An Awfully Big Adventure

"...Holland Taylor. Last time out, the combination of director Mike Newell and actor Hugh Grant resulted in the film..."

Oct. 6, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The fourth Potter emphasizes the emotional over the gothic

"...Directed by: Mike Newell. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Pushing Tin

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

April 23, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mona Lisa Smile

The new Julia Roberts movie applies a retrofitted sense of feminism to the Great Housewife Debate of the Fifties.

"...Directed by: Mike Newell. Starring: Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, Maggie..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Love in the Time of Cholera

Funny when it’s supposed to be serious and awkward when it’s supposed to be romantic, every twist in this Gabriel García Márquez adaptation is a near miss, except for the performance of Javier Bardem.

"...Directed by: Mike Newell. Starring: Javier Bardem, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, John Leguizamo, Hector..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Jake Gyllenhaal stars in this nearly bloodless, family-friendly throwback to a cinematic age when Persian palace intrigue, winsome princesses, and ambitious princes ruled the back lots.

"...Directed by: Mike Newell. Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley, Alfred..."

May 28, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Into the West

"...Directed by: Mike Newell. Starring: Gabriel Byrne, Ellen Barkin, Ciaran Fitzgerald, Ruaidhri..."

Sept. 17, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Donnie Brasco

"...Directed by: Mike Newell. Starring: Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Gerry..."

May 30, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Four Weddings and a Funeral

This romantic comedy is as intoxicated by words, dialogue, and characters as by love.

"...Directed by: Mike Newell. Starring: Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas,..."

April 8, 1994 Movie Review by Louis Black

Enchanted April

"...Directed by: Mike Newell. Starring: Josie Lawrence, Miranda Richardson, Joan Plowright, Polly..."

Aug. 21, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Pushing Tin

"...Pushing TinD: Mike Newell (1999); with John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate..."

July 14, 2000 Screens Review by Louis Black

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...MCMULLEND: Edward Burns; with Burns, Maxine Bahns, Connie Britton, Mike McGlone, Jack Mulcahy. First-time director Burns has written a..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Mike Newell; with John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett,..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Scan Lines

The War Room

"...D: Mike Newell (1997) with Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen,..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Screens Feature

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...DONNIE BRASCO D: Mike Newell; with Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

British Playwrights Series

"...D: Mike Newell; with Miranda Richardson, Rupert Everett, Ian Holm...."

Oct. 4, 1996 Screens Feature

Hands off My MUD

Davenport Fights to Retain Independence It Never Had

"...Davenport MUD president Liz Newell speaks to city council at an annexation hearing held..."

Nov. 14, 1997 News Feature by John Spong

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Robert Newell, The Pavilion..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

November 2020 General Election Results

"...Mike Siegel (D) 97,818 68.6% / 186,350 45.3%..."

Nov. 6, 2020 News Feature

Travis County Early Voting Results for the November 2020 General Election

From the top of the ticket to city and county races

"...U.S. Rep., District 10 Michael McCaul* (R): 36,626 (27.81%) Mike Siegel (D): 92,069 (69.9%) Roy Eriksen (L): 3,012 (2.29%)..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Covino, Screenwriter: Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin Kyle and Mike are best friends who share a close bond —..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The State of Texas: "Pro-life, Pro-guns, Anti-Obama"

"...COMPTROLLER Glenn Hegar (R): 88,588 (33.8%) / 2,683,337 (58.4%) Mike Collier (D): 155,045 (59.2%) / 1,730,267 (37.7%) Ben Sanders..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AFF Announces Lineup

Serious Moonlight, scripted by the late Adrienne Shelly, will open the fest

"...Premiere) Why We Laugh – Robert Townsend (Director), Quincy Newell (Director) - (Regional Premiere) William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe..."

Sept. 28, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"..."Runo" U.S. Director and screenwriter: Daniel Newell Kaufman Producer: Lizzie Shaprio Cast: Erin Markey, Luke Visiage,..."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

March 4 Election Results

The latest primary news

"...W.C. "Bud" Kirkendall 14,394 (57%) 520,693 (48%) 99% David Newell 10,717 (43%) 570,319 (52%) 99% State Senate District 25..."

March 4, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

The 24-Hour Sketch Brawl

Ten teams fight to see how much funny they can cook up in one day

"...of the improv group No Chaser) and PoopIna-Pants (Meredith Newell, Amy York, and Sam Malcolm)..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Alternative Softball League Kicks Off With Three-Way

Fans rejoice as the 2009 season gets under way

"...with two doubles and drove in four runs. Co-captain Mike “Moonshadow” Bartnett had a triple, a double, and drove..."

April 3, 2009 Sports Post by Mike Crissey

FRONTERAFEST 2002 DAILY SCHEDULE

"..."Three Minutes" by Mike Henry (Austin Poetry Slam)..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires