It's a Disaster

This dark comedy by UT grad Todd Berger is built around a likable ensemble.

"...Cross, America Ferrera, Erinn Hayes, Jeff Grace, Rachel Boston, Kevin M. Brennan and Blaise Miller...."

April 19, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

AFF: 'Modern Imbecile's Planet World'

Austin Film Festival 'Planet World' preview.

"...Director Doug Manley and Kevin Brennan cast themselves as two hapless television actors who..."

Oct. 23, 2010 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

AFF Knows We Like to Watch

Local film Harmony and Me tops sneak peek at festival lineup

"...HARMONY & ME Writer/Director: Robert Byington Cast: Justin Rice, Kevin Corrigan, Alex Karpovsky, Pat Healy, Kristen Tucker Regional Premiere..."

Aug. 26, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

AFF2012: Case Study: 'It’s a Disaster'

Todd Berger says some - but not too much! – about his doomsday rom-com

"...Cross and Julia Stiles), two married sets, one happily (Kevin Brennan and Rachel Boston ) and one unhappily (Erinn..."

Oct. 21, 2012 Screens Post by Leah Churner

The Scenesters

"...Fenn, Blaise Miller, Suzanne May, Jeff Grace, John Landis, Kevin Brennan and James Jolly. Movies and crime fit together..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Further Reflections

SXSW Film Festival

"...Dir/Scr/Prod/Ed: Malcolm Ingram, Matt Gissing; Exec Prod: Kevin Smith, Scott Mosier; DP: Brian Pearson; with Jason Lee,..."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

Boys Life 2

"...Ventimiglia), his rather obnoxious friends Eric (Michael Saucedo) and Kevin (Justin Urich), and his straight cousin David (Travis Sher)..."

April 18, 1997 Movie Review by Alison Macor

'There To Tell the Truth'

Seymour Hersh on journalism, politics, presidents, and war

"...who went into the Special Forces with his brother Kevin. Pat was already a hero; he had been a..."

March 30, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...MARLEY (UK / USA) Director: Kevin Macdonald The definitive life story of Bob Marley -..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post 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

"...(following the seemingly perpetual rise of indie filmmaking rogue Kevin Smith), and Without Getting Killed or Caught, Tamara Saviano..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Frost/Nixon

Ron Howard presents us with Richard M. Nixon – the Christmas gift that keeps on giving.

"...Starring: Frank Langella, Michael Sheen, Sam Rockwell, Oliver Platt, Kevin Bacon, Matthew Macfadyen and Rebecca Hall. Just when it..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wrapped and Ready

"...of Robert Rodriguez's The Faculty, written by Scream scribe Kevin Williamson and starring a bevy of today's hottest young..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fall Film Previews

September

"...D: Timothy Hutton; with Kevin Bacon, Mary Stuart Masterson, Cathy Moriarty, Evan Rachel Wood...."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Good ol Girl D: Sarah Brennan Kolb Good ol Girl is a documentary western following..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

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

"...Sigourney Weaver, Melanie Griffith, Alec Baldwin, Joan Cusack, and Kevin Spacey. Directed by Mike Nichols. In this dazzling romantic..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

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

"...threatens his life, love and freedom. Cast: Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey, Lily James, Jon Bernthal, Eiza González, Jon Hamm,..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Food + Wine Festival Announces 2017 Talent

Tickets go on sale today

"...Colon (San Antonio’s Folc), Andrew Curren (ELM Restaurant Group), Kevin Fink (Emmer & Rye), Ford Fry, Diego Galicia and..."

Jan. 19, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Saturday Picks & Sleepers

Last night blurbs – hip-hop Picks and slept-on Sleepers

"...raging guitar riffs through 18 effects pedals the next. – Kevin Curtin..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

SXSW Friday Showcases

"...over music ranging from Motown to synth pop. – Kevin Curtin Tone Deaf Touring..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Shortcuts

"...from Sundance or Slamdance and lots of local representation. Kevin Smith's Chasing Amy, the final installment in his "New..."

Feb. 7, 1997 Screens Column

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

Jason Isbell plays three nights, Wiz Khalifa returns to town, and more

"...$20 donation to Beto’s campaign gets you in. – Kevin Curtin RAS Day..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Hit the Heights

Brad Williams will beat you to the punch (line) with jokes about being a dwarf, and his will be funny

"...into the living rooms of comedians like Bob Saget, Kevin Nealon, and Neal Brennan, and swapping stories for an..."

April 25, 2014 Arts Feature by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Band Invites, Part II

Only 112 days remaining until the Music conference begins

"...Will Brennan (Atlanta, Ga.)..."

Nov. 19, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Scanlines

Giant

"...Giant If you happen to catch Jim Brennan's documentary, Return to Giant, at the SXSW Film Festival..."

March 14, 1997 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Mia Farrow, Scott Glenn, Mary-Louise Parker, Tony Goldwyn, Eileen Brennan, Giancarlo Esposito, Stephen Dorff. (PG-13, 92 min.) Okay; itÕs..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature