Panic Fest Review: An Ideal Host

Australian comedy is Noël Coward's Night of the Creeps

"...Collins (a dead ringer and tonal match for Bridesmaids-era Kristen Wiig) has a frantic twitch that creates sparks with..."

April 23, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar

Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo find a few laughs as vacationing friends

"...Directed by: Josh Greenbaum. Starring: Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo, Jamie Dornan, Damon Wayans Jr., Reyn..."

Feb. 19, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Wonder Woman 1984

Diana Prince stars in an all-new episode of I Love the ’80s

"...Directed by: Patty Jenkins. Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal and Robin Wright...."

Jan. 1, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Where’d You Go, Bernadette

Cate Blanchett steals away with what’s left of her dreams in Linklater’s coming-of-middle-age comedy

"...Directed by: Richard Linklater. Starring: Cate Blanchett, Billy Crudup, Kristen Wiig, Emma Nelson, Judy Greer, Laurence Fishburne, Zoë Chao,..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Linklater's Latest, Reality TV Taps Locals, and More Austin Film News

"...may be filled with A-listers (Billy Crudup, Laurence Fishburne, Kristen Wiig, and Cate Blanchett as the eponymous Bernadette) but..."

July 26, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

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

ATX Film News

Our monthly guide to what’s filming and screening

"...adventure Where'd You Go, Bernadette starring Cate Blanchett and Kristen Wiig) is scheduled for a May 11 release, yet..."

Jan. 26, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Downsizing

Alexander Payne creates a small word with big ambitions

"...Alexander Payne. Starring: Matt Damon, Christoph Waltz, Hong Chau, Kristen Wiig, Rolf Lassgård, Udo Kier and Jason Sudeikis...."

Dec. 22, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Masterminds

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

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

Oct. 7, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Ghostbusters

Controversy aside, this reboot fails to hit the mark

"...Directed by: Paul Feig. Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, Kate McKinnon, Chris Hemsworth, Neil Casey,..."

July 15, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Zoolander 2

Are Derek and Hansel still in fashion?

"...Starring: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Penélope Cruz, Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, Fred Armisen, Kyle Mooney, Milla Jovovich, Christine Taylor..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Moontower 5: More Comics Announced

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

"...(she's in the Paul Feig reboot with Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, and Kate McKinnon), she'll express it in a..."

Jan. 21, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Martian

Circumstances force Matt Damon to become a wily Robinson Crusoe on Mars

"...Ridley Scott. Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Kristen Wiig, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Peña, Kate Mara, Aksel Hennie,..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Diary of a Teenage Girl

Bold coming-of-age story is told from the girl's POV

"...Directed by: Marielle Heller. Starring: Bel Powley, Alexander Skarsgård, Kristen Wiig, Christopher Meloni, Abby Wait and Madeleine Waters...."

Aug. 28, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fantastic Fest Wave 2: The Martian, The Witch, and More

New Ridley Scott flick, plus dozens more added to fest

"...Martian starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Kristen Wiig with a special screening of the upcoming film..."

Aug. 26, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Race for Prez Is Already Reality TV. Let's Cast the Movie Version.

Cruise as Cruz? Wiig for Warren?

"...Why I see Kristen Wiig as Elizabeth Warren, I do not know. That’s..."

Aug. 8, 2015 Screens Post by James BigBoy Medlin

aGLIFF Announces Lineup

Austin's favorite LGBTQ fest drops next month

"...the Radio), who have recruited their best friend, Polly (Kristen Wiig), to help them have a baby or conceiving..."

July 28, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Welcome to Me

Kristen Wiig stars in this odd comedy about a mentally unbalanced woman

"...Directed by: Shira Piven. Starring: Kristen Wiig, Linda Cardellini, James Marsden, Wes Bentley, Tim Robbins,..."

May 8, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Skeleton Twins

Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig co-star as siblings in this dramatic workout.

"...Directed by: Craig Johnson. Starring: Bill Hader, Kristen Wiig, Luke Wilson, Ty Burrell, Boyd Holbrook and Joanna..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Sundance Recap: Part III

Mental instability, poverty, a disappearance, and a docu-thriller

"...Skeleton Twins: Maggie (Kristen Wiig) and Milo (Bill Hader) are twins who both..."

Feb. 3, 2014 Screens Post by Neha Aziz

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

This story of a milquetoast with a wild imagination stars Ben Stiller and is as pretty as it is busy. Opens 12/25.

"...Directed by: Ben Stiller. Starring: Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Sean Penn, Adam Scott, Adrian Martinez, Kathryn Hahn,..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues

Ron Burgundy is back – and the legend continues, at least in his own mind.

"...Koechner, Christina Applegate, Dylan Baker, James Marsden, Meagan Good, Kristen Wiig, Fred Willard and Josh Lawson...."

Dec. 20, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...an unlikely friendship with one of the detainees. Cast: Kristen Stewart, Payman Maadi, Lane Garrison, J.J. Soria, John Carroll..."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Girl Most Likely

Kristen Wiig plays the darker side of the girl who hasn't fulfilled her potential and Annette Bening co-stars as her Atlantic City mom.

"...Directed by: Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini. Starring: Kristen Wiig, Annette Bening, Darren Criss, Matt Dillon, Christopher Fitzgerald,..."

July 19, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Learning Curve

Bill Hader on his schooling in comedy at SNL

"...SNL been for you? With the cast changes – Kristen Wiig and Andy Samberg leaving – has it been..."

April 19, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Stuck on James Franco's 'Tar'

Franco discusses students, learning, the creative process, and more

"...with big-name actors like Natalie Portman, Jimmy Kimmel, and Kristen Wiig attached. Franco described the combination of working with..."

March 7, 2013 Screens Post by Eli Black

Cannes You Dig It?

Less sleeping, more partying

"...that Irish cop in Bridesmaids who keeps pulling over Kristen Wiig just to hit on her? [Editor’s note: It’s..."

May 22, 2012 Screens Post by Vincent Van Horn

Friends With Kids

Fresh yet predictable, this rom-com asks if friends must also be lovers who share a domicile in order to successfully raise a child.

"...Jennifer Westfeldt. Starring: Jennifer Westfeldt, Adam Scott, Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Mayas Rudolph, Chris O’Dowd, Megan Fox and Edward..."

March 9, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Special Kaye

Vaudeville, Broadway, TV, film &ndash Kaye Ballard has done it all

"...comedienne in the world &ndash two: Catherine O'Hara and Kristen Wiig. So you can see that I've been cursed..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin and the Academy

'Tree of Life,' 'Bullhead' score Oscar nominations

"...by Michel Hazanavicius "Bridesmaids" Written by Annie Mumolo & Kristen Wiig "Margin Call" Written by J.C. Chandor "Midnight in..."

Jan. 24, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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