Something Beginning with 'J'

Rep. Warren Chisum's, R-Pampa, bill to get Bible classes back in school has hit a religious-holiday-related snag.

"...the first full day of Passover and therefore a major Jewish holiday. Bit embarrassing for the bill’s sponsor, still..."

April 11, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Notorious J.I.G.

Now in its 10th year, 'Riverdance' is back on tour and its wildly popular celebration of Irish dance is as gloriously breathtaking as ever

"...You just couldn't get away from the thunderous sound of step-dancing..."

June 17, 2005 Arts Feature by Margaret Moser

J'accuse!

Aug. 6, 2004 Postmarks

Liquid Black Licorice

Jägermeister and music go together like clubbing and hangovers

"...Darby watched a performing guitarist take a shot of Jägermeister, put the shot glass down, and, with his electric..."

July 5, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Glass Shield

In this often overlooked film by Charles Burnett (Killer of Sheep, To Sleep With Anger), a black cop in an all-white police station confronts racism from his colleagues and incredulity from his family and community

"...peace officer involved. Cut to a live-action shot of J.J. Johnson (Boatman), who has just graduated from the police..."

June 23, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

The saga ends … in fan service

"...Directed by: J.J. Abrams. Starring: John Boyega, Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens

The Force awakens, and a franchise reboots

"...Directed by: J.J. Abrams. Starring: Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Daisy..."

Dec. 18, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Star Trek Into Darkness

The Star Trek reboot may be overly familiar, but it's still a hell of a lot of fun.

"...Directed by: J.J. Abrams. Starring: Chris Pine, Benedict Cumberbatch, Zachary Quinto, Zoe..."

May 17, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Super 8

This throwback to the monster movies of the Seventies evokes the early work of Steven Spielberg.

"...Directed by: J.J. Abrams. Starring: Joel Courtney, Kyle Chandler, Noah Emmerich, Elle..."

June 10, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mission: Impossible III

It's all poppycock, of course, but done with great vim, vigor, and flair.

"...Directed by: J.J. Abrams. Starring: Tom Cruise, Michelle Monaghan, Keri Russell, Philip..."

May 5, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Latest dinosaur romp sticks to the equation, but still evolves the action

"...Directed by: J.A. Bayona. Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Rafe Spall,..."

June 22, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Vengeance

B.J. Novak tells a touching tale of truth, myths, and Texas

"...Directed by: B.J. Novak. Starring: B.J. Novak, Boyd Holbrook, Issa Rae, Ashton..."

July 29, 2022 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Playback: Strike Up the Bond

Can the City finally save endangered clubs? Plus J.J. Offender obit and an Austin Music Poll plug.

"...years is by far the biggest challenge we face." J.J. Offender 1965-2018..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Animal Kingdom

An Australian family that commits crimes together avoids time together in this brutal look at the human survival instinct.

"...Directed by: David Michôd. Starring: Ben Mendelsohn, Joel Edgerton, Guy Pearce, James Frecheville, Jacki Weaver, Luke Ford,..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Last Days of Chez Nous

"...designed to show her reaction to her husband's criticism). J.P. (Ganz) is the husband, a Frenchman about to become..."

May 21, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Relax … It's Just Sex

"...Directed by: P.j. Castellaneta. Starring: Seymour Cassel, Timothy Paul Perez, Billy Wirth,..."

June 25, 1999 Movie Review by Sarah Hepola

Desert Blue

"...Directed by: Morgan J. Freeman. Starring: Brendan Sexton III, Kate Hudson, Christina Ricci,..."

June 4, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Most Violent Year

Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain anchor this simmering drama set in the semi-lawless New York City of 1981.

"...Directed by: J.C. Chandor. Starring: Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain, Albert Brooks, Elyes..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Hesher

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is Hesher, the nihilistic antidote to a downbeat family in this drama that raises its middle finger toward nothing in particular.

"...Directed by: Spencer Susser. Starring: Devin Brochu, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Natalie Portman, Rainn Wilson, Piper Laurie and John..."

May 13, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Peter Pan

There's a definite sexual tension between Peter and Wendy in this live-action Pan that's heavy on the special effects.

"...Directed by: P.J. Hogan. Starring: Jason Isaacs, Jeremy Sumpter, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Olivia..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Lies

"...Directed by: Sun-Woo Jang. Starring: Min Soo Shin, Myung Keum Jung, Hyuk Poong..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

3 Strikes

"...Directed by: D.J. Pooh. Starring: Brian Hooks, N'Bushe Wright, Faizon Love, De'Aundre..."

March 10, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Getting Behind The Tender Bar With Lily Rabe and Tye Sheridan

The challenges of authenticity (and George Clooney's acting class)

"...to the smallest recognizable detail. Like the brown cord jacket that aspiring writer J.R. (Tye Sheridan) wears - the..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Hidden Life

Malick's Nazi-era drama sees the heart and soul overriding the State

"...Valerie Pachner, Bruno Ganz, Michael Nyqvist, Matthias Schoenaerts and Jürgen Prochnow...."

Dec. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Shaft

Three Shafts are definitely worse than one in this failed revival of the blaxploitation classic

"...Directed by: Tim Story. Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Jessie T. Usher, Regina Hall, Richard Roundtree, Alexandra Shipp,..."

June 14, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

If I Stay

A mixture of hollow heartache and honest feelings mark this teen drama that stars Chloë Grace Moretz as a cello prodigy caught in medical limbo between life and death.

"...Directed by: R.J. Cutler. Starring: Chloë Grace Moretz, Jamie Blackley, Mireille Enos,..."

Aug. 22, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

In Too Deep

"...Directed by: Michael Rymer. Starring: Omar Epps, LL Cool J, Nia Long, Hill Harper, Stanley Tucci, Pam Grier, Nas..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Tender Bar

Affleck gives life to this listless coming-of-age drama

"...based on the memoir of the same name by J.R. Moehringer. True to the book, it recounts the life..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

The Five Obstructions

This sublime documentary, which recounts a bizarre battle of creative wits between Danish film director Jørgen Leth and the notorious Lars von Trier, also features a segment animated by Waking Life's technical wizard Bob Sabiston.

"...Directed by: Jørgen Leth and Lars von Trier. Starring: Lars von Trier,..."

Sept. 24, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Slow Burn

Slow Burn – starring Ray Liotta, LL Cool J, and Mekhi Phifer – becomes one of those movies that’s so bad, it’s almost entertaining. Almost.

"...Directed by: Wayne Beach. Starring: Ray Liotta, LL Cool J, Mekhi Phifer, Jolene Blalock, Taye Diggs and Chiwetel Ejiofor...."

April 20, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

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