Mr. Turner

Mike Leigh delivers a fascinating, period-rich portrait of the latter years of the painter J.M.W. Turner.

"...arcs in a biopic. But what of the painter J.M.W. Turner, whose life appears to have been more of..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'Turner to Monet: Masterpieces From the Walters Art Museum'

These 40 works impressively chart the evolution of art across the 19th century

"...'Turner to Monet: Masterpieces From the Walters Art Museum'..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Hard Truths

Mike Leigh returns with another finely observed family drama

"...abortionist drama Vera Drake, 2014’s magisterial J. M. W. Turner biopic Mr. Turner (also starring Spall), and his most..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Thomas Kinkade Was the World's Biggest Selling Painter. Art for Everybody Asks Why.

Shedding light on the superstar of schmaltz

"...trademarked "Painter of Light" (a title previously held by J.M.W. Turner, who should have had better lawyers), a move..."

March 10, 2023 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

A Glass-Half-Full Kinda Gal

Happy-Go-Lucky

"...budget. "I'm very keen to do a film about J.M.W. Turner, the great English painter who, without his knowing..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Screens Feature by Kevin Kelly

By Any Other Name

The history of Austin's cherished landmarks reveals the extent to which chance plays a part in who among their namesakes we remember and which fade with time.

"...the first attempt. There are, of course, exceptions. Dorothy Turner's sails have yet to be filled by the winds..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Story Ave Director: Aristotle Torres, Producers: Lizzie Shapiro, Datari Turner, Jamie Foxx, Aristotle Torres, Screenwriters: Bonsu Thompson, Aristotle Torres..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Birdeater (Australia) Director: Jack Clark, Jim WeirProducers: Stephanie Troost,..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Ghouls Director: Chris James Thompson, Producers: Jessica Farrell, Jack Turner, Andrew Swant US Air Force JAG Attorney Yvonne Bradley..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower

Lakeway neurologist battles hospitals, officials, and the "culture of silence"

"...When Marcus Turner awoke one morning in November of 2014, he noticed..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...street teams installed the boxes, and Cartoon Network owners Turner Broadcasting System settled the matter out of court with..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Michael Ritchie; with Martin Short, Kathleen Turner, Mara Wilson, Robert Pastorelli, Francis Capra, Amanda Plummer, Teri..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

"...bond proposal that, according to AISD facilities director Paul Turner, would be "small and strategic" and targeted to meet..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Feature

Boyhood Nominated for Six Oscars

Academy singles out Linklater, Adair, Arquette, Hawke

"...Robert Yeoman Ida, Lukasz Zal and Ryszard Lenczewski Mr. Turner, Dick Pope Unbroken, Roger Deakins Costume Design..."

Jan. 15, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Bob Clark; with Kathleen Turner, Christopher Lloyd, Kim Cattrall, Peter MacNichol, Ruby Dee...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Anspaugh; with Elizabeth Perkins, Whoopi Goldberg, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kathleen Turner, Jon Bon Jovi. Perhaps it's only because both films..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

C Sick

Eight years after the Chronicle's initial look in hepatitis C, Austin's music community is both better and worse

"...Randy "Biscuit" Turner mopped the sweat from his forehead and leaned into..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Eastside Community Organizations

"...Black Citizens Task Force, Dorothy Turner, 926-5271..."

July 21, 1995 News Feature

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...Harry Nilsson and Steely Dan instead. – Abby Johnston Nook Turner..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...The Residue Years Natashia Deon, Grace Angela Flournoy, The Turner House Yaa Gyasi, Homegoing Nicole Dennis-Benn, Here Comes the..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Naked City

"...Carpenter joins the board after defeating longtime incumbent Don Turner in the May 4 election. The board also elected..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Record Reviews: Reissues

"...campaigns. The Angry Samoans were the brainchild of Gregg Turner and Metal Mike Saunders (himself a UT graduate), two..."

Dec. 8, 1995 Music Review

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Zhang Wang, Tiger Sheu, Scott Williams, Terrance Wentz, Ross Turner (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Info

Dates, voting locations, and ballots

"...Matt Turner (L)Travis County Clerk..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...In response to Dr. Trent Turner's letter ["Postmarks," Sept. 5], here are three specific things..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Column

U.S. House Members

"...Joe Turner (Lib.)..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

Jailbird

The Prison Diaries of the Fabulous Thunderbirds' Preston Hubbard

"...and on Bonnie Raitt's Nick of Time, Big Joe Turner's last album, Toni Price's Swim Away, Duke Robillard's Swing..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Music Feature by Preston Hubbard

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere.

"...In a change of heart, Williamson Co. Sheriff John..."

Dec. 12, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...May D: Julian Turner A weary white French professor and a young black..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Election at a Glance

"...Don Turner (l)..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature

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