Live From AFS, It's Saturday Night!

Jason Reitman brings his SNL history to Austin for special screening

"...will be presenting a special screening of Saturday Night, Jason Reitman's frenetic comedy about the first ever episode of..."

Jan. 21, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Between the Temples

A widower cantor and a septuagenarian bat mitzvah student forge an unlikely friendship

"...Directed by: Nathan Silver. Starring: Jason Schwartzman, Carol Kane, Dolly De Leon, Robert Smigel, Caroline..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Beekeeper

Jason Statham hits people in the face in this spy thriller

"...Directed by: David Ayer. Starring: Jason Statham, Jeremy Irons and Emmy Raver-Lampman...."

Jan. 12, 2024 Movie Review

South of Heaven

Jason Sudeikis and Evangeline Lilly hold on to love on the run

"...Directed by: Aharon Keshales. Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Evangeline Lilly, Mike Colter, Shea Whigham, Jeremy Bobb,..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

From Austin To Canada: The Virtual Film Fest Experience

Local filmmakers on having world premieres at Fantasia

"...a normal year, then Austin filmmakers Richard Jones and Jason Neulander would probably be on a flight to Montreal..."

Aug. 31, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Blowing the Dust Off Punk Record Collections

Jason Blackmore explores punk musicians' record collections in Records Collecting Dust II

"...my 50th band, I wanted to try something different," Jason Blackmore laughed. The 48-year-old San Diego-based punk musician-turned-filmmaker has..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Screens Feature by Tim Stegall

Chappaquiddick

The car crash that changed America.

"...Directed by: John Curran. Starring: Jason Clarke, Kate Mara, Ed Helms, Bruce Dern, Jim Gaffigan,..."

April 13, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul

The wimpy kid returns for a reboot

"...Directed by: David Bowers. Starring: Jason Drucker, Alicia Silverstone, Tom Everett Scott, Charlie Wright, Chris..."

May 19, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Mother's Day

The movie is a moneymaking contrivance, just like the holiday itself

"...Garry Marshall. Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson, Julia Roberts, Jason Sudeikis, Timothy Olyphant, Britt Robertson, Sarah Chalke, Margo Martindale,..."

April 29, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The End of the Tour

Fictional but satisfying portrayal of a David Foster Wallace interview by a Rolling Stone reporter

"...Directed by: James Ponsoldt. Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Jason Segel, Joan Cusack, Mamie Gummer, Anna Chlumsky and Ron..."

Aug. 14, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

In Praise of Designers

A show of gratitude as two of our finest, Ia Ensterä and Jason Amato, depart Austin

"...created sets and costumes for some 100 different shows. Jason Amato, he of the broad shoulders and brawny bear..."

July 17, 2015 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Terminator: Genisys

The Governator is back

"...Alan Taylor. Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney, Jason Clarke, J.K. Simmons, Byung-hun Lee, Matt Smith and Dayo..."

July 3, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

This Is Where I Leave You

Awfully likeable ensemble comedy.

"...Directed by: Shawn Levy. Starring: Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Jane Fonda, Adam Driver, Rose Byrne,..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Somm

Are sommeliers the "new rock stars of the food industry"?

"...Directed by: Jason Wise...."

June 28, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

News Ticker: April 29

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Jason Collins slam dunks, Matt Mackowiak deletes a tweet, and..."

April 29, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Only the Young

This gorgeously shot documentary impression of three teenagers in Santa Clarita, California, effectively captures the sensation of youth on the verge.

"...Directed by: Elizabeth Mims and Jason Tippet...."

Feb. 22, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Muppets

This Muppet reboot is an absolute delight and puts an end to the great Muppet diaspora.

"...Directed by: James Bobin. Starring: Amy Adams, Jason Segel, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones, Zach Galifianakis, Ken Jeong,..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Killer Elite

Action-film icon Jason Statham is stuck in an overlong, perfunctory thriller.

"...Directed by: Gary McKendry. Starring: Jason Statham, Robert De Niro, Clive Owen, Yvonne Strahovski and..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Mechanic

A mediocre remake of a Charles Bronson assassin film that's downright repellent at times.

"...Directed by: Simon West. Starring: Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Tony Goldwyn, Donald Sutherland, Jeff Chase,..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Beyond the Bourbon Legend

The bottle didn't let Jason Boland down, and neither did his workingman's honky-tonk

"...another cowboy is gearing up for his ride. Austin's Jason Boland & the Stragglers spread out across the bottom..."

April 10, 2009 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Demling's First Campaign Win?

First win, or only win?

"...1 opponents – incumbent Lee Leffingwell and recently declared Jason Meeker – that neither are even entering. Here's his..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Meeker Officially Declares for Council

RG4N spokesman challenges Leffingwell.

"...After what seemed like an eternity of almost-but-not-quite declaring, Jason Meeker, the communications chairman of Responsible Growth for Northcross,..."

Feb. 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

'Juiced': The Deacon's Master Plan

"...Good Guys traded fledgling pitching prospects Taylor Buchholz and Jason Hirsh, and budding fan favorite Willy Taveras, to Colorado..."

Dec. 13, 2006 Sports Post by Christopher Gray

Second Coming

Tia Carrera's Jason Morales takes out the Lysol and sprays down the Melvins

"...experience lets your mind wander," ventures the group's guitarist, Jason Morales. "It doesn't give you a lot to grasp..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Drive, He Said

In its 13th year, Jason Neulander shifts Salvage Vanguard Theater into overdrive

"...Here's the thing about Jason Neulander of Salvage Vanguard Theater: You don't have to..."

April 14, 2006 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Merchant of Death

Director Jason Reitman spins his feature, 'Thank You for Smoking'

"...Thank You for Smoking is Jason Reitman's homage to Nick Naylor, a fictional Big Tobacco..."

March 31, 2006 Screens Feature by Darcie Stevens

Don't Hate It Because It's Beautiful

Arnand Tucker and Jason Schwartzman talk 'Shopgirl'

"...The director and Jason Schwartzman, who portrays one of Claire Danes' two love..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

American Wedding

"...Directed by: Jesse Dylan. Starring: Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, January Jones, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Seann..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Stealing Harvard

"...Megan Mullally, Dennis Farina, Leslie Mann, Tom Green and Jason Lee. Stealing Harvard is about a good man feebly..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

How to Get the Government to Pay Attention, the Rotoscope Way

Animated anarchy from locals Paul Beck and Jason Archer

"...Rounding the corner of Jason Archer's South Austin home, the first thing I see..."

July 5, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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