbie Hancock

"...Parker on bop, Gil Evans, Gerry Mulligan, and John Lewis on "the birth of the cool," Sonny Rollins and..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Music Feature

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...D: Lambert Hillyer; with Lewis Wilson, Douglas Craft, J. Carroll Nash. (15 chapters)..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...the wrong people. Cast List: Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Chloe Coleman,..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Food and Wine Festival Bites: Part Two

Innovative vegetables and vertical integration

"...Qui, then popped in to watch and listen as Hugh Acheson prepared a fava bean recipe. While doing so,..."

April 28, 2015 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Austin Food and Wine Festival Talent Announced

Tickets for foodie fête go on sale today

"...Dustin Harvey (East Side King), Allison Jenkins (laV), Steven McHugh (Cured), Wayne Mueller (Louie Mueller Barbecue), Hugo Ortega (Hugo’s..."

Jan. 21, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

SXSW Interactive Adds Speakers

A chef, a cybernetic man, and a political firebrand walk into a bar

"...images of RoboCop then make sure you get to Hugh Herr's panel to get introduced to something significantly more..."

Sept. 8, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...Hugh Bob & the Hustle (Milwaukee, Wis.)..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Aggies Escape Oxford

Johnny Manziel shines as Texas A&M outlasts Ole Miss

"...At this point Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze made a decision to begin splitting time at..."

Oct. 14, 2013 Sports Post by Rod Machen

TV Eye

Seasonal Pickings

"...the night is Viva Laughlin, the weird "musical" featuring Hugh Jackman. The problem is Jackman appears too infrequently. The..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Capital Idea!

On the phone, on the Web, on the farm, or in the store: giving a little Austin to the foodies on your gift list

"...Award-winning local cooks Jill and Kevin Lewis have come up with the most sophisticated PB&J combo..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Food Feature

Top 10s of 2002

The Austin Chronicle film reviewers offer their end-of-the-year lists and combine their individual lists to reach a group Top 10.

Jan. 3, 2003 Screens Feature

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