Pop Goes the Western

Bob Boze Bell Gets Graphic About the Old West

"...alternative media such as books on tape, CD-ROMs, and the Internet are about to kick books (you know, the..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

"Deborah Roberts: I'm" at the Contemporary Austin

In Deborah Roberts' solo exhibition at the Contemporary Austin, we learn what it is to be seen and not seen

"...Look the girl in the eyes...."

Feb. 19, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Missing

Ron Howard directs Tommy Lee Jones and Cate Blanchett in tough Western drama.

"...Directed by: Ron Howard. Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Cate Blanchett, Evan Rachel Wood, Jenna..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Hitcher

This remake of Robert Harmon's original 1986 horror semiclassic serves as a primer in how not to generate suspense.

"...Directed by: Dave Meyers. Starring: Sean Bean, Sophia Bush, Zachary Knighton, Kyle Davis and..."

Jan. 26, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Great Beauty

An Italian writer and bon vivant reflects on his life in this walkabout with Felliniesque touches.

"...Directed by: Paolo Sorrentino. Starring: Toni Servillo, Carlo Verdone, Sabrina Ferilli, Carlo Buccirosso,..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'The Voice in My Head': Astros Must Sink to Reach for the Stars

Looking good, for 2015

"...Everyone loves a winner – except when one just kicked your ass or..."

Feb. 14, 2013 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

They Went West

Back in the saddle with a faded genre's favorite stars

"...In April, Western film stars William S. Hart, Tom Mix,..."

May 28, 2010 Screens Feature by Louis Black

The Geek Shall Inherit the Fests

Austin becomes ground zero for the new cool

"...needs to go to San Diego for ComicCon? Between the home-grown genre film and literary festivals (Armadillocon, Fantastic Fest,..."

July 4, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

Produced by Steven Spielberg, this animated film follows the further adventures of the Mousekewitz family, who came to America to escape the cat pogroms.

"...Directed by: Phil Nibbelink and Simon Wells. In Fievel Goes West, the Steven..."

Nov. 29, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few titles for this..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Slow West

A whimsical and wistful fable follows a young romantic and a hard-nosed realist out West

"...Directed by: John Maclean. Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Michael Fassbender, Caren Pistorius, Ben Mendelsohn, Rory..."

May 22, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

The Warrior's Way

An Asian assassin seeks refuge in a small town in the American Badlands where ninjas and cowboys duke it out.

"...Directed by: Sngmoo Lee. Starring: Jang Dong-gun, Kate Bosworth, Geoffrey Rush, Danny Huston, Tony..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Unforeseen

Executive-produced by Robert Redford and Terrence Malick, Dunn's award-winning documentary looks at the history of Barton Springs, Gary Bradley's role in development issues, and the relationship of Austin's environmental activism to the world at large.

"...Directed by: Laura Dunn. In August 1992 a battle was raging for the soul..."

March 28, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The World as He Knows It

H.W. Brands? The Age of Gold is just the latest in a long line of well-crafted history.

"...100 years, readers of literate nonfiction have gravitated to the brand names, the household names, of the historical profession..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Books Feature by Tim Walker

Wild West

"...Directed by: David Attwood. Starring: Naveen Andrews, Sarita Choudhury, Ravi Kapoor, Ronny Jhutti, Ameet..."

Nov. 26, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tzintzún Ramirez Endorses Royce West for Senate

Runners-up join forces to take on MJ Hegar in run-off

"...In a brief press conference this afternoon at Travis County..."

March 9, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Two for the Road

Larry McMurtry's New Books Continue His Journey

"...Still Wild: Short Fiction of the American West: 1950 to the Presentedited by Larry McMurtry..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Books Feature by Dick Holland

The Square

A scathing and uncomfortable satire of the art world

"...Directed by: Ruben Östlund. Starring: Claes Bang, Elisabeth Moss, Dominic West, Christopher Læssø and..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Night at the Museum

Amid crummy sight gags and predictable physical comedy, sputtering scenes, and the stale and watered-down Stiller in another nonsense story, Night at the Museum is at best a rotation of backdrops for a parade of visual effects.

"...Directed by: Shawn Levy. Starring: Ben Stiller, Carla Gugino, Robin Williams, Dick Van Dyke,..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Shawn Badgley

American Hardcore

Crammed with grainy, shot-on-the-fly mid-Eighties video footage, recent interviews, and a genuine love for its subject, American Hardcore encapsulates a largely forgotten moment in maximum rock & roll history.

"...Directed by: Paul Rachman. Ancient history lesson: During the winter-spring-summer of 1985-86 I booked, rented, and ran..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

"...Directed by: Stephen Norrington. Starring: Sean Connery, Naseeruddin Shah, Peta Wilson, Tony Curran,..."

July 11, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Anna and the King

"...Directed by: Andy Tennant. Starring: Jodie Foster, Chow Yun-Fat, Bai Ling, Tom Felton, Syed..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Faster Than Sound: Unpacking Harry Styles' Austin Run With the Professor Teaching a Class on Him

Texas State's Dr. Louie Dean Valencia offers a crash course in the Harry-verse

"...Prepare for an influx of feather boas and bell-bottoms later this month. September..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

David and Nathan Zellner Deconstruct the Cowboy Myth in Damsel

Two of Austin’s most quirky filmmakers venture west

"...Let's play fantasy casting for a moment. If David and Nathan Zellner were..."

June 22, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

New Sounds of the Season

Christmas cheer for the ear from UT Wind Ensemble, Austin Symphony Orchestra, and Conspirare

"...all year, but even he can't keep track of everything produced by Austin's creatives. The stream of art, dance,..."

Dec. 12, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Haunting of Molly Hartley

A frighteningly dull updating of The Omen and Rosemary's Baby for the Gossip Girl set.

"...Directed by: Mickey Liddell. Starring: Haley Bennett, Chace Crawford, Shannon Marie Woodward, Jake Weber,..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Marine

WWE wrestling champion John Cena makes his film debut in this action film.

"...Directed by: John Bonito. Starring: John Cena, Robert Patrick, Kelly Carlson, Anthony Ray Parker,..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Documentary Cowboys Shows That Some Are Still Out on the Range

If you thought cross-country cattle drives were the stuff of legend, this Austin Film Festival showing will make you think again

"...Hollywood has long eulogized the death of the cowboy as the death of a..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Screens Feature by Matthew Monagle

In This Corner of the World

The life of a Japanese girl during wartime

"...Life during wartime may include privations, anxiety, and in this deceptively..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bonnaroo (From the Pit)

"...My trip to Bonnaroo began back in early December when I got an email telling me..."

June 19, 2008 Music Post by Gary Miller

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