Checking In: Jake Lloyd Sticks to the Universal Language

“Music ... it teaches, it lifts up, breaks down, warns, criticizes”

"...distribution warehouse for Austin-based glass manufacturer GRAV, alt-R&B maven Jake Lloyd managed wide-ranging, three-track Lloyd Pack. ‘My desire to..."

Dec. 16, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Complete Jake Langley

Guitarist makes dazzling choices and then some

"...Jake Langley of Toronto may be a relative newcomer to..."

March 28, 2014 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Highest Highs, Lowest Lows: Good Looks’ Jake Ames Discharged From Hospital After Being Hit by Car Following Triumphant Release Show

Beloved guitarist caps “miraculous” recovery by playing a song

"...Then, during driving material like “Vision Boards,” in which Jake Ames detonated stadium-sized guitar bombs in the small club,..."

April 15, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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

Otis Wilkins & Jake Lloyd’s Rock Star Collab and Four More Songs from Austin Artists

New music picks from More Eaze, promqueen, Being Dead, and RF Shannon

"...Otis Wilkins & Jake Lloyd, “Bubble Shuffle”..."

April 21, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

ACL Live Shot: Jake Bugg

Young Brit makes local buds

"...When last in Austin for South by Southwest, 19-year-old Jake Bugg boasted a shockingly strong debut LP and a..."

Oct. 5, 2013 Music Post by Michael Toland

Last Week in Live Music: L7, Jake Owen, Idles, and More

"...Jake Owen at the Rustic in Houston on May 16,..."

May 21, 2019 Photo Gallery

SXSW Film Panel: A Conversation With Jake Gyllenhaal

Acclaimed actor talks about fear and apathy

"...When Jake Gyllenhaal is considering taking on a role, there's one..."

March 12, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Getting Schooled by Jake Busey on 'From Dusk Till Dawn'

The show's own Basil Exposition delves into the snake cult myths

"...Till Dawn, that would make Professor Tanner, played by Jake Busey, the most dangerous man in the room. "I..."

April 15, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jake Gyllenhaal Is An Axe Murderer

Right now through the prism of actors in music videos

"...I think Jake Gyllenhaal does, which might be why the Academy Award..."

Jan. 22, 2014 Music Post by Lexie Maravich

SXSW Film Panel: A Conversation With Jake Gyllenhaal

Acclaimed actor talks about fear and apathy

March 18, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Little Men

Friendships are tested in this bittersweet coming-of-age tale

"...At the film’s beginning, young Jake (Taplitz) and his parents – Brian (Kinnear), a barely-working..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Training Day

"...it,” wife Lisa (Ayanna) tells her rookie cop husband Jake (Hawke) at the outset of his first day as..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Never Back Down

Never Back Down is like The Karate Kid meets Fight Club by way of Abercrombie & Fitch.

"...maybe a little Rocky thrown in for good measure.) Jake (Faris), a hot-headed hottie with a big temper, finds..."

March 21, 2008 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Bad Company

"...you had” plot device as its means of roping Jake Hayes (Rock), a low-level street hustler of chess games..."

June 7, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

When Is Tomorrow

This filmed-in-Austin movie about two former best friends moving in different directions is purposefully disheveled and expertly ramshackle.

"...speeds and moving in drastically different directions? First there’s Jake (Ford, who also directed, produced, edited, and co-wrote), a..."

May 9, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Sleeping With Other People

Raunchy but sweet rom-com stars Alison Brie and Jason Sudeikis

"...In a prelude set during their undergrad years, shy-guy Jake (Sudeikis) and hot-headed Lainey (Brie) meet by accident and..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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

Repo Men

Jude Law and Forest Whitaker play repo men in this future world where body parts can be bought and sold but also repossessed.

"...It's the story of Remy (Law) and his partner, Jake (Whitaker), two "repo men" working for a massive artificial..."

March 26, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Jailbait

The stage origins of this low-budget, indie prison movie are simply everywhere, but it is so fantastically acted that it inspires indulgence of its first-timers’ mistakes.

"...awkward high-angle tilt recurring in the tense moments between Jake (Guirgis) and his new cellmate, Randy (Pitt). The film..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Keeping the Faith

"...straight out of Jackie Mason: Brian Finn (Norton) and Jake Schram (Stiller) were childhood pals who fell in love..."

April 14, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Cowboys & Aliens

Jon Favreau and company kick up some good Western dust until the film's alien twist comes off like the newest variation on outmoded cowboys-and-Indians stereotypes.

"...poster, the sheriff (Carradine) identifies him as the criminal Jake Lonergan, but before he can hand Jake off to..."

July 29, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

To Save a Life

This well-meaning but ineptly made message movie teaches that with the help of Jesus Christ, you, too, can prevent teenage suicides.

"...Good Book and its liturgy to make its points. Jake Taylor (Wayne) is a high school senior who has..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Plunkett & Macleane

"...Directed by: Jake Scott. Starring: Ken Stott, Michael Gambon, Liv Tyler, Alan..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

American Honey

Youths hit the road in this rambling epic

"...life. All it takes is a casual invitation from Jake (La Beouf), the charismatic leader of a group of..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Tim Burton directs this film adaptation of the creepy kids' favorite

"...Young Jake (Butterfield) and his father (O’Dowd) travel from their home..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Goodbye Lover

"...his scheming characters and then … blows. Mulroney plays Jake Dunmore, an ad executive and spinmeister who's currently lodged..."

April 16, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Big Kill

Low-budget Western rides high in the saddle

"...run out of Mexico by the local militia, gunslingers Jake (Martin) and Travis (Hummel) find themselves broke on the..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Everybody Wants Some!!

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

"...film is viewed through the eyes of freshman pitcher Jake (Jenner), who arrives at his small Texas college and..."

April 1, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Plays With Expectations

Jake Silverstein mixes fact and fiction, funny and bleak, to dramatize one journalist's coming-of-age

"..."This is a good detail," Jake Silverstein leans in, motioning at my tape recorder. He..."

April 16, 2010 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

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