The Man From Elysian Fields

"...Olivia Williams, Julianna Margulies, James Coburn, Anjelica Huston and Michael Des Barres. Is it just me or is Mick..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ravyn Lenae, Spoon, the Magnetic Fields, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music with a little help from these recommendations

"...and collaborative discographical output has few peers in his fields of dance/EDM. It would be challenging to locate an..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Bright Angel

"...Directed by: Michael Fields. Starring: Dermot Mulroney, Lili Taylor, Valerie Perrine, Sam..."

July 26, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

The Ghost and the Darkness

"...Directed by: Stephen Hopkins. Starring: Michael Douglas, Val Kilmer, Brian McCardie, John Kani, Henry Cele,..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Glass Shield

In this often overlooked film by Charles Burnett (Killer of Sheep, To Sleep With Anger), a black cop in an all-white police station confronts racism from his colleagues and incredulity from his family and community

"...Directed by: Charles Burnett. Starring: Michael Boatman, Lori Petty, Ice Cube, Elliott Gould, Richard Anderson,..."

June 23, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Stupidity

Could it be?: a study of human stupidity that's not, um …, stupid?

"...powerful lure of stupidity, using techniques that sometimes echo Michael Moore’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it documentary style. Breaking down his topic into..."

May 21, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Some Mother's Son

"...In the Name of the Father and Neil Jordan’s Michael Collins, Some Mother’s Son finds George disengaging from, and..."

Jan. 31, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Fantastic Four

All four aren't fantastic, but at least two are pretty good in this latest Hollywood take on a classic from Marvel Comics.

"...Directed by: Tim Story. Starring: Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans, Julian McMahon, Kerry Washington..."

July 8, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Here on Earth

"...Leelee Sobieski, Chris Klein, Josh Hartnett, Annie Corley and Michael Rooker. She dies in the end. That might ruin..."

March 31, 2000 Movie Review by Sarah Hepola

Timeline

Time-traveling archeologists can't make the time pass quickly enough.

"...Embry, Marton Csokas and David Thewlis. Based on a Michael Crichton novel that no one seems to remember (least..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Scary Movie 3

Third outing is 90% chaff, 10% wit, and pure Children of the Corny.

"...mysterious crop circles that have turned up in the fields owned by former minister Charlie Sheen, who is aghast..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Final Season

A small-town high school baseball team is put to the test in this emphatically inspirational mess.

"...Evans. Starring: Sean Astin, Powers Boothe, Rachael Leigh Cook, Michael Angarano, Tom Arnold, Mackenzie Astin and Marshall Bell. The..."

Oct. 12, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Captivity

Captivity, wherein 24's Elisha Cuthbert is abducted and tortured, is the kind of film that gives torture porn a bad name; it's just soulless, hateful, and freakishly monotonous.

"...Joffé. Starring: Elisha Cuthbert, Daniel Gillies, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Michael Harney and Laz Alonso. Captivity is the kind of..."

July 20, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Guilty Until Proven Innocent

Falsely accused of sexual assault as a teen, Michael Arena is free but not exonerated

"..."I'm trying to be pro-social," says Michael Arena, the Bell County native who spent 12 years..."

Oct. 9, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

On the Move

With arguably the best content on the Web, Salon is poised to move into your living room and onto your radio dial :president and CEOMichael O'Donnell explains how.

"...If Michael O'Donnell gets his way, he'll be with you all..."

March 3, 2000 Screens Feature by David Garza

Lifetime Picks

29 years, 29 albums

"...1979: Michael Jackson, Off the Wall..."

Sept. 17, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

SXSW Film Review: Grace

Grace film review

"...middle class wife with an upper middle class husband, Michael (Stephen Park) who, after years of trying, finally conceives...."

March 18, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Point Austin: Vouchers, Borders, and Critical (White) Race Theory

Gov. Abbott does his damnedest to block the Texas future

"...From 2005-2020, now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state politics from a..."

Nov. 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Old Settler's Music Festival Wrap

Increased ticket sales, musical diversity, and buzz bands

"...Escaping Austin’s orbit to relax in the grassy fields of Driftwood for the Old Settler’s Music Festival remains..."

April 14, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Eastside Memorial Partner Search Narrows

Potential partners present Saturday on campus

"...Commissioner of Education Michael Williams has set a harsh deadline for Austin ISD:..."

April 19, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Watt and Peterson Flirt With History

Texans look to secure home-field advantage

"...our memory banks by Arian Foster gliding effortlessly past fields of blue-and-white defenders in the Colts secondary...."

Dec. 21, 2012 Sports Post by Barrett Walton

Yogurt Shop Defendants Ask for Bond

Judge Lynch seems to have changed his tune about whether mounting evidence might be enough to allow Springsteen and Scott out of jail on bond

"...defense motions seeking the release of Robert Springsteen and Michael Scott on bond. Lynch's decision may come sooner, however,..."

Jan. 12, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Turns Out the Winners Do Write History: Late 'Chronicle' Comeback Stuns BookPeople, Clinches Series

"...the grisly scene at the Monroe "Lefty" Krieg Softball Fields and Athletic Complex as he gathered up plastic cups..."

Aug. 13, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Theatre Review: MJ the Musical

Touring production dances into hearts ... and around any issues

"...on stage, the appeal is the glory of watching Michael Jackson’s iconic dance moves re-created onstage...."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

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.

"...ended April 30 -- were Austin American-Statesman staff reporters Michael Barnes and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts), and freelance..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...girl bands. Cast: Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Scout Taylor-Compton, Michael Shannon, Alia Shawkat, Tatum O'Neal...."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...atheist rock critic (and former Austin Chronicle music columnist) Michael Corcoran...."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Wednesday night SXSW blurbs

"...a bike injury led to a degenerative brain condition. Michael Bertin The Chicharones..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Clear As 'Mud'

Writer/director Jeff Nichols dishes the dirt on his third feature

"...us, provided our first sustained exposure to the actor Michael Shannon – is by Nichols' own admission aesthetically defined..."

April 26, 2013 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Wednesday Interview

Spotlighting three Wednesday SXSW showcases – with talk

"...Lee Fields & the Expressions10pm, Clive Bar..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

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