Imaginary Heroes

Only this troubled suburbanite family knows if they are imaginary heroes or ordinary people.

"...Directed by: Dan Harris. Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Emile Hirsch, Jeff Daniels, Michelle Williams, Kip Pardue, Deirdre O’Connell and..."

March 11, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Lone Survivor

A SEAL team mission in Afghanistan goes very wrong in this intense combat film with a bang-up cast.

"...Directed by: Peter Berg. Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, Taylor Kitsch and Eric Bana...."

Jan. 10, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Abbott Courts the Nuge ... and His Guns

Stump appearance draws fire from left and right

"...his taste for "young girls," Lone Star Project Director Matt Angle said, "Unless Abbott cancels the appearances and publicly..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

An Evening With Beverly Luff Linn

This year's weirdest, most delightful rom-com

"...by: Jim Hosking. Starring: Aubrey Plaza, Jemaine Clement, Emile Hirsch, Craig Robinson, Matt Berry, Maria Bamford, Michael D. Cohen,..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Davis: Abbott Failed to Police CPRIT

Senator accuses attorney general of turning a blind eye

"...25, 2013, Abbott attended exactly zero. Abbott's campaign spokesman Matt Hirsch has since said that he removed himself, rather..."

May 16, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Education of Greg Abbott

Attorney general in hot water over school plan

"...put forward a fiscally conservative response. His communications director Matt Hirsch said that, "Looking at the numbers, it's clear..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Debates: Davis Raises, Abbott Sticks

Dem attacks GOPer for limited schedule and bypassing big cities

"...without Davis' consent. Texans for Greg Abbott communications director Matt Hirsch went on the attack, saying that Abbott was..."

May 21, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Greg Abbott and the Nuge

Democrats wonder why Abbott stumps with 'admitted sexual predator'

"...over the walls too. In a statement, Abbott's spokesman Matt Hirsch said of Nugent, "While he may sometimes say..."

Feb. 18, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Davis Bops Abbott's Insider Deals

Davis finds new traction with a full-frontal assault on Abbott's ethics

"...calling it "deferential" and telling Deputy Attorney General David Mattax, "You don't just have to lay down to Farmers."..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Turns Open Records into Campaign Stunt

Meanwhile Davis savages Republican over "Baby STAAR" pre-K tests

"...In a statement accompanying the request, Abbott's Communications Director Matt Hirsch wrote, "Despite stating unequivocally just last month that..."

April 14, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...Booster Director/Screenwriter: Matt Ruskin When Simon’s brother is arrested for armed robbery,..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Books Editors: Melissa Hirsch, Ed Ward, Margaret Moser, Clay Smith..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

TV Eye

Aaron Sorkin, Mad as Hell

"...for the wealth of talent connected to the project. Matthew Perry and Bradley Whitford shoulder the series, starring as..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Ash Director: Flying Lotus, Producers: Nate Bolotin, Matthew Metcalfe, Screenwriter: Jonni Remmler A woman wakes up on..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AFF Announces 2011 Lineup

Regional premieres of Shame, The Descendants

"...THE BULLY PROJECT Lee Hirsch (Director) – Regional Premiere..."

Sept. 20, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood

Tarantino takes Tinseltown head-on

"...Dakota Fanning, Margaret Qualley, Timothy Olyphant, Kurt Russell, Emile Hirsch, Mike Moh, Michael Madsen, Bruce Dern, Scoot McNairy, Zoë..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...A Woman Like Me Directors: Alex Sichel, Elizabeth Giamatti By creating a fictional character based on herself, filmmaker..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

DVDanger: I Am Not a Serial Killer

Director Billy O'Brien on adapting the story of a young monster

"...director André Øvredal (Trollhunter) stars Brian Cox and Emile Hirsch as a father and son carrying out a postmortem..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & America Director: Matt Ornstein Daryl Davis has an unusual hobby. As a..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Thursday Showcases

"...Durham, N.C., songwriter M.C. Taylor with Brooklyn multi-instrumentalist Scott Hirsch. Their lo-fi folk and blues compares favorably to Bonnie..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Playback

SXSW news and carryings-on

"...Gordon Green's new comedy with Paul Rudd and Emile Hirsch. The film gets a second SXSW showing tonight at..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSWedu: Lights, Camera, Learn

Film programming includes 'Bully', 'Brooklyn Castle'

"...writer/director Turk Pipkin, executive producer Christy Pipkin, and producer Matt Naylor. (Read our review here, and our interview with..."

Feb. 7, 2013 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...Lauren Modery; and Zero Charisma, Katie Graham and Andrew Matthews’ comedy about D&D obsessives. (And we’ll slide Jacob Vaughn’s..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Nominees for Independent Spirit Awards Announced

Matthew McConaughey's golden run continues

"...Feature and Male Lead (Jack Black), while Bernie costar Matthew McConaughey picked up two nominations for his stellar work..."

Nov. 27, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

IFP Gotham Awards Announced

Linklater, Zellners among Texans who score nods

"...review here and our interview with Linklater and star Matthew McConaughey here.)..."

Oct. 18, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Astros Down the Stretch: To Dream the Impossible Dream?

"...on and off the Round Rock Express - Jason Hirsch, Matt Albers, Taylor Buchholz, Chris Sampson - have especially..."

Sept. 28, 2006 Sports Post by Christopher Gray