The Informant!

Soderbergh's corporate whistleblower comedy is tuned in the key of Richard Lester.

"...Directed by: Steven Soderbergh. Starring: Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Joel McHale, Melanie Lynskey, Thomas F. Wilson..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Martian

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

"...Directed by: Ridley Scott. Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Kristen Wiig, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Fall of the House of Usher

By far the best of Roger Corman's Poe-inspired films, The Fall of the House of Usher takes the author's gloriously claustrophobic tale of mad Roderick Usher and his undead sister Madeline and fleshes it out into some sort of minor drive-in masterpiece.

"...HOUSE OF USHERD: Roger Corman (1960); with Vincent Price, Mark Damon, Myrna Fahey, Harry Ellerbe...."

Oct. 26, 2001 Screens Review by Marc Savlov

Review: Broadway in Austin’s Summer: The Donna Summer Musical

Now is the Summer of our discontent after this flat jukebox

"...In the 2015 sci-fi film The Martian, astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is left for dead on the..."

May 7, 2022 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

DVDanger: 'The Vincent Price Collection'

The master of horror at the height of his Poe powers

"...a transfer, but Shout!'s worker bees have done a remarkable job here. Corman's first experiment with Cinemascope has a..."

Nov. 5, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Juiced: Wayward Astros Still Hold Fans' Attention

"...it, personality and charismawise, we're not exactly talking Johnny Damon or Manny Ramirez here. Even that midnight creeper A-Rod..."

June 4, 2007 Sports Post by Christopher Gray

The Fall of the House of Usher

"...Directed by: Roger Corman. Starring: Vincent Price, Mark Damon, Myrna Fahey and Harry Ellerbe. By far the..."

Oct. 25, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Departed

Watching this new film by Scorsese is tantamount to falling in love with the director all over again.

"...by: Martin Scorsese. Starring: Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, Ray Winstone, Martin Sheen, Vera Farmiga and..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Margaret

A tangled post-production history kept this Kenneth Lonergan film from completion for six years, and its story about teenage trauma suffers as a result. But, oh, what a cast.

"...Reno, Jeannie Berlin, Allison Janney, Matthew Broderick, Kieran Culkin, Mark Ruffalo, Matt Damon and Olivia Thirlby...."

Oct. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

Smith turns his stoner Greek chorus into leading men on a mission.

"...Mewes, Shannon Elizabeth, Eliza Dushku, Ali Larter, Will Ferrell, Mark Hamill, Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Jason Lee and Chris..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ocean's Eleven

"...by: Steven Soderbergh. Starring: George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy Garcia, Julia Roberts, Bernie Mac, Eddie Jemison, Elliott..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...in between the season's heavy hitters there lurks a remarkably diverse selection of movie fare...."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Record Reviews

"...Madison, Wisconsin-based four-piece cannily combined three notable producers (Steve Marker, Butch Vig, and Duke Erikson) and a Scottish fireball..."

May 22, 1998 Music Review

Expectations of Future Growth

Third Time Lucky?

"...Nashville. And as Warden's new manager, Willie Nelson impresario Mark Rothbaum, firms up tour plans, the singer may be..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Scanlines

The Nine Best Video Releases of 1998

"...the worst films of '97), Starship Troopers missed the mark with many filmgoers. Nonetheless, this tongue-in-cheek adaptation of Robert..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Screens Feature

November Previews

"...in Wisconsin pursuing his American Dream. The movie's subject, Mark Borchardt, is obsessed with making his dream movie, but..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

Live Shots

"...Leftover Salmon at Steamboat, February 8photograph by John Carrico DAMON BRAMBLETT..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Music Feature

kYmberly Keeton Wants Your Stories for the Black COVID-19 Index

And at the Austin African American Book Festival 2020, she’ll tell you why

"...stories we need to hear. This year, that's Dr. Damon Tweedy, author of the 2015 memoir Black Man in..."

June 26, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...in Wisconsin pursuing his American Dream. The movie's subject, Mark Borchardt, is obsessed with making his dream movie, but..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fall Film Previews

September

"...been diagnosed with cancer. This drama about family reconciliation marks a change of pace for director Franklin, whose crime..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Sxsw

"...GRETCHEN PHILLIPS: If dykes could be landmarks, Gretchen Phillips would be the goddamn Capitol building --..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...Ryan, Ryan Cassata, Sanda Weigl, MJ Frank, Samuel John Damon, Jamal Batts (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...for Waves and HBO’s The Watchmen. That series’ director Damon Lindelof, co-creator of Lost, will appear with Reznor and..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

AFF Teases 10 Titles

Duplass Bros.' latest comedy gets regional premiere

"...AMERICAN TEACHER Director: Vanessa Roth Narrator: Matt Damon Regional Premiere Weaving interviews of policy experts and startling..."

Aug. 23, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Off the Record

A night to remember Damon O'Banion, unearthing rare records with Unseen Worlds, Sound Team disbands, and the SIMS Foundation unveils its Office Tune Ups

"...The life and times of former Drunken Thunder frontman Damon O'Banion, who died in March of an apparent drug..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

Home Grown

Down on Pioneer Farm with KLRU's 'The Biscuit Brothers,' ready for season two but still struggling for funds

"...cloudy 9:45am, and the blood is draining out of Damon Brown's hand. Planes pass over Pioneer Farm, belying its..."

May 19, 2006 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

Short Cuts

Holy relentless tide of divergent marketing options, Batman! Jason Henderson's Sword of Dracula sees its stakes raised.

"...a first-person-shooter video game. Holy relentless tide of divergent marketing options, Batman! For more info and to check out..."

March 5, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...TROY YOUNG CAMPBELL: Man vs. Beast (1999) marked this former Loose Diamond's critically acclaimed transition from roots-rock..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...BOTTLE ROCKETS: Big Muddy has inspired heavyweights including Mark Twain, Jerome Kern, and the Man in Black, but..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Critics Table Tops at 25

The nominees for the 2016-17 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...The awards mark their 25th anniversary with an influx of new members..."

May 22, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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