Looking for Richard

"...Alec Baldwin, Kevin Spacey, Winona Ryder, Aidan Quinn and Michael Hadge. Al Pacino is looking to better understand William..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fantastic Fest 2014: Lost Soul: The Doomed Journey of Richard Stanley’s Island of Dr. Moreau

Hollywood studios are the real monsters in this warts and all doc

"...it was initially the vision of South African auteur Richard Stanley, who was hand-chosen to helm by New Line..."

Sept. 22, 2014 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

21 Years: Richard Linklater

A subject as worthy of a documentary as this one is deserves a more thoughtful approach than this star-studded tribute.

"...Directed by: Michael Dunaway and Tara Wood...."

Nov. 14, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Assassination of Richard Nixon

First-time director Niels Mueller tells "the mad story of a true man" in this tragic portrait of Sam Bicke, who tried to fly an airplane into the White House in 1974.

"...Penn, Naomi Watts, Don Cheadle, Jack Thompson, Brad Henke, Michael Wincott and Mykelti Williamson. First-time director Niels Mueller bills..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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

Investigation Discovery Show "Guilty Until Proven Innocent" Rips Holes in the Michael Morton Case

Linklater and AFS host first look at the investigative doc

"...Until Proven Innocent,” a new TV special on the Michael Morton case, got an ecstatic reception from a packed..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Screens Post by Brant Bingamon

Louis Black Takes Richard Linklater Doc to PBS

dream is destiny airs on American Masters

"...Following last year's world premiere of Richard Linklater: dream is destiny at the Sun­dance Film Festival,..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Screens Feature by Sean L. Malin

Punk Rock Patron of Austin Music Richard Lynn

Super Secret founder and Sonic Transmissions Festival underwriter expands operations

"...The elder sibling, Richard Lynn, sits in his East Austin home listening to..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Swanson Insists Moore Registered to Vote in Two States, the Equal of What Happened in Florida in 2002, Plus (I Think) if You're Against the War You Champion Every Word Michael Moore Utters

"...though; I guess I was duped. I guess when Michael Moore violates federal election laws by being registered to..."

July 2, 2004 Postmarks

Richard Whittaker’s Top 10 Films of 2019

"...Matthew Michael Carnahan, Mario Correa, Nathaniel Rich (Dark Waters), Micah Fitzerman-Blue,..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Richard Whittaker’s Top 10 Films of 2017

"...Sofia Coppola (The Beguiled), James Mangold, Scott Frank, and Michael Green (Logan), Dee Rees and Virgil Williams (Mudbound) TV..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Humiliation Is Punishment Enough

Ruling backs leaving Judge Sharon Keller in office

"...keep the court open for a last-minute appeal by Michael Richard...."

Jan. 20, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Pigs Are Flying: State Judicial Conduct Commission Taking Action Against Keller

The Judicial Conduct Commission takes action on Keller complaint

"...decision to close the courthouse doors on condemned inmate Michael Richard on Sept. 25, 2007. As a result, Richard's..."

Feb. 19, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Callous Keller Strikes Again

Judge lies in zeal to send convict to the death chamber.

"...decision to ignore the last-minute death row appeal of Michael Richard (clearing the way for his execution on Sept...."

Oct. 9, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Hampton For Judge

Austin Dem lawyer Keith Hampton says he'll run for highest criminal court

"...Court of Criminal Appeals seat currently held by Judge Michael Keasler...."

Nov. 10, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...premiere of Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood, Richard Linklater's Austin-produced and -animated story of growing up in..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Executed Inmate's Wife Sues Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Keller

Suit argues Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge Sharon Keller violated Michael Richard's due process rights by refusing to hear his appeal only because it was filed after 5pm, an arbitrary deadline set by Keller

"...The wife of executed inmate Michael Richard is suing Court of Criminal Appeals Presiding Judge..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...include the bond in the May 10 elections. – Richard Whittaker..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature

Bad News Bears

This genial remake is Billy Bob Thornton’s game all the way.

"...Directed by: Richard Linklater. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Marcia Gay Harden, Greg..."

July 22, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

State Commission Considers Keller's Fate

Keller's execution-day decisions under microscope again

"...made any mistakes on Sept. 25, 2007, the day Michael Richard was executed. In fact, to hear her lawyer,..."

June 25, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Closing Time? Attorneys Call for Justice's Head

Public cries foul over Keller's killer instincts

"...stay filed Sept. 25 on behalf of condemned inmate Michael Richard. Keller's decision to close the courthouse doors before..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Greed

Winterbottom and Coogan reunite to lampoon billionaires but the one-percenters won't flinch

"...Directed by: Michael Winterbottom. Starring: Steve Coogan, Isla Fisher, Shirley Henderson, David..."

March 6, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

P.S. I Love You

Academy Award-winner Hilary Swank needs to call her agent before getting involved in any more romantic codswallop like this.

"...Directed by: Richard LaGravenese. Starring: Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Gina Gershon, Lisa..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Timeline

Time-traveling archeologists can't make the time pass quickly enough.

"...Directed by: Richard Donner. Starring: Paul Walker, Frances O'Connor, Gerard Butler, Billy..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Blood and Guts and Dirt and Joy

Michael Miller may appear at first meeting to be withdrawn, but he is absolutely present onstage and off, and his willingness to "get dirty" with his characters and continuous challenge to himself to be better make this seemingly reserved actor one of Austin's best.

"..."What makes an actor good is ... " Michael Miller pauses for a long look out the coffee..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Judge 'Killer' Keller to Face Trial

Bad karma over refusal to hear appeal of death row inmate

"...accept the last-minute appeal of Texas death row inmate Michael Richard, whose lawyers were seeking a stay of his..."

Feb. 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

O: The Movie

"...added contemporary depth to the classic texts: Kurosawa's Ran, Richard Loneraine's 1995 fascist spin on Richard III, even Baz..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Boyhood Nominated for Six Oscars

Academy singles out Linklater, Adair, Arquette, Hawke

"...on to something Austin’s known all along – that Richard Linklater is a pretty terrific filmmaker. He’s just earned..."

Jan. 15, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

No Excuses for Keller's Conduct, Attorneys Argue

New filings suggest judge is shirking responsibility for inmate's death

"...court to a final appeal by death row inmate Michael Richard, according to a new report filed last week..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Keller Immune to Justice

'Killer' Keller off the hook for closing courthouse doors

"...filed last fall by the family of executed inmate Michael Richard...."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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