Jake Foster In Memoriam

The production manager for the choral group Conspirare has died

"...Jake Foster, who took on the role of production manager..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Deep Blues

"...Junior Kimbrough, Roosevelt “Booba” Barnes and the Playboys, Big Jake Johnson, Jack Owens Bud Spires and Lonnie Pitchford. Deep..."

Nov. 6, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Digging for Fire

Joe Swanberg's latest adds some flourish to his usual marital themes

"...Directed by: Joe Swanberg. Starring: Jake Johnson, Rosemarie DeWitt, Orlando Bloom, Brie Larson, Sam Rockwell,..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Review: Self Reliance

The Most Dangerous Game spoof lacks bite

"...simple and absurd: Directionless and recently dumped thirtysomething Tommy (Jake Johnson) agrees to take part in a dangerous online..."

March 12, 2023 Screens Post by Trace Sauveur

Tag

Ridiculous true story of childhood retained makes for ridiculous fun

"...Directed by: Jeff Tomsic. Starring: Ed Helms, Jake Johnson, Hannibal Buress, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner, Annabelle Wallis,..."

June 15, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Mummy

Tom Cruise does the monster mash

"...Starring: Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis, Russell Crowe, Jake Johnson, Courtney B. Vance and Marwan Kenzari...."

June 9, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Let's Be Cops

Friends pose as cops are are mistaken for the real thing; episodic hijinks ensue.

"...Directed by: Luke Greenfield. Starring: Damon Wayons Jr., Jake Johnson, James D’Arcy, Andy Garcia, Nina Dobrev, Rob Riggle,..."

Aug. 22, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Drinking Buddies

Mumblecore pro Joe Swanberg successfully ups his game by using professional actors in this observational drama.

"...Directed by: Joe Swanberg. Starring: Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Ron Livingston, Ti West, Jason Sudeikis,..."

Sept. 13, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Safety Not Guaranteed

Love and time travel commingle in this debut feature which stars Aubrey Plaza and Mark Duplass.

"...Colin Trevorrow. Starring: Aubrey Plaza, Mark Duplass, Karan Soni, Jake Johnson, Jenica Bergere, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Jeff Garlin...."

June 15, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Jumanji: The Next Level

Back in the game for a fun if flimsier sequel

"...Directed by: Jake Kasdan. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Jack..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...the life and impact of First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, and a long-overdue reappraisal of the impact of a..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film: Drinking Buddies Red Carpet

March 9, 2013. 15 photos.

"...Jake Johnson..."

March 10, 2013 Photo Gallery

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...Jones, Writer: Ben Ripley When soldier Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) wakes up in the body of an unknown..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Conspirare's Hope of Loving

This concert of works by Jake Runestad conveyed a sense of love as a force that soothes, enlightens, and heals

"...in devoting this program to music by contemporary composer Jake Runestad, Artistic Director Craig Hella Johnson had his Grammy-winning..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Eruption

Church on Monday guitarist Jake Langley transcends jazz

"...Lewis swinging through Dobie Gray's "The 'In' Crowd." Guitarist Jake Langley comps rhythm, intense decision-making washing across his face...."

March 28, 2014 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...growing pains in post-Katrina New Orleans; and director Josh Johnson debuts ode to home video Rewind This! An Unreal..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Goodbye Lover

"...Joffé. Starring: Patricia Arquette, Dermot Mulroney, Ellen DeGeneres, Don Johnson, Mary-Louise Parker, Ray McKinnon, Alex Rocco and Andre Gregory...."

April 16, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Everybody Wants Some!!

Time moves on, but Richard Linklater's characters still walk and talk

"...Brittain, Ryan Guzman, Tyler Hoechlin, Glen Powell, J. Quinton Johnson, Wyatt Russell, Austin Amelio, Temple Baker, Tanner Kalina, Juston..."

April 1, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Raise a Glass to 'Drinking Buddies'

Something big is brewing with Joe Swanberg these days

"...relationships. This time, it's between two couples: brewer Luke (Jake Johnson, of New Girl) and his ever-patient girlfriend Jill..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Blues Brothers 2000

"...riotous events of the first film. With his brother Jake dead, no money, and nowhere to go, Elwood decides..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

'Drinking Buddies'

Olivia Wilde breathes life into a fantasy female

"...Spotlight, World Premiere D: Joe Swanberg; with Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Ron Livingston..."

March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Rampage

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

"...Directed by: Brad Peyton. Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Naomie Harris, Jason Liles, Malin Akerman, Jeffrey Dean Morgan,..."

April 13, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Fully Realized Humans

Sharp-witted lo-fi comedy sees the ups and downs of trying to fix yourself

"...and timely kin to another of this week's releases, Jake Johnson's "orphaned in Walden" tragicomedy Ride the Eagle. More..."

July 30, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Ride the Eagle

Jake Johnson gets his head straight in this comedic kin to Walden

"...Directed by: Trent O’Donnell. Starring: Jake Johnson, J.K. Simmons, Susan Sarandon, D’Arcy Carden, Luis Fernandez-Gil..."

July 30, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Texans Upset Panthers, Face Super Bowl Champs This Sunday on KEYE

"...do it without their best player, wide receiver Andre Johnson. Johnson injured his knee last Sunday versus Carolina and..."

Sept. 20, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Scenes From the First Weekend of SXSW 2023

"...Jake Johnson at the Self Reliance premiere at Zach Scott..."

March 13, 2023 Photo Gallery

SXSW: A Cold One With Joe Swanberg and His 'Drinking Buddies'

The festival's oddest and most comfortable press gathering

"...woman at a brewery, and best friends with Luke (Jake Johnson, New Girl, Safety Not Guaranteed). There's an easy..."

March 14, 2013 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Spread Your Wings With The Peanut Butter Falcon

The story behind an unlikely filmmaking adventure

"...favorite professional wresters are. "Mick Foley and, of course, Jake 'the' Snake Roberts," he said...."

Aug. 8, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...sidekick Lefty Brown (Bill Pullman) has ridden with Eddie Johnson (Peter Fonda) his entire life. But when a rustler..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Win It All

Joe Swanberg takes a shot at a feel-good movie about addiction

"...Eddie (Jake Johnson, looking good shouldering a heavier role than usual)..."

March 11, 2017 SXSW Post by Michael Agresta

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