The Planters

Quirky road trip comedy bears delightfully idiosyncratic fruit

"...Starring: Alexandra Kotcheff, Hannah Leder, Phil Parolisi, Pepe Serna, Michael Gmur and Milen Angelov...."

Oct. 16, 2020 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Faster Than Sound: Unearthing Daniel Johnston’s If

Producer Brian Beattie has an unreleased Daniel Johnston album ready, but can’t make amends with the late cult singer’s management

"...Along with his writings on If, Texas Highways editor Michael Hoinski posted a bootleg version of album opener "Without..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Bolt

Bolt is a canine who plays a cybernetically enhanced dog on TV but has no knowledge of how to cope in the real world in this new animated film.

"...with the kind of action sequence usually reserved for Michael Bay at his most incendiary. Bolt, a steadfast and..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

9 Songs

Michael Winterbottom creates scenester porn in which he records the evolution of a man and a woman's relationship through sex and music – exclusively.

"...Directed by: Michael Winterbottom. Starring: Kieran O’Brien and Margo Stilley. In two..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...starring David Oyelowo, and the intriguing Happy Face. Director Michael Showalter's newest project is a massive shift from his..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Codeine and Songs:OHIA. (The Drink on 6th, 8pm) -- Michael Chamy..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...her family. Last year, she covered Daniel Johnston's "Speeding Motorcycle" for a Target ad, which was included on this..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Audrey Director: Natalie BaileyProducers: Michael Wrenn, Dan Lake, Shannon Wilson-McClinton, Diya EidScreenwriter: Lou Sanz..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

More McCanlies, Texas

The full interview with the director of 'Secondhand Lions'

"...for its characters, for the way Robert Duvall and Michael Caine walk across the landscape, for the way Haley..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Screens Feature by Louis Black

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...sweet-voiced slayers for her official gig. Daniel Johnston's "Speeding Motorcycle"! (Opal Divine's, 8pm) -- Raoul Hernandez..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...headed in your direction. (Copper Tank North, 9pm) -- Michael Chamy..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

"We'll Always Have 807 Congress"

The Raging of the Elements, or Indoor Theatre in Austin -- Al Fresco

"...When we produced Sherlock Holmes, sometime PD artistic associate Michael Arthur was tending to the box office. During a..."

June 25, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

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

"...Immaculate Director: Michael Mohan Producers: David Bernad, Sydney Sweeney, Jonathan Davino, Teddy..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Monday

Cifika in a tube, Haru Nemuri thrives live, and other highlights

"...of the Crimson King exposes the music’s heart. – Michael Toland Kishi Bashi and the Art of Freeing the..."

March 15, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Counselor

Cormac McCarthy pens his first screenplay, and Ridley Scott directs the tasty cast.

"...Directed by: Ridley Scott. Starring: Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem, Bruno Ganz,..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Thursday Picks and Sleepers

"...ball of energy covered the Sugarhill Gang, Public Enemy, Michael Jackson, and Bob Marley. Bajofondo of Buenos Aires follows..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Couples Retreat

Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau prove they are no longer swingers, but since this film is the only new national release this week, it's sure to be "money."

"...Kali Hawk, Jean Reno, Peter Serafinowicz, Carlos Ponce, John Michael Higgins and Ken Jeong. Intelligence is insulted at every..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Making It, Weirdly

A little elbow grease and perseverance pays off for creative entrepeneur Luke Iseman

"...Iseman, shirtless and tanned, motions to a motorcycle leaning against the house: "It's electric," he says. "I..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

The Cinema of Possibilities

Low budget or big, the energy and imagination of the grind-house circuit is reborn in Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino's tribute

"...theatrical intentions: Horror films are scary, women-in-prison films intense; motorcycle films range from modern Westerns to overly talkie moral..."

April 6, 2007 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...am not a smoker, and I completely agree with Michael Ventura's "Got a Light?" column ["Letters @ 3am," July..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...crash helmets. There is no law requiring adults on motorcycles to wear helmets. Motorcycle helmets are much more effective..."

July 7, 2006 Column

Spotlight: DJ Jester the Filipino Fist

Breakdancing with Willie, Biz, and Weird Al.

"...recent Austin-by-way-of-SA DJ Jester the Filipino Fist (aka G. Michael Pendon) for anyone else is nigh unimaginable. Who else..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Batman & Robin

"...Starring: George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell, Uma Thurman, Alicia Silverstone, Michael Gough, Pat Hingle and Elle Macpherson. You know a..."

June 20, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Record Reviews

"...from Joey Shuffield and Tony Scalzo of Fastball, and Michael Hall, among others. What's so pleasing is how Caffeine's..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

Sixth Street Blues

Downtown festivals cramp merchants' style

"...tobacco and tattoos. And something like the Harley Davidson (motorcycle convention) closing can't be good for anyone else. How..."

July 26, 1996 News Feature

Texas Book Festival 2020: The Full Line-Up

All 150 authors announced for the 25th anniversary lit celebration

"...new novel, What Are You Going Through; plus philosopher Michael J. Sandel, comedian Michael Ian Black, novelist Nick Hornby,..."

Sept. 16, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Page Two: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Watching the Tide Roll Away

The Chronicle at 35

"...Sea Tattoo Company about a block from our office (Michael Corcoran lived in the back storeroom). We had arranged..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Lyle Lovett

"...to get things right, whether he's riding his Ducates motorcycle or acting in major motion pictures. Lyle Lovett didn't..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Music Feature by Jody Denberg

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...Where We Come From, Elizabeth McCracken discussing her Bowlaway, Michael Parker discussing his Prairie Fever, and Thomas Zigal discussing..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...her. Cast: Anna T Schlegel, Tony Jaksha, Pete Zias, Michael Henry, Nate Stoner, Maxwell Esposito, Amanda DeSimone, Alex Myerchin,..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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