DVDanger: The Burning and The Town That Dreaded Sundown

Another gruesome twosome for your weekend's viewing

"...When veteran stunt man Bud Davis (playing the still-unknown Phantom Killer) sucks in the air after that memorable murder,..."

May 25, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Star Wars Day: Happy May the Fourth, And a Very Merry Revenge of the Fifth

One man's 35 year trip to a galaxy far, far away

"...me. I'm not going to say I hate The Phantom Menace just because it's the easy, trendy, too-cool-for-school thing..."

May 4, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rust and Bone

The unlikely relationship between two damaged souls is made deeply palpable by the stunning performances of Oscar-winner Marion Cotillard and rising star Matthias Schoenaerts.

"...the character will remain in your consciousness like a phantom limb...."

Jan. 18, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Flying Swords of Dragon Gate

There's just too much everything in this chop-socky actioner by Tsui Hark.

"...the wondrous Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame. Hark's trademark set-pieces are abundant and this film..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Kreator

"...KreatorPhantom Antichrist (Deluxe Edition) (Nuclear Blast) TestamentDark Roots of Earth..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Drive Angry

Nicolas Cage plays a parent on a mission to avenge the murder of his daughter and granddaughter.

"...Seconds and Ghost Rider, not the tortured, often venomous phantom from Bringing Out the Dead or Face/Off, and as..."

March 4, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Movie Bug

Touching down at the Toronto International Film Festival

"...saw include Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame, in which Tsui Hark directs an engaging period..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

They Went West

Back in the saddle with a faded genre's favorite stars

"...Easily the Autry film most worth viewing is The Phantom Empire, a 12-chapter 1935 serial. It adds an underground..."

May 28, 2010 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Confessions of a Shopaholic

Profligate spending may be out of step with the times, but don't short-sell the comic charms of Isla Fisher.

"...The giddy wardrobe on which she spends all her phantom money also helps set the tone for her fantastic..."

Feb. 20, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Film Festival 2008 Jury award Winners

Wrap Sheet: Scenes from AFF '08

"...In his film Phantom Punch, and during the Q&A after the screening, director..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Screens Feature

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

The only important things in this new animated epic is that viewers be blown away by the endless and pointless laser battles and that girl power comes into its own.

"...spiritual half-traditions audiences were comfortable with? Then came The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones and Revenge of..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Seven Sci-Fi Rock Flicks

Bowie, Kiss, Flaming Lips, Guitar Wolf, Frank N. Furter, and Marty McFly: celluloid rockers

"...TV, booze, money, power, and sex. Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park..."

July 25, 2008 Music Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Page Two: Running in Place

Movie-serial style coverage plagues the most thrilling, genuine, and troubling Democratic contest in decades

"...Up Barnes, Sea Raiders, Gang Busters, Government Agents vs. Phantom Legion, Daredevils of the Red Circle, Zombies of the..."

May 30, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Wasted Years

Iron Maiden

"...exposure to the first two Maiden albums, featuring original vocalist/Phantom of the Opera Paul Di’Anno. “Wrathchild.”..."

May 19, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Gaming's High Five

Mario reigns over 2007

"...4) The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (Nintendo DS): A remarkably playable handheld title that..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

The Documentaries of Louis Malle

"...Miracle Mets' World Series victory the same year, 1969's Phantom India (a 378-minute miniseries in seven episodes), an expansive..."

May 25, 2007 Screens Review by Taylor Holland

Away From Her

Based on a short story by Alice Munro and confidently directed by actress-turned-director Sarah Polley, this drama starring the stunning-as-ever Julie Christie is a penetrating story about love's mysteries.

"...fresh, time and again, from cross-country skiing, is a phantom of a movie whose beautiful flakes fall into the..."

May 18, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sondre Lerche & the Faces Down

"...Phantom Punch (Astralworks)..."

March 16, 2007 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Lotto Madness Continues in Court

Judge recommends denying motion for summary judgment in Texas Lottery Commission whistle-blower suit

"...The lawsuit over secrets, lies, and audiotapes concerning a "phantom" disaster recovery facility at the Texas Lottery Commission remains..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Don't Come Knocking

With its wonderful veteran cast, its heart on its sleeve, and a love for the landscape that suffuses its technique, Sam Shepard and Wim Wenders' movie is a peculiar but rewarding escape.

"...Marie Saint. Cameras are rolling on the set of Phantom of the West, a mawkish Western shooting in the..."

April 14, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Breakfast on Pluto

In this latest from Neil Jordan, Cillian Murphy plays the swinging transvestite Patrick "Kitten" Braden, who wanders through and into the pop-and-politics culture of Seventies England.

"...girls), and he succeeds quite well. Abandoned by his "Phantom Lady" mother at birth, Kitten grows up and longs..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

Veering from moments of breathtakingly visualized valor to outright stupidity, Sith is a vast improvement over the previous two outings, but still and all, it’s no Star Wars.

"...upon it by George Lucas’ disastrous handling of The Phantom Menace. Pegg’s is a remarkably accurate fanboy archetype –..."

May 20, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Downfall

Hitler's final days in the claustrophobic bunker are envisioned by the filmmakers, with an able assist from Bruno Ganz at the Fuhrer.

"...sway the tide of battle to his favor via phantom stormtrooper divisions that either no longer exist or are..."

April 1, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Written on the Wind

A Douglas Sirk tour de force, 'Written on the Wind' explores the director's typical fascination with interfamilial relationships in a hold-on-to-your-cocktail- hat production oozing with Technicolor angst

"...people to death ... and looks fabulous doing it.UpcomingThe Phantom of the Opera: Collector's Edition (Warner Home Video): Fans..."

March 18, 2005 Screens Review by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Alexander Nevsky

To accompany the screening of Alexander Nevsky, Eisenstein's 1938 epic film about the 13th-century Russian hero and the army he led to defeat a German invasion, maestro Peter Bay led his own army -- some 200 musicians from the Austin Symphony and Conspirare choir -- that performed Prokofiev's epic score with grandeur and a stirring power.

"...literally pulled out all the stops to accompany The Phantom of the Opera on UT's Visser-Rowland organ at the..."

May 30, 2003 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Jason X

Although the serial killer Jason has been cryogenically frozen at the start of this 10th outing, the hockey-masked one ends up defrosting on a spaceship in the year 2455.

"...my agent to talk up a remake of The Phantom of the Opera, The Elephant Man, The Hunchback of..."

May 3, 2002 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...THE JERRY LEE PHANTOM: Tokyo's Jerry Lee Phantom is a hard-working, visually-inspired amalgam..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Scary Stories for the Thinking Man

Director Guillermo del Toro keeps company with the undead in two new films, Blade 2 and The Devil's Backbone.

"...Space. Those were the main influences. [Brian De Palma's] Phantom of the Paradise, too, that changed my life...."

March 8, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Richard Rodgers: These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things

Three artists from Austin Musical Theatre's production of The Sound of Music share some of their personal observations about Richard Rodgers and his musical legacy.

"...Ragtime (as Father), Show Boat (as Gaylord Ravenal), The Phantom of the Opera (as the Phantom), and Grand Hotel..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips

The USS Lexington has gracefully retired from fighting ship to military museum.

"...history. Most of the Naval fighters like the F-4A Phantom II and A-7B Corsair II were small, maneuverable jets...."

Nov. 9, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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