Sophie Jones

Coming-of-age drama never escapes its influences

"...Chase Offerle, Sam Kamerman, Elle, Natalie Shershow, Jonah Kersey, Jessica Barr and Claire Manning...."

March 5, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

ATX Television Fest: Pulp Page to Small Screen: A Look at Comic Adaptations

Panel offers tips on what makes a good comic book TV show

"...(The Middleman), Brian Michael Bendis (Powers), and Rosemary Rodriguez (Jessica Jones) had advice for would-be comic adapters: Respect the..."

June 11, 2016 Screens Post by Ashley Moreno

Bad Samaritan

David Tennant plays Hannibal Lecter, which is less fun than it sounds.

"...now he's having fun becoming one: first Kilgrave in Jessica Jones, now icy lunatic millionaire Cale Erendreich. Well, at..."

May 4, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Is Everyone on TV Gay?

Plus Contrast Film Fest, Frida Fridays, and more queer magic

"...onscreen. I've recently binge-watched The Society, Stranger Things, and Jessica Jones. From Grizz and Sam on Society to Robin..."

July 19, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...the multi-pronged media cross-pollination event (running March 10-19) is Jessica Shortall, managing director of business coalition Texas Competes, which..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Residential Art Gallery Collection Rert Is Creative Austin as It Used to Be

Amanda Jones and Chad Hopper let the Rert ones in

"...Certainly not Amanda Jones and Chad Hopper of Collection Rert. And that makes..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Playing for Keeps

In this all-too-predictable romantic comedy/drama, Gerard Butler plays an ex-soccer star who ultimately reunites with his ex-wife and son, whose team he coaches.

"...Directed by: Gabriele Muccino. Starring: Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Dennis Quaid, Judy Greer, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Uma Thurman..."

Dec. 7, 2012 Movie Review by Louis Black

Blue Sky

"...Directed by: Tony Richardson. Starring: Jessica Lange, Tommy Lee Jones, Powers Boothe, Carrie Snodgress, Amy..."

Oct. 7, 1994 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Madame Web

The Spidey-adjacent Madame Web isn't just bad, it's boring

"...TV director who’s danced with Marvel property before on Jessica Jones and The Defenders. If you perked up at..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Scene

Jones' town

"...Friday, Oct. 26, Alex Jones, Austin's greatest freedom fighter, radio-show host, filmmaker, and "speculative..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Hot Tub Time Machine 2

It's the franchise that goes back to the future – but in a hot tub instead of a DeLorean.

"...Gillian Jacobs, Chevy Chase, Collette Wolfe, Bianca Haase, Jason Jones, Kellee Stewart, Kumail Nanjiani and Christian Slater...."

Feb. 27, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...which – including Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, and Rashida Jones – will all be in attendance at the festival),..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer

Although it tries mightily to top 2005's origin story by introducing fanboy favorite the Silver Surfer, this film is nevertheless relentlessly dull and curiously bombastic.

"...Directed by: Tim Story. Starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Michael Chiklis, Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington,..."

June 22, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

Lots of information and finely honed arguments characterize this vicariously thrilling and joyous documentary that explores heavy metal’s many permutations and sheer endurance over the past 30-odd years.

"...Directed by: Sam Dunn, Scot McFayden and Jessica Joy Wise. There are few things in life as..."

March 24, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Gets Virtual

VR film pioneer Jessica Brillhart announced as 2019 keynote

"...as the conference has just announced VR cinema pioneer Jessica Brillhart as its latest keynote speaker...."

Nov. 27, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Big Money, But Who Pays? The Cost of Emerging TV Studios

TV budgets get bigger, but so do network and streamer demands

"...by two True Blood alumni – producer Raelle Tucker (Jessica Jones) and director Scott Winant (thirtysomething). Again, money was..."

June 9, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

I Like to Watch

Bringing The Thomas Crown Affair to Shondaland

"...a show must either be literally about this contradiction (Jessica Jones), or so thoroughly branded as female nobody gets..."

March 18, 2016 Screens Column by Jacob Clifton

Stan the Man

The legendary name behind Marvel Comics comes to town for Wizard World

"...centering on a quartet of street-level heroes – Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, and Luke Cage. Together, they will..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Alone Together D: Bradley Bell, Pablo Jones-Soler Producers: Ross Levine, Emmie Lichtenberg, Brian Ferenchik Charli XCX,..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Wiggins, Milo Coy, Lee Eddy, Bill Wise, Natalie L'Amoreaux, Jessica Brynn Cohen, Sam Chipman, Danielle Guilbot (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Téa Leoni, Richard E. Grant, Anthony Carrigan, Sunita Mani, Jessica Hynes (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 22, 2025 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

"...John Leguizamo, French Stewart, Lauren "Lolo" Spencer, Rachel Bay Jones (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Sir Doug Sahm, of course) and Alan Berg’s The Jones Family Will Make a Way, about the friendship between..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...young woman joins a dangerous scrap metal crew. Cast: Jessica Barden, Gus Halper, Austin Amelio, Grace Kaiser, Pamela Adlon,..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

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

"...35mm) Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, and Dean Jones. Directed by Richard Thorpe. Though Elvis Presley starred in..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...in a house they just broke into. Cast: Matt Jones, Eleanore Pienta, Will Rogers, Jonny Mars, Sam Eidson, Jennymarie..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

(Tom) Petty Fest

‘Southern Accents’ pack the Mohawk

"...acts Jason Isbell, Jakob Dylan, the Whigs, and Norah Jones...."

Sept. 26, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...to nanny. Cast List: Rachel Sennott, Olga Petsa, Jason Jones, Sabrina Jalees, Caleb Hearon, Ennis Esmer, Dani Kind (World..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Eyes of Tammy Faye

Formulaic biopic captures subject's glow without critique

"...Directed by: Michael Showalter. Starring: Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield, Cherry Jones and Vincent D’Onofrio...."

Sept. 17, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Comics Worth Spending Money on

Three Chronicle writers recommend 14 current comics, from standard superhero fare to funny-animal satire to slice-of-life drama.

"...by Jessica Abel..."

May 3, 2002 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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