In Praise of Michael Bay

Alamo Drafthouse brings 'Pain & Gain' to Baymaggedon on Sunday

"...you love films, it's cool to say you hate Michael Bay. C'mon, Transformers? Transformers 2? Those shitty Platinum Dunes..."

April 19, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc Recommends: Fantastic Fest Michael Jackson Dance Party

The HighBall, Sunday, September 27, 2009

"...Michael Jackson was one seriously messed up … uh …..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

Armageddon

"...Directed by: Michael Bay. Starring: Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Liv Tyler,..."

July 3, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Jackal

"...Directed by: Michael Caton-Jones. Starring: Richard Gere, Bruce Willis, Sidney Poitier and..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

The Whole Nine Yards

"...Directed by: Jonathan Lynn. Starring: Matthew Perry, Bruce Willis, Kevin Pollak, Amanda Peet, Natasha Henstridge, Michael Clarke Duncan..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Death Wish

Bruce Willis picks up where Charles Bronson left off.

"...Directed by: Eli Roth. Starring: Bruce Willis, Vincent D'Onofrio, Elisabeth Shue, Dean Norris, Camila Morrone, Kimberly..."

March 9, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Live Free or Die Hard

As John McClane, Bruce Willis once more brings the noise and blows the bejesus out of the bad guys.

"...Directed by: Len Wiseman. Starring: Bruce Willis, Timothy Olyphant, Justin Long, Cliff Curtis, Maggie Q, Mary..."

June 29, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hudson Hawk

"...Directed by: Michael Lehmann. Starring: Bruce Willis, Danny Aiello, Andie Macdowell, James..."

May 31, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Hello Again

A sexy musical that spans time falls flat

"...Sam Underwood, Cheyenne Jackson, Audra McDonald, T.R. Knight, Rumer Willis, Tyler Blackburn, Jenna Ushkowitz and Al Calderon...."

Nov. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Surrogates

Bruce Willis is a cop in a future society where human beings live in isolation and interact through robots.

"...Directed by: Jonathan Mostow. Starring: Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Ving Rhames, Rosamund Pike, James Cromwell and..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mortal Thoughts

"...by: Alan Rudolph. Starring: Demi Moore, Glenne Headley, Bruce Willis, John Pankow, Harvey Keitel and Billie Neal. What went..."

April 26, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Bandera Way

Scenes from a marriage in four acts.

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

Feb. 8, 2013 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

What Just Happened

Robert De Niro stars in this Barry Levinson comedy as a Hollywood movie producer beset with problems ranging from two ex-wives and unhinged actors and directors to perpetual worry.

"...Directed by: Barry Levinson. Starring: Robert De Niro, Bruce Willis, Stanley Tucci, John Turturro, Kristen Stewart, Lily Rabe, Robin..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Northfork

"...Directed by: Michael Polish. Starring: James Woods, Nick Nolte, Claire Forlani, Duel..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Survive the Game

Bruce Willis, back in (in)action in another cop thriller

"...Directed by: James Cullen Bressack. Starring: Bruce Willis, Chad Michael Murray, Sarah Roemer, Zack Ward and Donna..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Movie Review

Over the Hedge

Canny casting and a sly anti-consumerist message give this animated feature extra adult appeal, but like a lot of animated fare it’s overly busy and splashy.

"...big-screen treatment of the eponymous comic strip (by Austinite Michael Fry and former Texan T. Lewis) extra appeal for..."

May 19, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Fortress: Sniper's Eye

Bruce Willis returns in this cyber-action sequel

"...Directed by: Josh Sternfeld. Starring: Jesse Metcalfe, Bruce Willis and Chad Michael Murray...."

April 29, 2022 Movie Review

Motherless Brooklyn

Edward Norton leads a stylish, meandering trip around a corrupt 1950s NYC

"...Norton. Starring: Edward Norton, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Alec Baldwin, Bruce Willis, Willem Dafoe, Cherry Jones, Bobby Cannavale, Dallas Roberts, Ethan..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

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

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

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Manhattan

"...Directed by: Woody Allen. Starring: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Michael Murphy, Mariel Hemingway and Meryl Streep. Allen’s stunning use..."

June 16, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Five Things Baymageddon Taught Me

No pain, some gain from last weekend's Michael Bay marathon

"...Syndrome, but I'll concede: After 10 straight hours of Michael Bay movies last weekend, it's hard not to admit..."

April 28, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pushing Tin

"...Directed by: Mike Newell. Starring: Michael Willis, Jerry Grayson, Matt Ross, Vicki Lewis, Kurt Fuller,..."

April 23, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

1999-2000 Award Winners

"...18. Kelly Willis..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth photograph by Michael Crawford SONIC YOUTH: Every SXSW, it's the same thing:..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Lyle Lovett

"...songwriters like Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt and Willis Alan Ramsey, and get to open shows for songwriters..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Music Feature by Jody Denberg

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...12 MONKEYSD: Terry Gilliam; with Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Christopher Plummer, Frank Gorshin, Jon..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Texas Platters

"...Frank Sinatra is (was?) a pop musician, and Wesley Willis is also a pop musician. On one hand, charitable..."

June 5, 1998 Music Review

Sxsw

"...playing real country music. (Austin Music Hall, 10:30pm) -- Michael Bertin..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

The Astronaut Farmer

This note-perfect film by the Polish brothers almost could be a relic from another age, an inspirational drama about staying true to one’s dreams no matter the social, economic, or emotional cost.

"...Directed by: Michael Polish. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Virginia Madsen, Bruce Dern,..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sin City

This ultra-noir adaptation of Frank Miller’s black-and-white cult comic series is a visual feast ripped straight from the original medium’s blood-soaked pages.

"...Frank Miller and Quentin Tarantino. Starring: Mickey Rourke, Bruce Willis, Clive Owen, Jessica Alba, Rosario Dawson, Jaime King, Benicio..."

April 1, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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