I, Daniel Blake

Ken Loach's latest offers dignity in the face of humiliation

"...life situations? If you can relate to such circumstances, I, Daniel Blake, winner of Cannes’ 2016 Palme d’Or, will..."

June 2, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...Daniel Isn't Real D: Adam Egypt Mortimer Troubled Luke suffers..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Split Screen and Nineties Indie Film

AFS celebrates John Pierson’s seminal IFC show

"...its theatrical distribution wing IFC (currently promoting Ken Loach's I, Daniel Blake) and its horror sub-shingle IFC Midnight, the..."

June 9, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...and hook up with cheerleaders. Cast: Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri, Ruby Cruz, Havana Rose Liu, Kaia Gerber, Nicholas Galitzine,..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...his inescapable pre-pubescent Mustache. Cast List: Atharva Verma, Rizwan Manji, Alicia Silverstone, Hasan Minhaj, Meesha Shafi, Ayana Manji (World..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers

Although it's conventionally made, this documentary offers a streamlined and resonant account of recent history.

"...Through the years, I've known little about exactly who Daniel Ellsberg is, his role in government, and his hard-won..."

April 30, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Seven Things We Learned From the RWBY Panel at RTX

Behind-the-scenes changes for volume 7, plus game and comic details

"...the end of volume 6, with Ruby, Yang, Weiss, Blake and the rest of the team finally arriving in..."

July 8, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Just Mercy Will Close This Year’s Austin Film Festival

Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx star in true-life legal drama

"...Stevenson’s 2014 memoir of the same name. Director Destin Daniel Cretton and co-writer Andrew Lanham, who also worked together..."

Oct. 9, 2019 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

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

"...uncovering a shocking family secret. Cast: Faran Tahir, Nikita Tewani, Muhammad Qavi Khan, Sheetal Sheth, Shawn Parsons, Andrea Cirie,..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Blake Sandberg: Resident Alien

Label head and musical Alien Blake Sandberg insists he's an earthling.

"...Blake Sandberg: Resident Alien..."

July 25, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Fantastic Fest Nabs Latest Derrickson-Cargill-Hawke Horror Collab The Black Phone

Keira Knightley dark comedy Silent Night to close fest

"...Fest – the Austin-based film festival dedicated to horror, sci-fi, action, and other genre offerings – has announced its..."

Sept. 9, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Capernaum

Lebanese drama of the destitute is tough to watch, but tougher to live

"...evokes both Ken Loach at his most trenchant (think I, Daniel Blake or Cathy Come Home) and Hirokazu Kore-eda..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...style, is this year’s equivalent of director Ken Loach’s I, Daniel Blake...."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Film Society Unveils Its New Home for Cinema

Two-screen theatre will showcase the best of new and classic arthouse cinema

"...the local debut of Ken Loach's acclaimed new drama, I, Daniel Blake: all films that might otherwise have stayed..."

May 26, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Double Nickelodeons on the Dime

Plenty of opportunities to catch some classic films

"...Mimosas (beginning June 2), and cinema iconoclast Ken Loach's I, Daniel Blake (June 2), winner of Cannes' Palme d'Or...."

May 26, 2017 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

AFS Cinema Announces Opening Dates

New two-screen arthouse specialists release first schedule

"...releases in May and June: Ken Loach's hard-hitting masterwork I, Daniel Blake; Harold Lloyd-esque comedy Lost in Paris; gentrification..."

May 11, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

In this Depression-era Coen brothers film, a trio of chain-gang escapees seek a (possibly mythical) treasure while on the lam from a diabolical sheriff.

"...by: Joel Coen. Starring: George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson, John Goodman, Holly Hunter, Chris Thomas King, Charles..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sex on Fire

Nakia’s epic first-hand account of 'The Voice' tour

"...You,” Nakia notched the most memorably national introduction since Daniel Johnston stormed MTV’s The Cutting Edge. What was even..."

Sept. 8, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

Savages

Oliver Stone’s movie is volatile, nasty, hypnotic, gory, and nearly irrestible – at least when the young 'uns aren't onscreen.

"...Directed by: Oliver Stone. Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Blake Lively, Aaron Johnson, John Travolta, Benicio Del Toro, Salma..."

July 6, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Songs of Pain Was Not in Vain

The day a skinny young kid named Daniel Johnston came shuffling to the back door of the 'Chronicle'

"..."I'm Daniel Johnston," he said, "Here's a tape of mine for..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature by Louis Black

Genius and Jive

My roller-coaster relationship with Daniel Johnston

"...Daniel Johnston's story is now so well-known, at least to..."

May 5, 2006 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Just Mercy

True-life story of prison injustice can't escape procedural bonds

"...Directed by: Destin Daniel Cretton. Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, Brie Larson,..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Deathgasm

Crazed Kiwi film leaves you laughing, gagging, and head-banging

"...Directed by: Jason Lei Howden. Starring: Milo Cawthorne, James Blake, Kimberley Crossman, Sam Berkley, Daniel Cresswell, Delaney Tabron, Stephen..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Rhythm Section

Blake Lively doesn't live up to her name in this flat spy romp

"...Directed by: Reed Morano. Starring: Blake Lively, Jude Law, Sterling K. Brown, Max Casella, Daniel..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...slate, while peppered with works from many of our alumni, remains focused on new voices, new directors and a..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Bushwhacked

"...Directed by: Greg Beeman. Starring: Daniel Stern, Jon Polito, Brad Sullivan, Ann Dowd, Blake Bashoff..."

Aug. 4, 1995 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Lincoln

Despite a monumental performance by Daniel Day-Lewis, Spielberg's film has a fussed-over theatricality that's hard to escape.

"...Directed by: Steven Spielberg. Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Straithairn, Tommy Lee Jones, Joseph..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

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

"...Alex Karpovsky, Ben Sinclair, Onur Turkel, John Rothman, Louis Cancelmi, Larry Murphy, Sam Seder (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Paparazzi

A vicious revenge fantasy produced by Mel Gibson, the Passionate filmmaker who last partnered with that turn-the-other-cheek fellow.

"...Starring: Cole Hauser, Robin Tunney, Dennis Farina, Tom Sizemore, Daniel Baldwin, Tom Hollander, Kevin Gage, Blake Michael Bryan and..."

Sept. 10, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Oliver Tree, Christian McBride, Beach House, Daniel Fears, Kydd Jones, and more recommended shows

"...brings her sitar along for opening duties. – Christina Garcia Daniel Fears, Urban HeatFar Out Lounge & Stage, Friday 25..."

March 25, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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