Playback: Starf**king SXSW

SXSW’s bubble burst? Sure, okay – if you say so. Leave the starfucking to us, then.

"...moment she left Planet Earth and Academy Award-nominated actor Michael Shannon gave an Oscar-worthy induction speech to local Arkansan..."

March 17, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...in the schedule, look for The Disaster Artist (James Franco’s retelling of the story behind cult smash The Room),..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

I Am Michael

James Franco plays a gay activist who finds God

"...Directed by: Justin Kelly. Starring: James Franco, Zachary Quinto, Emma Roberts, Charlie Carver, Avan Jogia, Daryl..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Fire. Filling out the trio is yet another Brit, Michael Winterbottom, who brings his music doc about Wolf Alice,..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Why Him?

What if your child brought home James Franco as your new son-in-law?

"...Directed by: John Hamburg. Starring: Bryan Cranston, James Franco, Zoey Deutch, Megan Mullally, Keegan-Michael Key, Griffin Gluck, Cedric..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Now You See Me 2

Now you can't un-see the second installment of Jon M. Chu's magical trilogy

"...Woody Harrelson, Daniel Radcliffe, Morgan Freeman, Lizzy Caplan, Dave Franco and Michael Caine...."

June 10, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Shakespeare's First Folio

Why the first collection of the Bard's plays is such a big deal and cause to celebrate on his 400th death anniversary

"...Juliet (1968) At the height of the counterculture Sixties, Franco Zeffirelli made Shakespeare cool, with this gorgeous – and..."

March 18, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Night Before

Three guys look for fun on a Christmas Eve that turns into one crazy night

"...Mackie, Jillian Bell, Lizzy Caplan, Ilana Glazer, Mindy Kaling, Michael Shannon and Nathan Fielder...."

Nov. 20, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

DVDanger: Fantastic Fest Rewind

Before the deluge, a 2014 flashback

"...Springing out of a failed attempt to remake Jess Franco's Lorna the Exorcist, Strickland has combined the most salacious..."

Sept. 23, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Announces First Wave of Titles

Lineup drops the latest from Todd Haynes and a Hank Williams biopic

"...Olsen as his wife and duet partner. Multi-hyphenate James Franco will be attending the fest this year with the..."

Aug. 19, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

News Roundup: Smoke and Fire

Arsonists, burn bans, and heated arguments

"...arrested. Texas Department of Public Safety identified Iowa native Michael Patrick Wagner, 38, through a parking ticket. He was..."

Aug. 17, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

True Story

A writer meets the murderer who stole his identity

"...Directed by: Rupert Goold. Starring: James Franco, Jonah Hill, Felicity Jones, Ethan Suplee, Robert John Burke..."

April 17, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Luv Doc: Bonging Molly

The latest drug craze not threatening America's youth

"...Yes, Rollin', you can smoke Molly. You can cook..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Column

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

The Interview

See how a goofy comedy can spark an international incident.

"...Directed by: Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen. Starring: James Franco, Seth Rogen, Lizzy Caplan, Randall Park, Diana Bang, Timothy..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Alamo Drafthouse Gets OK to Screen The Interview

Remember when Kim Jong-un threatened to nuke Austin? He'll be mad now.

"...his own career by having his idiot host (James Franco) interview North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un (bitplayer Randall Park..."

Dec. 23, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

From Baz to Batman

Costume designer Michael Wilkinson does it all from the Harvey Pekar schlump look in American Splendor to the fabulous Seventies fashions of American Hustle

"...Australian costume designer Michael Wilkinson will appear at the Harry Ransom Center this..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Screens Feature by Amy Gentry

Screen Play

What to do at the writers' conference

"...upcoming comedy The Interview, wherein Seth Rogen and James Franco play celebrity journalists tapped to assassinate Kim Jong-un. Breaking..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

DVDanger: The Evil That Men Do

Nothing Bad Can Happen, and other meditations on darkness

"...Adapting Corman McCarthy's 1973 novel, director James Franco has his camera skulk alongside Ballard, through the backwoods..."

Oct. 14, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Announces (Almost) Full Slate

Opening and closing night films still to come

"...21 Years: Richard Linklater (World Premiere) Director: Michael Dunaway,* Tara Wood* Cast in attendance: Jay Duplass A..."

Sept. 17, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Festival Showcases Linklater, Cumberbatch

First round of films announced mixes world and Texas premieres

"...new movies starring Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, James Franco, and (calm yourselves) Benedict Cumberbatch. Plus, Austin's most famous..."

Aug. 20, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Acteurs

Pulsewidth

"...like a missing Coil disc with a near comatose Michael Gira babbling away haphazardly. Think Samuel Beckett's Krapp's Last..."

June 20, 2014 Music Review by Conor Walker

Girls Gone West

A spring break art pilgrimage is ably deconstructed by five young artists

"...horror), and turns it inside out. Instead of James Franco whispering, "Spring break foreeeeevarrr," we get quirky, think-y, and..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Arts Review by Andy Campbell

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...are Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter, by the Zellner Brothers; Michael Tully's Ping Pong Summer; Drafthouse Films' The Dog; and,..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

DVDanger: 'Byzantium,' 'Kiss of the Damned,' 'Nosferatu,' 'Aeon: The Last Vampyre on Earth'

Time for a real vampire weekend

"...Like Rollin and Franco, this is vampirism as the affliction of the rich..."

Nov. 17, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: 'Halloween'/'Prince of Darkness'/'Eyes Without a Face'

Three throwback horrors for your Halloween pleasure

"...of you have either already got a copy of Michael Myers' first bloodbath or seen it so many times..."

Oct. 29, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Drops 20th Anniversary Lineup

'Inside Llewyn Davis' takes center stage

"...year's lineup. See also: Benedict Cumberbatch, Brad Pitt, and Michael Fassbender (Steve McQueen's 12 Years a Slave); Idris Elba..."

Sept. 17, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

DVDanger: 'Hatchet III'

Gleefully signing up for the Hatchet Army

"...classic 80s monster slasher villains like Jason Voerhees and Michael Myers, then McDonnell is throwing some Yoshihiro Nishimura into..."

Aug. 18, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Drafthouse Films Expecting a 'Visitor'

Local distributor adds insane Italian scifi horror to slate

"...This cosmic lunacy is the work of Michael J. Paradise : That's actually Giulio Paradisi, who cut..."

June 19, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

This Is the End

Be mindful when partying at James Franco's house: You could get stuck there for the apocalypse with Seth Rogen and Co.

"...Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen. Starring: Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, Craig Robinson, Danny McBride, Michael..."

June 14, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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