Ernest Cline Is Taking The Bridge to Bat City

Ready Player One author making kid lit debut

"...in 2009 in a version starring starring Jay Baruchel, Kristen Bell, Seth Rogen, and Danny Trejo...."

June 13, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List

Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin

"...New York Times bestselling author, and co-founder of Hello Bello Kristen Bell, CEO of Hello Bello Erica Buxton, and..."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Man’s Suicide in Jail After Seeking Medical Care Raises Question: Why Was He There?

Suffering from criminal depression

"...JJ needed hospital care, it surely evaporated as Mark Bell chased his brother down the I-35 access road on..."

April 1, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Bodies Bodies Bodies Director: Halina Reijn, Screenwriters: Kristen Roupenian, Sarah Delappe, Chloe Okuno, Joshua Sharp, Aaron Jackson,..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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 Return of Ted Lasso, the Rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, and 44 Other TV Somethings to Consume in July

Also: a Gossip Girl reboot, dueling Love Islands

"...the shoes of spoiled, bitchy private schoolers in Manhattan; Kristen Bell returns as the voice of the anonymous social..."

July 1, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Alone Together D: Bradley Bell, Pablo Jones-Soler Producers: Ross Levine, Emmie Lichtenberg, Brian Ferenchik..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: It's Worth the Trip to Central Park

Apple TV+ sitcom reminds us of the joy of public places

"...children Cole (Tituss Burgess) and especially Molly (played by Kristen Bell in season 1, though in a move Molly..."

June 26, 2020 Screens Post by Selome Hailu

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...to uncover the university's hidden secrets. Cast: Jon Huertas, Isabella Gomez, Lindsay LaVanchy, Froy Gutierrez, Gattlin Griffith, Patrick Walker,..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...Molly Gordon, Danny Deferrari, Dianna Agron, Fred Melamed, Glynis Bell, Sondra James, Jackie Hoffman (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

The Austin Women Dispelling Stigma and Moving Mental Health Issues Forward

From Sheriff Sally Hernandez to state Rep. Celia Israel, local women are changing the conversation

"...Pointing to celebrities like Kristen Bell, who's publicly acknowledged her depression and anxiety, Richards..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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

Gay Place

This Pride keep the spark alive

"...Whip It With Texas Roller Derby Love Ellen Page, Kristen Wiig, Juliette Lewis, Alia Shawkat, or Zoë Bell? (Re)watch..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Austin Film News

Locals at SXSW, plus RSVP for a Maybe Shower

"...between $20 and $26 since 2014. Festival executive director Kristen Bell explained via Facebook that "the festival has been..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

A Broken Trust at the Alamo Drafthouse

After executive mismanagement of sexual harassment accusations, the movie chain reconsiders what it means to do the right thing

"...not picked by League, but by festival executive director Kristen Bell (who declined to be interviewed for this article)...."

March 2, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Announces New Board

Familiar faces make up directors for troubled festival

"...– Long-time FF director and, most recently, executive director Kristen Bell..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

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

Harry Knowles Accused of Sexual Harassment

Film blogger announces he's stepping away from Ain't It Cool News

"...directors for Fantastic Fest, headed by festival executive director Kristen Bell...."

Sept. 27, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...– Salt Houses Jess Arndt – Large Animals: Stories Kristen Arnett – Felt in the Jaw Jami Attenberg –..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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

CHIPS

The California Highway Patrol rides again

"...Dax Shepard. Starring: Michael Peña, Dax Shepard, Jessica McNamee, Kristen Bell and Vincent D'Onofrio...."

March 31, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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

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

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

SXSW Film Jury and Special Awards Announced

Texas filmmakers take top feature competition prizes

"...Shorts: Bernardo Britto, Katie Krentz, Mark Shapiro Midnight Shorts: Kristen Bell, Roxanne Benjamin, Mette-Marie Katz Music Videos: John T...."

March 17, 2015 Screens Post 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

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

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