The Yards

"...second feature by James Gray (Little Odessa), among them Howard Shore's ominous score, which never lets you forget you're..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Frozen River

In order to make ends meet, two women in upstate New York smuggle illegal aliens across the St. Lawrence River into the U.S. in this unusually thoughtful and expertly acted movie.

"...Directed by: Courtney Hunt. Starring: Melissa Leo, Misty Upham, Michael O'Keefe, Charlie McDermott, Mark Boone Jr...."

Sept. 5, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Conan the Barbarian

Robert E. Howard's iconic Conan the Barbarian has been resurrected for a new generation, but our hearts belong to Ahnold.

"...Stephen Lang, Rose McGowan, Saïd Taghmaoui, Ron Perlman and Leo Howard. Morgan Freeman narrates the requisite (albeit totally unnecessary)..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Heat Is On

Homicide vet Melissa Leo wins raves for Frozen River

"...Melissa Leo garnered accolades for her long-running portrayal of Sgt. Kay..."

Sept. 5, 2008 Screens Feature by Wells Dunbar

Prisoners

Jake Gyllenhaal is a detective working a troubling case, and Hugh Jackman's wound-up father of the victim is just one of his problems.

"...Jake Gyllenhaal, Hugh Jackman, Viola Davis, Paul Dano, Melissa Leo, Maria Bello and Terrence Howard...."

Sept. 27, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

His Girl Friday

"...Directed by: Howard Hawks. Starring: Cary Grant, Rosalind Russell and Ralph Bellamy...."

June 9, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Legislators on the Loose

Lawmakers busy in slow rule-making week

"...Local state Reps. Dawnna Dukes, Donna Howard and Diana Maldonado attended the inauguration of President Barack..."

Jan. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Shorts

A magic wishing rock becomes the undoing of an entire community in this appealing new kids romp from Robert Rodriguez.

"...Spader, Kat Dennings, Jolie Vanier, Trevor Gagnon, Devon Gearhart, Leo Howard and Rebel Rodriguez. This time around it’s another..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Big Pow Wow

Cultural Olympiads, The Derailers

"...Aces were going to be playing after our set. Leo Abshire is their fiddle player and Horace Trahan plays..."

Aug. 16, 1996 Music Feature

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...(1997, 195min/color, DCP) Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher,..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Safe Men

A talentless singing duo become even less-talented safecrackers in this inspired comedy.

"...(Torch Song Trilogy, Bullets Over Broadway), and Paul Giamatti (Howard Stern's nemesis, Pigface, in Private Parts). To describe too..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Readings From the Fringe

"...cyberpunk's invasion of the world of science fiction, and Howard Waldrop was among the fairly oddball writers sharing the..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Books Review by Mike Shea

Borg vs McEnroe

Tennis' greatest feud re-evaluated as an inner battle.

"...Novotny, Björn Granath, David Bamber, Mats Blomgren, Ian Blackman, Leo Borg and Marcus Mossberg...."

April 13, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Play It Again, Sam

All About Eve (1950)

"...D: Leo McCarey; with Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo..."

June 4, 1999 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...seek retribution against their neighbor. Cast List: Y'lan Noel, Cleopatra Coleman, Shamier Anderson, Lex Scott Davis, Justin Hartley (World..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...D: Leo McCarey; with Cary Grant, Irene Dunne, Ralph Bellamy. (B&W,..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

The Benda Mask

Untold secrets of Jean Arthur

"...blond curls in Only Angels Have Wings (1939), another Howard Hawks raid, are tempting, but not quite. Too Many..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez

GOP Takes Travis Seat in House Rout

Bolton loses while Howard squeaks by

"...evening was a switchback ride for her neighbor Donna Howard. Early voting saw her trailing GOP challenger Dan Neil..."

Nov. 5, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Guttenberg, Olivia d'Abo, Jay O. Sanders, John Terry, Chauncey Leopardi, Bug Hall. Rarely have I been as disgusted with..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...APOLLO 13D: Ron Howard; with Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise,..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing, Blythe Danner, Arliss Howard, Jason London, Chris Penn. To Wong Foo is a..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...KIDSD: Larry Clark; with Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce, Chloe Sevigny. For once, the hype..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing, Blythe Danner, Arliss Howard, Jason London, Chris Penn. To Wong Foo is a..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 21-27

"...LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Leo-born professor Sibelan Forrester is an..."

May 21, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Further Reflections

SXSW Film Festival

"...Wolfgang Held; with Toby Huss, Pam Columbus, Pam Gray, Leo Marks, Amedeo D'Adamo, Melody Beal, Eve Annenberg...."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...KIDSD: Larry Clark; with Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce, Chloe Sevigny. For once, the hype..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

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

"...and get out. Cast: Dean Imperial, Madeline Wise, Babe Howard, Dora Madison, Ivory Aquino, James McDaniel, Frank Wood, Arliss..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hot Fun in the Summertime

Citywide Summer Film Series

"...To Have and Have Not (D: Howard Hawks, 1944): Fri, 5/23, 7:15pm; Sat, 5/24, 9:45pm..."

May 23, 2003 Screens Feature

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

An Antone's anniversary, Lonestar Unleashed, Country Willie Edwards, Rakim, and more recommended shows

"...Chenier and Cajun cousin Lynn August (Fri.), Meters guitarist Leo Nocentelli (Sat.), Houston MC Trae tha Truth (Sun.), and..."

June 24, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 24-30

"...LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): French poet André Breton wrote, "Je..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

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