O Brother, Where Art Thou?

In this Depression-era Coen brothers film, a trio of chain-gang escapees seek a (possibly mythical) treasure while on the lam from a diabolical sheriff.

"...Directed by: Joel Coen. Starring: George Clooney, John Turturro, Tim Blake Nelson,..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

O, Brother! Where Art Thou?

Although out of the headlines, the George W. Bush siblings have been doing quite nicely for themselves.

"...Unless you've been reading the Houston Chronicle society page, it's unlikely..."

March 16, 2001 News Feature by Louis Dubose

O Sinner, Where Art Thou?

"...The people who applaud the music from O Brother, Where Art..."

July 19, 2002 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

O Brother

How a bluegrass soundtrack turned out to be the biggest music business success story since Guns N' Roses' Appetite for Destruction.

"...Question: Besides unnaturally high-pitched singing voices for members of the..."

July 19, 2002 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

O: The Movie

"...Directed by: Tim Blake Nelson. Starring: Mekhi Phifer, Josh Hartnett, Julia Stiles, Martin Sheen,..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

O

"...Directed by: Tim Blake Nelson. Starring: John Heard, Rain Phoenix, Elden Henson, Andrew Keegan,..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Down From the Mountain

"...Directed by: D.A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus and Nick Doob. Starring: Holly Hunter, David Rawlings, Colin Linden, Chris Thomas..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

A Serious Man

The Coen brothers deliver one of their best and most personal movies, a kind of cockeyed Jewish fable that urges us to embrace life's mysteries.

"...Directed by: Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. Starring: Michael Stuhlbarg, Fred Melamed,..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jammin'

Jerry Garcia, bluegrass, and third generation jam -- thriving in Austin and beyond.

"...Friday night, late July 1973, four 20-year-old hippies from Long Island go see a Led..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Now Streaming in Austin: Blood Simple

Tweet along with us to the Lone Star Noir that gave us the Coens

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles..."

April 23, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Great Gifts For Father’s Day

It’s almost time to honor your paterfamilias again

"...“O mein Papa,” as the old German tune goes, “to..."

June 6, 2022 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Inside 'Inside Llewyn Davis'

A contrarian view

"...This is not a film review...."

Dec. 27, 2013 Screens Post by Louis Black

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..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Music Feature by Kim Mellen

Down Home Movie

A conversation with Nick Doob, co-director of 'Down From the Mountain,' a new documentary about the musicians behind the soundtrack behind 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?'

"...Nick Doob's film career is a lot like the musical careers..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

The Year in Film

The Best and Worst of the Movies of 2000

"...The question, year after year, was the following: Can we include..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Townes Without Pity

The battle for Townes Van Zandt's legacy

"...Songwriter Guy Clark is far too eloquent a wordsmith to..."

June 14, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

"...O Brother, Where Art Thou? (Mercury) The music to the..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

The Grey Zone

"...Directed by: Tim Blake Nelson. Starring: Steve Buscemi, David Arquette, Harvey Keitel, Natasha Lyonne,..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hail, Caesar!

The Coen brothers celebrate and eviscerate old Hollywood

"...Directed by: Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. Starring: Josh Brolin, George Clooney,..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fall's a Good Time To Fall for Preston Sturges

The Alamo Ritz kicks off a mini-retrospective tonight

"...The Alamo Drafthouse Ritz launches a mini-retrospective of Preston Sturges comedies..."

Nov. 19, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

True Grit

Rooster Cogburn rides again in this Coen brothers' remake of the Western classic.

"...Directed by: Joel Coen and Ethan Coen. Starring: Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon,..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Chrystal

Billy Bob Thornton plays an Arkansas husband who attempts to redeem himself after critically injuring his wife and killing their son in a car accident four years earlier.

"...Directed by: Ray McKinnon. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Lisa Blount, Ray McKinnon, Grace..."

April 15, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Great Escape

Chain gangs! Cast aways! Kung Fu! Chocolate! … It's Time for the Holiday Film Previews

"...It's no coincidence that the holiday season -- with its stubborn..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys

"...Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain BoysCactus Cafe, April 27 Though it is with skeptic..."

May 4, 2001 Music Review by Christopher Hess

Christmas in July, Sullivan's Travels (1942), The Palm Beach Story

Christmas in July, Sullivan's Travels (1942), The Palm Beach Story

"...In the Forties, Preston Sturges wrote and directed a string of comedies..."

March 16, 2001 Screens Review by Jerry Renshaw

Old Settler's Music Festival Preview

Bluebonnets and bluegrass: the Old Settler's Music Festival, still picking, still grinning

"...For 21 years now, the Old Settler's Music Festival has..."

April 18, 2008 Music Feature

Outlaw Onda

If Tejano music isn't on the radio, does it still exist?

"...When Austin's last Tejano radio station, KTXZ 1560AM, went off the air last..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Music Feature by Belinda Acosta

No Dominion

A partial roll call of people who died in 2003.

"...A popular bit of e-mail humor passed around earlier this year..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Postmarks

Blacks & whites & various Blues

"...'Blatant Racist White Boy'..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Column

Dead Man Blues

7-CD box set contains all anyone could ever want to know about Charley Patton.

"...The Jinx The blues is you're 43 and dead. The blues is when you live..."

Oct. 26, 2001 Music Feature by Clay Smith

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