No One Killed Jessica

After a model is murdered in this Bollywood film, her sister and a reporter try to uncover the truth of what happened.

"...Gupta. Starring: Vidya Balan, Rani Mukherjee and Rajesh Sharma. Not reviewed at press time. After a model is murdered..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

"We Are Defining When Life Begins"

Address by Rep. Jessica Farrar, D-Houston, to the House May 28, 2003

"...the concerns about injuries to pregnant women that would not jeopardize reproductive freedom for women. Mr. Allen [House sponsor..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...125 films. 85 world premieres. 11 North American first time looks, and 51 feature debuts. The..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Getting the Shot

Cinema Club and Louis Black celebrate Samuel Fuller's centenary with 'Forty Guns'

"...The first time we see Jessica Drummond, who is played by Barbara Stanwyck, she's dressed..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Swimming Pool

Ozon’s film is like Eric Rohmer meets Brian DePalma – questions of identity and perception come to the fore, but slowly.

"...film, but I’m having fun trying nevertheless. On the one hand, it’s a mystery, a genre W. seems endlessly..."

July 18, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...documentaries, and narrowed that down to about 150 titles. Now the Fest has announced 10 of the most eagerly..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...launchpad for R-rated comedies, and this year looks like no exception as the festival has just announced The King..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Improvising Every Second

The secret history of Austin Circle of Theaters director Latifah Taormina, from Second City to the Committee and beyond

"...People will surprise you. Everyone you meet brings with them an entire novel's worth..."

March 10, 2006 Arts Feature by Lowell Bartholomee

LGBTQ Caucus' Queer Priorities at the Texas Capitol

House's recently formed caucus announces top causes for 2019

"...Less than a month after forming, the Caucus – now 21 Dems deep – held its first press conference..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Last week, SXSW announced that high-concept horror A Quiet Place is this year's..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...are all about dour, arty indie pics? Yeah, that’s not really SXSW’s style...."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Killer Inside Me

Director Michael Winterbottom makes some fatal storytelling miscalculations in this screen adaptation of Jim Thompson's novel that stars Casey Affleck, Jessica Alba, and Kate Hudson.

"...Directed by: Michael Winterbottom. Starring: Casey Affleck, Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Simon Baker, Bill Pullman, Ned Beatty, Elias Koteas,..."

July 30, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

"...releases like The Fall Guy and Road House, but now it's added the world premiere of one of the..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Finally, You're Next Is Now

The two-year wait for the revolutionary thriller is over

"...idea for a home-invasion thriller, it was pretty simple: No cliches. If it had been done in any home-invasion..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

When Good Things Happen to Bad Bills – and Vice Versa

Bad bills fly, while good bills die

"...Senate Bill 855: Since no one seems prepared to push through a statewide gas-tax..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by the News Staff

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...by Marjorie Baumgarten, Sarah Hepola, Marcel Meyer, and Jessica Reisman..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...by Southwest, find harmony in the three headlining films announced for this year’s streaming festival...."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...Having already announced speakers, including Lee Daniels and the Game of Thrones..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "Lady Bird Johnson cared for..."

July 20, 2007 News Feature

Sad But True (Well, Mostly)

Tapping real-life crisis for comedy in 'Drinking Closer to Home'

"...One of the hardest things about moving away from Austin..."

Jan. 14, 2011 Books Feature by Marion Winik

SXSW Film Jury Awards Announced

The Fallout, Lily Topples the World take big wins

"...as meaningful as ever. The SXSW Film Festival just announced its 2021 Grand Jury prize winners, with The Fallout..."

March 19, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

UPDATE: #SaveChickFilA Bill Moves Closer to Adoption in a Blow to LGBTQ Rights

SB 1978 passes House despite heart-wrenching testimony

"...After another hour of debate on Tuesday, May 21, the Texas..."

May 17, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

'Texas Tough' Sex Crime Wave Hits the Dome

Sex-predator hysteria threatens a legal backlash

"...dark admonitions concerning rogue states, terror cells, AIDS, and genocide, the guv's transparent attempt to position himself on the..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Top 10 Festival Films of 2021 You Haven't Seen Yet

From retro horror to COVID survival, the best of the fests

"...had to go virtual). But that doesn't mean we're done with some of the selections from 2021. Here's our..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

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

"...Start your SXSW Film Festival planning now: the annual celebration of screens large and small has..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...doesn’t explicitly spell out the reasons for the expansion, one suspects it has something to do with the record..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Fest Wave Three Crashes Down

Music and madness fill festival lineup

"...wave of Fantastic Fest films has been unleashed, and not only is it packed with incredible tales of fantasy,..."

Sept. 13, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A New Suspect in Sixth Street Shooting

UPDATE: Dre White, 19, arrested in Killeen

"...White was apprehended in Killeen by the U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, which includes APD and was..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Food-o-File

Roving restaurants adventure through Austin

"...Pop-up restaurants are a hot trend just now. Our own top chef, Paul Qui, just returned from..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

Off The Desk:

"...In its present state, the 106-acre reservoir — a notorious favorite of folks who do their "swimming" in cement..."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Feature

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