Johnson Family Vacation

Half-baked comedy is on the road to nowhere.

"...National Lampoon series from the Eighties starring Chevy Chase, Johnson Family Vacation substitutes the Johnsons for the Griswold family..."

April 9, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Girl Who Met Robert Johnson

Shirley Ratisseau wrote a song with Robert Johnson

"...Count Basie, and countless blues and jazz legends. Her family was built out of tragedy and flouted racial mores..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Are We There Yet?

Despite bearing a title that practically cries out for disrespect from antsy filmgoers, the new Ice Cube picture (he stars as well as co-produces) demonstrates the actor's amiable side and proves he can headline a family picture.

"...memories that we have already forgotten last year's feeble Johnson Family Vacation? Or did we like it so much..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Digging for Fire

Joe Swanberg's latest adds some flourish to his usual marital themes

"...Directed by: Joe Swanberg. Starring: Jake Johnson, Rosemarie DeWitt, Orlando Bloom, Brie Larson, Sam Rockwell, Chris..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...the wake of a school tragedy. Relationships with her family, friends and view of the world are forever altered...."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Doug Sahm, of course) and Alan Berg’s The Jones Family Will Make a Way, about the friendship between Pentecostal..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Nocturnal Animals

A dark meditation on regret and revenge

"...Ford. Starring: Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Shannon, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Isla Fisher, Ellie Bamber, Armie Hammer, Karl Glusman, Robert..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Defining the Name of the World

Denis Johnson's new novel is about grief, but told anew, as if we didn't know anything about it.

"...The Name of the Worldby Denis Johnson..."

July 7, 2000 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Fantastic Fest Adds Terry Gilliam And Metallica

Final round of films includes surprise big names

"...The Dirties (Canada, 2013) D: Matt Johnson, 83 min, Regional Premiere A pair of cinema-obsessed high..."

Sept. 5, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Jury and Special Awards Announced

Texas filmmakers take top feature competition prizes

"...Winner: Manson Family Vacation (Yen Tan) Special Jury Recognition: The Ecstasy of..."

March 17, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Film

Film Reviews

"...ANGUSD: Patrick Read Johnson; with Charlie Talbert, George C. Scott, Kathy Bates, Rita..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...growing pains in post-Katrina New Orleans; and director Josh Johnson debuts ode to home video Rewind This! An Unreal..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

TV Eye

"...habits. Actually, I liked school, but it wasn't summer vacation...."

Aug. 27, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...missing. Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Stephanie Hsu. (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...he uncovers long buried secrets and lies within his family, his friends and his very identity. Cast: Rory Culkin,..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...insightful, funny and sometimes heartbreaking look at love and family in contemporary Los Angeles. Cast: John C. Reilly, Jonah..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Further Reflections

"...the fulcrum for Joe Lovett's cinematic exploration of his family and the dynamics that fashioned very different childhood experiences..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Making Waves

The growing number of cellular towers in Austin has prompted changes to the ordinance regulating the towers.

"...during the summer of 1998, after returning from a vacation in New Mexico, she came home to find yet..."

Sept. 10, 1999 News Feature by Mike Jasper

Cutting on the Bias

Is Christopher Dunn APD's designated fall guy ... or a potential domino?

"...department, he said, has been the hardest thing his family has ever had to face. "I hope I could..."

April 30, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Day Trips

The idyllic River Haven Cabins near Garner State Park.

"...that attracts families back year after year for summer vacations and lasting memories. That's how Janie Johnson ended up..."

March 23, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Dangerous Liaisons

A Gay Man's Search for Sex Ends in His Murder

"...out to his parents and his brother during a family visit. The four were watching a football game on..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...of corruption and violence. Cast: Michael C. Hall, Don Johnson, Sam Shepard, Vinessa Shaw, Nick Damici, Wyatt Russell...."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Postmarks

Home Is Where the Tax Credits Are

"...ongoing dialogue regarding the death of affordable single- and multi-family housing in Austin ["The Rent Rub," Vol.17, No.50]. However,..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Column

Film

Film Reviews

"...and saving every penny to try to get his family out of the projects and away to a better..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Anthony Onah A young Nigerian-American financier struggles with love, family, and a prescription drug dependency as his ambitions steer..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Articulations

The Austin Circle of Theaters has handed out its annual B. Iden Payne Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in local theatre from August 2002 through July 2003.

"...for Youth: Robert Faires, A Christmas Carol [Second Youth Family Theatre]..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Dot-bombers

Despite the clouds of layoffs, a virtual silver lining shines for some caught in Austin's online bust.

"..."I've never seen anything like it," said Corrie Johnson, 32, a former manager at Garden.com. "It was large..."

March 2, 2001 Features Feature by Carol Brorsen

Fall Film Previews

September

"...German Cape Fear, this psychological thriller watches as a family's idyllic vacation is taken over by a couple of..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...Howell Claire is sure of herself, her work and family, until - like a bad dream - her husband..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Oh, Oh, Those Summer Bites

Camp Food

"...Maybe the "food poisoning" letter smacked of a familiar family satire or unveiled a precious attempt at precociousness. Maybe..."

July 9, 1999 Food Feature

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