Matilda

"...back again, Danny DeVito's big-screen adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda alternately warms and chills but never leaves you feeling..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Zach Theatre's Matilda the Musical

With its memorable characters and energetic performances, this production connects adults with their inner child

"...of childhood as aptly as Roald Dahl's 1988 novel Matilda can take on new meanings and significance as its..."

April 19, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Matilda, The Matrix, and Mixers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get nerdy, brooding, and out there with these suggestions

"...guy, René Laloux.   – Lina Fisher Kids Camp: Matilda..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical

Movie version of the Broadway version of the movie version of the book

Dec. 9, 2022 Movie Review

Nanny McPhee

Nanny McPhee is something of a rarity: a movie for children that is about children and their world.

"...another at our screening. Based on Christianna Brand’s Nurse Matilda books and featuring an A-list cast of British character..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Revenge

Bloody vengeance fit for the #MeToo era.

"...Directed by: Coralie Fargeat. Starring: Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz, Kevin Janssens, Vincent Colombe and Guillaume..."

May 11, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Nanny McPhee Returns

Emma Thompson stars as the titular nanny in this family film, which she also wrote.

"...films based on characters created in Christianna Brand’s Nurse Matilda books, Thompson again stars as the story’s titular nanny...."

Aug. 20, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Five Dark Events to Beat the Heat

Nighttime distractions that flip off the sun

"...July 21, 6:30-10:30pm200 E. MLKblantonmuseum.org/bscene Roar for Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical..."

July 21, 2023 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

Josh Thomas’s New Show Promises Everything’s Gonna Be Okay

Qmmunity chats with the writer, actor, creator about his latest work

"...Q: What interested you in exploring autism with the Matilda character?..."

Dec. 11, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Erica Lies

Crosstalk: Launching Megz Kelli's Soundtrack, Lockhart's Plum Creek Records, and Norman BA$E's Trap Burger

Austin music news headlines of the week

"...– crafted by Tito and girlfriend/Austin performance artist Lars Matilda. Find more info on IG: @officialtitostrapburger...."

Jan. 20, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Angry Birds Movie

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a game! It's a movie!

"...he’s sent to an anger-management class led by ex-rager Matilda (Rudolph). Nestled uncomfortably alongside fellow bellowers Chuck (Gad), the..."

May 20, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Zoolander

"...Ballstein (Stiller's dad Jerry) of Balls Models, investigative journo Matilda Jeffries (Taylor), and a raft of celebrity cameos, among..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Last Night

Canadian writer/director McKellar reveals the eerie intimacies undergone by people during the final six hours before the world ends.

"...the Beach coming to mind. (No strains of “Waltzing Matilda” here; rather, a radio station's reprise of the Top..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

A Simple Wish

"...of having anything more focused to do. Mara Wilson (Matilda, Mrs. Doubtfire) is a talented young actress, pleasantly up..."

July 18, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...keeping the mentorship program going.   – Carys Anderson Matilda..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Wolf Man

Reimagining of the classic Universal monster movie

"...Directed by: Leigh Whannell. Starring: Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner, Matilda Firth and Sam Jaeger. Another reimagining of a classic..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Movie Review

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...psychologically on the brink. Cast: Daisy Ridley, Shazad Latif, Matilda Lutz, Hiba Ahmed, Cherrelle Skeete, Pippa Bennet-Warner, Alistair Petrie..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion – Add My Name: An Open Letter in Support of Kate Cox

An Austin lawyer and mother of two responds to the devastating verdict denying a Texan the right to end her nonviable pregnancy

"...cold and sobbing. We had already lost our daughter, Matilda, born prematurely and surviving only 15 days. Our doctor,..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column by DeDe Church

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...blastoff "Borderline Insane" sassily switches off with UK singer Matilda Mann over crunchy dance rock.  – Katie Karp Sports..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

What We're Listening to This Week

Christeene, the Bad Lovers, and Churchwood in this week's worthwhile listens

"...smarts and gnarly arrangements, like on "The Boule Oui," "Matilda," and "Ring Around the Moon Tonight," while still getting..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

Moody Center Becomes Harry’s House for Styles’ First of Six Nights

A riot of colors and near-constant screaming on historic run

"...An early quick pace slowed briefly with the acoustic-driven “Matilda” and the slow drip of “Little Freak,” rare moments..."

Sept. 26, 2022 Music Post by Abby Johnston

SXSW Music Review: British Music Embassy Sings the Razor’s Edge

The two biggest trends currently importing from the UK

"...Starting with the calm, smooth melodies of Matilda Mann, the showcase set up a steady build across..."

March 18, 2021 Music Post by Doug Freeman

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...Sinead O'Brien; Virginia Wing; Black Country, New Road; and Matilda Mann. (CHANNEL 1)..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

SXSW Music Adds the Chats, Boyo, Babeheaven, and Bongeziwe Mabandla

Artists broadcasting from “unusual, as well as iconic, settings”

"...Matilda Mann (London, England)..."

Feb. 23, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: Mid-October Roundup

Travel news from around Texas and beyond

"...later when the railroad came to town. Louis and Matilda Faust owned the business from 1909 until 1949...."

Oct. 17, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Drops Final Artist List

Welcome Delta Spirit, M. Ward, Open Mike Eagle, and 151 more

"...La Matilda (Bogotá, Colombia)..."

March 5, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Unveils Third Artist List

Bedouine, Priests, Mystery Lights, Kokoko!, and 297 more

"...La Matilda (Bogotá, Colombia)..."

Jan. 9, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Marc Savlov’s Top 10 Films of 2018

"...Dakota Johnson (Suspiria), Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz (Revenge), Rachel Weisz (The Favourite) Best..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Coralie Fargeat Gets Revenge on the Male Gaze

Writer/director flips the script on action movies

"...When future victim/future warrior Jen (Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz) first appears, she's shown out of..."

May 11, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rings

Japanese horror franchise reboot falls flat

"...Directed by: F. Javier Gutiérrez. Starring: Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz, Alex Roe, Johnny Galecki, Vincent D'Onofrio,..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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