The Meddler

A terrific vehicle for Susan Sarandon as a meddlesome mom

"...Scafaria. Starring: Susan Sarandon, Rose Byrne, J.K. Simmons, Jerrod Carmichael, Cecily Strong, Michael McKean, Jason Ritter, Lucy Punch, Sarah..."

May 13, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Paramount Summer Classic Film Series: Beautiful Dreamers

Clue, Cleo From 5 to 7, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Boogie Nights

"...and Lesley Ann Warren vs. the boys: Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, and Martin Mull. Even so, it's Tim Curry..."

May 15, 2015 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Film Hall of Fame 2013 Goes Extra-Terrestrial

Elliott, Buttercup, Ma Kent, and Ned. Ned! join roster

"...the Rainbow', the song she co-wrote with her husband Michael McKean for A Mighty Wind...."

Jan. 15, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Turkey Day Movie Time-Outs

Alamo screens 'Chicken Run,' 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles'

"...Kevin Bacon, Larry Hankin, Edie McClurg, Ben Stein, and Michael McKean – the real reason to see this movie..."

Nov. 21, 2012 Screens Post by Eli Black

Whatever Works

Confessions of a cranky misanthrope.

"...Rachel Wood, Patricia Clarkson, Ed Begley Jr., Henry Cavill, Michael McKean and Conleth Hill. After five years of making..."

July 3, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Grand

There's some truly hilarious material (though not nearly enough) in this partially improvised movie about characters competing in a Las Vegas championship poker tournament.

"...Hines, Chris Parnell, Ray Romano, Dennis Farina, David Cross, Michael McKean, Richard Kind, Gabe Kaplan, Werner Herzog, Judy Greer,..."

April 4, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Joshua

The privileged nuclear family becomes a hellish dystopia as a result of a 9-year-old child's subtle, nuanced, unspoken manipulations.

"...Vera Farmiga, Jacob Kogan, Celia Weston, Dallas Roberts and Michael McKean. There are moments in Joshua that recall, in..."

July 13, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Whose Pancho Villa?

Well-meaning white guys. Who needs 'em?

"...as Sam Drebben, a mercenary from Brooklyn, as is Michael McKean as foppish director William Christy Cabanne. Wasted is..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

A Mighty Wind

Christopher Guest and his recurring cast of players give Sixties-era folk music a gentle poke in the ribs.

"...Directed by: Christopher Guest. Starring: Eugene Levy, Michael McKean, Catherine O’Hara, Harry Shearer, Fred Willard, Bob Balaban,..."

May 9, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

TV Eye

What's so funny about being fat? Lots, if you're Jiminy Glick.

"...complete with a band led by Adrien Van Voorhees (Michael McKean). The second is called "Out & About" with..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Clue

"...Starring: Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, Lesley Ann Warren and Colleen Camp...."

Jan. 28, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Discus Maximus

New and nifty dvds

"...the Depression. Featuring a commentary track with Spinal Tap's Michael McKean and Christopher Guest, an interview with Sturges' widow,..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Film Reviews

As 54-year-old lovers in an uneasy, reluctant courtship, Jill Clayburgh and Jeffrey Tambor nearly save this picture, but it's a losing battle.

"...with Jeffrey Tambor, Jill Clayburgh, Bill Duke, Sandy Duncan, Michael McKean. (35mm, 90 min.)..."

March 16, 2001 Screens Feature by Hollis Chacona

ALSO PLAYING

"...this comedy starring Jim Piddock and featuring cameos from Michael McKean, Eugene Levy, and Parker Posey... Writer/director Neil LaBute's..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Screens Feature

Teaching Mrs. Tingle

"...Williamson. Starring: Molly Ringwald, Jeffrey Tambor, Vivica A. Fox, Michael McKean, Marisa Coughlan, Barry Watson, Helen Mirren and Katie..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Small Soldiers

"...Lee Jones, Frank Langella, Ernest Borgnine, George Kennedy and Michael McKean. It would be easy to reduce Small Soldiers..."

July 10, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Still Breathing

"...Magnuson, Lou Rawls, Angus Macfadyen, Toby Huss, Paolo Seganti, Michael McKean and Junior Brown. Fletcher McBracken (Fraser) is a..."

May 1, 1998 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

The Brady Bunch Movie

"...Directed by: Betty Thomas. Starring: Gary Cole, Shelley Long, Michael McKean and Jean Smart. The Brady Bunch Movie is..."

Feb. 24, 1995 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Man Trouble

"...Directed by: Bob Rafelson. Starring: Ellen Barkin, Jack Nicholson, Michael McKean, Beverly D'Angelo and Harry Dean Stanton. Given the..."

July 24, 1992 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Memoirs of an Invisible Man

"...John Carpenter. Starring: Chevy Chase, Daryl Hannah, Sam Neill, Michael McKean and Stephen Tobolowsky. The question I have about..."

Feb. 28, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

True Identity

"...Henry, Lane, Frank Langella, Anne-Marie Johnson, Andreas Katsulas and Michael McKean. The British comedian Lenny Henry, shows off his..."

Aug. 30, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Articulations

Esther's veteran Joel McKean passes away, and during a rare Broadway strike Austin playwright John Walch is honored by the American Theatre Critics Association.

"...In Memoriam: Joel McKean..."

March 14, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

"Drawing Lines: Explorations of Place"

The final exhibit of this public art project shows how every district in Austin has had artists working for it

"...days of April they're being shown together in the McKean-Eilers Building, 323 Congress. Although it removes the art from..."

April 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Bill Fagan

"...Hilarions founded by Austin expatriates (and fellow Follies alumni) Michael Caldwell and Rachel Winfree. There he teamed with composer..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Esther's Follies: The Laughs, the Gossip, and the Story Behind Texas' Most Celebrated Comedy Troupe

In his history of Esther's Follies, author Jesse Sublett follows the flow of four decades of frivolity

"...other locals whose paths crossed that of Follies founders Michael Shelton and Shannon Sedwick over the years. They supply..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Esther's Gene Pool

"...and playhouse which was being renovated by Follies founders Michael Shelton and Shannon Sedwick at the time of the..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Arts Feature

Pool Partiers

Taking Stock of the Esther's Follies Families

"...spirit in this city. As longtime Follies member Joel McKean says, "People usually name it right up there with..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

LipSchtick Traces

When Cindy Wood scores the big laughs at Esther's Follies, she's channeling comedy's funniest femmes

"...five minutes must have clicked with bosses Sedwick and Michael Shelton, because even though the cast was strong with..."

April 4, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Despair's Book of Dreams and the Sometimes Radio: Grooving Among the Shreds of Shadow

Local Arts Reviews

"...by the ubermenschen talents of Alex Krigsfeld on piano, Michael Werst on cello, and Ken Burchanal on guitar. Smith's..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

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