My Best Friend's Wedding

"...forgotten how to make good romantic comedies. My Best Friend's Wedding doesn't figure to eclipse the aforementioned classic in..."

June 20, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Michael Collins

"...(Interview with the Vampire, The Crying Game) latest feature Michael Collins overflows with historical significance. Not only is it..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

I Am Michael

James Franco plays a gay activist who finds God

"...This even-handed biographical film about the transition of Michael Glatze from gay activist to heterosexual Christian pastor is..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Danny and Michael Philippou Say Talk to Me

Creators of the new A24 horror on the foolishness of youth

"...dangerous situations with gusto. Ask filmmaking siblings Danny and Michael Philippou what their most harebrained plan was as kids,..."

July 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sweet Blues: A Film About Michael Bloomfield

Director Bob Sarles’ backstory on the box set DVD doc

"...After watching Sweet Blues: A Film About Michael Bloomfield from the new box set on the guitarist,..."

July 3, 2014 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Michael Madsen, Last of the Warrior Poets

Mr. Blonde on poetry, hats, and 'Reservoir Dogs'

"...Ask Michael Madsen about the toughest part of filming Reservoir Dogs,..."

Dec. 3, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

St. Michael's Passion

Whose truth prevails at Austin's Catholic high school?

"...St. Michael's Academy is, for the moment, Austin's only Catholic high..."

Dec. 14, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Old Friends John Doe and Michael Mogavero Combine Paintings and Poetry to Reach the "Promised Land"

The exhibition at Bale Creek Allen Gallery celebrates a 47-year-old friendship

"...the seminal punk band X, and the drummer is Michael Moga­vero, painter of international acclaim with a long history..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Michael King, Stop Bitching!

"...Dear Editor, I felt I needed to reply to Michael King’s latest column "Point Austin: It's a Map, Not..."

Nov. 18, 2013 Postmarks

Friend of the Family

In Thomas Mallon's new nonfiction book, the strangest figure in the JFK assassination is the most honest one.

"...a devoted Quaker living in a place where the Friends had to hold their weekly Meeting at a Seventh..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Michael Kaiser Has Ideas About What's Next for the Arts

The arts management expert spoke to Austin arts groups about the future, and the key word is “community”

"...of the arts. And with good reason. This was Michael Kaiser, "the turnaround king" – so named for his..."

June 5, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gramm's Best Friend

Gramm's Got What Morales Needs: Money, Answers

"...lots of what he has called the politician's best friend: "ready money." Gramm has raised $2.3 million this year..."

Oct. 25, 1996 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Drink Well Opens Strong with Help From Old Friend

Northloop's newest spot is open and ready for SXSW.

"...And it doesn’t hurt that owners Michael and Jessica Sanders are dear friends of Chef Roblé..."

March 10, 2012 Food Post by Meghan Ruth Speakerman

APD: The Facebook Friend You Didn't Know You Had

"...the names of police shootings victims "Eric Garner" and "Michael Brown." The anti-police category includes a handful of keywords,..."

Jan. 29, 2016 News Feature by John Anderson

Melvin Goes to Dinner

"...Directed by: Bob Odenkirk. Starring: Michael Blieden, Stephanie Courtney, Matt Price, Annabelle Gurwitch, Kathleen Roll,..."

July 11, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Funny Games

Austrian moralist Haneke fashions a tense drama from the sadistic games people play.

"...Directed by: Michael Haneke. Starring: Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, Frank Giering, Arno..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Home at the End of the World

Michael Cunningham's novel is the basis for this story of a love triangle in which everyone's in love with Bobby (played by Colin Farrell).

"...Directed by: Michael Mayer. Starring: Colin Farrell, Dallas Roberts, Robin Wright Penn,..."

Aug. 6, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Trip to Italy

Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon continues their journeys as a couple of guys attached at the funny bone.

"...Directed by: Michael Winterbottom. Starring: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Rosie Fellner, Claire..."

Aug. 29, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Something Worth Living For

Michael Fracasso's World in a Drop of Water

"...V. Wolfson There's a quote on the back of Michael Fracasso's third and most recent album, World in a..."

May 8, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

The Truth About Cats and Dogs

"...Directed by: Michael Lehmann. Starring: Janeane Garofalo, Uma Thurman, Ben Chaplin, Jamie..."

April 26, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Suture

"...Directed by: Michael Lessac. Starring: Kathleen Turner, Tommy Lee Jones, Asha Menina,..."

April 29, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fantastic Fest Is Here To Bash Your Brains In

Shock, schlock, and awe at America's premier genre fest

"...NBCUniversal subsidiary Chiller Network contacted Best Worst Movie director Michael Stephenson about making a documentary on the phenomenon of..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Goon

Off-color, bloody, and hilarious, Goon is the best hockey comedy since Slap Shot.

"...Directed by: Michael Dowse. Starring: Seann William Scott, Liev Schreiber, Jay Baruchel,..."

April 27, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...plus you’ll-never-believe-this docs like Ben Steinbauer’s Winnebago Man and Michael Paul Stephenson’s Best Worst Movie (it’s Troll 2, in..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Ultimate Gift

In this inspirational film, a deceased tycoon's will decrees that his grandson perform a series of tasks to determine if the young man is worthy of inheriting the fortune.

"...Directed by: Michael O. Sajbel. Starring: Drew Fuller, James Garner, Ali Hillis,..."

March 16, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

The Last Kiss

You could say Paul Haggis' The Last Kiss is something of a Garden State redux, but Zach Braff's character here is less fanciful, less melodramatic, and far more prone to doing the thoughtless things men tend to do.

"...Jacinda Barrett, Rachel Bilson, Eric Christian Olsen, Casey Affleck, Michael Weston, Blythe Danner and Tom Wilkinson. If 40 is..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Half Past Dead

"...Directed by: Don Michael Paul. Starring: Steven Seagal, Morris Chestnut, Ja Rule, Nia..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Flicka

Girls and their horses. They're grist for this new update of Mary O'Hara's beloved novel My Friend Flicka.

"...Directed by: Michael Mayer. Starring: Tim McGraw, Maria Bello, Alison Lohman, Ryan..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Connie and Carla

Witnessing a mob hit can be a real drag.

"...Directed by: Michael Lembeck. Starring: Nia Vardalos, Toni Collette, Stephen Spinella, Dash..."

April 23, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

William Shakespeare's a Midsummer Night's Dream

"...Directed by: Michael Hoffman. Starring: David Straithairn, Sophie Marceau, Stanley Tucci, Dominic..."

May 14, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

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