That’s So Cool: Celebrating Bob Johnston

The late producer’s staggering output somehow excluded his own renown

"...Bob Johnston, who died Aug. 14, was all energy. Delicately wired,..."

Aug. 20, 2015 Music Post by Louis Black

"Daniel Johnston: I Live My Broken Dreams" Tells the Story of an Artist

The first-ever museum exhibition of Daniel Johnston's work digs deep into the man, the myths

"...Daniel Johnston was easy to underestimate. His songs were mostly simple..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Bob Johnston 1932-2015

“The grand master waved his magical wand for the last time”

"...Texan Bob Johnston passed away in Nashville on Friday. The Hillsboro native,..."

Aug. 15, 2015 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

The Slow Dying of Johnston High

State accountability standards may close a school on the edge of survival

"...the Eastside might have been a turning point for Johnston High School...."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Captain America: The First Avenger

Marvel Entertainment continues to pave the road for its forthcoming Avengers epic with another origin story for another superhero.

"...Directed by: Joe Johnston. Starring: Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Tommy..."

July 29, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

October Sky

"...Directed by: Joe Johnston. Starring: Laura Dern, Natalie Canerday, Chad Lindberg, Chris..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Rocketeer

An unemployed aviator stumbles upon a jet-pack in this fun adventure set in an idealized 1938 Hollywood.

"...Directed by: Joe Johnston. Starring: Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly and Alan Arkin...."

June 21, 1991 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

One of the better offerings from Marvel’s growing multimedia omniverse, this film gives fans plenty to chew on.

"...Directed by: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo. Starring: Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson,..."

April 4, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Wolfman

This monster reboot disappoints terribly, making up in blood and entrails what it lacks in heart and soul.

"...Directed by: Joe Johnston. Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt,..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hidalgo

Old-time adventure in which both man and steed look good.

"...Directed by: Joe Johnston. Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Zuleikha Robinson, Omar Sharif, Louise..."

March 5, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Pagemaster

"...Directed by: Maurice Hunt and Joe Johnston. Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Christopher Lloyd, Ed Begley, Mel..."

Nov. 25, 1994 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Momentum and the Mountainside Sound

Dylan's bottler of magic, Bob Johnston, on the nicest guy ever, plus Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Michael Martin Murphey, and more

"..."Johnston had fire in his eyes. He had that thing..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Music Feature by Louis Black

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Go see the actual ballet instead

"...Directed by: Lasse Hallström and Joe Johnston. Starring: Mackenzie Foy, Keira Knightley, Morgan Freeman, Helen..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Continued Story

Daniel Johnston's songs find new life in the rock opera Speeding Motorcycle

"...have to tell you who I am!) When Daniel Johnston came to Austin, he decided that Glass Eye was..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Arts Feature by Kathy McCarty

Jurassic Park III

"...Directed by: Joe Johnston. Starring: Sam Neill, Trevor Morgan, Alessandro Nivola, Téa..."

July 20, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

I Live My Broken Dreams

This year's rock docs examine the 'outsider myth' and more among the likes of Daniel Johnston, Townes Van Zandt, and Wild Man Fischer

"...– Daniel Johnston..."

March 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Will Robinson Sheff

Songs of Pain Was Not in Vain

The day a skinny young kid named Daniel Johnston came shuffling to the back door of the 'Chronicle'

"..."I'm Daniel Johnston," he said, "Here's a tape of mine for you..."

March 11, 2005 Music Feature by Louis Black

Kickstart Your Weekend With 'Hi, How Are You'

(Not a dating advice column)

"...to be thankful for: Willie Nelson, Barbara Jordan, Daniel Johnston…..."

Nov. 27, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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

"...Directed by Joe Johnston. Starring Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Secondhand Lions

In this unique family film that's also an ode to heroic movies gone by, a boy is sent for the summer to live with his two eccentric uncles in Texas.

"...by: Tim McCanlies. Starring: Robert Duvall, Michael Caine, Haley Joel Osment, Kyra Sedgwick and Nicky Katt. Emotional, nostalgic, and..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...with Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, Izabella Scorupco, Famke Janssen, Joe Don Baker, Robbie Coltrane, Desmond Llewelyn. (PG-13, 129 min.)..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Chuck

The rise and fall of the real-life Rocky

"...the rise, fall, and redemption of Wepner, a regular Joe who squandered his minor celebrity, hit rock bottom in..."

May 19, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Lakeboat

"...Directed by: Joe Mantegna. Starring: Charles Durning, Peter Falk, Robert Forster, J.J...."

Dec. 31, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

NFL Preview

"...time to predict the future, I put on Daniel Johnston’s Hi, How Are You, grabbed a bottle of white..."

Sept. 3, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

October Sky

"...October Sky D: Joe Johnston (1999); with Laura Dern, Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper...."

Oct. 29, 1999 Screens Review by Mike Emery

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jane Leo, a Sharon Jones tribute, a Genuine Joe fundraiser, and more recommended shows

"...among the best contemporary vocal jazz performances.  – Abby Johnston Genuine Joe Fundraiser Show2200 Justin Ln., Saturday 11..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Naked City

AISD Bond Vote Set

"...the 333 acres is occupied by warbler habitat," says Joe Johnston, FWS Senior Biologist. To obtain a 10(A) permit..."

Feb. 9, 1996 News Feature

DVDanger: Cult Film Corner

Burying the Ex and Patch Town

"...the Ex, it's the presence behind the camera of Joe Dante...."

Aug. 18, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dial Code Santa Claus Is This Year's Christmas Surprise

You better watch out for this Pere Noël

"...Terry Jones (Monty Python and the Holy Grail), and Joe Johnston (Captain America: The First Avenger). "I was the..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Industry of Light and Magic

Fx guru and key 'Star Wars' figure Tom Smith to HRC

"...original, featuring such future giants of FX as designer Joe Johnston and model maker Dennis Murren, closed after the..."

April 15, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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