A Shining Star Goes Dark

A tragedy at Reagan High School evokes a mother's courageous response.

"...Carolyn Mosley Samuel stands just inside the entrance to her low-slung brick..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Great White Hype

"...Directed by: Reginald Hudlin. Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Jeff Goldblum, Peter Berg, Jon Lovitz, Corbin..."

May 10, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The New Age

"...Patrick Bauchau, John Diehl, Paula Marshall, Corbin Bernsen and Samuel L. Jackson. In a juxtaposition reminiscent of Spike Lee's..."

Dec. 9, 1994 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

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

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...by Jim Bigham and Mark Moormann, Marwencol, directed by Jeff Malmberg, Pelada, directed by Luke Boughen, Rebekah Fergusson, Gwendolyn..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Terrence Stamp, Pernilla August...."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...film that gobbles the summer? D: Steven Spielberg; with Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, Vince Vaughn, Arliss Howard, Richard Schiff,..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...Favreau. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Reissues

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

"...4 stars --Jeff McCord Dr. Samuel J. Hoofman and the Theremin..."

June 25, 1999 Music Feature

Nine Months

"...Starring: Hugh Grant, Julianne Moore, Tom Arnold, Joan Cusack, Jeff Goldblum and Robin Williams. No matter how long writer/director..."

July 14, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...two writers with experience of taking on such projects: Jeff Buhler (responsible for the upcoming revamp of the Grudge..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Further Reflections

SXSW Film Festival

"...Dir: Jim Sikora; Prod: Joe Carducci; with Jeff Strong, Paula Killen, David Yow, Rex Benson, Richard Kern...."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

Postmarks

"...Jeff Hodges Frauds, All of You!..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Column

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...BOOTY CALL D: Jeff Pollack; with Jamie Foxx, Tommy Davidson, Vivica A. Fox,..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Spin Me Round (Italy, U.S.) Director: Jeff Baena, Screenwriters: Jeff Baena, Alison Brie, Producers: Mel Eslyn,..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...with a local. Cast: Derrick B. Harden, Irmena Chichikova, Samuel Finzi, Stoyo Mirkov (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: The Stage Austin's The Real Inspector Hound

The director, not the dead guy, is the victim in Tom Stoppard's vicious critique of critics

"...as a food forager for a coven of vampires. Samuel Beckett makes the profession the most grievous insult among..."

July 28, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Spring Valley D: Garrett Zevgetis Producers: Chico Colvard, Jeff Consiglio, Ariana Garfinkel An explosive viral video shows a..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...Pinkins, Daniel Ryan, Ryan Cassata, Sanda Weigl, MJ Frank, Samuel John Damon, Jamal Batts (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...story. Cast List: Daniel Dorr, Hope Lauren, Landry Bender, Jeff Baker, Candice Renee, Breon Gorman, Tim Landfield, Isaac Nippert,..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

Giving a lot of sweet bouquets (and taking their sweet time doing it)

"...Jeff Kurihara, "Broken Pieces"/"Just for the Night" (New York Stories)..."

June 8, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...Jeffery Mills, Civilization (All You Can Eat)..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

"...skittish about driving on I-35? So was state Sen. Jeff Wentworth, R-San Antonio, until he dipped into his campaign's..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature

Happy Accidents

Dominic Smith on The Beautiful Miscellaneous

"...Nelson, the average son of a genius particle physicist. Samuel Nelson believes his son must be destined for greatness,..."

June 15, 2007 Books Feature by John H. Razook

Postmarks

The Clark-Madison brouhaha continues amidst tributes to Mambo John and more.

"...issue and learned only recently of the death of Jeff Whittington. Thank you for your "Page Two" tribute...."

Sept. 14, 2001 Column

Jumper

Jumper is pretty slick, entertaining stuff about what young male teens might do if given the ability to teleport.

"...Directed by: Doug Liman. Starring: Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Diane Lane, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson, Michael..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Welcome to the Jungle

Metal and alt-rock collide and flourish during the Back Room's glory years

"...Love Bone, including future Pearl Jammers Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament, who had just opened for Dogs D'Amour. I..."

July 28, 2006 Music Feature by Ray Seggern

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Senate hearings on the Supreme Court appointment of Judge Samuel Alito, and continuing hostilities in Iraq, with a small..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature

Roll 'Em

March

"...with Guy Pearce, Robert Carlyle, Jeremy Davies, David Arquette, Jeffrey Jones...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...with Emma Thompson, Jonathan Pryce, Steven Waddington, Rufus Sewell, Samuel West, Penelope Wilton. (R, 123 min.) How interesting it..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

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