Before the Devil Knows You're Dead

Both a crime thriller and family tragedy, this stunner from octogenarian Sidney Lumet stars Philip Seymour Hoffman and Ethan Hawke as brothers whose blood runs cold.

"...Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Albert Finney, Marisa Tomei, Rosemary Harris, Michael Shannon, Amy Ryan and Brían F. O'Byrne. You'd have..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Half-Brother Against Half-Brother

Jeff Nichols on 'Shotgun Stories'

"...of Southern gothic. It opens with buckshot-scarred Son Hayes (Michael Shannon in a depth-defying performance) waking up to find..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

Kangaroo Jack

"...Starring: Jerry O'Connell, Anthony Anderson, Estella Warren, Christopher Walken, Michael Shannon, Marton Csokas and David Ngoombujarra. While on a..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

8 Mile

Eminen's semi-autobiographical story of a young, white rapper on the rise in Detroit has a soft-focus Hollywood tint.

"...Hanson. Starring: Eminem, Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy, Mekhi Phifer, Michael Shannon and Chloe Greenfield. It's not the bomb, but..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Esther's All-Stars

"...built," then Esther's Pool must be "the funhouse that Shannon and Michael built." In the same way that tens..."

July 30, 1999 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Blood and Memories

"...his sleep -- remembers his ex-wife Lenny Vaughan in Michael Ventura's new liner notes to Texas Flood, the first..."

April 9, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...atheist rock critic (and former Austin Chronicle music columnist) Michael Corcoran...."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...affiliation of arts writers, consisting of the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Jamie Smith Cantara (theatre), Randy Harriman (music),..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...on about the same bullshit as Al Franken and Michael Moore. Also, please keep up the good work in..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Column

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...the critically well-received Time to Discover. (Stubb's, 8pm) -- Michael Bertin..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...3708 Woodbury, 512/895-9580, www.theinstitutiontheater.com [page] Shannon McCormick..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...acclaimed indie film George Washington. (Ritz Lounge, 9pm) -- Michael Chamy..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...pack of favorites are several longshots, including Beaumont Rev. Michael Cooper and Midland Council Member John Love. As late..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Cream of the Crop

Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...affiliation of arts writers, consisting of the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Jamie Smith Cantara (theatre/music), Clare Croft (dance),..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...The Gospel of Eureka D: Michael Palmieri, Donal Mosher Faith, love, and civil rights collide..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...Teenage Riot with real songs. (Back Room, 8pm) -- Michael Chamy..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Postmarks

No Schism

"...Kumi Shannon Sucking in the Nineties..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Column

The Santa Clause 2

"...Directed by: Michael Lembeck. Starring: Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, Spencer Breslin, David..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Money for Running: Campaign Cash Highlights

July 15 reports trickling in for federal, state, local races

"...• Michael McCaul (R-incumbent): $698,000..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...Darby Stanchfield, Larry Fessenden, Graham Skipper, James Landry Hebert, Michael Villar..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...ended April 30 -- were Austin American-Statesman staff reporters Michael Barnes and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts), and freelance..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Wit: Who We Might Yet Become

Margaret Edson's drama Wit could be just another story about someone dying of a dreadful disease, but director Michael Bloom stages the State Theater Company production with the skilled and experienced hands of a surgeon and Megan Cole's striking performance as the terminally ill poetry scholar makes us face our own mortality and makes two hours feel like one.

"...It's heavy material, but director Michael Bloom's touch is light. Eventually the space, created by..."

May 25, 2001 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Roll 'Em

March

"...Barry J. Hershey; with Norman Rodway, Camilla Soeberg, Peter Michael Goetz, Doug McKeon, Glenn Shadiz, Joel Grey...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

Esther's Follies Meets Scooby-Doo in The Haunting of the Tavern

In this new murder mystery comedy, chasing Emily the ghost leads to some real high jinkies!

"...at the Tavern? Because it belongs to Follies founders Michael Shelton and Shannon Sedwick, who acquired the bar in..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Heart and Soul

Lengthy Q&A with Huey Lewis

"...shit he taught me. “And who’s the little lass?” “Shannon,” I say. “Shannon, a good Irish name. How are..."

Oct. 25, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...2003, to April 30, 2004, were Austin American-Statesman writers Michael Barnes (arts), Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts), Jamie Smith..."

June 11, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Best Salvage Vanguard Holiday Ever

Like those Christmastime baskets full of cheese logs, summer sausages, miniature jars of jellies, etc., The Best Salvage Vanguard Holiday Ever features a diverse little gathering of tasty treats -- in this case, five-minute plays on a common theme -- and it's fun to snack on.

"...off on a sweet comedic note, with Corey Gagne, Shannon McCormick, and Ben Willcott playing the Three Wise-Ass Men,..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Whole Package

With Margaret Wiley, you didn’t have a one-trick pony; you had a multitude of talents and personalities in one big and big-hearted woman. Wiley’s friends and colleagues at Esther’s Follies offer their memories of this exceptional Austin comedian who died November 2.

"...Sixth. The public is welcome. Call 320-0553 for more information.Shannon Sedwick Through our 22 years, Esther's has been lucky..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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