Joe the King

"...Brooks' dictum, it's not always so good to be the king. Whaley's directorial debut may be the feel-bad movie..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Killer Joe

Matthew McConaughey's Killer Joe is sociopathy incarnate; William Friedkin adds visual punch to the venality within Tracy Letts' screenplay.

"...Directed by: William Friedkin. Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Emile Hirsch, Juno Temple, Thomas Haden Church, Gina..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Regular Joe

The Revelations of Filmmaker Joe Christ

"...The late Mike Wilson in Joe Christ's Sex, Blood &..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

Hasbro brings their boy toys to life with this story about an elite fighting squad.

"...really wanted a pair of PF Flyers (preferably red). The ads promised I would run faster and jump higher...."

Aug. 14, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Cuppa Hot Joe

On a comedy club stage, News Radio star Joe Rogan exudes a mad joy for life in all its insanity, depravity, and delicious dirt; if Henry Miller had done stand-up, it would have come out like Joe Rogan's act.

"...Joe Rogan is a ranter. Throw out any topic, from..."

May 4, 2001 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Joe Lansdale, His Ownself, at Bookpeople

Joe Lansdale at Book People Thurs, April 5

"...whose new work we anticipate year round. John Burdett (the Bangkok series) is one, Stephen King is another, but..."

April 3, 2012 Books Post by Marc Savlov

DVDanger: Joe Swanberg Wishes You a Happy Christmas

On fatherhood, impostor syndrome, and staying unpredictable

"...As the holiday season begins, Joe Swanberg might seem to have..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

"Joe Swanberg's Quiet City"

"...(4pm March 14 and 1:30pm Mar. 16, both at the Alamo South Lamar). Didn't he?..."

March 13, 2007 SXSW Post by Spencer Parsons

Fantastic Fest 2014: Joe Lynch Guns for Everly

Director of Salma Hayek action flick talks sealed-room rules

"...Joe Lynch learned an important lesson at this year's Fantastic..."

Sept. 22, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Joe Gould's Secret

"...Hope Davis, Susan Sarandon, Patrick Tovatt and Celia Weston. The very thought of Stanley Tucci's new movie -- his..."

April 28, 2000 Movie Review

10 Minutes With Joe Ely

“It’s either being creative or I’m bored easily”

"...Joe Ely marks his 70th birthday Friday night at the..."

Feb. 9, 2017 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Adam and Joe go to 'Holliston'

FEARnet launches first original sitcom tonight

"...mind. But rising cult move makers Adam Green and Joe Lynch think they can change your mind with Holliston,..."

April 3, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Unabridged Billy Joe Shaver

Country outlaw wanted – alive and kickin’

"...When I rang Billy Joe Shaver two weeks ago about his new album Long..."

Aug. 5, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Into the Night With Joe Taslim and Timo Tjahjanto

Indonesian action flick The Night Comes For Us pulls no punches

"...Want to make Joe Taslim happy? Tell the Indonesian action star that his..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Riding With Joe Carnahan and Latinx Superhero El Chicano

The action innovator on film, politics, the Coens, Blumhouse and more

"...Joe Carnahan is the action filmmaker's action filmmaker. Not CGI..."

May 4, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Panel: Joe Swanberg Keynote

The indie film king of fast, cheap, and frequent has advice

"...Joe Swanberg began by taking the crowd on a peppy..."

March 14, 2016 SXSW Post by Jacob Clifton

Joe Lansdale's 2011 Plans

Mucho Mojo author talks World Horror Con, Michael Moorcock, and film plans

"...The World Horror Convention just wrapped up a successful weekend..."

April 4, 2010 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

Steal Big, Steal Little

"...Andrew Davis. Starring: Andy Garcia, Alan Arkin, Rachel Ticotin, Joe Pantoliano, Ally Walker and Holland Taylor. The tightly structured..."

Oct. 6, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

SXSW Film Review: Little Sister

Film is a deft mix of humor and melancholy

"...high-concept study in faith made blasphemous with toxic humor, Little Sister is the new film from director Zach Clark...."

March 13, 2016 Screens Post by Sean L. Malin

Lit-urday: Joe, the Slave Who Became an Alamo Legend

The story of one man’s witness to history and life in bondage

"...Joe, The Slave Who Became an Alamo Legend Ron J...."

Oct. 31, 2015 Books Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Not Your Average Joe

William Friedkin on serial killers and 'spandex movies'

"...Film director William Friedkin doesn't back down from much. Whether it's a 12-year-old girl masturbating with a crucifix in..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Little Things

Washington, Malek, and Leto never mesh in this uneven police procedural

"...For better or worse, 2021 marks the beginning of HBO Max’s grand streaming experiment. After launching..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Joe Gould's Secret

"...Modern Library, $13.50 hard Sometimes, beauty lies in the back issues...."

July 5, 1996 Books Feature

Joe's Bakery

"...comfort. It is as familiar and as necessary as mother's milk. People eat it when they feel depressed. People..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Food Feature

Joe R. Lansdale Reviewed

"...High Cotton: Selected Stories of Joe R. Lansdale..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Books Feature by Marc Savlov

Joe Lansdale

The Hardest Working Unknown Author?

"...Joe R. Lansdale may be the most famous unknown writer..."

Aug. 22, 1997 Books Feature by Marc Savlov

Ex-NFL Star Joe Barksdale Moves to Austin to Tackle Music

After a drastic career change, Barksdale looks for understanding and self-reflection

"...When we walk into the performance room of Austin's Orb Studios, Joseph Barksdale sits..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Letters at 3am: Joe Ely's Reverb: An Odyssey

The road goes on forever, and there's never a destination

"...in West Texas. I have some great memories up there. It's a very romantic place – if you've just..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Column by Michael Ventura

After 40 Years of Hard Labor, Joe Gunn Steps Down

The longtime AFL-CIO leader ends a chapter of Texas labor history

"...Joe D. Gunn stepped down from the presidency of the..."

Aug. 1, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Larry & Joe Bring Songs of Deliverance to Carrie Rodriguez’s Laboratorio

North Carolina duo play Paramount Stateside on April 30

"...Every day, the edges of America are crossed by thousands of desperate..."

April 14, 2023 Music Post by John Job

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