Zach Theatre's The Great Society

Robert Schenkkan's smart script and remarkable ensemble work make this a powerful look at LBJ's White House years

"...of LBJ's presidency, such as Mayor Daley in Chicago (James Davies), are intent on resisting the tide of history...."

Feb. 3, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

The Medallion

Furthering his American decline, Jackie Chan will wins no medallions for this stinker.

"...Jackie Chan, Lee Evans, Claire Forlani, Julian Sands, John Rhys-Davies and Alex Bao. The idea of giving Jackie Chan..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Alejandro Escovedo – Not Slowing Down

Third annual Moody show on Saturday whips up a hurricane

"...with Elias Haslanger and Church On Monday featuring Dr. James Polk, ATX’s rockin’ raconteur recounts a year of love,..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Live Shots

"...1, the closest thing to a modern-day John Coltrane, James Carter, will be there. That's what the roadshow board..."

May 15, 1998 Music Feature

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Bruce Campbell. Cast List: Lily Sullivan, Alyssa Sutherland, Morgan Davies, Gabrielle Echols, Nell Fisher..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Playing Through

Brian Davies looks to stoke the local urban cyclo-cross scene

"...only two or three people turned out for Brian Davies' urban cyclo-cross races. That's unfortunate, because cold and cruddy..."

April 17, 2009 Column by Thomas Hackett

SXSW Record Reviews

"...It was James Brown who first taught me not to be ashamed..."

March 20, 1998 Music Review

Mank

Corruption, lies, and credits on the set of Citizen Kane

"...The script posits a flirtation between Mank and Marion Davies (Seyfried), Hearst's lover and the supposed inspiration for Kane's..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Zach Theatre's A Night With Janis Joplin

This re-created rock concert with the legendary singer is so good, it may be better than the real thing

"...board from the beginning, but once Janis (Mary Bridget Davies) sang the first notes of "Piece of My Heart,"..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Beats Per Second titles that includes metal master Ronnie James Dio (DIO Dreamers Never Die), prog pioneers King Crimosn..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Black Phone

Ethan Hawke is a villain for the ages in this brilliant horror

"...Derrickson. Starring: Ethan Hawke, Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies and James Ransone...."

June 24, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Smashed

Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Aaron Paul portray a married couple who are plagued by the disease of alcoholism.

"...Directed by: James Ponsoldt. Starring: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Aaron Paul, Octavia Spencer,..."

Nov. 9, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Saving Private Ryan

"...by: Steven Spielberg. Starring: Dennis Farina, Ted Danson, Jeremy Davies, Giovanni Ribisi, Vin Diesel, Adam Goldberg, Barry Pepper, Matt..."

July 24, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...school’s matron divides them. Cast: Rima Te Wiata, Erana James, Nathalie Morris, Manaia Hall (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

"...The Deathray Davies11pm, Club DeVille Dallas' Deathray Davies are certifiable experts at..."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature

Up at the Villa

"...Haas. Starring: Kristin Scott Thomas, Sean Penn, Anne Bancroft, James Fox, Jeremy Davies, Derek Jacobi and Massimo Ghini. Visiting..."

May 19, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre

Statham and Ritchie reunite for an oddly monotonous spy flick

"...What is serious eventually becomes satire. Harry Palmer and James Bond became Austin Powers and Top Secret! But what..."

March 3, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...Frances Fisher, Gloria Stuart, and Bill Paxton. Directed by James Cameron. Much like my heart, the legend of this..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

Indy's final adventure remembers the whip, forgets the charm

"...Directed by: James Mangold. Starring: Harrison Ford, Mads Mikkelsen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Ethann..."

June 30, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...starts with C and never actually ends?   – James Scott Total DOMination Rodeo..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: James Wong; with Devon Sawa, Ali Larter, Derr Smith, Kristen..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...D: Michael Winterbottom; with Robert Carlyle, Juliet Aubrey, James Nesbitt, Sophie Okonedo...."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Ruth Leitman, Darcy Bowman; Cast: Alma Thorpe, Margie Thorpe, James Thorpe...."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Powers, Jonathan Bennett, Sophia Mitri Schloss, Cynthia Lauren Tewes, James Grixoni (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

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

"...way to dark and complex truths. Cast: Alex Pettyfer, James Freedson-Jackson, Emily Althaus, Gene Jones (World Premiere) DOCUMENTARY FEATURE..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Halloween Ends

Jamie Lee Curtis stars in her umpteenth face-off with a retirement-age Michael Myers

"...Jamie Lee Curtis, Kyle Richards, Andi Matichak, Will Patton, James Jude Courtney and Rohan Campbell...."

Oct. 21, 2022 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Dancing About Architecture

SXSW begins

"...News 8 will be reporting live from registration, Ray Davies' keynote speech, the trade show each day, Waterloo park..."

March 16, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

"...played by an all-star cast that includes Jeff Daniels, James Spader, Danny Aiello, Eric Stoltz, Teri Hatcher, and others,..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Postcards From America

"...Directed by: Steve Mclean. Starring: James Lyons, Michael Tighe, Olmo Tighe, Michael Imperioli, Michael Ringer..."

Feb. 2, 1996 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Austin Punk Chronicles: "Hard, Fast & Unapologetic" – Raul's Shifts Into Fourth Gear

In the wake of the one-night debut of the Skunks and the Violators, Austin punk begins in earnest in Chapter 5, Part 2 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...Muñoz rips like the second coming of the Stooges' James Williamson, letting loose all this crazed, gibbering voltage...."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

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