Cold Mountain

Swoony kisses and true grit mark this Civil War epic from the director of The English Patient.

"...Directed by: Anthony Minghella. Starring: Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Renée Zellweger, Donald Sutherland, Ray Winstone, Brendan Gleeson, Kathy..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Brokeback Mountain

The beautifully wrought film is a tragic love story (not a "gay cowboy movie") that’s defined by its staggering heartbreak.

"...of diminishing this amazing movie’s focus and reach. Brokeback Mountain is a love story that’s defined by its staggering..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A War on Passivity: Rick Alverson and Tye Sheridan Climb The Mountain

The confrontational director challenges audiences to work once again

"...of his nightmare audience, and his latest film, The Mountain, employs A-list headliners (Jeff Goldblum and Tye Sheridan) to..."

Aug. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Winnebago Man

Cast aside any preconceived expectations you might have regarding this documentary and remember simply this: Winnebago Man is one of the best films you’re going to see all year.

"...have regarding this documentary and remember simply this: Winnebago Man is one of the best films you’re going to..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ryan Bingham Packs Holy Mountain

Yours, mine, & our song wrangler tests new songs solo acoustic

"...a song into his early solo set at Holy Mountain Tuesday night. “I was just going to come up..."

Nov. 12, 2014 Music Post by Nina Hernandez

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

"...of the year's most eagerly anticipated directorial debuts: Monkey Man, the first film from Dev Patel...."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ACL Live Shot: Portugal the Man

Conflicting impulses – faith and frustration

"...Portugal the Man trades on excess and epic post-glam jams that confound..."

Oct. 6, 2013 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Mountain Style

Chatting with Dr. Ralph Stanley, a pioneer of bluegrass music before there was such a thing

"...Bluegrass, old-time, mountain music -- the genres to which Dr. Ralph Stanley..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Music Feature by Kim Mellen

Man Mountain and 'Sin City'

"...four-night, six-show run in Houston at Liberty Hall with Man Mountain & the Green Slime Boys, proto-roots rockers from..."

July 31, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Best Man

Lundgren and Wilson wasted in shoddy action flick

"...might be true with tedious action thriller The Best Man – or, at least, that's the hope, because at..."

April 28, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

"...spies were sure to save the world from whatever megalomaniac was out to enslave it this week. They had..."

May 9, 1997 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Austin Opera Sets Audiences Atop the World's Tallest Mountain

Joby Talbot's adventurous new opera scales Everest

"...In the distance, snow-covered mountains stand in a jagged line. In front of them..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Holmes Brothers, Antone's, Wednesday, March 15, Bobby Rush, Antone's, Thursday, March 16, Ike Turner Revue, Antone's, Friday March 17

Live Shots: South by Southwest 2001

"...heads of Alligator and Fat Possum Records and two booking/management people, who lamented dwindling record sales, a lack of..."

March 23, 2001 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

New Road Trip Drama Travels into No Man's Land

The filmmaking Allyn brothers see Mexico through a new lens

"...No Man's Land, the new cross-border road trip by North Texas..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Vic Chesnutt, Clem Snide, Buffalo Billiards, Friday, March 16

Live Shots: South by Southwest 2001

"...bulging Brit-pop occupation of La Zona Rosa, but one man -- one slight, unassuming, nervous-looking man -- could not..."

March 23, 2001 Music Review by Christopher Hess

Standing Next to a Mountain

Examining the 3-CD Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble box set.

"...legacy somewhat blankly. All those years backing a musician many critics and fans consider the most naturally gifted guitarist..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Ex-Girl, Red Eyed Fly, Friday, March 16

Live Shots: South by Southwest 2001

"...stage (or what's left of it) after an incendiary performance by those ...Trail of Dead boys. How exactly do..."

March 23, 2001 Music Review by Greg Beets

Death Watch: Man Set to Die Pleads for His Life

Texas has executed 574 people since 1976; the Board of Pardons and Paroles has recommended clemency for five

"...appeal demonstrates that, as in the cases of so many death row inmates, there was a mountain of evidence..."

July 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Mike Osborne: Man of the Moment

Photographer Mike Osborne is looking for the bigger picture in the world we share

"...indicators of Donald Trump's success or failure as a businessman." In this highly charged political moment, the city is..."

June 10, 2016 Arts Feature by Sean L. Malin

K.C. & the Sunshine Band, Star of Texas Rodeo, Travis Expo Center, Friday, March 16

Live Shots: South by Southwest 2001

"...Rodeo, Travis Expo Center, Friday, March 16 While so many were content to spend the week getting poked in..."

March 23, 2001 Music Review by Kate X Messer

'The Unearthed Treasures Of The Lomax Recordings' Panel

Live Shots: South by Southwest 2001

"...Bill Nowlin revealing that Lomax was a very busy man, always moving on to the next project. "One of..."

March 23, 2001 Music Review by Greg Beets

A Man, A Can, A Plan

SPAMARAMA™ Founder Dave Arnsberger

"...vision of the Uranium Savages was at odds with co-frontman Kerry Awn and flautist David Perkoff. Several splits occurred..."

March 31, 2000 Food Feature by Margaret Moser

The Magnificent Seven

Revisionist remake stars a diverse rainbow coalition

"...Washington, Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke, Vincent D'Onofrio, Byung-hun Lee, Manuel Garcia Rulfo, Martin Sensmeier, Haley Bennett, Peter Sarsgaard, Luke..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

10 Cloverfield Lane

Unrelated Cloverfield follow-up is a dandy suspenser

"...Directed by: Dan Trachtenberg. Starring: John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher Jr., Douglas M. Griffin..."

March 18, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Phantoms

"...rushed and oddly incomplete. Affleck is miscast as the mountain-man sheriff, and McGowan seems inured to all the horror..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Appalachian Blues

New series Outsiders explores outlaw mountain men

"...sits at the feet of the Farrells' beloved Shay Mountain. It could be the mining company, pushing the Farrells..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sirens

"...Anthony Campion to make a special trip to the mountain retreat of controversial artist Norman Lindsay to try to..."

March 25, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Going on an Adventure With Banff World Tour

Adrenaline junkies, artists, and film fans unite for a great cause

"...The second night of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour played adrenaline-packed short films dedicated..."

April 16, 2013 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

Free Solo

Staggering mountaineering achievement mixes vertigo with wonder

"...skyward to a height of over 3,200 feet, the mountain is nowhere near the pinnacle of the Sierra Nevada..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Extreme Ops

"...and two girls outracing a friggin' avalanche, for real man, with none of that George Lucas digital bogus crap...."

Dec. 6, 2002 Movie Review by Steve Davis

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