Director Jeff Fowler on the Enduring Success of Sonic the Hedgehog

How the blue hedgehog became more than just a spiky speedster

"...In Jeff Fowler's 2004 Oscar-nominated short "Gopher Broke," the titular protagonist..."

May 20, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Conversation With Jeff Nichols

'Mud' director oozes with Southern charm

"...Arkansas native-turned-Austinite Jeff Nichols knew without a shadow of a doubt he..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Screens Post by Neha Aziz

Midnight Special

Is a boy with special gifts a savior or a weapon – or neither?

"...Directed by: Jeff Nichols. Starring: Michael Shannon, Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Jaeden..."

March 18, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

V.I. Warshawski

"...Directed by: Jeff Kanew. Starring: Kathleen Turner, Jay O. Sanders, Angela Goethals,..."

Aug. 2, 1991 Movie Review by Steve Davis

National Lampoon's Adam & Eve

More collegiate humor released by the folks at the Lampoon that has more hormonal smarts than necessary and about as many sex and toilet gags as you suspect.

"...Directed by: Jeff Kanew. Starring: Cameron Douglas, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Brianna Brown, Terri..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Tell No One

The many pleasures of this riveting psychological thriller from France derive more from the perplexing questions it raises than the discovery of the answers.

"...random violence; not-so-random torture; at least one top-notch foot chase; and a soundtrack that features ballads by both Otis..."

Aug. 1, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Playback: Live Music and Lodging

Hotel Indigo to break ground on Red River as Max Frost breaks the same with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy on his Atlantic Records debut

"...our amphitheater is good for business." Max Frost Meets Jeff Tweedy..."

April 4, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Grand Budapest Hotel

Wes Anderson's film is a marvelous spectacle: spry, sly, and rich with microdetailed production design and tickling tributes to cinematic forebearers.

"...Dafoe, Tilda Swinton, Edward Norton, Adrien Brody, Harvey Keitel, Jeff Goldblum, Jude Law, F. Murray Abraham, Tom Wilkinson and..."

March 14, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Looper

Crackerjack thrills, time travel, violence, humor, and action: Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis are characters who share the same morally conflicted core.

"...Rian Johnson. Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt, Jeff Daniels, Paul Dano, Noah Segan, Piper Perabo and Pierce..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

New films from Jeff Nichols, Alexander Payne on the schedule

"...The Bikeriders, the eagerly awaited new film from Jeff Nichols, is just one of the films just announced..."

Sept. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Mechanic

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

"...Starring: Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Tony Goldwyn, Donald Sutherland, Jeff Chase, Mini Anden and James Logan. Mere hours after..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Rundown

The man-mountain known as the Rock is diminished by all the action clichés in his new picture.

"...William Scott, Rosario Dawson, Christopher Walken, Ewen Bremner and Jeff Chase. Like rocky road ice cream, The Rundown is..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Super Tuesday in Travis County

Live coverage of the primary election

"...County Commissioner, Pct. 1 Jeff Travillion 9,681 / 41.85% James Nortey 4,179 / 18.07%..."

March 2, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Snake Charmer

Ray Wylie Hubbard survived the crash, recovered the black box, and continues to fly high and get lowdown with 'Snake Farm.'

"...showed up, as did an East Coaster named Jerry Jeff Walker and a trio called Frummox, with Steven Fromholz...."

June 23, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Crackpot Crackdown

Joining a long East Texas tradition, Jackson County DA Bobby Bell has convicted 28 black people on drug charges via manufactured evidence and railroaded trials. One small-town exile, her family, and a few neighbors are finally fighting back.

"...of mostly volunteer attorneys – among them Amarillo lawyer Jeff Blackburn (who was instrumental in overturning the unjust Tulia..."

Oct. 21, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW Friday Picks & Sleepers

Friday night blurbage of SXSW

"...Kid Cudi, Kid Sister, and Chromeo since 2007. – Chase Hoffberger TarantisT..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

A Church and Its People on Austin's Eastside

The living history of David Chapel

"...East Austin, still in existence) and hired John S. Chase – the first Black graduate of the UT-Austin School..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Stenberg, Maria Bakalova, Pete Davidson, Rachel Sennott, Myha'la Herrold, Chase Sui Wonders, Lee Pace (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sonic the Hedgehog

The Sega speedster finally arrives with all the nostalgic fun intact

"...Directed by: Jeff Fowler. Starring: James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter, Neal..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...over Earth. Cast: Ashly Burch, Jordan Rodrigues, Nicole Javier, Chase Mangum, Luis Antonius Canete, Tom E. Proctor, Clinton Lowe,..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

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

"...pulled from the Paramount's press release. Tickets can be purchased at www.austintheatre.org/film/classic-film-series. Casablanca..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Live Election Coverage

Is it over yet?

"...remains too close for anyone to sleep comfortably. – Chase Hoffberger..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Keeping this in mind, let's cut right to the chase. If you liked the fir st installment of the..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

The heroes in a half shell evolve into their most stylish adventure yet

"...Directed by: Jeff Rowe...."

Aug. 4, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

RV

Robin Williams loads his family into a camper and goes on vacation.

"...Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld. Starring: Robin Williams, Jeff Daniels, Cheryl Hines, Kristin Chenoweth, Joanna "JoJo" Levesque, Josh..."

May 5, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Wednesday Sleepers

"...due out this summer on Alternate Take Records. – Chase Hoffberger The Bad Rackets..."

March 7, 2008 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...However, your "close call" endorsement of Karen Sonleitner over Jeff Heckler, after great editorial "deliberations," had more hedges and..."

March 8, 2002 Column

Postmarks

The people want to know: who, precisely, was Bruce Barton quoting?

"...Jeff Whittington Remembered..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Column

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...Levitation performers Shannon & the Clams, Atlanta R&B artist Chase Shakur, Los Angeles hip-hop duo Flyana Boss, and Santa..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Jumanji: The Next Level

Back in the game for a fun if flimsier sequel

"...they're always well executed. Unfortunately, the script by Kasdan, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg can't work out whether to..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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