ACL Live Shot: Imelda May

Dublin rockabilly turns in a Kustom Kar set and owns the place

"...rock & roll”) improvised its climax: “I believe in Imelda May.” One force of nature thus made way for..."

Oct. 13, 2014 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Walk a Mile

The Texas Documentary Tour: Ramona Diaz's 'Imelda'

"...with unblinking earnestness and nary a trace of irony, Imelda Marcos tells the camera that "when they went to..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Down and Dirty

Pasty people vs. pretty people, low budget vs. big budget, Peter Biskind vs. Robert Redford: the 20th annual Sundance!

"...the documentary cinematography award went to Ferne Pearlstein of Imelda, a startlingly intimate portrait of the former first lady..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Point Austin: From Earth Day to Climate Strike

In a dark time, it's worth recalling decades of progress

"...Considering Hurricane Harvey and now Tropical Storm Imelda, Texans needn't stretch far to imagine the consequences. "Sea..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Nanny McPhee

Nanny McPhee is something of a rarity: a movie for children that is about children and their world.

"...and there are no words to describe the estimable Imelda Staunton as the family’s excitable cook. The film’s producers..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

After a Fashion

Get ready for SXSW! Stephen is!

"...person who seems to have the proper perspective is Imelda Staunton, who told E! gossip-euse Ted Casablanca, "It's obscene,..."

Feb. 25, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Snow Days

Austin filmmakers return from the dances Sun and Slam

"...was so different? Weird." Ramona S. Diaz & Leah MarinoImelda/Sundance..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Winter Sleepers

"...Directed by: Nick Park and Peter Lord. Starring: Imelda Staunton, Timothy Spall, Jane Horrocks, Tony Hargarth, Lynn Ferguson,..."

June 16, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Amulet

Supernatural thriller is more mood than meaning

"...Directed by: Romola Garai. Starring: Alec Secareanu, Carla Juri, Imelda Staunton and Angeliki Papoulia...."

July 24, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Downton Abbey

The beloved Masterpiece series makes a royal return

"...Directed by: Michael Engler. Starring: Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Penelope Wilton, Matthew Goode, Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael,..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Finding Your Feet

Upper class British rom-com plays for laughs.

"...Directed by: Richard Loncraine. Starring: Imelda Staunton, Celia Imrie, Timothy Spall, Joanna Lumley, David Hayman,..."

April 20, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Paddington 2

Everyone's favorite polite bear returns with marmalade sandwiches for all in a thrilling birthday present hunt

"...Jim Broadbent, Peter Capaldi, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin and Imelda Staunton...."

Jan. 12, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Summer Stock Austin's A Shoe Story

Allen Robertson and Damon Brown's new musical reinvents "The Elves and the Shoemaker" as a timely tale of refugees but in a clever, playful way

"...which the two swap as many footwear-themed quips as Imelda Marcos had shoes. On top of being infectiously playful,..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Arts Review by Robert Faires

DVDanger: Let's Get Weird

Getting stranger with Kino Lorber, plus slime mold!

"...even attending the strange birthday celebration of former despot Imelda Marcos, he chronicles the birth and slow decline of..."

Feb. 14, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austinites Win Big at Sundance

Filmmakers Macon Blair and Ramona Diaz score prizes at festival

"...politics of conservative Catholic ideologies.” Her previous films include Imelda and Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey...."

Jan. 30, 2017 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Filmmakers Announced for Sundance

Several local filmmakers chosen to compete at Sundance 2017

"...by UT lecturer Ramona Diaz, whose previous docs include Imelda and Don’t Stop Believin’: Everyman’s Journey. Her new film..."

Dec. 1, 2016 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Paddington

We extend a big bear hug to Paddington.

"...Kidman, Ben Whishaw, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters, Michael Gambon, Imelda Staunton, Peter Capaldi, Samuel Joslin and Madeleine Harris...."

Jan. 16, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

ACL Music Fest: Sunday, Second Weekend

"...Imelda May..."

Oct. 13, 2014 Photo Gallery

Pride

In this inspirational true story, striking Welsh miners and the local LGBT community find common bonds.

"...Matthew Warchus. Starring: George MacKay, Ben Schnetzer, Dominic West, Imelda Staunton, Bill Nighy, Paddy Considine and Faye Marsay...."

Oct. 10, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

ACL Aftershows

"...Imelda May, the Bellfuries, Parish..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Music Feature by Nina Hernandez

ACL Music Fest: Sunday, First Weekend

"...Imelda May..."

Oct. 6, 2014 Photo Gallery

Maleficent

Angelina Jolie stars in this Disney tale that promises to be a visual stunner.

"...Jolie, Elle Fanning, Sharlto Copley, Brenton Thwaites, Lesley Manville, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple and Sam Riley. Sure, Maleficent is..."

June 6, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

The AggreGAYtor: March 21

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Imelda Marcos haunts the Pacific Northwest, Fred Phelps goes quietly..."

March 21, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Aloha, Milly Littlejohn

Hawaiian farewell to a classic newswoman

"...and sometimes got invited to events where people like Imelda Marcos mingled...."

Oct. 1, 2013 Music Post by Margaret Moser

TV Review: ‘The Girl’

HBO Film examines Hitchcock's obsession with Tippi Hedren

"...the unimaginable position Hitchcock’s wife and creative partner, Alma (Imelda Staunton), is put in, witnessing her husband’s increasing obsession..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Another Year

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

"...Lesley Manville, Ruth Sheen, Oliver Maltman, Peter Wight and Imelda Staunton. Don't be thrown by the gentle stringed score..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1

This is the finest Potter film yet – darker, funnier, and more epic than everything that has come before.

"...Alan Rickman, Helena Bonham Carter, Julie Walters, Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Tom Felton, Rhys Ifans, Jason Isaacs, Helen McCrory..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

David Byrne & Fatboy Slim

"...narrates the life of former Filipino first lady/shoe enthusiast Imelda Marcos with breezy strings, disco beats, and vocals from..."

April 23, 2010 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

Taking Woodstock

The director of Brokeback Mountain looks for peace and love in another decade and finds it at the legendary festival through the story of one key participant.

"...Directed by: Ang Lee. Starring: Demetri Martin, Henry Goodman, Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Groff, Eugene Levy, Liev Schreiber, Emile Hirsch,..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Queen Elizabeth's YouTube channel, the truth behind daylight saving time, and more

"...reception held by then-President Ferdinand Marcos and his wife, Imelda, in Manila, thus disappointing many fans who were attending,..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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