Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

From the sets to the story to the whole tone of the film, this first Potter film is an almost literal adaptation of J.K. Rowling's beloved children's book.

"...Chris Columbus wanted to cram in as much of J.K. Rowling's convoluted plotting as possible, and in that regard..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

New Harry Potter Prompts BookPeople to Revive the Magic of Release Parties Past

J.K. Rowling's latest brings the gang back together for one last hurrah

"...in the last category. Over the years, series author J.K. Rowling has suggested to various interviewers that Harry Potter..."

July 29, 2016 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

The boy wizard rides again and this outing proves zippier and spookier than the previous two.

"...lacks a spark of its own. It helps that J.K. Rowling’s third book in the series is full of..."

June 4, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Mary and the Witch's Flower

Studio Ghibli alums stick to the formula for magical tale.

"...Mary serves as a quick reminder that J.K. Rowling did not invent the magical boarding school genre,..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Although this sendoff to the young leads feels a little thin, the culmination of the Harry-and-Voldemort show more than satisfies.

"...Potter and the marvelous, sometimes macabre inventions of author J.K. Rowling, brought to such vivid life onscreen by a..."

July 15, 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.

"...feel. The first half of a two-film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's final book about the battle between the damaged..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Yes, it's true: Harry Potter manages his first kiss, in between all manner of expository storytelling, and never was a young man's wand more ever-ready.

"...vis-a-vis this fifth film adaptation of the spectacularly popular J.K. Rowling wiz-kids novels lies not with the imminent arrival..."

July 13, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The fourth Potter emphasizes the emotional over the gothic

"...adolescence, so he keeps a tight rein on author J.K. Rowling’s airy digressions into magical whimsy (the Quidditch World..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Potted Potter at the Stateside

Touring version of this two-man parody delivers an irreverent and interactive recap of J.K. Rowling's beloved series

"...name of Merlin's beard can two British blokes condense J.K. Rowling's epic series into just 75 minutes? Well, they..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Arts Review by Stephanie Carll

The AggreGAYtor: March 27

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

"...little meaner, Larry Kramer acts up, and J. K. Rowling speaks her mind, as your AggreGAYtor slips into flats...."

March 27, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The second year at the Hogwarts is better than the first, but still a bit sophomoric.

"...adaptations of the outrageously successful Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling. (So far, Rowling has only published four of..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

A delightful return to the world of Harry Potter

"...god in that territory for the last 20 years, J.K. Rowling has created an impressive and obsessive universe of..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Nebula Over Austin

Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America honors del Toro, Chabon, Moorcock in Austin

"...Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling..."

April 29, 2008 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...2. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (paperback)..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Books Column

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...1. Quidditch Through the Ages by J.K. Rowling..."

April 13, 2001 Books Column

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...1. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Books Column

And Then Some

The Best American Short Stories of the Century

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June 25, 1999 Books Feature

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...2. Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling..."

June 15, 2001 Books Column

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Books Column

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...1. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling..."

July 28, 2000 Books Column

Postscripts

Local bestsellers for '99.

"...Golden; 2. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling; 3. Gypsy Songman by Jerry Jeff Walker; 4...."

Jan. 21, 2000 Books Column by Clay Smith

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...2. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (paperback) by J.K. Rowling..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Books Column

Local Bestsellers

This week's list of bestsellers is from Toad Hall Children's Bookstore, 1206 W. 38th.

"...3. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Books Column

Local Bestsellers

This WeekÕs Bestsellers Come From Toad Hall ChildrenÕs Bookstore.

"...1. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Books Column

Postscripts

The details about what books have been selling in Austin in 1999.

"...Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling (hard); 3. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Books Column by Clay Smith

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...5. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Books Column

Local Bestsellers

This week's list of bestsellers is from BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar.

"...2. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Books Column

Local Bestsellers

Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests.

"...3. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Books Column

Local Bestsellers

Sky Over El Nido

"...38th. 1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Books Review

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

"...Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Books Review by Mike Shea

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