Austin and the Academy

'Tree of Life,' 'Bullhead' score Oscar nominations

"...Animated Feature Film "A Cat in Paris" Alain Gagnol and Jean-Loup Felicioli "Chico & Rita" Fernando..."

Jan. 24, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Love Don't Cost a Thing

A nerdy high school student pays a cheerleader to pretend to be his girlfriend in order to appear cool.

"...story kicks into gear when high school nerd Alvin Johnson (Cannon), a whiz of an automobile engineer, offers to..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Original Hipster

Chronicle writer Dick Holland on the comeback of Texan Terry Southern, the all-around bad boy of black humor

"...of the early days of the sexual revolution in Paris, London, and Greenwich Village. What made him so au..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Books Feature by Dick Holland

Head in the Clouds

Charlize Theron, Stuart Townsend, and Penelope Cruz co-star in this stilted romantic drama set against the background of Europe between the wars.

"...Directed by: John Duigan. Starring: Charlize Theron, Penélope Cruz, Stuart Townsend and..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

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

"...and Wine) will present a 45th anniversary screening of John Huston's hard-hitting boxing drama Fat City...."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...a strong, varied, and interesting lot -- especially in comparison with last year when such end-of-the-year releases as Sling..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Words

As an examination of the writer's world, this film offers nothing new; as a romance it's not half bad.

"...Irons, Dennis Quaid, Olivia Wilde, Zoë Saldana, Ben Barnes, John Hannah and J.K. Simmons...."

Sept. 7, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Velvet Underdog

Sterling Morrison: An Oral History With Interviews

"...the night of May 17, 1979, Sterling Morrison and John Cale stood in a La Quinta Inn motel room..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Developing Stories: Rent & Roll

French capitalism meets community bicycling

"...Cyclocity program in Lyon, France -- now expanded to Paris and under consideration in numerous European and Australian cities...."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

In Search of Marcel Proust

Once UT's Dr. Seth Wolitz discovered Proust, he didn't turn back, but it took a real beating for him to get to that point.

"...the coffee and I suddenly saw the head of John the Baptist on a platter with Salome holding it...."

Dec. 22, 2000 Books Feature by Sidney Moody

All Done Up

"...Elton John in The Naked and the Dressed: 20 Years of..."

April 2, 1999 Books Feature by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten

One of the most compelling documentary portraits of a musician yet made, Julien Temple's film about the former Clash musician acknowledges the legend while uncovering the truth.

"...lived. Strummer: "So I took the next train to Paris. I thought it'd be a good joke." It still..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Limonade Tous les Jours

Some of the production elements in the Zachary Scott Theatre Center's staging of Limonade Tous les Jours may be sour, but with Charles Mee's adorably written script, adorably acted here, the show takes lemons and makes champagne: an effervescent, intoxicating evening.

"...Paris in the spring: Love is in the air. For..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Taking Pictures

This year, for whatever reasons, Dick Holland writes, we have been blessed with photography books of great beauty and intelligence. Several of the leading figures in the canon of 20th-century photography are represented in this season's unusually rich outpouring, among them Eugéne Atget, Walker Evans, and Edward Steichen.

"...Atgetby John Szarkowski..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Books Feature by Dick Holland

Postmarks

"...Against All Odds: The Transformation of American Politics by John Rensenbrink. "... success is measured not in terms of..."

April 14, 2000 Column

Fall Film Previews

September

"...Jesse Peretz; with Natasha Gregson Wagner, Giovanni Ribisi, Robert John Burke, Jeannetta Arnette...."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...of them is hospitalized. Cast: David Dastmalchian, Kim Shaw, John Heard (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...a vengeance. This summer's offerings seem more modest by comparison, as though all the studios long ago abdicated the..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...is directing goes AWOL. The big budget flick from John Wick co-creator David Leitch opens May 3, but SXSW..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...Balaban (The Creature From the Seventh Grade)** Rosecrans Baldwin (Paris I Love You But You’re Bringing Me Down) Mac..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips

"...lot of good Texas guidebooks. The husband-and-wife team of Paris Permenter and John Bigley have been the most prolific..."

Dec. 15, 1995 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The House That Built DJ Shani Hébert

Decades in the making, The Groove Temple arrives on KUTX

"...John S. Butler, Ph.D. and family friend based locally as..."

March 3, 2023 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Dembanger D: John Berardo Screenwriters: John Berardo, Lindsay LaVanchy, Brian Frager Ellery..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hercules on Two Wheels

Could bicycling be bigger than baseball again?

"...may not be that crazy. Armstrong and Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper recently brought a professional road race back to..."

Nov. 12, 2011 Sports Post by Mike Crissey

Mission: Impossible Two

"...Directed by: John Woo. Starring: Dougray Scott, Thandie Newton, John Polson, Anthony..."

May 26, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Press Bush on Wiccans

"...Alejandro Escovedo on the radio playing live on KUT's John Aielli's show the other day. Along with the string..."

June 18, 1999 Column

A Time of Recognition

An excerpt from John Cale's new autobiography, What's Welsh for Zen?

"...Frankly, it just wasn't enough. John Cale's four-song Sterling Morrison tribute during this year's Austin..."

April 14, 2000 Music Feature by Victor Bockris

The Journey of August King

"...Directed by: John Duigan. Starring: Jason Patric, Thandie Newton, Larry Drake and..."

May 17, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

"...cowboy hat, and boots for "This Hell," the 33-year-old John Wick 4 actress lassoed the crowd with an Austin,..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...Simon Rumley (Red, White and Blue) gets dusty with Johnny Frank Garrett's Last Word, which Neece called "a Texas..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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