Jack Goes Boating

Philip Seymour Hoffman directs and stars in this drama about a nebbishy middle-aged man with minimal social skills.

"...from a play by Robert Glaudini, who also penned the screenplay. Despite a quartet of interesting, if overly familiar,..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Ballad of Jack and Rose

An insular father-daughter relationship comes apart in writer-director Rebecca Miller's drama, which also stars her actor-husband Daniel Day-Lewis.

"...Directed by: Rebecca Miller. Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Catherine Keener, Camilla Belle, Paul Dano, Ryan McDonald, Beau Bridges,..."

April 1, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jack Reacher

Tom Cruise stars as the title character of Lee Child's novels in this thriller directed by the writer of Valkyrie and The Usual Suspects.

"...Although I’ve only read one of Lee Child’s Jack Reacher novels, my expectations for this film were very..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Movie Review by Louis Black

The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack

"...Aiyana Elliott. With equal effectiveness on both counts Ramblin' Jack Elliott's daughter seeks to convince us that her famous..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Amanda & Jack Go Glamping

A couple try to reignite their marriage

"...underwater mortgage, and a dash of bitter resentment from the crushing reality that you’re not the adult your 18-year-old..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Danielle White

Hickenlooper Lobbies for 'Casino Jack'

George Hickenlooper on his Jack Abramoff film

"...George Hickenlooper, the director of Casino Jack (which opens in Austin this..."

Jan. 5, 2011 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jack Allen’s Kitchen: Been Ten Good Years Now

A decade of this place already? Time, you’re so crazy.

"...This day is the tenth anniversary of Jack Allen’s Kitchen, that local and..."

Dec. 18, 2019 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Jack the Bear

"...Sinise, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Andrea Marcovicci, Art Lafleur and Reese Witherspoon. Jack the Bear is a bear alright -- at..."

April 9, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jack Frost

"...Michael Keaton, Mark Addy, Kelly Preston and Joseph Cross. The holidays tend to bring out the treacle in all..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Jack the Giant Slayer

Despite a terrific cast, intelligent direction, and state-of-the-art special effects, this fairy tale's gigantic shoes remain unfilled.

"...In the ancient past (prior to the start of the film),..."

March 1, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Jack

"...Fran Drescher and Bill Cosby. By virtually anyone's standards, Jack – a listless family comedy and bland morality primer..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Lightning Jack

"...Cuba Gooding Jr., Beverly D'Angelo and Pat Hingle. From the director of Free Willy comes this silly waste of..."

March 18, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The House That Jack Built

Lars von Trier, back pushing buttons, to little response

"...gracefully? Well, if you’re Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier, the answer is an emphatic no. Once the ruling enfant..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

In something of a prequel, this is Jack Ryan's origin story – before Tom Clancy got his hooks in him.

"...ticking clocks are not made equal. Corroborating evidence: When Jack Ryan (Pine) warns, “Once I start the audit …”..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Casino Jack

Kevin Spacey stars in this entertaining romp about the career of disgraced Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

"...like a Sixties sex comedy and edited, seemingly, with the aid of an egg timer, Casino Jack moves with..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Review: Ground Floor Theatre’s Jack & Aiden

Queer musical gets to the intimate, sexy heart of a relationship

"...My review of Jack & Aiden: a musical so nice, I saw it..."

Dec. 12, 2023 Arts Post by James Scott

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

Tom Cruise isn't having any fun in this boilerplate actioner

"...A retired major in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps, Jack Reacher (Cruise) roams..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Kangaroo Jack

"...Csokas and David Ngoombujarra. While on a panel at the 2002 Austin Film Festival, Kangaroo Jack co-writer Scott Rosenberg..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

New Jack Allen's Kitchen Reflects the Best of the Original

Round Rock outlet is already developing a following

"...I’m a huge fan of Chef Jack Gilmore, co-owner of Jack Allen’s Kitchen in Oak Hill...."

Dec. 26, 2012 Food Post by Angela Shelf Medearis

Jack and Jill

Two Adam Sandlers for the price of one? And Al Pacino?! It's still not worth it.

"...I'm not sure which is more freakish: the fact that this savagely unfun and relentlessly generic Adam..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Snack Jack: The Jerky of the Future

Local start-up debuts plant-based jackfruit jerky

"...isn’t a revolutionary concept. Several brands have been selling their delicious meat-free dried treats for quite some time, but..."

Feb. 12, 2018 Food Post by Alisha McDarris

Jack White Towers Over the Austin Music Hall

Night two of a sold-out stand

"...Sunday rang in Jack White’s second night at Austin Music Hall. That was..."

Jan. 26, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Jack Blanton and Harold Simmons Dead

Two philanthropic and political power players pass over the weekend

"...policy life in Texas may have changed significantly over the weekend with the passing of two of the state's..."

Dec. 30, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Jack Allen's Kitchen + Mobile Loaves & Fishes Feed Homeless Tonight

Third annual dinner for 700 homeless hosted by First Baptist Church

"...For the third year in a row, Jack Gilmore and Tom..."

Nov. 25, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Casino Jack and the United States of Money

Muckraking documentarian Alex Gibney here directs his camera toward the influence-peddling scandals that erupted around Jack Abramoff.

"...Directed by: Alex Gibney. “There's no place out there for graft or greed or..."

May 21, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Sunflower Bean, Holy Fuck, Jack’s Mannequin, and Hundreds More Added to SXSW

The third 2025 music festival announcement has landed

"...Fuck, and Something Corporate frontman Andrew McMahon’s freshly reunited Jack’s Mannequin all return to Austin March 10-15...."

Jan. 22, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Jack White Tears Into Austin With a Show at Mohawk, and a Surprise Performance at Contintental Club

Rocker delivers intimate sets in ATX, promising two more in 2025

"...Few artists are as adept at writing their own mythology as Jack White, and the Detroit-bred rocker..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Jack Wilson Premiere

Local troubadour kicks West Texas clay in ‘Rainbow/Tiger’ video

"...Jack Wilson wrapped a new music video this week, one..."

July 26, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Mack, Jack & McConaughey 2018

"...Mack Brown, Jack Ingram and Matthew McConaughey..."

April 16, 2018 Photo Gallery

The Trials and Success of Tom Laughlin's 'Billy Jack'

Politics and pacifism on the East Coast

"...bigger news than it was, but time does affect the stature of cultural archetypes. Laughlin had played Billy Jack..."

Jan. 2, 2014 Screens Post by Louis Black

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