TXRG Goes Nonprofit

Flat-track derby league to 'focus on training rather than worrying about bottom-line profits'

"...Juliana Gonzales (better known on the track as Bloody Mary)...."

Feb. 18, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Igor

Pixar this animated outing isn't, but neither is it Mary Shelley's VeggieTales.

"...criminally underused. Pixar this isn't, but neither is it Mary Shelley's VeggieTales. If only...."

Sept. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Guadalupe

Guadalupe is amateur hour dressed up in ecclesiastical purple: a poorly drawn, poorly directed, and poorly acted attempt to film something of weight and religious significance.

"...time, legend says, when a vision of the Virgin Mary appeared before a peasant in the desert and brought..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Flicka

Girls and their horses. They're grist for this new update of Mary O'Hara's beloved novel My Friend Flicka.

"...would have been saved from yet another version of Mary O’Hara’s beloved children’s book, My Friend Flicka, previously adapted..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Keeping Mum

Maggie Smith, Rowan Atkinson, Kristen Scott Thomas, and Patrick Swayze come together for this dark British comedy.

"...and bully-bedeviled Petey (Parkes). It'd all be too, too Mary Poppins were it not for the fact that the..."

Oct. 13, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A/k/a Tommy Chong

Chong cuts a hugely sympathetic figure in the story of his legal troubles after Operation Pipe Dreams, an anti-paraphernalia sweep that specifically targeted his bong business.

"...sweep led by John Ashcroft lieutenant and U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan. The tale begins on September 11, 2001,..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Omen

Julia Stiles is miscast, although Mia Farrow delights in this unnecessary remake of a perfectly good child-as-Antichrist movie.

"...courtesy of Mia Farrow. As Mrs. Baylock, the Antichrist's anti-Mary Poppins, she uses her own whippet-thin frame to gleeful,..."

June 9, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Little Underground Worlds

Mary Harron on 'Bettie Page'

"...– Mary Harron, director of The Notorious Bettie Page, on Bettie..."

April 21, 2006 Screens Feature by Rick Klaw

Osmosis Jones

"...warped humor of the Farrelly Brothers (There's Something About Mary) -- maybe because not only did they not write..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Titanic Town

"...new film by Roger Michell (Notting Hill). Based on Mary Costello's novel, it tells the true story of working-class..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

The Virgin Suicides

"...--Cecilia, the youngest, is followed by Lux, then Bonnie, Mary, and the eldest Therese (I'm not giving away anything..."

May 5, 2000 Movie Review by Sarah Hepola

The Straight Story

David Lynch takes the long road to a strange story of brotherly love

"...century ago. That's the pleasure of John Roach and Mary Sweeney's delicately crafted script: It constantly reveals random, unassuming..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Latin Boys Go to Hell

"...stuffed toy clown? Or the statue of the Virgin Mary with tears running down her face? By the the..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Last Supper

"...and Old Lace and the cheekiness of Paul Bartel, Mary Woronov, and their frying pan in Eating Raoul for..."

June 7, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Unzipped

Fashion photographer Douglas Keeve turns his camera on designer Isaac Mizrahi for an intriguing and often funny look into the making of a seasonal fashion collection.

"...Flaherty's Nanook of the North, Seventies sitcom single goddess Mary Richards, and an antique French corset made of metal..."

Sept. 29, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Muppets Treasure Island

"...alike. After watching Muppet Treasure Island, my young companion Mary Clare gave it the kid's equivalent of two thumbs..."

Feb. 16, 1995 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Robert A. Heinlein's the Puppet Masters

"...Accompanying Stevens are his estranged son Sam (Thal) and Mary Sefton (Warner), a NASA biologist. Once in Ambrose, they..."

Oct. 28, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Anchoress

"...Morse), who believed she was visited by the Virgin Mary. Christine wanted nothing more than to enclose herself in..."

Sept. 23, 1994 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Roadracers

"...Joe Dante (a script by Charlie Haas), John Milius, Mary Lambert, Ralph Bakshi, John McNaughton (with a script by..."

July 22, 1994 Movie Review by Louis Black

Grief

"...as lawyers and litigants, featuring cameos from Paul Bartel, Mary Woronov, John Fleck, and Johanna Went; the love judge..."

June 3, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

American Cyborg: Steel Warrior

"...the last fetus on earth. Yummy. Nicole Hansen is Mary, the only female on the planet still able to..."

Jan. 7, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Rookie of the Year

"...earthbound characters and silly, over-the-top caricatures. Henry, his mom Mary (played in a refreshingly unglamorous turn by Morton) and..."

July 9, 1993 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Daughters of the Dust

"...her ancient tribal spiritualism for heavenly Christian monotheism. Yellow Mary is a tainted woman who worked in Cuba as..."

Feb. 14, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cap City Comedy Club Returns

Knock, knock. Who's there? Austin's comedy big dog reopens this week.

"...a special show by actor and touring comedy star Mary Lynn Rajskub tomorrow night, July 12, at its new..."

July 11, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Teen Book Festival Author Lineup Announced

Is your favorite among this year’s stellar array of writers?

"...announced its 2019 author lineup today, featuring award-winning authors Mary H.K. Choi, David Yoon, Gabby Rivera, Abdi Nazemian, Christopher..."

July 26, 2019 Arts Post

Frankenstein’s Babymama & Friends

Brooklyn's Invulnerable Nothings bring the G-g-gothic goodness

"...That whole thing with Lord Byron and Mary & Percy Bysshe Shelley and John Polidori and all,..."

April 26, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Environmental Board Chair Dies

Mary Gay Maxwell was 78

"...Mary Gay Maxwell, the chair of the city’s Environmental Board,..."

March 31, 2016 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Other Worlds Austin Celebrate Women in SF

Fest announces new award, plus YA opening night film

"...creatives in the genre, with the establishment of the Mary Shelley Award...."

Nov. 2, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Moontower, Day 3: She-Bang

Maria Bamford shone in this love-fest of female comedy

"...a talented line-up of her neurotic sisters that included Mary Patterson, Alice Wetterlund, Emily Heller, Kerri Lendo, and Morgan..."

April 28, 2013 Arts Post by Amy Gentry

Love Is All Around

Lucinda Williams gets married onstage in Minneapolis

"...onstage at First Ave. last Saturday night. As the Mary Tyler Moore Show theme sang, "Love is all around,"..."

Sept. 21, 2009 Music Post by Margaret Moser

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