Matthew Vaughn and the Mystery of the Real Author of Argylle

Director discusses "surreal" TikTok conspiracies

"...under the name of the fictional author. Little could Matthew Vaughn know that wheeze would make him the subject..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Kingsman: The Secret Service

This comic-book riff on James Bond films finds fun amid the ultraviolence.

"...Directed by: Matthew Vaughn. Starring: Colin Firth, Samuel L. Jackson, Taron Egerton,..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Kick-Ass 2

Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl are back for more bloody and profane to bust more supervillain heads.

"...How much you enjoy this sequel to Matthew Vaughn’s snarly comic-book bloodbath from 2010 rests squarely on..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Stardust

This uneven adaptation of Neil Gaiman's bestselling novel is clogged with too much fairy dust.

"...Directed by: Matthew Vaughn. Starring: Claire Danes, Charlie Cox, Sienna Miller, Ricky..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

X-Men: First Class

The origins of the bad blood among Marvel's mutants is explored in this new film from the franchise.

"...Directed by: Matthew Vaughn. Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Kevin Bacon, Rose..."

June 10, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Layer Cake

A contemporary gangster film that both looks and feels like a Britnoir classic filtered through the Jam’s bang-on sense of style, Layer Cake takes a realistic approach to Britain’s criminal underclass.

"...Directed by: Matthew Vaughn. Starring: Daniel Craig, Colm Meaney, Kenneth Cranham, George..."

June 3, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Argylle

Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell get into double-identity spy trouble

"...Directed by: Matthew Vaughn. Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Henry Cavill,..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

The bloody spy series returns

"...Directed by: Matthew Vaughn. Starring: Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Mark Strong, Julianne..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The King's Man

Spy comedy threequel is a king-sized disaster

"...Directed by: Matthew Vaughn. Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Harris Dickinson, Djimon Hounsou, Gemma..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Kick-Ass

Everyone's a superhero these days, and this film based on Mark Millar and John Romita Jr.'s comic book series takes that concept to the Nth degree.

"...Directed by: Matthew Vaughn. Starring: Aaron Johnson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Chloe Moretz, Mark..."

April 16, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dressing Down the Superhero

How the irreverent comic Kick-Ass made the leap from page to picture show

"...this point, enter evil genius and Layer Cake director Matthew Vaughn. Introduced to the comic creators through mutual friends..."

April 16, 2010 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

SXSW 2010 Kicks Ass, Drops Some Names

SXSW Film announces Opening Night Film Kick-Ass, docs on SNL and Motörhead

"...The action comedy is directed by Matthew Vaughn (Layer Cake) from the comic by Mark Millar..."

Jan. 6, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Tetris Director: Jon S. Baird, Producers: Matthew Vaughn, Gillian Berrie, Claudia Vaughn, Len Blavatnik, Gregor Cameron,..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Ass-Kicking For Breakfast

Q&A with the super-violent superhero film Kick-Ass

"...(the artist and writer of the original comic), director Matthew Vaughn, plus stars Aaron Johnson (Kick-Ass), Christopher Mintz-Plasse (Red..."

March 14, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Old School

A trio of depressed thirtysomethings decide to start their own fraternity.

"...by: Todd Phillips. Starring: Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell, Vince Vaughn, Ellen Pompeo, Juliette Lewis, Leah Remini, Rick Gonzalez, Matthew..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

A commando unit takes on the Nazis in this hyperviolent Guy Ritchie action-comedy

"...and that ain’t nothing. Just ask his former producer Matthew Vaughn, whose embarrassing Argylle, the spring’s other splattered-guts-jokey-jokey comedy-action..."

April 19, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The King’s Daughter

Long-delayed historical fairy tale is an overdue oddity

"...director Sean McNamara cannot match the kinetic storytelling of Matthew Vaughn, there is more than a dash of Stardust..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

What Love Is

Writer/director Callahan keeps his characters talking from the first frame to the last – and like all great chatterers their preferred topic is love and all its variations.

"...by: Mars Callahan. Starring: Mars Callahan, Cuba Gooding Jr., Matthew Lillard, Sean Astin, Anne Heche, Andrew Daly, Gina Gershon,..."

March 23, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Luv Doc: A Nicely Dressed Window

True friends will hound you mercilessly until you get your act together

"...My brother's friend Mike used to say that his..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...D: Christopher Guest; with Chris Farley, Matthew Perry, Eugene Levy, Kevin Dunn...."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

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

Kids' Books Grow up Teach Your Children Well

"...the annual "Publish-A-Book" contest, sponsored by Austin-based educational publishers Steck-Vaughn. Students in grades 2-6 throughout the U.S. write 500-900..."

Sept. 22, 1995 Arts Feature

Out There in the Fresh Air With Utopia, Old Settler's, and Kerrville Folk Festival

Fall fests coax us from the metropolis

"...Matthew Logan Vasquez (Fri., 8pm) Delta Spirit frontman whose solo..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Paparazzi

A vicious revenge fantasy produced by Mel Gibson, the Passionate filmmaker who last partnered with that turn-the-other-cheek fellow.

"...in for cameos are other real-life paparazzi pinups, Vince Vaughn and Matthew McConaughey, while Chris Rock appears in a..."

Sept. 10, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

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

3 Body Problem , more announced for 2024 festival

"...We're All Gonna Die Directors/Screenwriters: Freddie Wong, Matthew Arnold, Producer: Adam Maffei A struggling beekeeper is forced..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...writing of her Cookie chronicle and – alongside Lex Vaughn and Diana Welch – performs readings from the new..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Watching the Detectives

Austin native Gabriel Luna spills (a little) on season 2 of HBO's True Detective

"...Never again will viewers be blown back by Matthew McConaughey's completely unexpected, dead-perfect performance as a monkish crime..."

June 19, 2015 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

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

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