No No: A Dockumentary

Famous for pitching a no-hitter while high on acid, Dock Ellis the man was so much more.

"...in me” is how legendary Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Dock Ellis described his state of mind when he pitched a..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Immigrant

Marion Cotillard and Joaquin Phoenix star in James Gray's latest New York opus, a story about a woman turned out from Ellis Island to fend for herself on the mean streets of New York.

"...Directed by: James Gray. Starring: Marion Cotillard, Joaquin Phoenix, Jeremy Renner, Dagmara..."

May 30, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Indictments Pending: TRMPAC, TAB, and the Travis Co. D.A.

"...and J.S. 'The State of Texas v. John Colyandro, James Ellis, and Tom DeLay'..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature

No No? Oh Yes.

Dock Ellis' historic trip to a no-hitter

"...pitcher. On June 12, 1970, Pittsburgh Pirates starter Dock Ellis, mistakenly thinking he had the day off, dropped acid...."

July 13, 2012 Screens Feature by Mark Fagan

Nukes Are Back!

The Bush administration plans for the next (little) nuclear wars

"...more than a promotion for the StratCom commander, Adm. James O. Ellis Jr. It also positions StratCom at the..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by William M. Adler

Get on Up

As James Brown, Chadwick Boseman captures the performer's voice, moves, sweat, and swagger, but this biopic, as a whole, needs a stronger compass.

"...Directed by: Tate Taylor. Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Craig Robinson, Lennie..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

If Beale Street Could Talk

Moonlight director Barry Jenkins adapts Baldwin's tale of love and racism

"...Directed by: Barry Jenkins. Starring: KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Regina King, Aunjanue Ellis, Colman Domingo, Teyonah Parris and..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

New Documentary Highlights the Legacy of a Black Queer TV Pioneer

Ellis Haizlip is the unapologetic Mr. Soul!

"...in the Hell's Kitchen studios of PBS affiliate WNET, Ellis Haizlip launched another quiet revolution with the first episode..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Screens Feature by Charlie Neddo

The Rules of Attraction

Roger Avary does Bret Easton Ellis.

"...Directed by: Roger Avary. Starring: James Van Der Beek, Ian Somerhalder, Shannyn Sossamon, Jessica Biel,..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Secretariat

Saddle up for some old-fashioned inspirational movie entertainment with Diane Lane in the lead as the owner of the famed Triple Crown winner.

"...John Malkovich, Dylan Walsh, Dylan Baker, Margo Martindale, Nelsan Ellis, Otto Thorwarth, Fred Dalton Thompson, James Cromwell, Scott Glenn,..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Counting the Felonies

A list of the persons and corporations indicted in the TRMPAC investigation, and the charges against them

"...DefendantIndictmentOffense James Ellis (aide to Tom DeLay)Money launderingFirst-degree felony John Colyandro..."

Oct. 1, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Counting the Felonies

A list of the persons and corporations indicted in the TRMPAC investigation, and the charges against them

"...DefendantIndictmentOffense James Ellis (aide to Tom DeLay)Money launderingFirst-degree felony John Colyandro..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

The AggreGAYtor: December 19

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Bret Easton Ellis culps his mea, Zac Posen makes it work, and..."

Dec. 19, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Frisk

"...Todd Verow. Starring: Michael Gunther, Craig Chester, Parker Posey, James Lyons, Alexis Arquette, Raoul O'Connell and Jaie Laplante. This..."

July 12, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...adaptation/fanboy-bait Max Payne (from local screenwriter Beau Thorne), and James Gray's Two Lovers, which netted a lot of attention..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Watcher

"...by: Joe Charbanic. Starring: Yvonne Niami, Robert Cicchini, Chris Ellis, Ernie Hudson, Marisa Tomei, Keanu Reeves and James Spader...."

Sept. 15, 2000 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Hot Luck Announces Musical Talent, More Chefs

Aaron Franklin's inaugural fest keeps getting bigger

"...chefs, a brunch series, and musical acts, Aaron Franklin, James Moody, and Mike Thelin’s inaugural shindig has become the..."

April 4, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Texas State Capitol Hosts Special Hearing on Death Penalty

At the Death House Door sparks debate on death penalty

"...its world premiere at SXSW. But the filmmakers Steve James and Peter Gilbert (Hoop Dreams, Stevie) want to get..."

March 4, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Priest

"...Starring: Linus Roache, Tom Wilkinson, Cathy Tyson, Robert Carlyle, James Ellis, Lesley Sharp and Robert Pugh. An audacious, compelling..."

April 21, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

All That Remains

Roxanne Paltauf vanished three years ago, leaving her family with only memories and investigators with few clues

"...According to another friend, Elizabeth Ellis, Roxanne was simply too trusting and too generous. Roxanne..."

July 3, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Hate Crimes and Punishment

The Gay Debate

"...should be included in the statute. State Senator Rodney Ellis of Houston, who proposed the 1993 hate crimes bill,..."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Feature by Janet Heimlich

The Death of Ben Brownlee

A Rockdale teenager's suicide raises questions about official protections for gay and transgendered kids

"...the last form of socially acceptable discrimination," says Randall Ellis, executive director of the Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas...."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...only Aaron Paul) and a trip through pitcher Dock Ellis' career in No No: A Dockumentary – will make..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to its indictments of director John Colyandro and Jim Ellis, aide to U.S. House majority leader Tom DeLay, reindicting..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Feature

Campaign Money Shuffle?

The GOP's capture of the Texas House may have been accomplished with less than scrupulous campaign fund dealings.

"...and a flood of GOP money. After beating Democrat James Sylvester in narrowly Republican Dist. 50, freshman Stick was..."

May 23, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Renewing the Rainbow

A Preview of the Gay / Lesbian Right Lobby Agenda for the 77th Legislature

"...a hate crimes bill as a companion to Rodney Ellis' bill in the Senate, Hardy-Garcia's voice sounded more energized..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

On the Lege

Christian Sabotage?

"...hallways of the Capitol last week when Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, argued the merits of proposed hate crimes legislation..."

Feb. 26, 1999 News Column

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...the first-ever feature-length documentary profile of MLB pitcher Dock Ellis, who famously threw a no-hitter in 1970 whilst tripping..."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Welcome to Tomstown

In the burgeoning Tomstown scandal, you can't tell the players or the plot without a program

"...Jim Ellis, aide to Tom DeLay and one of the creators..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

No Growth at the Growth Fund

Despite charging millions of dollars in management fees, the Texas Growth Fund has returned zero to the state

"...James Huffines, a commercial banker who is a UT regent..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

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