More Closings, Some Openings, Kristen Kish, Thai Ice Creams, Texas Wines, and the Spice Must Flow

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Kristen Kish of Arlo Grey in the elegant Line hotel..."

Nov. 18, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Cold Creek Manor

Dennis Quaid and Sharon Stone are home alone in a haunted house in this film that was not screened before press time.

"...Starring: Dennis Quaid, Sharon Stone, Stephen Dorff, Juliette Lewis, Kristen Stewart, Christopher Plummer and Ryan Wilson. One of the..."

Sept. 26, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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

Zoolander 2

Are Derek and Hansel still in fashion?

"...Directed by: Ben Stiller. Starring: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Penélope Cruz, Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, Fred Armisen, Kyle..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

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

Bulletproof

"...R. Dickerson. Starring: Damon Wayans, Adam Sandler, James Farentino, Kristen Wilson, Bill Nunn and James Caan. What's up with..."

Sept. 13, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Reckless Kelly’s Fields of Dreams

Everybody wins at the Braun brothers’ celebrity softball jam

"...Rock. This year’s local musicians include Jack Ingram, Jamie Wilson, Shinyribs, Charlie Robison, and Kevin Fowler. Retired baseball players..."

May 29, 2015 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Crossover

The story of the friendship and contrasting paths to success of two natural ballplayers, both of whom appear to be too old to be playing teens, Crossover tries hard but never makes the leap.

"...Anthony Mackie, Wesley Jonathan, Wayne Brady, Alecia Jai Fears, Kristen Wilson, Michael Kimbrew and Shelli Boone. Writer-director Preston Whitmore..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Walking Tall

Contemporary remake of the 1973 grassroots classic retains and updates the basic plot while losing much of the original’s heart and soul.

"...Kevin Bray. Starring: the Rock, Johnny Knoxville, Neal McDonough, Kristen Wilson, Khleo Thomas, John Beasley, Barbara Tarbuck and Michael..."

April 2, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dungeons & Dragons

"...Courtney Solomon. Starring: Jeremy Irons, Justin Whalin, Marlon Wayans, Kristen Wilson, Zoe McLellan, Thora Birch, Richard O'Brien, Tom Baker..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dr. Dolittle

"...Betty Thomas. Starring: Eddie Murphy, Ossie Davis, Oliver Platt, Kristen Wilson, Raven-Symoné, Kyla Pratt, Richard Schiff, Peter Boyle and..."

June 26, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...See You Then D: Mari Walker Screenwriters: Kristen Uno, Mari Walker Producers: Mia Schulman, Kristen Uno, Mari..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...big screen in the action-comedy MacGruber. Cast: Will Forte, Kristen Wiig, Ryan Phillippe, Powers Boothe, Maya Rudolph and Val..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Film News

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

"...figure out Judge's humor? Is the film's star, Luke Wilson, cursed? (His Austin-shot directing debut, The Wendell Baker Story,..."

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

Texas Book Festival 2019

"...Terry Wilson at the Modern Royalty in Romance panel on October..."

Oct. 28, 2019 Photo Gallery

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...Scheer, Jack Kilmer, Erin Darke, Stephen Ruffin, Kelly Lamor Wilson, Logan Medina, June Squibb (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW 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

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...James Wong; with Devon Sawa, Ali Larter, Derr Smith, Kristen Cloke, Daniel Roebuck, Amanda Detmer...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Myre, Adam Brooks, Alexis Hancey, Matthew Ninaber, Steven Vlahos, Kristen MacCulloch, Anna Tierney, Kenneth Welsh (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...ex-boyfriend with baggage, and an unraveling murder mystery. Cast: Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Krysten Ritter, Ryan Hansen, Enrico Colantoni..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Whip It

Drew Barrymore makes her directing debut with this Austin-set story about the modern age of roller girls.

"...by: Drew Barrymore. Starring: Elliot Page, Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig, Juliette Lewis, Andrew Wilson, Alia Shawkat, Eve, Zoe..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Food-o-File

New beginnings

"...Kristen Heaney's Yard Bar (6700 Burnet Rd.) finally became a..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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

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

SXSW Film First Wave Announced

Jonesing for Joss Whedon? He'll be here shortly

"...film debut of Cloverfield scribe Drew Goddard and features Kristen Connolly, Ricard Jenkins, Bradley Whitford, and now-and-again Thor Chris..."

Jan. 12, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Famous People Looking Pretty

SXSW red carpet roundup

"...Bridesmaids' star and co-writer Kristen Wiig..."

March 25, 2011 Screens Feature

13 Austin Women-Owned Restaurants

Where to fuel up on A Day Without a Woman and beyond

"...That was inspiration behind Sala & Betty – Teresa Wilson’s restaurant combining a full-service dining room and a drive..."

March 8, 2017 Food Post by Sierra Diaz

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...universe forever. Cast: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jason Bateman, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Blythe Danner, John Carroll Lynch, with..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Koko’s Suspension, El Naranjo’s Lamb Jam Win, Sushi Bar’s Guest Chefs, Uchibā and Yamas and Carve are On the Way, Bouldin Creek Dances a Foxtrot, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...expression with noms by chef JB Gross … Deven Wilson reports on how local pastures bring the farm to..."

June 7, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

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