I, Robot

This summer, Will Smith saves the world from … robots.

"...years of computer-enhanced moviemaking. If you have aliens or robots to fight, then call Will Smith. He seems comfortable..."

July 16, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Robot & Frank

This weird, winning little movie explores what happens to the essential self as the memory goes.

"...What a weird, winning little movie is Robot & Frank, which explores what happens to the essential..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Robot Stories

A short film collection billed as "science fiction from the heart," with an emphasis on the heart part.

"...In terms of the subject matter – interactions between robots and humans – Pak has few ideas that haven’t..."

May 7, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cardboard Fantasy in Dave Made a Maze

Dumpster diving and comedy for a modern fairytale

"...development process. One big boon was getting Trisha Gum (Robot Chicken, Moral Orel) on board as a production designer,..."

July 18, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Glen Powell Clears His Throat for The Best Man's Ghostwriter

Austin's movie A-lister on his new Audible audiobook comedy

"...celebrity in the animation world – a sketch on Robot Chicken. But lesser known is that one of his..."

Sept. 11, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Into The Void

Gruesome cosmic horror hits VOD today

"...for a deeper cut. "That's so easy," he said. "Robot Jox. No contest. I've got the poster in my..."

April 7, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Robot Dreams

Dog and Robot find companionship in this lovely and touching Oscar-nominated animated film

"...A Spanish-French co-production, Robot Dreams skips dialogue altogether. That it manages to have..."

June 14, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Lucky Robot Adds Spring Menu Items

Japanese street food inspires guests to take it outside

"...South Congress’ Lucky Robot wants guests to take advantage of their sidewalk seating..."

April 4, 2014 Food Post by Gracie Salem

I Like to Watch: Plugging Into Season 2 of Mr. Robot

The story of the asocial, radicalized hacker continues

"...a smart-ass didacticism lurking in the shadows of Mr. Robot (which premiered its first two season 2 episodes last..."

July 19, 2016 Screens Post by Jacob Clifton

Joe Begos Wishes You a Christmas Bloody Christmas

Writer/director talks fusing holiday horror and hangout movies

"...In the realm of techno-terror "Robots go kill crazy" is basically a genre unto itself...."

Dec. 12, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A.I.: Artificial Intelligence

"...Osment (of The Sixth Sense) plays a prototype child robot – David is his name – sometime in the..."

June 29, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

100-Foot Ferris Wheel in Honor of Mr. Robot Is Coming to Downtown Austin

USA Network to turn Congress Ave. lot into Coney Island for SXSW

"...just-announced “activation” involving USA Network’s runaway hacker hit Mr. Robot? A Venn diagram of whaaaa and wheeee!!..."

Feb. 17, 2016 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Endhiran (Robot)

This extravagant Indian/Tamil production is an apocalyptic science fiction rom-com with elaborate dance set-pieces and music by A.R. Rahman.

"...is, for once, simplicity itself. Brilliant but emotionally unavailable robotics scientist Dr. Vaseegaran (superstar Rajinikanth) creates a superpowered android..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Lucky Robot remodel of Zen Officially Open

Upscale dishes ordered via IPad

"...on South Congress became the bright and modern Lucky Robot. Always known for its healthy and quick food, the..."

Dec. 3, 2012 Food Post by Gracie Salem

I Married a Strange Person

"...(“What's with Grant,” she understandably wonders. “Is he a robot? Or possibly the Antichrist?”) On the plus side, Grant..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Wish I Was Here

Zach Braff explores life in one's late 30s: troubles with unruly kids, ailing parents, and creative aspirations complicated by financial realities.

"...motif/metaphor that puts Braff in a spacesuit with an alien/robot sidekick hovering at his shoulder: I can’t find the..."

July 25, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Critics Association Picks Anora As Year’s Best Film

Local reviewers call Greg Kwedar’s Sing Sing Best Austin Film

"...Documentary: Will & Harper Best Animated Film: The Wild Robot Best Voice Acting/Animated/Digital Performance: Lupita Nyong’o, The Wild Robot..."

Jan. 6, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Writer Drew Pearce Rides a Trojan Horse Into The Fall Guy

How Saturday afternoons and Alex Garland affected the remake

"...10, 15 years in the future where a courtesan robot kills her owner. So far, so normal, it’s a..."

May 9, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Leigh Whannell Gets an Upgrade

Insidious creator gets techno, and talks the Blumhouse model

"...was "sleight of hand. In The Terminator, it's a robot from the future, but if you actually study the..."

May 31, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Go Ayano, Tetsuji Tamayama, Yu Shirota, Yudai Chiba, Rina Kawaei, Minami Hamabe (North American Premiere)..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Robot

A Telegu science-fiction film.

Oct. 1, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Steve Parker's Foghorn Elegy

The disappearing & defunct methods of seafaring communication

"...We'd also mention that Alexa Capareda, that sugar-powered noodle robot, will be dancing; which she will be; but then,..."

Nov. 1, 2021 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Watch the First Trailer for Rooster Teeth's gen:LOCK

New show starring Michael B. Jordan debuts next week

"...beating the hell out of tanks with a giant robot fist. Now here's that trailer:..."

Jan. 18, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rooster Teeth Launches gen:LOCK Teaser Trailer

First footage from new mecha-anime from Austin studio

"...to control the next-generation of mecha – giant, weaponized robot bodies. These daring recruits will find, however, that their..."

Jan. 22, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Review: The Creator

Sci fi epic is grand in vision but can't fill its scale

"...After spending years as an undercover agent in the human-robot resistance movement, Joshua (John David Washington) struggles to balance..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

Mystery Switches and Other Hidden Secrets of Shin Ultraman

How director Shinji Higuchi made a very loyal reboot

"...carefully in the right ear of Ultraman, the giant robot superhero of his new film Shin Ultraman, he's hidden..."

Jan. 7, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sarah Polley's Women Talking Announced for Austin Film Festival

First wave includes the eagerly-awaited Nanny

"...on Mars and the remarkable bond forged between a robot and her humans millions of miles away...."

Aug. 31, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Blindspotting Premiering at ATX Television Festival

New Starz show joins Central Park, Mythic Quest, more

"...the new Showtime series produced by J.J. Abrams's Bad Robot about our fascination with unidentified flying objects (with the..."

May 20, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

First Look: Rooster Teeth's Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy

Trailer for Austin studio's version of the robots in disguise

"...Wondering where the Transformers, the robots in disguise of toy, TV, and animated fame, have..."

Feb. 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

gen:LOCK Coming to Adult Swim

Rooster Teeth's mecha anime heads to cable, plus more comic news

"...of Austin-based Rooster Teeth, was that the studio's fighting robot anime gen:LOCK is getting a spin-off comic. Back-to-back panels..."

July 7, 2019 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

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