Vicky Donor

Bollywood actor John Abraham steps into the role of producer for this Indian comedy about a prolific sperm donor.

"...Dolly Ahluwalia. Not reviewed at press time. Bollywood actor John Abraham steps into the role of producer for this..."

April 27, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Robin Hood

This umpteenth iteration of He Who Steals From the Rich to Give to the Poor puts its dumbness front and center

"...Jamie Dornan, Tim Minchin, Paul Anderson and F. Murray Abraham...."

Nov. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Zealot and the Emancipator by H.W. Brands

This history by the UT professor offers a new look at John Brown and Abraham Lincoln: side by side

"...a book is called The Zealot and the Emancipator: John Brown, Abraham Lincoln, and the Struggle for American Freedom,..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Surviving the Game

"...R. Dickerson. Starring: Rutger Hauer, Ice-T, Charles S. Dutton, John C. McGinley, William McNamara, Jeff Corey, Gary Busey and..."

April 22, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Conspirator

Robert Redford directs this historical movie about the trial of Mary Surratt, who was convicted of conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.

"...Wilkinson, Danny Huston, Alexis Bledel, Justin Long, Norman Reedus, Johnny Simmons, Toby Kebbell and Stephen Root. A little-known chapter..."

April 15, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Lincoln

Despite a monumental performance by Daniel Day-Lewis, Spielberg's film has a fussed-over theatricality that's hard to escape.

"...Tommy Lee Jones, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Hal Holbrook, James Spader, John Hawkes, Gloria Reuben, Lee Pace, Tim Blake Nelson and..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Endless Ache

AFS Essential Cinema: Children of Abraham / Ibrahim 5

"...in some of the films showing in Children of Abraham/Ibrahim 5...."

Feb. 11, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Parkland

The events surrounding the assasination of JFK are witnessed through the eyes of those who were there in this made-in-Austin film.

"...lives on that fateful day in Dallas when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963. That..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Convent

"...Directed by: Manoel de Oliveira. Starring: Catherine Deneuve, John Malkovich, Luis Miguel Cintra, Leonor Silveira, Duarte D'Almeida and..."

March 1, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Water

This film which examines the second-class status of women in traditional Hindu society is beautiful yet sad, a tale drenched in centuries of stagnant, holy water.

"...Directed by: Deepa Mehta. Starring: Lisa Ray, Seema Biswas, John Abraham, Sarala, Manorama and Vidula Javalgekar. Water, which examines..."

May 12, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Hidden Room Theatre Is Working With a Presidential Assassin

Aside from that, Mrs. Lincoln, we reckon you’ll really enjoy the show

"...Hidden Room theatre company is officially in cahoots with John Wilkes Booth, the actor who shot and killed President..."

June 12, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The South Will Be Celebrated Again!

Historical revisionists urge Lege to protect the Confederacy

"...marked the 150th anniversary of the shooting of President Abraham Lincoln. How did Texas celebrate that terrible day? By..."

April 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trippin'

More day parties than you can shake an iPhone at

"...THURSDAY: Slow/Dynamite (2:30pm), the Gang (3:15), Dana Falconberry (4), John Maus (4:45), Karl Blau (5) FRIDAY: Douglas Ferguson (noon),..."

March 11, 2008 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Pathaan

India's favorite anti-hero, SRK, as a hard-hitting spy

"...Anand. Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Salman Khan, John Abraham and Dimple Kapadia...."

Jan. 27, 2023 Movie Review

Welcome Back

Bollywood comedy is a sequel to Welcome

"...Bazmee. Starring: Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Dimple Kapadia and John Abraham. Not reviewed at press time. Bollywood comedy is..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Madras Cafe

Political spy thriller from India.

"...Directed by: Shoojit Sircar. Starring: John Abraham and Nargis Fakhri. Not reviewed at press time...."

Aug. 23, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Race 2

Bollywood action film.

"...Directed by: Abbas-Mastan. Starring: Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez, Anil Kapoor and Ameesha Patel. Not..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Golden Hornet Project: Wolfgang-nam Style

'Amadeus' screening fundraiser for 'Mozart's Requiem Undead'

"...before he keels over from the poison F. Murray Abraham gave him? But he doesn't, and isn't that a..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Housefull 2

This Bollywood film is a follow-up to the 2010 comedy.

"...Directed by: Sajid Khan. Starring: Akshay Kumar and Asin, John Abraham. Not reviewed at press time. This Bollywood film..."

April 6, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Desi Boyz

Two young Indian men in London battle the recession by pole-dancing in this Bollywood film.

"...Directed by: Rohit Dhawan. Starring: Akshay Kumar, John Abraham, Deepika Padukone and Chitrangda Singh. Not reviewed at..."

Dec. 2, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Force

In this new Hindi film, a renegade cop doles out his own justice.

"...Directed by: Nishikant Kamat. Starring: John Abraham, Raj Babbar, Mohnish Bahl and Genelia D'Souza. Not..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

7 Khoon Maaf

In this Hindi mystery, a seven-times married woman leaves behind six deceased husbands.

"...by: Vishal Bhardwaj. Starring: Priyanka Chopra, Neil Nitin Mukesh, John Abraham and Irrfan Khan. Not reviewed at press time...."

Feb. 18, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jhootha Hi Sahi

Bollywood romantic comedy.

"...Directed by: Abbas Tyrewala. Starring: John Abraham, Pakhi, Raghu Ram and Manasi Scott. Not reviewed..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

New York

This new bollywood film about three longtime friends was filmed in America.

"...Directed by: Kabir Khan. Starring: John Abraham, Katrina Kaif, Neil Nitin Mukesh and Irrfan Khan...."

June 26, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dostana

New Bollywood film is set entirely in Miami and is a romantic comedy about two men who pose as gay roommates to rent an apartment, which sends the wrong signal to women.

"...Directed by: Tarun Mansukhani. Starring: Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra. Not reviewed at press time...."

Nov. 14, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Baabul

After his son's death, an Indian father-in-law tries to get his daughter-in-law remarried.

"...Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Salman Khan, Rani Mukherjee, John Abraham and Om Puri. Not reviewed at press time...."

Dec. 8, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Kid's Got Moxie!

Man of the Century director Adam Abraham talks about old-style Hollywood panache, the precarious nature of a career in independent cinema, and a little film that could -- and did.

"...black-and-white comedy is probably not among them. Director Adam Abraham has never made the cover of Newsweek, and star..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Further Reflections

"...the EDtv premiere at the Paramount Theatre. photograph by John Anderson Included here are reviews of some of the..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Page Two

Acting as if God partakes in partisan or national politics is a display of blasphemy, not faith

"...would not hide." This is a crucial moment for Abraham. God has told him to sacrifice the son he..."

Dec. 24, 2004 Column by Louis Black

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...coming weeks. Among them are Jane Austen's Mansfield Park, John Irving's The Cider House Rules, Frank McCourt's Angela's Ashes,..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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