From the Vaults: Still a 'Heavenly Creature'

Melanie Lynskey started Down Under at the top

"...first feature film for its co-stars: Kate Winslet and Melanie Lynskey. That was back in New Zealand during a..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hello I Must Be Going

The marvelous Melanie Lynskey, for once, gets the starring role in this movie about a woman who gets blindsided by divorce.

"...Directed by: Todd Louiso. Starring: Melanie Lynskey, Blythe Danner, John Rubinstein, Christopher Abbott, Julie White,..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sweet Home Alabama

"...Kay Place, Fred Ward, Jean Smart, Ethan Embry and Melanie Lynskey. Sweet Home Alabama hooks itself on the idea..."

Sept. 27, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Touchback

It’s a Wonderful Life meets Twilight Zone in this film about a high school quarterback a second chance to score during the big game.

"...Directed by: Don Handfield. Starring: Brian Presley, Kurt Russell, Melanie Lynskey, Christine Lahti, Marc Blucas and Sarah Wright...."

April 13, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Informant!

Soderbergh's corporate whistleblower comedy is tuned in the key of Richard Lester.

"...Steven Soderbergh. Starring: Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Joel McHale, Melanie Lynskey, Thomas F. Wilson and Ann Dowd. Although they..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Heavenly Creatures

This early film by Jackson is a startling genre-bender that combines drama, comedy, fantasy, romance, and horror in a story about the friendship between two schoolgirls.

"...Directed by: Peter Jackson. Starring: Melanie Lynskey, Kate Winslet, Sarah Peirse, Diana Kent, Clive Merrison..."

Dec. 16, 1994 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Lady of the Manor

Unconventional comedy pairs a stoner with a straitlaced 1800s spirit

"...Directed by: Christian Long and Justin Long. Starring: Melanie Lynskey, Judy Greer, Justin Long, Ryan Phillippe, Luis Guzmán..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Movie Review

Garth Brooks to Keynote SXSW

DMC, Warren G, and T.I. also added as conference speakers

"...Melanie Lynskey (Entertainment Influencers): Melanie Lynskey is a New Zealand..."

March 2, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Greetings From Eagle Rock

The filmmaking brothers, Jay and Mark Duplass, venture into TV with HBO's Togetherness

"...episodes in Season One – features Mark Duplass and Melanie Lynskey as the increasingly unsatisfied couple Brett and Michelle..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Josh Kupecki’s Top 10 Films of 2017

"...debut feature more than any other film this year. Melanie Lynskey's Ruth is my spirit animal. 2) Lady Bird..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Barracuda

Austin vibes meet darker skies

"...her half-sister, Merle (Tolman, a dead ringer for actress Melanie Lynskey). Reid’s off-kilter character is super creepy at times..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Norton. Cast: Edward Norton, Keri Russell, Tim Blake Nelson, Melanie Lynskey, Richard Dreyfuss (U.S. Premiere)..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Kiss Triple Feature

"...Furlong, Giuseppe Andrews, James DeBello, Sam Huntington, Lin Shaye, Melanie Lynskey, Natasha Lyonne, Shannon Tweed. This story about four..."

Nov. 4, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Away We Go

See it for the many lovely performances, although the film’s vision of Gen-Y nesting is liable to leave you up a tree.

"...Daniels, Catherine O’Hara, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Allison Janney, Chris Messina, Melanie Lynskey, Paul Schneider, Jim Gaffigan and Josh Hamilton. Mendes’..."

June 19, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ever After

"...Scott, Jeanne Moreau, Jeroen Krabbé, Patrick Godfrey, Megan Dodds, Melanie Lynskey, Timothy West, Judy Parfitt and Richard O'Brien. Legends..."

July 31, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

What'cha Watchin'?

Screengrabs from the Chronicle staff

"...don't have to tell that to nursing assistant Ruth (Melanie Lynskey), a woman adrift in a world of apathy..."

Jan. 5, 2018 Screens Column

Austinites Win Big at Sundance

Filmmakers Macon Blair and Ramona Diaz score prizes at festival

"...debut with this Sundance Film Festival breakout, which stars Melanie Lynskey and Elijah Wood, Macon Blair has been best..."

Jan. 30, 2017 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Film Festival Presents Jason Reitman

Revisiting 'Up In the Air'

"...as videographers. For all intents and purposes, the actors [Melanie Lynskey and Danny McBride] are married," he said. Wonder..."

Feb. 10, 2014 Screens Post by Neha Aziz

SXSW FIlm

Daily reviews and interviews

"...Feature, Narrative Competition D: Joseph Infantolino; with Lee Tergesen, Melanie Lynskey..."

March 19, 2010 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Scanlines

"...D: Peter Jackson(1994); with Melanie Lynskey, Kate Winslet Fun..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Screens Feature

Scanlines

"...D: Peter Jackson; with Melanie Lynskey, Kate Winslet, Sarah Peirse, Diana Kent, Clive Merrison..."

Nov. 10, 1995 Screens Feature

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...mother takes an interest in a new man. Cast: Melanie Lynskey, Sophia Mitri Schloss, John Gallagher Jr., Danielle Brooks,..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...secrets that could ultimately tear the couple apart. Cast: Melanie Lynskey, Linas Phillips, Timm Sharp, Tobin Bell, Lauren Weedman,..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

IFP Gotham Awards Announced

Linklater, Zellners among Texans who score nods

"...Brian M. Cassidy and Melanie Shatzky for Francine (Factory 25 and The Film Sales..."

Oct. 18, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Indoor Queers Club

Stay home and cool off with Qmmunity’s movie, book, and TV recs

"...the familiar faces of Christina Ricci, Juliette Lewis, and Melanie Lynskey. – V.V...."

July 13, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Don't Look Up

Apocalyptic comedy is Adam McKay at his most Adam McKay-ish

"...Morgan, Jonah Hill, Mark Rylance, Tyler Perry, Timothée Chalamet, Melanie Lynskey, Ron Perlman, Ariana Grande and Scott Mescudi...."

Dec. 10, 2021 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

The Perfect Date Night Is In the Details

A sort of recipe for showing your beloved (and yourself) some love

"...Don’t Feel At Home In This World Anymore, starring Melanie Lynskey and Elijah Wood...."

Sept. 22, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Chronicle Recommends: The Best of Austin

Our recommendations of the finest movies from and about the ATX

"...but this quirky revenge drama – in which actors Melanie Lynskey and Elijah Wood play chance-paired neighbors tracking down..."

Nov. 4, 2018 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

Playback – Typecast: David Yow & Brett Bradford

Scratch Acid and the Jesus Lizard in their new roles, plus a Twin Peaks themed concert

"...a snake latches onto his face while he stalks Melanie Lynskey though a pond. His instincts said scream, but..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Macon Blair Feels at Home in Austin

First-time director wins critics’ applause

"...and mayhem and suspense." That's how he created Ruth (Melanie Lynskey), "a nurse who drinks beer and cusses a..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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