Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

A thrilling and touching version of the children's classic from the master fabulist

"...oeuvre, the screenplay by del Toro, Patrick McHale, and Matthew Robbins sets the film in fascist Italy, with a..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...well as footage featuring Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix, Tim Robbins, Whoopi Goldberg, John C. Reilly, and many more...."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Assistant

The film industry’s quiet complicity in #MeToo crimes placed in stark context

"...Directed by: Kitty Green. Starring: Julia Garner, Matthew Macfadyen, Jon Orsini, Noah Robbins, Makenzie Leigh and Kristine..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...THE TENTH MUSE Alyssa Cole A Prince On Paper Matthew Cordell EXPLORERS Martha Cotera VOICES FROM THE ANCESTORS Audrey..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...fight for his own soul. Cast: Patrick Schwarzenegger, Miles Robbins, Sasha Lane, Hannah Marks, Mary Stuart Masterson. (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...Sons K Arsenault Rivera – The Tiger's Daughter Emily Robbins – A Word For Love Rakesh Satyal – No..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...(1987, 116min/color, DCP) Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Lee Ermey. Directed..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Takes a Vacation Jon Klassen, We Found a Hat Matthew Reinhart, Frozen Pop Up Michael Hall, Wonderfall Kelly Clarkson,..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...Brooklyn - The Story of Death By Audio Director: Matthew Conboy Death By Audio, an underground art and music..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Austin Film Festival Drops 20th Anniversary Lineup

'Inside Llewyn Davis' takes center stage

"...Michael Polish (writer/director); Josh Lucas, Jean Marc-Barr and John Robbins in attendance • Winter in the Blood – Ken..."

Sept. 17, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Don't Be Afraid of the Dark

Our most primal fears about what's lurking in the dark lies at the heart of this Guillermo del Toro-scripted frightmare.

"...fantastical references trotted out by del Toro and co-screenwriter Matthew Robbins. That brings me to Don't Be Afraid of..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Kick-Ass Director: Matthew Vaughn. Screenwriters: Jane Goldman and Matthew Vaughn A twisted,..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...manner that protects people, the environment and our assets." Matthew Tejada of the Galveston-Houston Association for Smog Prevention said:..."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature

The Perfect Score

The movie that gives new meaning to the phrase, "taking the SATs": felonious breaking and entering.

"...Directed by: Brian Robbins. Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Erika Christensen, Chris Evans, Darius Miles,..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

No Dominion

A partial roll call of people who died in 2003.

"...those who die too soon, like rising Welsh tunesmith Matthew Jay and singer-songwriter Elliott Smith: You're not just forever..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Dragonslayer

Dragons have a PR problem, and this movie doesn't help.

"...an engaging but unsatisfying joust with the past from Matthew Robbins, whose short-lived career included Corvette Summer and *batteries..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Screens Review by Margaret Moser

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...Matthew Patterson, Shopping and Fucking,..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hi Mom, I'm Home

On the heels of threatened industry strikes and life-changing world events, this year's Sundance Film Festival in Utah featured more deals, more attendees, and more stars.

"...her to grow body hair all over and Tim Robbins as a scientist who is trying to teach table..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Davis, Brian Baker, Will Georgantas, Eric Walls, Catherine Dudley, Matthew Grieder, Scarlett Angell, Casey Webb, Mike Watts, Jessica Schneider,..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: Brian Robbins; with David Arquette, Oliver Platt, Scott Caan, Steve Borden,..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...Dennis Quaid, Jamie Foxx, Charlton Heston, Ann-Margret, James Woods, Matthew Modine, Aaron Eckhart, Jim Brown, LL Cool J, Lauren..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...ARLINGTON ROAD D: Mark Pellington; with Jeff Bridges, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, Hope Davis...."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Further Reflections

"...Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson at the Edtv premiere. photograph..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Ron Howard; with Matthew McConaughey, Jenna Elfman, Woody Harrelson, Ellen DeGeneres, Sally Kirkland,..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Expectations of Future Growth

Third Time Lucky?

"...guitarist has been waiting well over two years for Robbins Records, a BMG-distributed label headed by Profile Records founder..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Won't Get Schooled Again

Austin's Music Class of '98

"...taken nearly two years to produce almost wholly because Robbins Entertainment, a BMG-distributed label headed by Profile Records founder..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Griffin Dunne; with Meg Ryan, Matthew Broderick, Kelly Preston, Tcheky Karyo, Maureen Stapleton...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dancing About Architecture

One World or Two '97

"...Robbins Records, home to Meg Hentges, say that negotiations are..."

April 11, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Loaded

"...Cunningham, Catherine McCormack, Thandie Newton, Nick Patrick, Brady Hodson, Matthew Eggleton, Caleb Lloyd. VHS Home Video Waterloo Video, 1016..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature

The Cable Guy

"...Directed by: Ben Stiller. Starring: Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann, George Segal, Diane Baker, Jack Black,..."

June 21, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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