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.

"...Anna Mae Clinton, Jason Lee, Jena Malone and Susanna Thompson. Miller’s evocative drama about an insular father-daughter relationship raids..."

April 1, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wind

"...Carroll Ballard. Starring: Matthew Modine, Jennifer Grey, Cliff Robertson, Jack Thompson, Stellan Skarsgard and Rebecca Miller. As in his..."

Sept. 18, 1992 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

The Sum of Us

"...Directed by: Kevin Dowling and Geoff Burton. Starring: Jack Thompson, Russell Crowe, John Polson and Deborah Kennedy. Love..."

April 14, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

December Boys

In his first film role post-Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe plays an orphan in Australia who's pals with a bunch of other boys born in December.

"...Directed by: Rod Hardy. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Jack Thompson, Kris McQuade, Lee Cormie, Christian Byers, James Fraser,..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Excess Baggage

"...Brambilla. Starring: Alicia Silverstone, Benicio Del Toro, Christopher Walken, Jack Thompson, Nicholas Turturro, Harry Connick and Jr. No end..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Bright Angel

"...watchin too many '70s road pictures and reading Jim Thompson novels way too late at night. Bright Angel is..."

July 26, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

A Slice of Weird and Wonderful

Distinguished Screenwriter Awardee Caroline Thompson

"...little while. But when it comes to screenwriter Caroline Thompson, recipient of this year's Distinguished Screenwriter Award, evidence of..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Primary Colors

"...Directed by: Mike Nichols. Starring: John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Adrian Lester, Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates, Maura Tierney,..."

March 27, 1998 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Missing

When his stepdaughter is kidnapped in Mexico, Jack Searle has to cross the border to find her

"...Jack Searle is the protagonist – "hero" might be too..."

June 12, 2015 Arts Feature by Jesse Sublett

Hot Luck Review: Questlove

Roots polymath demonstrates DJ prowess

"...A rare jack-of-all-trades and master-of-many, Roots founder Questlove unceasingly expands his resume:..."

May 28, 2018 Music Post by Clara Wang

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

Spacey is irresistibly sexy in this film adaptation of John Berendt's book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil; the film has an excellent cast and a certain charm, but suffers from a fatally flawed script.

"...Kevin Spacey, John Cusack, Jude Law, the Lady Chablis, Jack Thompson, Irma P. Hall, Dorothy Loudon, Kim Hunter, Geoffrey..."

July 13, 2001 Screens Review by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

"...Directed by: Clint Eastwood. Starring: John Cusack, Kevin Spacey, Jack Thompson, Alison Eastwood, Lady Chablis, Irma P. Hall, Paul..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Final Filers Flurry for State Rep

GOPers to challenge Naishtat, Bolton, Howard, and Strama

"...first time: He was beaten out by Strama's predecessor, Jack Stick, back in 2002.) There'll even be a Republican..."

Jan. 3, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Light Between Oceans

Gorgeous period melodrama fails to connect

"...Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz, Brian Brown, Florence Clery, Jack Thompson, Bryan Brown and Leon Ford...."

Sept. 2, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wake in Fright

Originally released in 1971, this Australian oddity has been recently restored to its waking-nightmare intensity.

"...Directed by: Ted Kotcheff. Starring: Gary Bond, Donald Pleasence, Jack Thompson, Chips Rafferty and Sylvia Kay...."

Oct. 12, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Our most primal fears about what's lurking in the dark lies at the heart of this Guillermo del Toro-scripted frightmare.

"...Troy Nixey. Starring: Katie Holmes, Guy Pearce, Bailee Madison, Jack Thompson and Garry McDonald. "The oldest and strongest emotion..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Assassination of Richard Nixon

First-time director Niels Mueller tells "the mad story of a true man" in this tragic portrait of Sam Bicke, who tried to fly an airplane into the White House in 1974.

"...Niels Mueller. Starring: Sean Penn, Naomi Watts, Don Cheadle, Jack Thompson, Brad Henke, Michael Wincott and Mykelti Williamson. First-time..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Last Dance

"...Starring: Sharon Stone, Rob Morrow, Randy Quaid, Peter Gallagher, Jack Thompson, Jayne Brook, Pamala Tyson and Skeet Ulrich. Ever..."

May 10, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Deception

"...Clifford. Starring: Andie Macdowell, Liam Neeson, Viggo Mortensen and Jack Thompson. Former editor Clifford, who went on to direct..."

Dec. 17, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Far Off Place

"...Directed by: Mikael Salomon. Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Ethan Randall, Jack Thompson, Sarel Bok and Maximilian Schell. There are big..."

March 19, 1993 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Turtle Beach

"...Directed by: Stephen Wallace. Starring: Greta Scacchi, Joan Chen, Jack Thompson, Art Malik and Norman Kaye. Apparently, there's nothing..."

May 8, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...local doctor Peter ÒMaxÓ Askey (Neill) and AlexanderÕs brother-in-law Jack (Hargreaves). The turmoil caused by her father and his..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...around the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. Cast List: Jack Black, Zachary Levi, Glen Powell, Josh Wiggins, Milo Coy,..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Great Crusader

Nobody's safe from man-with-a-camera Alex Gibney

"...Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson, Gibney the filmmaker is not only documenting the infamous..."

July 11, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Scanlines

"...with Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Sinbad, Carmen Electra..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Screens Feature

Dancing at Lughnasa

"...by: Pat O'Connor. Starring: Meryl Streep, Michael Gambon, Sophie Thompson, Kathy Burke, Catherine McCormack, Brid Brennan and Rhys Ifans...."

Jan. 15, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...CARRINGTOND: Christopher Hampton; with Emma Thompson, Jonathan Pryce, Steven Waddington, Rufus Sewell, Samuel West, Penelope..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

TEA Takes Over Eastside Charter School

The state steps in at the Texas Academy of Excellence

"...According to Jim Thompson, the TEA's senior counsel, the team will not recommend..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Caroline Thompson; with Rene Russo, Robbie Coltrane, Alan Cumming, Irma P...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Theatre Critics Table Nominations 1997

"...Productions Craving Gravy, UT Dept. of Theatre & Dance Jack and Jill, Zachary Scott Theatre Sin, Subterranean Theatre Company..."

May 9, 1997 Arts Feature

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