The Gospel of John

The last years of Jesus are presented with more realism than pageantry.

"...possibility of it containing anti-Semitic sentiments. The Gospel of John – a three-hour, Canadian-produced, word-for-word retelling of the most..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Christopher Isherwood

The Diaries

"...a sort of literary tardy slip: "Two years ago, John Fuller (whom I now thank) told me that during..."

April 4, 1997 Books Feature by Clay Smith

"Ashley Benton + Christopher Lee Gilmer" at Wally Workman Gallery

Art is, we’ll insist, transcendent when its foundation is skill and passion

"...current show that features works by Ashley Benton and Christopher Lee Gilmer...."

Dec. 27, 2019 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Christopher Columbus: The Discovery

"...Directed by: John Glen. Starring: George Corraface, Marlon Brando, Robert Davi, Tom..."

Aug. 28, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum

Welcome back, Mister Wick!

"...beyond reason to nominate Keanu Reeves' unstoppable hit man John Wick as PETA Spokesperson of the Year, as well..."

May 17, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Christopher Durang

Tony-winning playwright takes up residence at Texas State

"...Many words might be used to describe Christopher Durang these days, but "adrift" is not one of..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

John Denver

"...John Denver, who went to high school in Fort Worth,..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Music Feature

Christopher Lee, Spies, and Werewolf Sex

The strange tale of Howling II

"...movie in the Soviet Union. He said, "[Hemdale founder] John Daly, the producer, said he had a deal with..."

July 10, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Reluctant Celebrity

When you get caught between the moon and New York City, it's time to head back home to Austin

"...Christopher Cross did not want to participate in a photo..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

All the Money in the World

Christopher Plummer mesmerizes as the greediest man alive

"...Directed by: Ridley Scott. Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer, Charlie Plummer, Teresa Mahoney, Romain Duris, Timothy Hutton..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...quarter-century, A Quiet Place – the high-concept horror from John Krasinski – leads today's massive announcement as the opening..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Hit and Runway

"...Directed by: Christopher Livingston. Starring: Michael Parducci, Peter Jacobson, John Fiore, Hoyt..."

May 4, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Following

"...Directed by: Christopher Nolan. Starring: Darren Ormandy, Nicolas Carlotti, Jennifer Angel, Gillian..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Karate Kid

The remake of this kids' classic was filmed in China and provides a decent update for a new generation.

"...Han Wenwen, Yu Rongguang, Wu Zhensu and Wang Zhenwei. John G. Avildsen's 1984 original has become, in the fullness..."

June 18, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising

This fantasy film, adapted from Susan Cooper's series of novels, is utterly devoid of anything but bombastically simplistic notions.

"...L. Cunningham. Starring: Alexander Ludwig, Ian McShane, Frances Conroy, Christopher Eccleston, Gary Entin, Wendy Crewson and John Benjamin Hickey...."

Oct. 5, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Review: The Last Five Years

Inclusive production gives the time between love and loss a mighty voice

"...Theatre and Deaf Austin Theatre, there's a singing Jamie (John Christopher) and a signing Cathy (Krissy Lemon, who is..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Paradox Players' The Mountaintop

In this powerful production of Katori Hall's drama, MLK wrestles with his life's meaning – and maybe an angel

"...The maid, Camae (Jasmin Garlic), and MLK (John R. Christopher) are the sole characters in the show,..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Arts Review by Laura Jones

Capital T Theatre's The Brothers Size

In this staging of Tarell Alvin McCraney's drama, struggles with brotherhood and blackness play out against Yoruban ritual

"...Sean Christopher's Oshoosi is torn between who he should be, who..."

Nov. 3, 2017 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Man of Steel

This new Superman flies without a lot of emotional baggage, which is mostly a good thing though the character could stand a bit more dramatic heft.

"...Costner, Diane Lane, Russell Crowe, Antje Traue, Harry Lennix, Christopher Meloni, Richard Schiff, Laurence Fishburne and Ayelet Zurer...."

June 14, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Unaccompanied Minors

Calling John Hughes: Former Freaks and Geekster Paul Feig has got your number.

"...Starring: Lewis Black, Wilmer Valderrama, Tyler James Williams, Dyllan Christopher, Brett Kelly, Gina Mantegna, Quinn Shephard, Dominique Saldana, Paget..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Burton and Depp's screen version of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book is truer to the source material and generally splendid, artful, and often sinister, yet it doesn't completely displace the earlier screen version.

"...Directed by: Tim Burton. Starring: Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, David Kelly, Deep Roy, Helena Bonham..."

July 15, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Christmas With the Kranks

Holiday pap and circumstance.

"...pockets of the unholy three: director Joe Roth, screenwriter Christopher Columbus, and attorney-turned-cottage industry John Grisham, upon whose novel..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Hours and Times

"...Directed by: Christopher Münch. Starring: David Angus, Ian Hart and Stephanie Pack...."

Aug. 7, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...shows, with new films from Olivia Wilde, Robert Rodriguez, Christopher Morris, and more...."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Imagining the Scene

Christopher McCollum on Set Design

"...Wolfson From the outside, the home of set designer Christopher McCollum looks like any other in its tony central..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

UT Theatre & Dance's The Wild Party

In this Michael John LaChiusa & George C. Wolfe musical, gin, sin, and skin collide in a debaucherous 1920s requiem to the ego

"...Michael John LaChiusa and George C. Wolfe based their musical The..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Arts Review by Stephanie Carll

Arthur

The bubbles have gone out of Russell Brand's remake of the 30-year-old original.

"...and of course he’s about a foot taller, too. John Gielgud’s Oscar-winning role as the butler Hobson is here..."

April 8, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tim Burton's Corpse Bride

Burton's best work in ages is eye candy of the highest order and as eminently watchable as a hilltop Halloween pyre or a Día de los Muertos parade run amok.

"...Directed by: Mike Johnson and Tim Burton. The dead have more fun than..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Time Machine

"...subterranean monsters who here look like a cross between Christopher Lee in The Lord of the Rings and the..."

March 8, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2023 Award Nominees

Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer lead field

"...historical crime drama Killers of the Flower Moon and Christopher Nolan's own Atomic Age epic, Oppenheimer, lead the field..."

Jan. 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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