Importing a 'Low Winter Sun'

Lennie James and Mark Strong on being British actors in a US show

"...of a 2006 British mini-series of the same name. Mark Strong returns to the centtral role of FRank Agnew,..."

Aug. 11, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Zero Dark Thirty

The film is suspenseful, dogged, relentless, and determined – amazing considering we already know the ending of this story about the 10-year hunt for Osama bin Laden.

"...Pratt, Jason Clarke, Jennifer Ehle, Kyle Chandler, Harold Perrineau, Mark Strong, Édgar Ramirez, Fares Fares, James Gandolfini and Reda..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Definition of Voter Eligibility

Could Dan Neil challenge the HD48 result?

"...Last week, Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin, held her seat..."

Dec. 8, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

"Lesbian Vampires"

"...on those famous monsters of filmland, vampires, by giving strong women the oversized incisors and playing the creature of..."

July 22, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Afraid of the Dark

"...Directed by: Mark Peploe. Starring: James Fox, Fanny Ardant and Paul McGann..."

Nov. 13, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The AggreGAYtor: January 7

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...without Valerie Cherish, as your AggreGAYtor applies a beauty mark...."

Jan. 7, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The Gravity of Sound

The Bubble's new studio stands as Mark Genfan's swan song

"...to spaces such as the Bubble. Case in point: Mark Gen­fan, a preeminent acoustician, whose designs shape the local..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

DVDanger: When Fine Actors Attack

Mark Strong seeks "Anna", Landau and Palance hit "Without Warning"

"...and charming slice of psychic mystery, bolstered by a strong cast...."

Aug. 9, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

My All American

Longhorn legend Freddie Steinmark gets his due in this sports drama

"...if this loving portrait of late-Sixties Longhorn safety Freddie Steinmark will bring succor or just rub salt in their..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

90 Minutes in Heaven

Faith-based film taken from bestseller is directed by Michael Polish

"...half of a twin-brother filmmaking team with his sibling Mark, writer/director Michael Polish goes this project alone. However, it..."

Sept. 11, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Prince

Impoverished Dutch teen is lured by promises of wealth

"...an old soul who feels deeply about things, harboring strong protective emotions for the members of his family, including..."

Aug. 14, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Much Ado About Nothing

With Shakespearean language tripping off their contemporary tongues, the actors are more than game for Joss Whedon's informal, black-and-white take on this classic comedy.

"...cast members from his television series (Firefly, Angel). It’s remarkable how comfortable they appear in these roles...."

June 21, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Robin Hood

Ridley Scott’s revisionist rendering of the Robin Hood tale is full of well-staged battle sequences and is something of an origins story.

"...Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Max von Sydow, William Hurt, Mark Strong, Oscar Isaac, Eileen Atkins, Danny Huston, Mark Addy,..."

May 14, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Black Balloon

This prize-winning Australian film is a moving, youth-oriented work, featuring lovely performances by Toni Collette and Gemma Ward.

"...Thomas' big brother (and he is big – scarily strong, too). Seventeen-year-old Charlie has severe autism and attention deficit..."

April 10, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A Man Apart

"...with whisky-and-cigarette voices or just the result of clever marketing is open to debate. Eastwood, however, can rest easy..."

April 4, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Moonlight Mile

"...Moonlight Mile isn't a wash: In addition to the strong performances, the script is teeming with lovely, knowing moments,..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Against the Grain

A profile of Bad Livers bassist Mark Rubin

"...Mark Rubin gives good interviews. He's unafraid to speak his..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

All Over Me

"...the making, falling hard and stupid for neighborhood tough Mark (Cole Hauser, of Dazed and Confused). A subplot about..."

July 4, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Boys Life 2

"...hyper-vigilant cop smolders with sexy danger. Such emotion makes Mark Christopher's “Alkali, Iowa” seem positively bucolic in comparison. This..."

April 18, 1997 Movie Review by Alison Macor

The Sum of Us

"...export The Sum of Us. Co-directors Dowling and Burton mark their directorial debuts with a poignant and humorous film..."

April 14, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Men With Mommy Issues

Jay and Mark Duplass rock the cradle of love in Cyrus

"...central conflict of Cyrus, the new film from brothers Mark and Jay Duplass...."

June 25, 2010 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

A Commitment to Playwrights

The Life and Legacy of David Mark Cohen

"...David Deming, David Mark Cohen, and Connie McMillian I wish I didn't have..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Arts Feature

Playback: Roky Erickson at 70

Austin's native psych and horror rock pioneer Roky Erickson reaches 70 and throws himself a birthday concert to mark the milestone

"...AC: You had a strong voice already...."

July 14, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Cutting Edge

Trailer maker Mark Woollen talks shop

"...thing is a workaday challenge for award-winning trailer editor Mark Woollen. But it's the kind of problem that too..."

March 13, 2009 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...Counter-programming has become one of the recent hallmarks of summer schedules. DreamWorks has not just scheduled the..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Green Lantern

The beloved comic-book hero rediscovers his powers on the big screen.

"...Martin Campbell. Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Tim Robbins, Angela Bassett and Temuera Morrison. Eye..."

June 24, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Stardust

This uneven adaptation of Neil Gaiman's bestselling novel is clogged with too much fairy dust.

"...Everett, Peter O'Toole, Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro and Mark Strong. "Fairies wear boots," recalled a sage and seasoned..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Perry Names New Press Staff

Gov. hires old Dewhurst spokesman to head up his communications staff.

"...Gov. Rick Perry has appointed former lobbyist Mark Miner to replace his outgoing director of communications Robert..."

Aug. 21, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Farmers Market Report: September 15th

What to look for at the markets

"...3 inches as promised on Thursday (shakes fist as Mark Murray)...."

Sept. 13, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Austin Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2017

Flatbed Press founders Katherine Brimberry and Mark L. Smith, choreographer Kate Warren and theatre / spoken word artist Zell Miller III join the ranks of cultural heroes

"...Katherine Brimberry & Mark l. Smith When Katherine Brimberry and Mark L. Smith..."

June 2, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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