Alex Cross

Stretching out of his Madea comfort zone to play James Patterson's FBI profiler is a courageous but misguided move on Tyler Perry’s part.

"...Based on the eponymous creation of James Patterson, the author your mom loves to read, Alex..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

From the Vaults: James Patterson on Film

Reviews of 'Alex Cross,' 'Along Came a Spider,' and 'Kiss the Girls'

"...According to Chronicle film reviewers, James Patterson's novels have not led illustrious lives in their..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

ATX Television Festival Says Cheers to James Burrows

TV legend to be honored at next year's fest

"...where everybody knows your name: if you're TV legend James Burrows, that everywhere, but his name will be on..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

James Magnuson Leaves the Michener Center

James Magnuson reflects on his 23 years as director of the Michener Center for Writers

"...James Michener wanted the best graduate writing program in the..."

May 26, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Defending Alex Jones

"...have to make a name for yourself by bashing Alex Jones [“Postmarks,” Dec. 9]. Usually, it takes a few..."

Dec. 13, 2005 Postmarks

Review: Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet, EMERGENCE

Co-leaders make the most of band's unusual, drumless instrumentation

"...Saxophonist/flautist Alex Coke and guitarist Carl Michel go way back in..."

May 12, 2023 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Alex Jones Apologizes!

Slander against politicians is one thing; against pizza shop owners, another

"...which is the bigger story: that local radio demagogue Alex Jones issued an apology, or that (mouthing words written..."

March 31, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Faster Than Sound: Clarence James Finds Clarity Post-Breakup on Debut

Following high school breakout, 20-year-old Georgetown crooner sticks a jazzy bedroom pop debut

"...his high school senior year, the first concert Clarence James ever attended included him on the bill at Empire..."

June 26, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Getting Sweaty With this Year's SXSW Comedy Keynote, Impressionist James Adomian

The pervert's guide to Slavoj Žižek

"...James Adomian is no stranger to SXSW. The famed impressionist..."

March 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Rod Machen

The SXSW Keynote by Elon Musk Is James Adomian's Future Shtick

A satirical look at what lies ahead for humanity, as the SpaceX founder might envision it

"...will be SXSW stalwart and man of 1,000 faces James Adomian, and any laughs that come out of his..."

March 8, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Playback: James Petralli's Constant Bop

Has White Denim become Bop English? Which festival might relocate to the new superstage at Circuit of the Americas? Is LBJ turning over in eternity over the Beatles exhibit at his library? That and other Q&As in this week's music news.

"...For James Petralli, whose fleet-fingered fretwork, eclectic songwriting, and soulful singing..."

June 12, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music: Beach Slang

Philly punks beat the storm

"...here to punch you right in the heart.” Bandleader James Alex was right to warn the crowd before launching..."

March 19, 2016 SXSW Post by Neph Basedow

Queen of Earth

Elisabeth Moss stars in Alex Ross Perry's elliptical psychodrama

"...Directed by: Alex Ross Perry. Starring: Elisabeth Moss, Katherine Waterston, Patrick Fugit,..."

Sept. 11, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Wrong Numbers

"...Directed by: Alex Holdridge. Starring: Scoot McNairy, Kierstin Cunnington, Matt Pulliam and..."

June 7, 2002 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Blood Brothers

Bringing James Welch's novel of Native life, 'Winter in the Blood,' to the screen

"...writer living in Missoula, Mont., published his first novel. James Welch had grown up around the Blackfeet Indian Reservation..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Screens Feature by Paul Stekler

Paranormal Activity 4

Five years after the end of PA3, things are still going bump in the night.

"...Aiden Lovekamp, Brady Allen, Katie Featherston, Sprague Grayden and Alexondra Lee...."

Oct. 26, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Looking Over His Shoulder

‘Alex Katz: Small Paintings’ brings you unexpectedly close to the artist

"...20th century, and not one I usually associate with Alex Katz, who is best known for outsized portraits that..."

March 28, 2003 Arts Feature by Madeline Irvine

The Day of the Beast

De la Iglesia builds this original horror film around a priest who belives the Antichrist will be born on Christmas Day. The director's unique visions blend ultra-violence and satiric touches make this a stunning example of his work screening in this four-part Alamo series.

"...Maria Grazia Cucinotta. Let it never be said that Alex de la Iglesia is a man lacking an artistic..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Lovers on the Bridge

Carax's stridently anti-romantic romance is curiously full of extravagant visual panache.

"...and a head full of disturbing memories. Lavant plays Alex, a street performer and wino who makes the crumbling..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hitch

What should be a battle of the sexes is more like a brief skirmish without any of the romantic tension that makes for an interesting – much less great – screen pairing.

"...Directed by: Andy Tennant. Starring: Will Smith, Kevin James, Amber Valletta, Eva Mendes, Michael Rapaport and Adam Arkin...."

Feb. 18, 2005 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...Russo-Young (You Won't Miss Me), Lynn Shelton (Humpday), and Alex Karpovsky (Trust Us, This Is All Made Up), plus..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Mission: Impossible III

It's all poppycock, of course, but done with great vim, vigor, and flair.

"...never loses its rocket-sled forward motion – despite co-screenwriters, Alex Kurtzman and Robert Orci, grounding the proceedings in the..."

May 5, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Along Came a Spider

"...Freeman returns to his role as D.C. detective Dr. Alex Cross, the hero of the previous film (and of..."

April 6, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Destiny Turns On the Radio

"...Directed by: Jack Baran. Starring: James LeGros, Dylan McDermott, Quentin Tarantino, Nancy Travis, James Belushi,..."

May 5, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Insidious: Chapter 3

The original screenwriter of the horror franchise assumes the direction of this supernatural prequel

"...This third entry in James Wan’s horror franchise is a prequel rather than a..."

June 12, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sound on Sound Review: Beach Slang

Paging John Hughes

"...Noise level proved a valid concern for Beach Slang’s James Alex on the castle facade Keep stage for his..."

Nov. 5, 2016 Music Post by Libby Webster

Coherence

What seems at first a normal dinner party, slyly turns into an eerie and ominous Something Else.

"...Directed by: James Ward Byrkit. Starring: Hugo Armstrong, Nicholas Brendon, Emily Foxler,..."

July 11, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Nostalgia

A life well lived examined in a film uninspiringly made.

"...Mark Pellington. Starring: Ellen Burstyn, Jon Hamm, Catherine Keener, James Le Gros, Bruce Dern, John Ortiz and Nick Offerman...."

March 2, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Iraqnophobia

Tough Austin tenorman Alex Coke

"...jazz basement, the Elephant Room, all locales that saxophonist Alex Coke has played recently. It's the entrance foyer of..."

July 22, 2005 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Burton and Depp's screen version of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book is truer to the source material and generally splendid, artful, and often sinister, yet it doesn't completely displace the earlier screen version.

"...Robb, Philip Wiegratz, Jordon Fry, Julia Winter, Missi Pyle, James Fox and Christopher Lee. When Charlie Bucket (Highmore) wins..."

July 15, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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