Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

Michael Caine zips around on a giant bumblebee and Dwayne Johnson is a pectoral spectacle in this family-friendly, fantasy-island adventure tale.

"...Every time the Rock (né Dwayne Johnson) stars in a film nominally..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams

"...year's boffo Spy Kids. After a daring rescue of the president's daughter (Momsen) at an amusement park and a..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Fantastic Fest Gives Us the Horns

Daniel Radcliffe's latest heads up final wave of films

"...With the clock ticking (eight days and counting, folks), Fantastic Fest..."

Sept. 10, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

FronteraFest 2007: The lowdown

"...Now that you've met a few of the players, it's time to figure out what to go..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Arts Feature

Rampage

The Rock! The ape! The lizard! The ... flying wolf?

"...and some really fun, bloody destruction? Welcome to Rampage, the weirdest, goriest, most city-wrecking, unlikely passion project in years...."

April 13, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...explorers to tech investors, musicians to Muppets, and from the joint chiefs of staff to the wrestling ring: SXSW..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

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

"...North American first time looks, and 51 feature debuts. The SXSW Film roster has arrived, with big features like..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...The big story coming out of this year’s Sundance Film..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...new star-studded canine animation Isle of Dogs will be the top to its tail as closing night films, and..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...a half-dozen titles, SXSW Film has finally drawn back the curtain on its 2016 lineup...."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

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

"...Start your SXSW Film Festival planning now: the annual celebration of screens large and small has announced..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

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

"...The worst part about summer is everyone demanding that you..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Worlds Austin Adds Owen Egerton's Latest

Plus sci-fi fest's closing night title, and shorts

"...Other Worlds Austin, the dedicated sci-fi film festival, is coming..."

Nov. 28, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Festival Schedule

The Seventh International Festival of Ethnographic Film

"...All screenings are at the Texas Union and are free of charge.Fri, April 27"Quand..."

April 27, 2001 Screens Feature

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...been up with comedy, and a quick skim of the just-released feature lineup shows the fest continuing the trend,..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...school football to our communal spirit of filmmaking in the face of the bigwigs in New York and L.A...."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Further Reflections

"...Elizabeth Hurley at the EDtv premiere at the Paramount Theatre. photograph by John..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...I'm just now getting around to accessing the Chron via the Internet in the Balkans, where I've..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...with Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing, Blythe Danner, Arliss Howard, Jason London, Chris Penn. To Wong..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Fantastic Fest First Wave Films Announced (Finally)

Fantastic Fest 2009, Round One

"...It may be hotter than hades outside but the news from Fantastic Fest 2009 is cool, chilling, and..."

July 13, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Dream of a New Circus

In the two decades it has taken for Cirque du Soleil to reach Austin for the first time, this Montreal-based troupe has not only reinvented circus as performance art but grown into one of the most unexpected and unlikely of entertainment empires.

"...street corner in Quebec and now it literally spans the planet, amazing audiences worldwide with its ability to transform..."

May 2, 2003 Arts Feature by Michael Point

Wrapped and Ready

"...season were a song it might be sung to the following refrain: "Have yourself a bloody little Christmas." Oh,..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Scares & Shorts Revealed

Late-night fare and short film lineup announced

"...Highlights of the Midnighters slate include the world premiere of the Spanish..."

Feb. 8, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...her letter (Sept. 28), especially regarding Belinda Acosta and the "TV Eye" column. I can't imagine why Dr. Austen..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Reflections

"...Robert Rodriguez handles his digital camera during the "Guerrilla Filmmaking" workshop photograph by Jana Birchum..."

March 19, 1999 Screens Feature

SXSW Saturday Picks & Sleepers

Saturday blurbs rally!

"...SATURDAY PICKS The Cult..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

Fall Film Previews

September

"...Nominated for an Academy Award, this documentary recounts the life of writer Ayn Rand and the history of..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Tragedy Brings Out the Worst in 'Chron'..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

"...2 DAYS IN THE VALLEY A group of strangers, played by an all-star..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten