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,..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Robin Williams and Michael J. Fox: Thursday Night Sitcom Showdown

Two old-school comedians go different ways with new sitcoms

"...to explain how giddily charmed I am by The Michael J. Fox Show and left utterly cold by Robin..."

Oct. 17, 2013 Screens Post by Aleksander Chan

Watch This: Darkbird’s Kelly Barnes Feels it Dance-heavy “Heartbeat” Video

Immaculate pop single pumps Eighties Grooves

"...songs of the summer. The slick Eighties beats and Kelly Barnes’ suave, but biting pop vocal hit with an..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Michael Frary: In Memoriam

Michael Frary, an influential Texas modernist, painter of Texas watercolors, and longtime UT-Austin art professor, has passed away at age 87

"...modernism and a teacher to thousands of aspiring painters. Michael Frary passed away Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the age..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Internet Outlaw Michael Wolff Shoots Straight

"...strangely level playing field. The Wild Wild West." -- Michael Wolff on the Internet, Burn Rate..."

March 5, 1999 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Full Tilt Boogie

"...Directed by: Sarah Kelly. Starring: George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Juliette Lewis,..."

July 31, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mickey Blue Eyes

"...Directed by: Kelly Makin. Starring: Joe Viterelli, James Fox, Burt Young, Jeanne..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...Zoe Renee, Simone Missick, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Hisham Tawfiq, Kelly Jenrette, Dorian Missick, Ashlei Foushee, Maya Morales, Damien D...."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...Millionaire, Charlie Kaufman's directorial debut Synecdoche, New York, and Kelly Reichardt's followup to Old Joy, Wendy and Lucy, are..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

A Place of Calm and Light

The Blanton to build a structure designed by Ellsworth Kelly

"...Imagine being able to walk into an Ellsworth Kelly painting – to be surrounded by his exquisitely simple,..."

Feb. 12, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Waking Ned Devine

Despite its blarney, Waking Ned Devine has some wonderful turns, and is directed with a sure hand that makes the most of the Isle of Man's gorgeous geography.

"...Directed by: Kirk Jones. Starring: Ian Bannen, David Kelly, Dermot Kerrigan, James Nesbitt, Susan Lynch, Robert Hickey, Fionnula..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Frankie Starlight

"...Directed by: Michael Lindsay. Starring: Anne Parillaud, Matt Dillon, Gabriel Byrne, Alan..."

April 12, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

The Bandera Way

Scenes from a marriage in four acts.

"...owned by the reigning couple of Austin country music, Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison...."

Feb. 8, 2013 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Invincible

Mark Wahlberg plays footballer Vincent Papale in this story about how he captured a spot on the Philadelphia Eagles team in an open tryout.

"...Greg Kinnear, Elizabeth Banks, Kevin Conway, Mike Rispoli and Michael Kelly. Disney loves its inspiring, true-life sports stories –..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Austin Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2018

Actor/director Norman Blumensaadt, dance artists Kathy Dunn Hamrick and Anuradha Naimpally, and philanthropists Jeanne and Michael Klein join the ranks of cultural heroes

"...Dance Festival, which she founded in 2015. Jeanne & Michael Klein..."

May 25, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Black Sea

This undersea actioner stars Jude Law as a submarine captain leading a team of Brits and Russians in the recovery of a sunken fortune.

"...McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, Tobias Menzies, Grigoriy Dobrygin, David Threlfall, Michael Smiley, Karl Davies, Konstantin Khabenskiy, Daniel Ryan and Jodie..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Goodbye Solo

This small marvel of a film by American portraitist Ramin Bahrani is a large-hearted examination of human curiosity and kindness and the limits of both.

"...scope (but with more hope) as Wendy and Lucy’s Kelly Reichardt, Bahrani has made three films in four years,..."

May 8, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Loggerheads

Despite an overreliance on metaphor and symbolism, Loggerheads is an affecting little film about characters who struggle with issues connected with adoption, homophobia, and loss.

"...Tim Kirkman. Starring: Kip Pardue, Tess Harper, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Kelly, Chris Sarandon, Michael Learned, Ann Pierce, Valerie Watkins..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Autopsy of Jane Doe

Strange things are afoot in the morgue

"...by: André Øvredal. Starring: Emile Hirsch, Brian Cox, Olwen Kelly, Ophelia Lovibond and Michael McElhatton...."

Jan. 13, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Peached Tortilla Competes in Food Truck Challenge Tomorrow

Austin taco entrepreneur preparing signature tacos

"...Cook-Off on the popular syndicated talk show, LIVE with Kelly & Michael which airs on KVUE at 9am CST..."

June 13, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Bowie and Elvis tributes, Kelly Willis, Kool & the Gang, Unsane, and more live local shows

"...croque monsieur, respectively – both fried! – Kevin Curtin Kelly Willis, Brennen Leigh, Melissa CarperSaxon Pub, Friday 7..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

We Bought a Zoo

Matt Damon is a widower with two kids who buys a zoo after his wife bought the farm in Cameron Crowe's latest movie.

"...Elizabeth Jones, Angus Macfadyen, Elle Fanning, Patrick Fugit, John Michael Higgins and Peter Riegert...."

Dec. 23, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Calvary

Brendan Gleeson stars in this darkly hilarious and deeply ruminative update on the passion play.

"...Directed by: John Michael McDonagh. Starring: Brendan Gleeson, Aidan Gillen, Kelly Reilly, Chris..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Casino Jack

Kevin Spacey stars in this entertaining romp about the career of disgraced Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

"...Directed by: George Hickenlooper. Starring: Kevin Spacey, Barry Pepper, Kelly Preston, Jon Lovitz, Rachelle Lefevre, Spencer Garrett and Maury..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Moontower Comedy 2018: Full Lineup, Schedule

Amanda Seales, Dulcé Sloan, Ted Leo late additions to fun

"...of local stand-ups, among them Baskets breakout star Martha Kelly...."

March 30, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Fergus & Geronimo

Friday

"...you still buy CDs. Pranksters Andrew Savage and Jason Kelly pull out threads of the sweater throughout, with "Unlearn"..."

March 18, 2011 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

Changeling

Clint Eastwood directs Angelina Jolie in this Depression-era-set mystery/thriller/proto-feminist drama based on a true incident.

"...Clint Eastwood. Starring: Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich, Jeffrey Donovan, Michael Kelly, Colm Feore, Amy Ryan, Jason Butler Harner, Geoff..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Once Upon a Time … When We Were Colored

"...Reid. Starring: Al Freeman Jr., Phylicia Rashad, Leon, Paula Kelly, Salli Richardson, Anna Maria Horsford, Bernie Casey, Isaac Hayes,..."

May 17, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Chronicle

Like a marriage of Cloverfield and Carrie, Chronicle blends faux-naif techniques with a teen telekinesis plot and gets fresh results.

"...Directed by: Joshua Trank. Starring: Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell, Michael B. Jordan, Michael Kelly and Ashley Hinshaw...."

Feb. 3, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Secret in Their Eyes

Chiwetel Ejiofor, Julia Roberts, and Nicole Kidman in a twisty drama

"...Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman, Dean Norris, Michael Kelly, Joe Cole, Alfred Molina and Zoe Graham...."

Nov. 20, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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