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

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

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

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

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

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

I Don't Feel at Home Wins Best Austin Film

Macon Blair's debut lauded by Austin Film Critics Association

"...Blair's first film as writer and director stars Melanie Lynskey as Ruth, a nursing assistant who ends up..."

Dec. 31, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

DVDanger: Buster's Mal Heart

Rami Malek's newest and strangest, plus more home releases

"...lethal errors that puts a Roald Dahl-esque spotlight on Melanie Lynskey as a mother trying and failing to put..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Macon Blair Wins Sundance 2017

Grand Jury prize-winner tops the list of locals done good – and bad – at Park City

"...The story follows a nurse (Melanie Lynskey, Togetherness) who is just beginning to lose her..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Screens Feature by Michael Agresta

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 Filmmakers Announced for Sundance

Several local filmmakers chosen to compete at Sundance 2017

"...against a pack of degenerate criminals. The film stars Melanie Lynskey, Elijah Wood, David Yow, and Jane Levy...."

Dec. 1, 2016 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

I Like to Watch

Girls and Togetherness: straight white people crying

"...leads – Amanda Peet's passionate, insightful trainwreck Tina and Melanie Lynskey's mesmerizing, inchoate Michelle – in holding patterns after..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Screens Column by Jacob Clifton

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

Digging for Fire

Joe Swanberg's latest adds some flourish to his usual marital themes

"...Judith Light, Sam Elliott, Mike Birbiglia, Ron Livingston and Melanie Lynskey...."

Aug. 28, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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

DVDanger: Joe Swanberg Wishes You a Happy Christmas

On fatherhood, impostor syndrome, and staying unpredictable

"...the stars of Up in the Air. Swanberg and Melanie Lynskey play Jeff and Kelly, a Chicago couple with..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: 'We'll Never Have Paris'

The writing is whip-smart, but the characters fall short

"...who works as a florist. His longtime girlfriend, Devon (Melanie Lynskey), works as a college professor and is so..."

March 11, 2014 Screens Post by Melanie Haupt

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 Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...win back "the one." Cast: Simon Helberg, Maggie Grace, Melanie Lynskey, Alfred Molina, Zachary Quinto, Jason Ritter (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

’Twas the Night Before Sundance

I'm coming for you, Robert Redford!

"...me. The film stars Drinking Buddies alum Anna Kendrick, Melanie Lynskey, and Lena Dunham. Kendrick's character, Jenny, just went..."

Jan. 15, 2014 Screens Post by Neha Aziz

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...brother, his wife, and their 2-year-old son.Cast: Anna Kendrick, Melanie Lynskey, Mark Webber, Lena Dunham, Joe Swanberg...."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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

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

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