Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire

Much like the title character Precious, this rough-hewn movie overcomes the unlikely odds for its success.

"...Directed by: Lee Daniels. Starring: Gabourey Sidibe, Mo'Nique, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Sherri Shepherd and Lenny Kravitz...."

Nov. 20, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Girl

June 15, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Now & Then: From Frosh to Seniors

Oct. 29, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

Martin Lawrence is remarkably subdued in this story about a successful professional who returns home to rural Georgia and discovers that his family still makes him feel like a petulant teenager.

Feb. 8, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Review: Zach Theatre's Noises Off

Even after 40 years, Michael Frayn's backstage farce is fun, not funny

June 23, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Eat Your Stems!

Zero-waste food solutions at Texas Farmers Market during Earth Month

April 2, 2023 Food Post by A. Richmond

Live From the Texas Film Awards

The party went on with remote tributes and hip bumps

March 20, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hobo Salon’s Lesson in Empathy

OUTsider 2018's interactive installation seeks to bridge divides

Feb. 19, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Barracuda

Austin vibes meet darker skies

Oct. 13, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Doctuh Mistuh's Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical

This send-up of the 1978 blue movie serves up the cheese and camp for a load of giddy fun

Dec. 25, 2015 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

The Good Eye: Crossing the (180-Degree) Line

Austin actresses go behind the camera

March 20, 2015 Column by Amy Gentry

The Good Eye: Tales From the Minority Box

Women of color talk about the casting bias

March 6, 2015 Column by Amy Gentry

Art Lives Here

Jennifer Chenoweth's home embodies the essence of the East Austin Studio Tour

Nov. 15, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Shadowboxer

Not reviewed at press time. Stars Çuba Gooding Jr. and Helen Mirren as passionate yet unlikely lovers, as well as assassins and stepmother and stepson. And if that's not enough drama, one of them also has a fatal disease.

Aug. 4, 2006 Movie Review by Brian Clark

Phat Girlz

Comedian Mo’Nique’s first starring film vehicle, Phat Girlz, suffers from a bad case of undernourishment.

"...Directed by: Nnegest Likké. Starring: Mo'Nique, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Godfrey, Kendra C. Johnson, Joyful Drake, Eric..."

April 14, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Greyhound Mural

With the unveiling of a new mural at Austin's Greyhound bus terminal, three Martin Middle School students have helped make a valuable addition to both the celebration of their culture and the rich legacy of art in Austin.

Aug. 22, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Andy Warhol's Frankenstein (Aka Flesh for Frankenstein)

Dec. 3, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jim Brown's Shades of Gray

Spike Lee's latest documentary, Jim Brown: All American, looks at the turbulent life of the "greatest football player ever." Lee and Brown will be in town Tuesday to present the film at the Westgate Cinema.

Nov. 1, 2002 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

After a Fashion

AAF takes a well deserved break at a local spa. Oooooh, that feels goooooood.

April 20, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Andy Warhol's Dracula

March 13, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Marius and Jeannette

Sept. 4, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

CAMP Film Fest Brings Online to the IRL Theatre

New event designed to break down career divides comes to the Paramount

April 9, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sing Sing Scores Oscar Nominations For Austin

Greg Kwedar, Colman Domingo, Adrian Quesada all get Academy nod

Jan. 23, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Parker Woodland Affirms You as You Are in Video for “Makeup”

“You don't owe them anything!”

June 11, 2024 Music Post by Cy White

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Awards

Audience and jury love Bob Trevino Likes It

March 18, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Killer

Fincher and Fassbender deflate the assassin myth

Oct. 27, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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