Halloween

Michael Myers is back in this "reimagining," courtesy of Rob Zombie.

"..."reimagining" of the original film. Zombie proved his genre mettle with 2005's unabashedly sleazy grindhouser The Devil's Rejects, and..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Live Free or Die Hard

As John McClane, Bruce Willis once more brings the noise and blows the bejesus out of the bad guys.

"...American moviegoers of a certain age, McClane's do-or-die heavy mettle in the 1988 original was their first cinematic encounter..."

June 29, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Descent

Urban professionals go spelunking in an attempt to wipe away old horrors, only to find some new ones to call their own.

"...by that which is within us to test our mettle against boundless nature, we always come up short, and..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Derailed

The first release from the new Weinstein Co. is this thriller starring Jennifer Aniston and Clive Owen that never fully engages our sympathies.

"...appearance of Jennifer Aniston, who proved her Serious Actor mettle ages ago in The Good Girl, but who seems..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

Veering from moments of breathtakingly visualized valor to outright stupidity, Sith is a vast improvement over the previous two outings, but still and all, it’s no Star Wars.

"...a hack Republic serial knockoff, but true to the mettle of what it means to be a certifiable classic,..."

May 20, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Inside Deep Throat

This documentary about the heady days of porn – when "deep throat" became a household expression and everyone viewed the movie Deep Throat as a breath of fresh air – is informative yet lacking historical rigor.

"...existence of Inside Deep Throat proves producer Brian Grazer's mettle at Universal. That the co-chairman (with partner Ron Howard)..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Thunderbirds

A TV show from the Sixties that starred marionettes gets the live-action treatment … or does it?

"...Alan enthusiastically rushes into action determined to prove his mettle under fire. With its eye-popping color palette and surreal..."

July 30, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Return

A long-absent father returns to his family in this prize-winning Russian drama, and for his two young sons the unexplained reason for his return is as mysterious as his absence.

"...arrives to take him down. Later, he proves his mettle somewhat by attacking the leader of the kids who..."

June 18, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Young Adam

A finely observed moral drama from Scottish filmmaker David Mackenzie, one of the rare directors who is equally adept at composition and working with his actors.

"...throws a curveball, a true test of Joe’s moral mettle, and the answer is haunting indeed. I feel compelled..."

May 14, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The City Council prepares to decide which charter amendments go before the voters.

"...council members need to Do Something to show their mettle this close to an election, and well, there you..."

March 15, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Collateral Damage

"...55, Buscemi's old firehouse.) Schwarzenegger has proven his cinematic mettle in everything from John Milius' Conan the Barbarian to..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Comacho Homegrown Film Festival

"...(ages six to 14) put their imaginations and their mettle to the test by writing, shooting (on digital video..."

Jan. 25, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Anna and the King

"...and lovely, moving shots. Director Andy Tennant proved his mettle as a historical helmsman with his last film, Drew..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Holy Man

"...hanging by a thread, and he must prove his mettle to the station's new owner (Loggia) and his pert..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Major League: Back to the Minors

"...believe in themselves). Then they have to test their mettle once again when the nutty major-league owner (McGinley) challenges..."

May 1, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Race the Sun

"...together in the heat and close quarters test the mettle of each participant and bring everyone, eventually, to a..."

March 29, 1996 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 21-27

"...time to leave your comfort zone and test your mettle in new environments. Seemingly improbable challenges may be well..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival Winners 2024

Fest attendees and critics have chosen the best spicy elixirs

"...out to Far Out Lounge today to test their mettle against spicy sauces from Austin and beyond. Our judges..."

Sept. 8, 2024 Food Post by James Renovitch

The Verde Report: From Top-of-League Perch, Austin FC Looks Like Title Contenders

Plus, Sebastián Driussi becomes the first Verde player to be named to MLS All-Star Team

"...fish: twitchy winger Washington Corozo, eager to prove his mettle and earn a World Cup trip with Ecuador by..."

July 15, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

What We're Listening to Right Now

Deezie Brown, El Combo Oscuro, Ifé Neuro, Don Leady, Lizzy Lehman, and more locals worth a listen

"...Having proved his mettle as the longtime boogie & blues six-string slinger in..."

May 13, 2022 Music Column by Clara Wang

Marc Savlov’s Top 10 Films of 2021

"...This overlooked Kiwi suspenser will test the mettle of your soul. 10) The Velvet Underground..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

ACL’s Hardest Decision: St. Vincent or Erykah Badu – Reviewed Side-by-Side

A novel persona and a paragon of realness in clashing set times

"...banter to bedroom-eyed blues. No need to prove her mettle, she signed, sealed, delivered.– Alejandra Ramirez..."

Oct. 4, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Checking In: Tia Carrera Catches Some Vibes

Late-night stoner jams still see the light of day

"...Small Stone Records out of Detroit proves their massive mettle...."

June 8, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Top 10 Local Video Games

From battlegrounds to the bathroom, here are our favorite Austin games

"...(Gunfire Games) Team up with friends or test your mettle on your own: Gunfire Games follows up on last..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

The Game is Afoot!

The Women's World Cup gets underway in Paris

"...both countries, and solid youth programs; they’ll test their mettle against the Matildas, rated as one of the overall..."

June 7, 2019 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

The Women of Hot Luck Fest Talk Food and Music

15 chefs share kitchen tunes & exclusive bites

"...during prep. A few of my favorites are Icky Mettle and White Trash Heroes by Archers of Loaf, Surfer..."

May 24, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

SXSW Music Review: Rico Nasty/Tierra Whack/Dreezy

Three of the many women in hip-hop clawing new self-expression

"...artist rising to their own acclaim, Dreezy proved her mettle amongst Chicago’s great rappers, Rico Nasty spearheaded her feminist..."

March 15, 2019 SXSW Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Rebooted City Council Gets a New Chance to Fix Austin

10-1, take two

"...The mettle of these two new CMs will be tested as..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Texas Book Festival 2018: Cecile Richards

Former Planned Parenthood leader calls for action

"...from Paul Ryan and Trump. Richards clearly has the mettle to back up the manifesto, which is why, when..."

Oct. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Katarina Brown

Friday ACL Fest 2018 Picks

TGIF picks for Zilker Park

"...Carole King, this Nashville-via-New Jersey song catcher proved her mettle on 2017's Goodnight Rhonda Lee. While her previous albums..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Music Feature

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