Doubting Thomas

Newly elected Council Member Danny Thomas is in a position to end the fighting over the Place 6 council seat.

"...at Eph'phatha Full Gospel Baptist Church refers to Pastor Thomas as "The Chosen One." Not Danny Thomas, the first-term..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

AFCA Anoints 'Hugo'

Austin group hands 'Take Shelter,' 'Drive' multiple awards

"...Hugo as its best film of the year. The Martin Scorsese-directed picture, set in 1930s Paris, combined 3D family..."

Dec. 28, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Reel World

Korey Coleman started The Reel Deal as a scam; he ended up with a show.

"...In the second studio, where hosts Martin Thomas and Tony Guerrero will soon be joined by..."

July 14, 2000 News Feature by Sarah Hepola

The Spill Diaspora

Two websites devoted to film and popular culture have risen from the ashes of Spill.com

"...It's the tale of five movie lovers – Coleman, Martin Thomas, Chris Cox, Tony Guerrero, and C. Robert Cargill..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Screens Feature by Austin Heiberg

The Hills Have Eyes II

This sequel to last year’s remake is as witless and simpleminded as the irradiated humanoids that serve as the franchise’s bad guys.

"...Directed by: Martin Weisz. Starring: Michael McMillian, Jessica Stroup, Daniella Alonso, Jacob..."

March 30, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Two Lives Lost

Danielle Martin and Jackson Ngai shared a close friendship, a passionate love for music, and mental illness. They cared for each other as best they could. And then he killed her.

"...call from the home of his music professor, Danielle Martin. When police arrived, they found Ngai in the middle..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Gemma Bovery

Flaubert's heroine gets a modern spin, courtesy of Posy Simmonds’ comic strip

"...pokeable, such heavenly looking dough? The baker in question, Martin Joubert (Luchini), also has some nonpastry thoughts to impart,..."

July 17, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Edge of Darkness

This thriller marks a middling comeback for Mad Mel Gibson

"...Directed by: Martin Campbell. Starring: Mel Gibson, Bojana Novakovic, Shawn Roberts, Danny..."

Jan. 29, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Star Wars Memories

In honor of Star Wars Day, Austin’s creatives talk about how the Force changed their lives

"...in films as diverse as Machete and True Grit. Martin Thomas..."

May 4, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

2000 Seen By - (Part One)

"...December 31, 1999, as a dapper Jesus (Hartley regular Martin Donovan) arrives at JFK airport with his comely assistant..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

2000 Seen By – (Part Two)

"...December 31, 1999, as a dapper Jesus (Hartley regular Martin Donovan) arrives at JFK airport with his comely assistant..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Veronica Mars

Although this isn't a reinvention of the wheel, the beloved TV show gets a spirited spin in this feature.

"...Directed by: Rob Thomas. Starring: Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Krysten Ritter, Ryan Hansen,..."

March 14, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

TV Eye

Buffy on DVD

"...news Thursday [Jan. 10] after our last taping," said Martin Thomas, who co-hosts and produces the show with Korey..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Inherent Vice

Highbrow mixes with lowbrow in Paul Thomas Anderson's screen adaptation of Thomas Pynchon's novel.

"...Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson. Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Katherine Waterston, Josh Brolin, Owen..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Amateur

"...Directed by: Hal Hartley. Starring: Isabelle Huppert, Martin Donovan, Elina Lowensohn and Damian Young. A Hal Hartley..."

June 23, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

The Dark Tower

Roland the Gunslinger hits the big screen

"...Blame screenwriters Akiva Goldsman, Jeff Pinkner, Anders Thomas Jensen, and Nikolaj Arcel (who also directed) for trying..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

You So Crazy

"...Directed by: Thomas Schlamme. Starring: Martin Lawrence. You So Crazy changed my..."

May 6, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

AFCA Announces 2009 Awards

The Austin Film Critics Association hands The Hurt Locker top prize

"...Miller (Film School Rejects), Marc Savlov (The Austin Chronicle), Martin Thomas (Spill), and Eric Vespe (Ain't It Cool News)...."

Dec. 18, 2009 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Animated Opinions

Korey Coleman and company deal out critique on Spill.com

"...Like most weeks over the past six years, Martin Thomas, C. Robert Cargill, Chris Cox, and Korey Coleman..."

March 21, 2008 Screens Feature by Rick Klaw

The Adventures of Pinocchio

"...Directed by: Steve Barron. Starring: Martin Landau, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Rob Schneider, Udo Kier, Bebe..."

July 26, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Kickstart Your Weekend: New Year, 'New Beginnings!'

Post-Spill.com, Korey Coleman looks for a fresh start

"...waiting for the cash to come in. Coleman and Martin Thomas (aka the long-suffering Leon) have already gotten back..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Joined in Progress

Three local channels get Austin back with the program – but is anybody watching?

"...in the country, second only to New York," says Martin Thomas, co-host of The Reel Deal, the popular movie-review..."

June 23, 2006 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

The Paper Street Podcast Gives a Voice to the Indie Film Industry

With movie production in lockdown, try the sounds of Paper Street

"...Double Toasted "Best of Austin"-nominated critics Martin Thomas and Korey Coleman are Austin's Siskel and Ebert...."

May 22, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Announces Awards

Hugo wins Best Picture

"...Marc Savlov (The Austin Chronicle), Robert Sims (KOOP 91.7FM), Martin Thomas (Spill), Eric "Quint" Vespe (Ain't It Cool News),..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Screens Feature

Backing 'Black'

The Austin Film Critics Association announces 2010 awards

"...Miller (Film School Rejects), Marc Savlov (The Austin Chronicle), Martin Thomas (Spill), Eric Vespe (Ain't It Cool News), and..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

AFCA Backs 'Black Swan'

Local film critics pick year's best

"...Miller (Film School Rejects), Marc Savlov (The Austin Chronicle), Martin Thomas (Spill), Eric Vespe (Ain't It Cool News), and..."

Dec. 22, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Don't Hate Me Because I'm White

Cornyn hopes for a day when all white people will be free…

"...In that case (Ricci v. DeStefano), a panel of..."

July 17, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Austin Film Critics Association 2008 Awards

The AFCA goes batty for the Batman

"...(ColeandBobby.com and INsite magazine), Marc Savlov (The Austin Chronicle), Martin Thomas (Spill.com), and Eric Vespe (Ain't It Cool News)...."

Dec. 19, 2008 Screens Feature

Austin Film Critics Association Announces Year-End Awards

The Austin Film Critics Association loves it some bat

"...(coleandbobby.com & INsite Magazine), Marc Savlov (The Austin Chronicle), Martin Thomas (Spill.com), and Eric Vespe (Ain’t It Cool News)...."

Dec. 16, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Texas Writers Month

"...as well as Sam Hurt, Jack Jackson, John Lucas, Martin Thomas, and Neal Barrett Jr. at GSD&M, 828 W...."

April 30, 1999 Books Feature

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