Margin Call

A high-powered cast drives this fictional depiction of what might have occurred in a top investment firm in the hours leading up to its collapse.

"...Directed by: J.C. Chandor. Starring: Kevin Spacey, Stanley Tucci, Zachary Quinto, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons,..."

Oct. 28, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

X-Men: First Class

The origins of the bad blood among Marvel's mutants is explored in this new film from the franchise.

"...Directed by: Matthew Vaughn. Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Kevin Bacon, Rose Byrne, Jennifer Lawrence, January Jones, Nicholas Hoult,..."

June 10, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Company Men

Ben Affleck, Tommy Lee Jones, and Kevin Costner star in this drama about what happens to company men after they part company with the company.

"...Chris Cooper, Rosemarie DeWitt, Maria Bello, Craig T. Nelson, Kevin Costner and Eammon Walker. This drama is about what..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Six Degrees of Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi: actor, filmmaker, dad

"...isn't called Six Degrees of Steve Buscemi instead of Kevin Bacon (an actor, Buscemi pointed out ironically, with whom..."

March 18, 2008 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fred Claus

Awash with amazingly talented actors – Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, Miranda Richardson, Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates, Kevin Spacey, to name a few – Fred Claus is sadly just an early lump of coal under the tree.

"...Weisz, Kathy Bates, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Elizabeth Banks and Kevin Spacey. How many laughs can one movie try to..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Believe in Me

Despite all its clichéd moralizing and blatant borrowings, the movie does offer a few clever twists on an old sports-movie formula.

"...Bob Gunton, Alicia Lagano, Chris Ellis, Heather Matarazzo and Kevin Wiggins. A few years ago, ESPN released its list..."

March 9, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Grandma's Boy

What's funnier than having to move back in with your parents? Why, moving in with your grandparents, of course.

"...Dante, Linda Cardellini, Shirley Jones, Shirley Knight, Doris Roberts, Kevin Nealon and Rob Schneider. It’s gross, it’s cheesy, and..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Trapped

"...Dakota Fanning, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Stuart Townsend, Courtney Love, Kevin Bacon and Charlize Theron. Not as disastrous as the..."

Sept. 27, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

National Lampoon's Senior Trip

"...Starring: Matt Frewer, Valerie Mahaffey, Lawrence Dane, Tommy Chong, Kevin Mcdonald, Jeremy Renner, Rob Moore and Eric “sparky” Edwards...."

Sept. 15, 1995 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Alan & Naomi

"...Lukas Haas, Vanessa Zaoui, Michael Gross, Amy Aquino and Kevin Connolly. Alan & Naomi is set during World War..."

April 24, 1992 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

City of Hope

"...Starring: Vincent Spano, Joe Morton, Barbara Williams, Maggie Renzi, Kevin Tighe, Tony Lo Bianco and John Sayles. City of..."

Oct. 25, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

ATX TV Festival 2022: Bill Lawrence on Life, Death, and Scrubs

A rewind of our 2020 interview with the series creator

"...Two years ago, Bill Lawrence woke up early for a Zoom chat, and Zoom life was starting..."

June 4, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Breaking Down the November 2 Ballot

LISTEN: Chronicle news staff discusses the upcoming election

"...In-person early voting for the November 2 election starts on Monday...."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Statewide updates since Gov. Abbott's "Open Texas" order

"...restaurants, movie theatres, and malls — to open as early as May 1 under new guidelines...."

May 5, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Top 100 Austin Records of 2019

Kevin Curtin unveils his third annual list of local releases

"...34) Chucky Blk, Late Summer // Early Fall (Blk-Blk)..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin Film Festival Snags Chappaquiddick as Closing Night Film

Full lineup includes Call Me by Your Name, Three Billboards

"...Austin Film Festival is your best bet for an early look at your future Oscar pool picks. Today’s full..."

Sept. 26, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Nacho Vigalondo on Colossal

Combining the mediocre and cosmic with the creature feature director

"...It's an early morning for Nacho Vigalondo. Last night he'd been at..."

April 14, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

APD Officer With Ties to Samantha Dean Fired, Currently AWOL

VonTrey Clark believed to be in Indonesia

"...counselor for the Kyle Police Department found dead in early February, has been fired from APD. Thursday afternoon, Police..."

July 23, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Talkin' Crack With AG Michael Mukasey

"...way for approximately 1,600 federal inmates to apply for early release from prison. “A sudden influx of criminals from..."

Jan. 28, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

'Possession Arrow': Badgley<-Razook

They have made their selections, and I'm split between bliss and extreme bitterness.

"...a high level by underclassmen in a premier league. Kevin Durant went for 37 – albeit on 29 shots..."

March 11, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Unpacking Emperor Jones’ Esoteric, Career-Launching Label Catalog

The late Craig Stewart released early works by the Mountain Goats and more

"...A San Diego outfit founded by brothers Kirk and Kevin Branstetter, Trumans Water was one of the Nineties' great..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Joe Gross

Austin Film Festival Review: Down With the King

Freddie Gibbs finds a new flow as a rapper in the country

"...it would have ended up a goofy comedy starring Kevin Hart. Instead, writer/director Diego Ongaro and MC Freddie Gibbs..."

Oct. 23, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Video: Pataphysics’ Cubicle Daydream

Clip employs Reggie Watts and rising director Ambar Navarro

"...Comedy Bang! Bang! bandleader Reggie Watts also makes an early appearance. Before any of the Eighties-styled visualizations came to..."

April 9, 2019 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

MLS for Austin at Last?

Columbus Crew announces plan to relocate to Austin

"...News broke early Tuesday morning that the Columbus Crew Major League Soccer..."

Oct. 17, 2017 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Kaytranada’s Scrounge Face Fantasy

Canadian one-man funk festival bumps Emo’s bass

"...confident at every turn, the formerly bashful Haitian-Canadian born Kevin Celestin capably delivers the funk, and nothing but the..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

The French Connection: ATX6

"Playback" follows Austin musical emissaries to Angers

"...On a painfully early Sunday morning flight, “Playback” says “au revior” to Texas..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin Opera to Mount Manchurian Candidate

Kevin Puts' take on political thriller opens 2016-17 season

"...adapted for opera by Pulitzer-winning composer and former Austinite Kevin Puts...."

Jan. 27, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Moontower 5: More Comics Announced

David Cross, Leslie Jones, and Colin Jost join the fest fun

"...last fall – among them headliners Martin Short and Kevin Smith – now add David Cross, SNL's Leslie Jones..."

Jan. 21, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Moontower 5: First Wave of Comics Announced

Martin Short and Kevin Smith lead the laugh makers for 2016

"...2016, and topping the list are Martin Short and Kevin Smith...."

Nov. 17, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Levitation Live Shot: Tame Impala

A mud-sodden crowd soaks in catchy pop and jammy breakdowns

"...play Austin Psych Fest for so long,” beamed frontman Kevin Parker. “And here we finally are.” A new song,..."

May 9, 2015 Music Post by Neph Basedow

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