Oppenheimer

Christopher Nolan's roaring, terrifying, and carnal tale of the father of the atom bomb

"...Urbaniak as logician Kurt Gödel, or knowing that having Jack Quaid just playing bongos will indicate that he's Richard..."

July 21, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...real monsters? Cast: Natalia del Riego, Benny Emmanuel and Jack Huston with Angela Sarafyan (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Midway

Roland Emmerich goes all guns blazing recreating the pivotal sea battle

"...Emmerich. Starring: Ed Skrein, Patrick Wilson, Luke Evans, Dennis Quaid, Woody Harrelson, Mandy Moore, Alexander Ludwig, Aaron Eckhart, Nick..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Kin

Gritty sci-fi road trip has teen appeal

"...by: Jonathan Baker and Josh Baker. Starring: Myles Truitt, Jack Reynor, Dennis Quaid, James Franco, Zoë Kravitz and Carrie..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Baker Brothers Find Their Kin

Behind the story of the gritty SF drama (plus, Mogwai!)

"...finds himself divided between his adopted father Hal (Dennis Quaid) and brother Jimmy (Jack Reynor). But those family dramas..."

Aug. 30, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rampage

The Rock! The ape! The lizard! The ... flying wolf?

"...Lacy, Joe Manganiello, Marley Shelton, P.J. Byrne, Demetrius Grosse, Jack Quaid, Breanne Hill, Matt Gerald, Will Yun Lee, Urijah..."

April 13, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Last Flag Flying

Three veterans embark on a road trip in Linklater's latest

"...into the screenplay for Hal Ashby’s 1973 film starring Jack Nicholson, Randy Quaid, and Otis Young. Last Flag Flying..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Richard Linklater on His New Film Last Flag Flying

Cranston, Carell, and Fishburne star in the director’s most mature film to date

"...debut novel by Darryl Ponicsan, about two experienced sailors (Jack Nicholson and Otis Young) escorting a third (Randy Quaid)..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Logan Lucky

A different kind of heist film from the Ocean's 11 director

"...Holmes, Farrah Mackenzie, David Denman, Seth MacFarlane, Hilary Swank, Jack Quaid, Brian Gleeson, Katherine Waterston and Macon Blair...."

Aug. 18, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...Hildebrand, Alexandra Shipp, Craig Robinson, Josh Hutcherson, Kevin Durand, Jack Quaid, Timothy V. Murphy, Nicky Whelan, Austin Abrams, Kerry..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Krampus

This horror-comedy brings a demon to the holiday gathering

"...yourself to Michael Keaton as the talking snowman-cum-dad in Jack Frost...."

Dec. 11, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Words

As an examination of the writer's world, this film offers nothing new; as a romance it's not half bad.

"...and Lee Sternthal. Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jeremy Irons, Dennis Quaid, Olivia Wilde, Zoë Saldana, Ben Barnes, John Hannah and..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Power Play

In Robert Schenkkan's new play, LBJ roars back to life to make civil rights history

"...1987 TV movie LBJ: The Early Years, with Randy Quaid's Golden Globe-winning performance, and Laurence Luckinbill's one-man show Lyndon..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

Stephen's holiday star stocking ... or star stalking?!

"...stockings for her sister and brother-in-law, Kimberly and Dennis Quaid. I was thrilled, needless to say, and designed a..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Brokeback Mountain

The beautifully wrought film is a tragic love story (not a "gay cowboy movie") that’s defined by its staggering heartbreak.

"...Gyllenhaal, Michelle Williams, Anne Hathaway, Linda Cardellini and Randy Quaid. Enough with the "gay cowboy" label. The term is..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Missouri Breaks

As shape-shifting, lavender-scented 'regulator' Robert E. Lee Clayton, Marlon Brando delivers the most self-indulgent performance of his career, and that's saying a lot

"...is," drawls doomed Little Todd (an impossibly young Randy Quaid in one of his patented rube roles), "life is..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Screens Review by Steve Uhler

The Day After Tomorrow

A new Ice Age cometh

"...Directed by: Roland Emmerich. Starring: Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm, Emmy Rossum, Dash Mihok, Sela..."

May 28, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Come Out and Play

Has Austin – or anywhere else – ever seen anything like Cinemania weekend?

"...all flash-frozen like so many Otter Pops in Dennis Quaid's icebox, this Memorial Day weekend will see the birth..."

May 28, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...Zwick; D: David Semel; S: Trevor Munson; with Joshua Jackson, Jaime King, John Mellencamp, D.J. Qualls..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Letters at 3AM

In 2002, cinema has been the healthiest of our arts. The movies' range and variety relieve what has otherwise been a bleak time for our culture and our Constitution.

"...a little over an hour, feeling bad for Dennis Quaid. His excellent performance ricocheted off the polished surfaces of..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Column by Michael Ventura

Dancing About Architecture

Tosca are no Slackers, Pong bounces back, the Dicks still hate the police, and Ken Lieck finds a new journalist pal in this week's "Dancing."

"...one of three demo tunes produced by her pal Jack Douglas (you may remember his work with Aerosmith and..."

July 6, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Butthole Surfers and Austin City Limits suffer set backs while Riverfest marches on.

"...Teen Cool, Damn Times, Holy Charlie; Friday: Eastside Suicides, Jack Ons (ex-Flaming Hellcats), Whiskey Rippers; Saturday: Squat Thrust, Sexy..."

June 29, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

SXSW ends. Thank the Lord …

"...had simply gone into overload by that point. Dennis Quaid, apparently on a break from filming Disney's The Rookie,..."

March 23, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: Stephen Frears; with John Cusack, Iben Hjejle, Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Marc Busey, Ben Carr, Joelle Carter,..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Any Given Sunday

Stone's tale of a professional football team is full of excess, machismo, and a ripped-out eyeball.

"...Directed by: Oliver Stone. Starring: Al Pacino, Dennis Quaid, James Woods, Cameron Diaz, Jamie Foxx, Edward Burns, Ann-Margret,..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...D: Oliver Stone; with Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid, Jamie Foxx, Charlton Heston, Ann-Margret, James Woods, Matthew Modine,..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wrapped and Ready

"...Babe: Pig in the City, Mighty Joe Young, and Jack Frost...."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...Beatty; with Beatty, Halle Berry, Oliver Platt, Josh Malina, Jack Warden, Christine Baranski, Don Cheadle, Paul Sorvino, Isaiah Washington,..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...14, a similar slate of hopefuls was released: The Jackal, The Man Who Knew Too Little, and One Night..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...another collaborative project from director Bob Rafelson and actor Jack Nicholson...."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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