Melville in Cubicle Hell

Tyro film director Jonathan Parker brings "Bartleby the Scrivener" back to the future. And who better to ride shotgun than freaky, geeky Crispin Glover?

"...That's why tyro film director Jonathan Parker has scored such a coup by casting Glover..."

June 14, 2002 Screens Feature by Sidney Moody

Bartleby

"...Directed by: Jonathan Parker. Starring: Crispin Glover, David Paymer, Glenne Headley, Maury..."

June 14, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

(Untitled)

High art is both lampooned and championed in this knowing satire that stars the ever-eccentric Adam Goldberg.

"...Directed by: Jonathan Parker. Starring: Adam Goldberg, Marley Shelton, Eion Bailey, Lucy..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mondovino

Sprawling documentary about the globalization of the wine industry is ambitious but frequently directionless – for true connoisseurs only.

"...Directed by: Jonathan Nossiter. If your discriminating wine palate starts and ends..."

June 10, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Meanwhile Brewing’s Free Birthday Bash and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Jonathan Richman at the Continental to Saweetie at AFROTECH

"...2022 Best of Austin Critics Pick!  – Raoul Hernandez Jonathan Richman feat. Tommy LarkinsContinental Club, Friday 3 – Saturday..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Mars Attacks!

Burton's sci-fi spoof gleefully recounts the unspeakable horror that takes place when Martians attack the planet Earth.

"...Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Danny Devito, Martin Short, Sarah Jessica Parker, Michael J. Fox, Rod Steiger, Tom Jones, Lukas Haas,..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

SXSW Film Reviews

One can safely assume that Herman Melville never imagined the title character of his dark tale "Bartleby the Scrivener" in an episode of The Drew Carey Show.

"...D: Jonathan Parker; with David Paymer, Crispin Glover, Glenne Headly, Joe..."

March 16, 2001 Screens Feature by Robert Faires

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Urban Heat, Jonathan Terrell, Dayglow, Marcia Ball, and a smattering of metal headline our recommended shows

"...preamble to the commanding baritone of Urban Heat bandleader Jonathan Horstmann, alongside the dark pulses of Dragon Rapid with..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

The Tangled Web of David Marquez

Local artist takes over 'Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man'

"...comes great responsibility. That's what uncle Ben told Peter Parker, and now local comic artist David Marquez has the..."

April 4, 2012 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

Short Cuts

The low-down on SXSW Film 2001, upcoming filmmaking classes, and who's going to Park City next week.

"...others. Regional premieres will include Hector Galan's Accordion Dreams, Jonathan Parker's updating of Melville's Barteleby (featuring Crispin Glover), and..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Anthony Russo, Mike Larocca, Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert and Jonathan Wang Everything Everywhere All At Once is a hilarious..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Choosing Detention Over Death

Refugees come to the U.S. seeking protection, find detention instead

"...CFI, there are families that slip through cracks, said Jonathan Ryan, executive director of the Refugee and Immigrant Center..."

Dec. 25, 2015 News Feature by Dina Samir Shehata

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...SOUTH PARK: BIGGER, LONGER & UNCUT D: Trey Parker; voices of Parker, Matt Stone, Isaac Hayes...."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Fall Film Previews

September

"...Frankenheimer; with Robert De Niro, Stellan Skarsgård, Jean Reno, Jonathan Pryce, Sean Bean, Natascha McElhone...."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Lynne Stopkewich; with Molly Parker, Peter Outerbridge...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Elvis

If you're looking for trouble, you came to the right place

"...on the Sun Records era, and 2005’s mini-series featuring Jonathan Rhys Meyers in the title role. The best was..."

June 24, 2022 Movie Review by Tim Stegall

Linklater/Hawke/Black: The Complete Transcript

"...was his medicine and when your hero is Charlie Parker and Billie Holiday—when those are his—..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature

Thunderbirds

A TV show from the Sixties that starred marionettes gets the live-action treatment … or does it?

"...Directed by: Jonathan Frakes. Starring: Bill Paxton, Ben Kingsley, Brady Corbet, Soren..."

July 30, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ring in the HollyDaze

Holiday Movie Previews

"...D: Jonathan Frakes; with Patrick Stewart, Frakes, LeVar Burton, Gates McFadden,..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Page Two: R.I.P.

Edwin 'Bud' Shrake and Stephen Bruton

"...Songwriter: McLeish (Rip Torn) finds his wife, Pattie (Sage Parker), in bed with Sam (Stephen Bruton), a musician. McLeish..."

May 15, 2009 Column by Louis Black

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

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

"...Michelle Forbes, Nelson Franklin, Reeve Carney, Ricki Lake, Jessica Parker Kennedy, James Ransone (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Chernobyl Diaries

When adventuresome tourists visit the town that housed most of the workers at the Chernobyl nuclear plant, they discover they are not alone.

"...Directed by: Bradley Parker. Starring: Jesse McCartney, Olivia Dudley, Jonathan Sadowski, Nathan Phillips,..."

June 1, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...BREAKDOWN D: Jonathan Mostow; with Kurt Russell, Kathleen Quinlan, J.T. Walsh, Rex..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...wedding their community has ever seen. Cast: Karan Soni, Jonathan Groff, Sunita Mani, Zarna Garg, Harish Patel, Peter S...."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...D: Jill Sprecher; with Toni Collette, Parker Posey, Lisa Kudrow, Alanna Ubach...."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Evita

"...Directed by: Alan Parker. Starring: Madonna, Antonio Banderas, Jonathan Pryce and Jimmy Nail...."

Jan. 10, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Kate Bush Bash, Urban Heat, Knife in the Water, Night Cap, Adrian Ruiz, and Shimmer Island

"...Trouble in the Streets vocalist Nnedi Agbaroji, Urban Heat's Jonathan Horstmann, Benjamin Violet of Pelvis Wrestley, and KVN to..."

July 29, 2022 Music Column by Tim Stegall

SXSW Announces Film Award Winners

Shithouse takes top narrative honors

"...Special Jury Recognition: "Laura Hasn't Slept" D: Parker Finn “Filmmaker Parker Finn has created a terrifying vision..."

March 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters and Shorts

Henry Rollins, Jeremy Sisto join horror lineup

"...Hollywood adaptation remains in limbo. Narrated by Academy Award-Winner Jonathan Demme. (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2015 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Who's That Girl?

The Bookslut -- aka Jessa Crispin -- is getting people excited.

"...Like the books are clamoring, almost. There's a Dorothy Parker quote on the bathroom wall, something obvious but invigorating..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

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