We’re Fluffing the Guest Towels for Dax & Kristen As We Speak

'Hit & Run' stars would hide out in Austin

"...Sloth enthusiasts/insanely cute couple Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell – seriously, they’re like a robust sneeze shy..."

Aug. 23, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Comforts of 'Veronica Mars'

Show creator and cast discuss bringing the heroine to the big screen

"...Any Veronica Mars panel without the show’s star, Kristen Bell, feels sub par, but creator Rob Thomas and..."

Oct. 27, 2013 Screens Post by James Renovitch

The Boss

This Melissa McCarthy comedy is funny, but should be even funnier

"...Directed by: Ben Falcone. Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Bell, Peter Dinklage, Ella Anderson, Tyler Labine, Kathy Bates,..."

April 8, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Frozen II

Back to Arendelle, but has the story grown up with the audience?

"...to an enchanted forest with her spunky sister Anna (Bell) and Anna’s steady Kristoff (Groff), where they meet an..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Veronica Mars

Although this isn't a reinvention of the wheel, the beloved TV show gets a spirited spin in this feature.

"...Directed by: Rob Thomas. Starring: Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Krysten Ritter, Ryan Hansen, Francis Capra,..."

March 14, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Pulse

Pulse, the American remake of Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 2001 horror film Kairo, is the McDonald's Unhappy Meal to the original's elegantly obtuse sashimi o' sorrow.

"...Directed by: Jim Sonzero. Starring: Kristen Bell, Ian Somerhalder, Christina Milian, Rick Gonzalez, Jonathan Tucker,..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hit & Run

Dax Shepard's sophomore directorial feature is a mixture of earnest and romantic road movie, high-octane chase picture, and slapstick comedy.

"...by: Dax Shepard and David Palmer. Starring: Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell, Bradley Cooper, Tom Arnold, Joy Bryant, Kristin Chenoweth,..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bad Moms

Women can be comically raunchy and ill-behaved, too

"...Lucas and Scott Moore. Starring: Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, Kristen Bell, Christina Applegate, Jada Pinkett Smith, Wendell Pierce, David..."

July 29, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

You Again

A high school loser who reinvents herself as a successful adult regresses when she returns home in this comedy starring Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sigourney Weaver, and Betty White.

"...Directed by: Andy Fickman. Starring: Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Sigourney Weaver, Odette Yustman, Victor..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

When in Rome

Kristen Bell stars as a woman who pulls three coins from a fountain … and three new beaus in the process.

"...Directed by: Mark Steven Johnson. Starring: Kristen Bell, Josh Duhamel, Anjelica Huston, Danny de Vito, Will..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Fanboys

This shaggy comedy is an earnest, sweetly geeked tribute to fandom.

"...Starring: Sam Huntington, Chris Marquette, Dan Fogler, Jay Baruchel, Kristen Bell, Christopher McDonald, Seth Rogen, Ethan Suplee and Danny..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Freaks and Geeks alum Jason Segel stars in this new sex comedy from the Judd Apatow production factory.

"...Directed by: Nicholas Stoller. Starring: Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Russell Brand, Bill Hader, Jonah Hill,..."

April 18, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Queenpins

Extreme-couponing caper offers laughs but little personality

"...Directed by: Aron Gaudet and Gita Pullapilly. Starring: Kristen Bell, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Paul Walter Hauser, Joel McHale, Bebe..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The AggreGAYtor: July 28

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Mary Poppins Quits with Kristen Bell from Funny Or Die..."

July 28, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

How to Be a Latin Lover

A middle-age lothario learns some life lessons

"...Ken Marino. Starring: Eugenio Derbez, Salma Hayek, Rob Lowe, Kristen Bell, Raphael Alejandro, Raquel Welch, Linda Lavin, Renée Taylor,..."

May 5, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Bad Moms Christmas

The raunchy moms are back with some Christmas spirit(s)

"...Directed by: Jon Lucas and Scott Moore. Starring: Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, Susan Sarandon, Cheryl Hines,..."

Nov. 3, 2017 Movie Review by Danielle White

Think Like a Man Too

Whatever happens in Vegas will happen in just about every movie set in Vegas.

"...faced with new job prospects; while Jeremy (Ferrara) and Kristen (Union) struggle to conceive their first child...."

June 20, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Frozen

This animated film mines Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales for material, discards the most brutish bits, and applies a heavy Disney top gloss.

"...Its songs – by music-and-lyrics team Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez – rank a distant second when it comes..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...LaBute play Some Girl(s) to screen with Adam Brody, Kristen Bell, Zoe Kaza, and Emily Watson, while Lost’s Carlton..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

TV Eye

For 'Veronica Mars' and 'Kevin Hill,' the journey's the thing

"...Let me start with Veronica Mars. Kristen Bell stars as the title character, a once-carefree high-school..."

Sept. 24, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Six Great CBD Products to Try in Austin

From wellness goals to stress relief, we’re loving these options

"...the growing number of CBD fans around the nation. Kristen Bell – you know, Veronica Mars – launched a..."

April 16, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Live From Cowboy Portland

Showtime premieres an Austin-based stand-up show, SXSW Comedy With W. Kamau Bell

"...Silverman, Fred Armisen, Marc Maron, Jenny Slate, Scott Aukerman, Kristen Schaal, Reggie Watts, Chris Gethard, Al Madrigal, Bill Burr,..."

July 24, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Kickstarting a 'Veronica Mars' Movie [UPDATED]

It doesn't really need your help, but !!!! anyway

"...The show's star, Kristen Bell, is already on board and in a message..."

March 13, 2013 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Film News

It's dry as a bone out there, but this verdant pasture of industry info and celebrity gossip is no mirage

"...being made into a, gulp, musicial for the stage!... Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars) will portray a hexagon in Flatland:..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

From Austin to Neptune

Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas on the rise of his career-making cult favorite

"...14 and 15, joined by Veronica Mars cast members Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars), Jason Dohring (Logan Echolls), and Enrico..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Veronica Mars, All Grown Up at the ATX Television Fest

Series creator Rob Thomas explains why the cult show has to change

"...over everything from eating disorders to binge drinking – Kristen Bell's 21st century teen sleuth waded into the deeper,..."

June 7, 2019 Screens Feature by Sarah Marloff

Assessing This Year's Tumultuous Fantastic Fest

Notes from the subdued chaos at the Drafthouse

"...most notably programmer Annick Mahnert and executive director Kristin Bell – were given more public roles. At the same..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Burlesque

Burlesque bumps and grinds. And then grinds and grinds and grinds.

"...Aguilera, Stanley Tucci, Cam Gigandet, Eric Dane, Julianne Hough, Kristen Bell, Peter Gallagher and Alan Cumming. Burlesque bumps and..."

Dec. 3, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Couples Retreat

Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau prove they are no longer swingers, but since this film is the only new national release this week, it's sure to be "money."

"...Bateman, Jon Favreau, Faizon Love, Malin Akerman, Kristin Davis, Kristen Bell, Kali Hawk, Jean Reno, Peter Serafinowicz, Carlos Ponce,..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dr. Dolittle 2

"...Directed by: Steve Carr. Starring: Eddie Murphy, Kristen Wilson, Raven-Symoné, Jeffrey Jones, Lil' Zane and Andy Richter...."

June 22, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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