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

The Bourne Identity

"...by: Doug Liman. Starring: Matt Damon, Franke Potente, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen, Brian Cox, Adele Akinnouye-Agbaje and Julia Stiles...."

June 14, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

American Sniper

Clint Eastwood and Bradley Cooper tell Chris Kyle's war story.

"...Directed by: Clint Eastwood. Starring: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Luke Grimes, Jake McDorman, Kevin Lacz, Cory..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Spy

The Paul Feig/Melissa McCarthy comedy onslaught continues with a Bond parody

"...Paul Feig. Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Rose Byrne, Jude Law, Jason Statham, Miranda Hart, Bobby Cannavale, Allison Janney, Morena Baccarin..."

June 5, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Front Runner

Jason Reitman revisits a long-ago time when a sex scandal could ruin a candidate's shot at the presidency

"...Directed by: Jason Reitman. Starring: Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Alfred..."

Nov. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

Toy Story

Dangerous Toys' Jason McMaster

"...songs or write lyrics about my dick anymore," says Jason McMaster of Dangerous Toys. Clearly, this Jason McMaster is..."

Dec. 8, 1995 Music Feature

Astros Eject Garner and Purpura

"...coach Phil Garner and general manager Tim Purpura. Cecil Cooper has been named the new manager with Tal Smith..."

Aug. 27, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

ACL Live Review: The Cure

Four-decade Brits make it look and sound easy

"...rhythm section manned by Simon Gallup’s four strings and Jason Cooper’s drumming stole the show, rolling through a set-list..."

Oct. 6, 2019 Music Post by Elise Barbin

Saturday ACL Face-Off: The Cure vs. Childish Gambino

Second British noir-pop vs. “This Is America”

"...Government name(s): Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Roger O'Donnell, Jason Cooper, Reeves Gabrels..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

ATX Fest Recap: Indie Film Studio Blumhouse Is Taking Over TV on Its Own Terms

The House That Horror Built – Inside Blumhouse Television

"...It seems like Jason Blum and his Blumhouse production company are ubiquitous, and..."

June 8, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Cure Romances Austin

Friday (the 13th) I’m in love

"...were quietly unveiled across the four lengthy encores. Drummer Jason Cooper thumped expertly and steadily at the back, demonstrating..."

May 16, 2016 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Brit Face Off: Depeche Mode vs. the Cure

"...Current members: Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Roger O'Donnell, Jason Cooper, Reeves Gabrels..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Film News

Summer shoots, Senate bills, and a few film festivals you should know about; plus, Bob Ivy plays with dolls

"...Smith, "Lost Not Found" by Sean Ripple, "Daniel" by Jason Cooper, "Barney" by Stacy Schoolfield, "Lead Role: Father" by..."

April 15, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

The Cure, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, The Woodlands, TX, May 24

"...Opener "Out of This World" skated along on drummer Jason Cooper's trancey skinwork, the flame-kissed elegy "Watching Me Fall"..."

June 9, 2000 Music Review by Christopher Gray

Top 10 Theatre Performances of 2015

The Austin stage actors who gave the most impressive performances in 2015 just made it look so damned easy

"...1) Jason Liebrecht as Odysseus Rex in Year Of The Rooster..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Shanon Weaver

Everything Must Go

Tower's last hours

"...more complicated than it appears on the surface," maintains Jason Enright, former co-owner of Jupiter Records. What Jason's doing,..."

June 25, 2004 Music Feature by Matt Dentler

Food-o-File

Food editor Virginia B. Wood makes corrections on the Chronicle's recent "Barbecue Dynasties" article and updates readers on local goings-on.

"...and I'm here to iron them out. Where the Cooper dynasty is concerned, Gary Cooper's restaurant is located at..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Bob Byington will world premiere 7 Chinese Brothers, starring Jason Schwartzman and Tunde Adebimpe, and Todd Rohal’s bringing Uncle..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Kelly Kaplan, Mo McRae, Producers: Mo McRae, Inny Clemons, Jason Tamasco, Zak Kristofek An upper middle class married couple..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

19 Exceptional Songwriters Showcase Their Craft at SXSW

"...Jason Hawk HarrisWed. 13, Continental Club, 8pm Formaldehyde, Tobacco and..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...tragic car crash. Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, Chris Cooper, Judah Lewis (U.S. Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Music: Must-See Country

10 twangy acts to catch

"...The Secret SistersWed. 15, Cooper's BBQ, 8:10pm; Fri. 17, Cooper's BBQ, 9pm The sharp..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Titan, King, God, Monster

Ray Harryhausen in Austin, Tuesday, March 28

"...Talos, striding across a Crete beachhead in pursuit of Jason and his argonauts; the sorrowful Venusian Ymir, its pebbled..."

March 24, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

DVDanger: Lace Crater

Ghostly romance reinvented, plus more DVD and VOD releases

"...real victories here are from the effects team of Jason and Mason Derushie, Moira Garr, and Ariana Roberts, as..."

Aug. 15, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two

Steve Earle brings Townes Van Zandt's ghost along on Silver City's magical mystery tour; it hangs around for the Toronto Film Festival

"...cast, including Danny Huston, Richard Dreyfuss, Daryl Hannah, Chris Cooper, Mary Kay Place, Kris Kristofferson, Michael Murphy, Maria Bello,..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Column by Louis Black

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...Swan Dive Patio, 10:20pm Since forming in 1994 behind Jason Reece and Conrad Keely, TOD proved remarkably consistent in..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Boyhood Nominated for Six Oscars

Academy singles out Linklater, Adair, Arquette, Hawke

"...American Sniper, Clint Eastwood, Robert Lorenz, Andrew Lazar, Bradley Cooper and Peter Morgan Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of..."

Jan. 15, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Kingdom

Initially, The Kingdom seems like it might be another of this season's politically charged movies, but it actually plays more like an explosive episode of CSI: Riyadh.

"...Directed by: Peter Berg. Starring: Jamie Foxx, Chris Cooper, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman, Ashraf Barhom, Ali Suliman, Jeremy..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...Sophia Takal, Lawrence Michael Levine, Alia Shawkat, Annie Parisse, Jason Ritter (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

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