Now Streaming in Austin: Planet Terror

Robert Rodriguez goes for zombie violence and fun

"...say, is only half the story. So welcome to Planet Terror...."

April 4, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

A young ape dares to question if maybe humans aren't the enemy after all

"...They’re always smarter than you think. Similarly, while the Planet of the Apes movies are sold as action-adventures featuring..."

May 10, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Tongue-in-Cheek Terror

"...spread the word about the Butthole Surfers around the planet. In this case, the word came via a four-album..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Grindhouse

Grindhouse, which was filmed in Austin, raises the bar for movie showmanship and the theatregoing experience.

"...film, and with its two separate feature films – “Planet Terror” by Rodriguez and “Death Proof” by Tarantino –..."

April 6, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Carpenter's Apprentice

Robert Rodriguez on "Planet Terror"

"...ADD in check for both the zombie-bio-horror-goregasm of Rodriguez's "Planet Terror" and Tarantino's surreal, shockingly violent, high-octane bloodbath "Death..."

April 6, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Riddick

In this third outing, the science-fiction antihero played by Vin Diesel is stranded on an inhospitable planet.

"...later, he just wants to return to his home planet of Furya. “Uneasy lies the head that wears the..."

Sept. 13, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Interstellar

Majesty and mawkishness combine in Christopher Nolan's film about humans' last-ditch attempt to find a habitable planet in another galaxy.

"...Interstellar’s vivid imagining of outer space, in all its terror and pioneering possibility. At 169 minutes, there’s time to..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Film News

Scott Rudin's Texas bent brings Kimberly Peirce's 'Stop-Loss,' even though it's 'No Country for Old Men' and 'There Will Be Blood'

"...House), includes a zombie flick from Mr. R. called "Planet Terror" (does Robert pay homage to the once-upon-a-time late-night..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Predators

This Robert Rodriguez-produced film doesn't try to be a sequel to the Schwarzenegger picture but, instead, is a new story about humans hunted by the merciless Predators.

"...honest-to-grindhouse drive-in theatre within cruising distance of your home planet, then by all means, pack up your '57 Chevy,..."

July 16, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mars Attacks!

Burton's sci-fi spoof gleefully recounts the unspeakable horror that takes place when Martians attack the planet Earth.

"...forecasts a strangely hip and teenage-influenced future for our planet. Burton based the film on a series of Topps..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

A Career Hooligan Looks Back, But Mostly Forward

Robert Rodriguez on a lifetime of innovation and the movie, 'El Mariachi,' that started it all

"...studio's not-so-huge green-screen stage. This is where most of Planet Terror's climactic zombie-helicopter-Rose McGowan's-killer-gam battle was staged, and this..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Blue Starlite Shines at Austin Studios

Summer schedule of 'Giant,' 'Grindhouse,' and wild men

"...School of Rock and Waking Life) and Robert Rodriguez (Planet Terror for the grown-ups and the original Spy Kids..."

June 13, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Piranha 3DD

Barely a step above a second-tier Troma film, this is one catch you'd do well to throw back.

"...a direct lift from Robert Rodriguez's infinitely more entertaining Planet Terror – the understandably hydrophobic deputy is now outfitted..."

June 1, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Machete

Robert Rodriguez fulfills his early promise with this Mexploitation action film that also catapults Danny Trejo into full-fledged superhero status.

"...far cry from the nonsensical mayhem that marked Rodriguez’s Planet Terror. Also in keeping with the exploitation aesthetic is..."

Sept. 3, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Alamo Drafthouse Releases Buffalo Cauliflower Recipe

It’s vegan, it’s delicious, and it’s perfect for quarantine

"...For those just returning to this planet from a month-long journey to Neverland, Alamo Drafthouse is..."

April 1, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Time to Grind

What happened at this morning's Grindhouse Q&A?

"...(he behind the Alamo Drafthouse's regular Weird Wednesday and Terror Thursday grindhouse screenings) and, of course, Quentin Tarantino himself..."

March 11, 2007 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Wes Craven Presents: They

"...to have been experiencing weird revisitations of childhood night terrors. There's much psychological explaining bandied about as one by..."

Dec. 6, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Getting Weird on the Back Nine With Austin Comedy The Salamander King

Director Austin Nichols takes his ATX golf comedy to Dallas

"...a first in Austin cinema history. Whether it be Planet Terror or Friday night Lights, historically whenever filmmakers have..."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Eat Like an Austin Movie Star

Your guide to local restaurants featured in famous films

"...His half of the Grindhouse double-bill with Robert Rodriguez’s Planet Terror kicks off with brunch at the South Congress..."

Aug. 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin

“Slow Creep,” It’s Such a Beautiful Day, Supernatural, Planet Terror, “The Paint Wizzard,” Death Proof, Eggshells

April 10, 2020 Screens Column

Now Streaming in Austin: Death Proof

Watch Tarantino's grindhouse road trip with us tonight

"...one segment: Rodriguez went for a zombie pestilence with Planet Terror (shot mostly on the back lot of his..."

April 2, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Illuminating The Magic Lantern

The Austin film podcast conjures British ghosts for AFS

"...Austin's Magic Lantern podcast, where wonder – and tonight, terror – replace the sense of cynicism that so often..."

Nov. 19, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Recommends: The Best of Austin

Our recommendations of the finest movies from and about the ATX

"...When paired with Robert Rodriguez's Planet Terror as Grindhouse, Quentin Tarantino’s mash note to NYC’s..."

Nov. 4, 2018 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

SXSW Music List No. 7

Pussy Riot Theatre, Kano, Bilal, and 137 more

"...One month. That’s how long we have until the planet tilts southerly on its axis for the largest summit..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

From Leather to Chiffon With Nina Proctor

Costume designer talks season 2 of From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series

"...over a dozen different projects, including Machete, Predators, and Planet Terror...."

Aug. 25, 2015 Screens Post by Alexa Harrington

Death of an Extra: Odell Grant

Odell Grant, who had a face you couldn't forget, has died

"...He was soon a zombie in Planet Terror (Robert Rodriguez’s section of Grindhouse), and an anonymous..."

April 7, 2015 Screens Post by Joe O'Connell

FF2012: How Fantastic Fest Got Twisted Up By 'American Mary'

Jen and Sylvia Soska are the new twins of evil

"...felt the pacing was slower in Death Proof than Planet Terror."..."

Oct. 3, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film News

Film News eyes the horizon for another Spy Kids installment

"...will be co-directed by Ethan Maniquis, who previously edited Planet Terror. Machete is gearing up with a call for..."

July 17, 2009 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Last Chance to Catch 'Here's Johnny'

Here's Johnny (and there he was at Austin Books last night)

"...that is multiple sclerosis. Nothing is forbidden on this planet, this physiology, this life. Let's talk about Johnny Hicklenton,..."

March 13, 2008 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

What Will Robert Do Next?

Robert Rodriguez talks about his next movie, DVDs, and his next possible collaborator.

"...a DVD release this year. He also confirmed that Planet Terror will get a Blu-Ray release (with both the..."

Jan. 23, 2008 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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