A Few Faves From the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series

Immortal gems of the cinema help us define a classic

"...were in black and white." – Billy Wilder on Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger..."

May 24, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

Review: A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder

Tony-winning musical serves pure stage magic & killer hilarity

"...Harshly rejected by his true love, Sibella Hallward (Colleen McLaughlin), Navarro sets out to improve his standing in life..."

March 22, 2018 Arts Post by Shanon Weaver

SXSW Music List No. 3

Dead Meadow, Sad13, Cindy Wilson, Lizzo, Boogarins, and 494 others

"...Michael Dixon (Houston)..."

Jan. 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

News Ticker: August 9

All the news that's fit to blog

"...was forced to issue a correction when Empower Texans' Michael Quinn Sullivan revealed to the Texas Tribune that he..."

Aug. 9, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Hitchcock

Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren keep things interesting but there's more here about the marriage and partnership of Hitchcock and Alma Reville rather than a good backstage look at the making of Psycho.

"...Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson, Danny Huston, Toni Collette, Michael Stuhlbarg, Michael Wincott, Jessica Biel and James D’Arcy...."

Dec. 7, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

AFF2012: Competition Films & Scripts Awards

'Sparrows Dance,' 'Informant' recognized

"...Alexander), Craig Mazin (screenwriter, The Hangover II), John J. McLaughlin (screenwriter, Hitchcock, Black Swan), Stephen Schiff (Wall Street 2:..."

Oct. 21, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

2010 Screens Top 10s

"...Black Swan (Andrew Heinz, Mark Heyman, John McLaughlin), Down Terrace (Robin Hill, Ben Wheatley), A Prophet (Jacques..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

AFF Announces Film Lineup

Black Swan! Meek's Cutoff! Blue Valentine!

"...Swan – Darren Aronofsky (Director), Andres Heinz (Writer), John McLaughlin (Writer) – (Regional Premiere) Peep World – Barry W...."

Sept. 21, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

GOP Oil Spiel Not So Slick

Contrary to what John Cornyn would have us believe, speculators are to blame for the oil price spike, says new report

"...us this is a supply and demand issue," Kevin McLaughlin, campaign spokesman for Republican Sen. John Cornyn, told the..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Fine Wine With Lenny White

Return to Forever and drummer closet vintner Lenny White

"...more bipartisan," contends White, "many more styles were represented. Michael Jackson and Return to Forever were considered pop music..."

May 23, 2008 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Miles Davis

"...Brew (Chick Corea, Jack DeJohnette, and Mahavishnu Orchestra's John McLaughlin), Herbie Hancock's futuristic piano textures ("Jabali"), and Afro-Cuban percussion..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Music Review by Austin Powell

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

Miles Davis

In Box

"...saxes; Keith Jarrett, electric piano and electric organ; John McLaughlin, guitar (discs five and six); Michael Henderson, bass; Jack..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Music Review by Harvey Pekar

Kicking & Screaming

Will Ferrell, Robert Duvall, and Mike Ditka all appear together in a film that sings the praises of kids soccer and caffeine addiction.

"...Will Ferrell, Robert Duvall, Mike Ditka, Kate Walsh, Dylan McLaughlin, Josh Hutcherson and Elliot Cho. Did anybody bother to..."

May 13, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Thursday Sleepers

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...follow-up to '03's energetic Katonah is due soon. – Michael ChamyTHE NATIONAL9pm, Buffalo Billiards Matt Berninger's shadowy tenor is..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Naked City

Breaking stories from Austin and beyond

"...White? According to Chief Stan Knee's handpicked investigator James McLaughlin, president and general counsel for the Texas Police Chiefs..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

Food-o-File

The holiday season has been like a runaway train for Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood; here's a list of the new restaurants in Austin she wants to try out in January.

"...and is generating good word of mouth. Mezzaluna alums Michael McLaughlin and chef Will Packwood found some Dellionaire backing..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Everyone's a Critic

The theatre community sounds off on critics as artists.

"...the craft they review, citing Austin American-Statesman Arts editor Michael Barnes' previous work in the theatre. But Williams believes..."

July 28, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

Rock & Roll Books

Any Old Way You Choose It

"...insights about the changes from the likes of John McLaughlin, George Benson, John Scofield, and James Blood Ulmer. Also..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Books Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Further Reflections

"...Dir/prod: Reed Paget; Co-prod: Michael Palmerio, Tom Pastorelle; Ed: Kate McDonald...."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

On the Lege

Boxed Out

"...But Kate McLaughlin, executive director of the Texas Abortion and Reproductive Rights..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Column

Box Sets

Herbie Hancock

"...Way boasts three electric pianists and rock-influenced guitarist John McLaughlin. This set the stage for the Bitches Brew sessions..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Music Feature

Traditional Nouveau

Concerto Grosso

"...Gutierrez, another Ging'breadmen veteran, looks to Kevin Eubanks, John McLaughlin, and Wes Montgomery for illumination. Rounding out the lineup..."

June 12, 1998 Music Feature by David Lynch

Dancing About Architecture

Oh, My God! They Killed Tammy! You Bastards!

"...Day or what?!) for their new Red album. Mike McLaughlin, who did some mixing on Red, reports that following..."

April 10, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Postmarks

Duncan Offers Correction

"...Michael McWhorter..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Column

Food Top Tens 1996: A Year of Good Tastes

Top Ten Bites of 1996

"...mixture flecked with chocolate. If you ever dined on Michael and Hallie's definitive Italian cooking when they operated a..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Far From the Land of Guinness

Future Pub Owner Ian McLagan

"...graced both records and gigs by Lucinda Williams and Michael Fracasso, bringing to the local table a style and..."

April 28, 1995 Music Feature by Rob Patterson