MaXXXine

Triumphant third installment in Ti West's cinematic slasher-horror series

"...Starring: Mia Goth, Kevin Bacon, Moses Sumney, Bobby Cannavale, Michelle Monaghan, Elizabeth Debicki, Giancarlo Esposito, Halsey and Sophie Thatcher...."

July 5, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Chronicle Guide to the Mission: Impossible Movies

Your mission, if you choose to accept it ...

"...Directed by J.J. Abrams. Starring Tom Cruise, Michelle Monaghan, Keri Russell, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Simon Pegg, Laurence..."

July 14, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Spinning Gold

The crazy story of Casablanca, the label behind Kiss, P-Funk, and disco

"...Jordan, Wiz Khalifa, Jason Isaacs, Jason Derulo, Jay Pharoah, Michelle Monaghan, Dan Fogler, Sebastian Maniscalco, Ledisi, Sam Harris and..."

March 31, 2023 Movie Review

Nanny

Eerie migrant drama is an intriguing addition to Black horror

"...Directed by: Nikyatu Jusu. Starring: Anna Diop, Michelle Monaghan, Sinqua Walls, Morgan Spector and Rose Decker...."

Dec. 2, 2022 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Austin Film Festival Review: Nanny

Eerie migrant drama is an intriguing addition to Black horror

"...in her position: domestic work. She’s nannying for Amy (Michelle Monaghan) and Adam (Morgan Spector), two rich, seemingly well-meaning..."

Oct. 29, 2022 Screens Post by Trace Sauveur

The Austin Film Festival Brings the Terror of Motherhood in Nanny

New Voice Award winner Nikyatu Jusu looks at horror with a Black woman's gaze

"...center stage but her foil is her employer, Amy (Michelle Monaghan), an upper-class New York City housewife who struggles..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Screens Feature by Jenny Nulf

Sarah Polley's Women Talking Announced for Austin Film Festival

First wave includes the eagerly-awaited Nanny

"...for the adorable daughter of an unbalanced white couple (Michelle Monaghan and Morgan Spector) living in New York’s Tribeca..."

Aug. 31, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mary Moody Northen Theatre's The Three Musketeers

A contemporary script, powerful acting, and fantastic swordplay combine to create a heroic journey that's fun and easy to get lost in

"...retold many times before, the vibrant world that director Michelle Polgar creates via mindful casting and sharp choreography encourages..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Sleepless

A shady cop searches for his kidnapped son

"...Directed by: Baran bo Odar. Starring: Jamie Foxx, Michelle Monaghan, Dermot Mulroney, Gabrielle Union, Scoot McNairy, T.I., David..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Patriots Day

The hunt for the Boston Marathon bombers

"...Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Kevin Bacon, John Goodman, J.K. Simmons, Michelle Monaghan, Jimmy O. Yang, Michael Beach, Christopher O’Shea, Rachel..."

Jan. 13, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Pixels

Ever wish you could pixelate Adam Sandler?

"...Directed by: Chris Columbus. Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Michelle Monaghan, Peter Dinklage, Josh Gad, Matt Lintz, Brian Cox,..."

July 24, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Best of Me

It's getting hard to tell one Nicholas Sparks adaptation from another amid all the dross.

"...Directed by: Michael Hoffman. Starring: James Marsden, Michelle Monaghan, Luke Bracey, Liana Liberato, Gerald McRaney, Jon Tenney,..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Cold Case

'True Detective’s missing spark

"...better character, particularly in the scenes he shares with Michelle Monaghan, who plays his wife. Pizzolatto’s hyperliterary writing works..."

Jan. 12, 2014 Screens Post by Aleksander Chan

It's On! Tim League Vs Keanu Reeves

Fantastic Fest debate to feature "Man of Tai Chi" star

"...the Zellners, the Soskas, and Elijah Wood and Dominic Monaghan – have gone toe-to-toe in the FF ring, but..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...to Lizzie, testing the relationships of everyone involved. Cast: Michelle Monaghan, Radha Mitchell, Jon Dore, Michael Weston, Mimi Kennedy..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Machine Gun Preacher

Gerard Butler and Michael Shannon star in this drama about a reformed bruiser and drug addict who now rescues children from the conflict in Sudan.

"...Directed by: Marc Forster. Starring: Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Shannon, Kathy Baker and Souleymane Sy Savane...."

Oct. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Source Code

These strangers on a train are players in a gripping science fiction roundelay.

"...Directed by: Duncan Jones. Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Vera Farmiga, Michelle Monaghan, Jeffrey Wright, Michael Arden and Cas Anvar. Source..."

April 1, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Secret Word of the Day...

SXSW Film panels, including Pee-Wee, announced

"...Code’s director Duncan Jones and castmates Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Monaghan; the previously announced AICN anniversary celebration/reunion; Catherine Hardwicke’s..."

Feb. 15, 2011 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...last 8 minutes of his life. Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Due Date

Road comedy hits the sweet spot with Robert Downey Jr. and Zach Galifianakis.

"...by: Todd Phillips. Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis, Michelle Monaghan, Jamie Foxx, Juliette Lewis, Danny McBride, RZA and..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Eagle Eye

Too bad it's autumn: With its frenetic car chases; near-erotic fascination with explosions, gadgets, and guns; and disposable storyline, Eagle Eye is the very definition of a summer blockbuster.

"...Directed by: D.J. Caruso. Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, Rosario Dawson, Michael Chiklis, Anthony Mackie, Ethan Embry,..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...Kaufman Cast: Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Emily Watson, Dianne Wiest, Michelle Williams, Samantha Morton, Tom Noonan, Catherine Keener Regional Premiere..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Made of Honor

Heart-on-the-sleeve sweets mix with pure raunch as Dr. McDreamy stars in this mean-spirited and uncomfortably blue romantic comedy.

"...Directed by: Paul Weiland. Starring: Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan, Kevin McKidd, Kadeem Hardison, Chris Messina, Busy Philipps..."

May 2, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Gone Baby Gone

Ben Affleck's feature directing debut is strong on atmospherics and moral quandaries.

"...Ben Affleck. Starring: Casey Affleck, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, Michelle Monaghan, Amy Ryan, John Ashton, Amy Madigan and Titus..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Heartbreak Kid

Ben Stiller stars in this smart and winning remake of a 1972 Neil Simon-penned comedy about a man who falls in love with another woman on his honeymoon.

"...by: Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly. Starring: Ben Stiller, Michelle Monaghan, Malin Akerman, Jerry Stiller, Rob Corddry, Carlos Mencia,..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mission: Impossible III

It's all poppycock, of course, but done with great vim, vigor, and flair.

"...Directed by: J.J. Abrams. Starring: Tom Cruise, Michelle Monaghan, Keri Russell, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Simon Pegg, Laurence..."

May 5, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang

Shane Black's directorial debut is a suckerpunch-and-a-half, a trippy tribute to L.A. noir and a genre-busting blitzkrieg attack on Hollywood pretensions that’s just as full of them as the pulp it lampoons.

"...by: Shane Black. Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan, Corbin Bernsen, Dash Mihok, Larry Miller and Angela..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

North Country

Charlize Theron stars in this fictionalized, rousing, but nevertheless predictable account of the first class-action sexual discrimination suit.

"...Woody Harrelson, Jeremy Renner, Richard Jenkins, Sissy Spacek and Michelle Monaghan. Cut from much the same cloth as Norma..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Winter Solstice

Neither a change of seasons nor truly wonderful performances can breathe life into the dismally enervated drama Winter Solstice.

"...LaPaglia, Aaron Stanford, Mark Webber, Allison Janney, Ron Livingston, Michelle Monaghan, Brendan Sexton III and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. Neither a..."

April 29, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten