Vision and Focus

In the 'Undertow' with director David Gordon Green and first-time screenwriter Joe Conway

"...For Joe Conway, it all began with a game of basketball...."

Nov. 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Walking Tall

Contemporary remake of the 1973 grassroots classic retains and updates the basic plot while losing much of the original’s heart and soul.

"...choice as the new hero of Walking Tall, replacing Joe Don Baker in the original. The substitution retains the..."

April 2, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Is That All There Is?

Joe Lessard Leaving City Post

"...Assistant City Manager Joe Lessard photograph by John Anderson The rumors started over..."

July 31, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Gone Fishin'

"...Directed by: Christopher Cain. Starring: Joe Pesci, Danny Glover, Rosanna Arquette, Willie Nelson, Lynn Whitfield..."

June 6, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Casino

Stone jumps into the deep end with Scorsese made guys, De Niro and Pesci, as the action moves from New York to Vegas, with uneven results.

"...by: Martin Scorsese. Starring: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods, Don Rickles, Alan King, Kevin Pollak..."

Nov. 22, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

American Cyborg: Steel Warrior

"...Directed by: Boaz Davidson. Starring: Joe Lara, Nicole Hansen and John Ryan. With American Cyborg,..."

Jan. 7, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Public Eye

"...Directed by: Howard Franklin. Starring: Joe Pesci, Barbara Hershey, Stanley Tucci, Jerry Adler and Jared..."

Oct. 23, 1992 Movie Review by Louis Black

The Super

"...Directed by: Rod Daniel. Starring: Joe Pesci, Vincent Gardenia, Ruben Blades and Madolyn Smith Osborne...."

Oct. 11, 1991 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Slamdance Interview: The 23-Year Wait for Bliss

Inside the unexpected sequel to 2001's Virgil Bliss

"...when it’s ready. That explains the 23-year gap between Joe Maggio's 2001 indie crime drama Virgil Bliss and its..."

Jan. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

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

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

Feb. 10, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

The Beast and the Bone Collector in Rondo and Bob

Joe O'Connell brings together two horror icons in his documentary, on VOD now

"...If you ask Austin author and filmmaker Joe O'Connell what's on his mind, it seems it's the..."

June 24, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Banker

Controversial biopic about two bankers who helped build the African-American middle class

"...Not reviewed at press time. Delayed biography of Joe Morris (Jackson) and Bernard Garrett (Mackie), two of the..."

March 6, 2020 Movie Review

Where's My Roy Cohn?

The man who taught Trump to be a monster

"...amply define the man who conspiratorially whispered in Sen. Joe McCarthy’s ear, unjustly sent Ethel Rosenberg to the electric..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Hunter Killer

Cold War flashbacks as Gerard Butler takes on the Russkies

"...Russian submarines go missing along the Russian border, Commander Joe Glass (Butler) and the crew of the USS Arkansas..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Mom and Dad

Nic Cage goes crazy/crazier in this kid-killing black comedy

"...kill their children … or not. Equal parts Parents, Joe Lynch’s recent masterpiece Mayhem, Randy Quaid circa right now,..."

Jan. 26, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fasten Nabs RideAustin's Communication Engagement Director

Upstart rideshare company hires Joe Deshotel

"...And this week, the company announced the hiring of Joe Deshotel as its new regional director of business development,..."

Aug. 18, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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

SXSW Film Announces Keynotes

Fest releases full schedule, plus convergence details

"...George, legendary producer Gale Anne Hurd, and indie icon Joe Swanberg all delivering keynotes. The day also sees the..."

Feb. 16, 2016 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Hateful Eight

Tarantino's latest opus screens in 70mm this week at two Austin venues

"...who claims to be Red Rock’s new executioner, cowboy Joe Gage (Madsen), and doleful Bob (Bichir). Seeing as how..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

No Chairs for Travis County in House Committees

Local delegation still scores six vice-chairs

"...Every session, Speaker Joe Straus takes his time in announcing his committee assignments...."

Feb. 4, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Reverb: An Odyssey

Joe Ely road fiction isn't very fictional at all

"...Reverb: An Odysseyby Joe Ely Lettersat3ampress, 378pp., $19.95..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Music Feature by Nina Hernandez

Ouija

Hasbro's soothsaying board is the MacGuffin in this teen horror film.

"...recent Hasbro plaything adaptations – namely Transformers and G.I. Joe – look like triumphs of subtly engineered cinematic magic...."

Oct. 31, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Pride

In this inspirational true story, striking Welsh miners and the local LGBT community find common bonds.

"...In 1984, homosexual teen Joe (MacKay) quietly joins the ranks of an LGBT group..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Fantastic Fest Gives Us the Horns

Daniel Radcliffe's latest heads up final wave of films

"...final wave of films, with Daniel Radcliffe's collaboration with Joe Hill, Horns, leading a pack that includes a host..."

Sept. 10, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: March 25

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Joe Biden speaks frankly, Britain stocks up on rice, and..."

March 25, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Michael Madsen, Last of the Warrior Poets

Mr. Blonde on poetry, hats, and 'Reservoir Dogs'

"...actor Lawrence Tierney through his big scene, where gangster Joe Cabot gives his jewelry heist crew their nicknames...."

Dec. 3, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: September 11

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...Joe Biden sweet talks, Zac Efron squeezes tight, and Mitt..."

Sept. 11, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The AggreGAYtor: August 17

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...housekeeping, Rick Santorum tried to save the day, and Joe Gibbs makes a Freudian slip. Today’s AggreGAYtor is sexy..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Famous People Looking Pretty

Scenes from Saturday night's red carpets

"...The cast and crew of Safety Not Guaranteed, Killer Joe, and Nature Calls walk, wave, smile, etc. – and..."

March 11, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

One for the Money

Heigl plays bounty hunter Stephanie Plum in this adaptation of the first book in Janet Evanovich's bestselling crime series.

"...fish – a rogue cop wanted for first-degree murder, Joe Morelli (O'Mara). This one's personal. Plum doesn't give a..."

Feb. 3, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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