Nebraska

Woody is a man of few words who might not be all there, but Bruce Dern is all there and that's more than good enough for us.

"...the end of his life? His exhausted, crabby wife Kate (Squibb) has no patience for her husband, a drunk..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

All's Faire in Love

Christina Ricci stars in this strained romantic comedy set in the world of renaissance festivals.

"...save on wardrobe, one assumes), Ricci wildly overplays as Kate, an aspiring actress who jumps the corporate ship in..."

Oct. 28, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Thing

Functioning as a prequel to John Carpenter's The Thing, this film answers questions even though there's little mystery.

"...the 1951 version) and co-manned by Yank paleontologist Dr. Kate Lloyd (Mary Elizabeth Winstead) discovers a millennia-old spacecraft buried..."

Oct. 14, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Alpha and Omega

This 3-D animated film is about two wolves trying to find their way back to their pack.

"...played out with an almost comical bloodlessness. Wolf cubs Kate (voiced by Panettiere) and Humphrey (voiced by Long) –..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Confessions of a Shopaholic

Profligate spending may be out of step with the times, but don't short-sell the comic charms of Isla Fisher.

"...collectors. What distinguishes this movie from other interchangeable Renée Zellweger/Kate Hudson/Sandra Bullock career-girl rom-coms is the luminous presence of..."

Feb. 20, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

Despite being the third entry in the Underworld series, this is a prequel story about the age-old war between the vampires and the werewolves.

"...the absurd. Fans expecting to drool over series mainstay Kate Beckinsale, who previously engaged Nighy tooth and nail as..."

Jan. 30, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Tale of Despereaux

Despite this animated film's overabundance of vocal talent and source material that won the Newberry Medal in 2004, The Tale of Despereaux is a multispecies offender.

"...Gary Ross from the 2004 Newberry Medal-winning novel by Kate DiCamillo, The Tale of Despereaux adds up to much..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man

Part concert film and part fascinating biography, this deft film is a moving tribute to Leonard Cohen’s musical legacy.

"...Among the most prominent are Nick Cave, Rufus Wainwright, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Beth Orton, Martha Wainwright, Linda Thompson,..."

July 14, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Because of Winn-Dixie

There are no big surprises in this family picture, but neither is the admonition against working with children and animals appropriate here.

"...Florida town. Based on the Newberry Award-winning book by Kate DiCamillo, Because of Winn-Dixie seems an unusual choice for..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Piece of Work

In her landscape narrative featuring two rows of large glass bottles, each filled with soil samples collected on a trip from Texas to California and labeled with a description of the soil's composition, artist Kate Catterall suggests her present-time impressions of each landscape, and hints at its history, both geologic and human.

"...samples, Austin Texas to Los Angeles California trip, by Kate Catterall in "Traces of Home"Women & Their Work Gallery,..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Arts Feature by Molly Beth Brenner

Red Planet

"...and a crew of six astronauts led by Capt. Kate Bowman (Moss) is dispatched to find out why. It's..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Another Day in Paradise

"...to meander and ultimately the storyline is skimpier than Kate Moss' wardrobe -- but it is another nail in..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fair Game

"...Crawford says little and does even less as leggy Kate McQueen, a civil attorney on the run from a..."

Nov. 10, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Radioland Murders

"...home, it let you cozy up to Don Ameche, Kate Smith, and Jack Benny in your own den and..."

Oct. 28, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

A Matter of Degrees

"...right place. Orbiting Max are his three closest friends, Kate, Zeno and Welles, who support him during his frequent..."

Sept. 13, 1991 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Checking In: Ley Line Needs Their Sisterhood

“This has been a curve ball to test our abilities”

"...Kate Robberson, Emilie Basez, and twins Madeleine and Lydia Froncek..."

July 7, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Masterminds

Heist comedy stars Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, and Kristin Wiig

"...Starring: Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, Jason Sudeikis, Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones...."

Oct. 7, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Bettysoo and Some Parts of the World (Slight Return)

Bettysoo writes from the road again, this time in London

"...at London’s Heathrow Airport, where our friends Roger and Kate were awaiting us with beautifully painted welcome posters. Of..."

Oct. 4, 2011 Music Post by BettySoo

Gay Place Loses It!

Week One of our Anytime Fitness Challenge.

"...winner with a fabulous spa package. Andy's Charity: OutYouth. Kate's Charity: Undecided. For those who participate but don't "win,"..."

May 15, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

I Used To Go Here

Delayed coming-of-age comedy still has some maturing to do

"...Kris Rey. Starring: Gillian Jacobs, Jemaine Clement, Hannah Marks, Kate Micucci, Jorma Taccone and Josh Wiggins...."

Aug. 7, 2020 Movie Review by Shalavé Cawley

Best of Austin Covers

"...covers through the years. Art Director: Jason Stout Editor: Kate X Messer Photographer: John Leach See more at: www.austinchronicle.com/best-of-austin..."

Sept. 9, 2014 Photo Gallery

MotherKind

"...Barbarella." Her mother doesn't know what Barbarella is, and Kate reminds her that it's a Jane Fonda movie where..."

May 12, 2000 Books Review by Debra Monroe

Sxsw

"...for the Austin-based outfit's all-too-rare live appearances. Without the Skate Nigs, Skrew is the great drone hope. (Back Room,..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Overboard

Unexpected remake of the Eighties' most questionable rom-com

"...partnership sparks only a tepid chemical reaction. Faris plays Kate, a mom of three girls who works two jobs..."

May 11, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Local Nonagenarian Author Speaks at BookPeople Sunday

Babette Hughes hosts an event for her Kate Brady mystery trilogy

"...The novel begins in 1931 and stars Kate Brady, a young working-class girl struggling to make ends..."

July 18, 2015 Arts Post by Jessi Cape

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...call Ana Egge home. (Ruta Maya Coffee House, 11pm) -Kate X Messer..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Steak & Shake

Stalking the Elusive "Boobalee-Oobalee"

"...one editor at the Chronicle whom we'll just call Kate) I rounded up to join me in the exploits:..."

Feb. 13, 1998 Food Feature by Meredith Phillips

Upright Citizens Brigade Presents Mike Birbiglia’s Dream

"...Don't Think Twice cast: (l-r) Gillian Jacobs, Tami Sagher, Kate Micucci, Mike Birbiglia..."

March 13, 2016 Photo Gallery

Christmas in the Clouds

This Native American romantic comedy, which won the Audience Award at the 2001 Austin Film Festival, arrives in theatres four years late but seasonally right on time.

"...Directed by: Kate Montgomery. Starring: Timothy Vahle, Mariana Tosca, Sam Vlahos, M...."

Dec. 2, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

After a Fashion

Well, your Style Avatar is no stranger to sibling hijinks, so it's about time he got it together with the Olsen twins. (We don't even know what that means …)

"...this pervasive entity known as the Olsen twins – Mary-Kate and Ashley. With their pusses plastered across the pages..."

July 16, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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