Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Passion inflamed in this study of women repressed and resurgent

"...Directed by: Céline Sciamma. Starring: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel, Valeria Golino and Luàna..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Portrait of a Lady

Jane Campion brings her modern sensibilities to this story of Henry James’ 1870s heroine Isabel Archer, a young, sharp-minded, American woman abroad who inherits unexpected wealth and uses it to live as she likes, traveling and rejecting numerous suitors until she falls into an unwise marriage that nearly becomes her ruination.

"...Directed by: Jane Campion. Starring: Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Mary-Louise..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Paramount Summer Season Has a Giant Ending Lined Up

Wizards, restoration, and l'amour round out the classics

"...The 46th Annual Paramount Summer Classic Film Series, as the name implies,..."

July 21, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Kimberley Jones’ Top 10 Films of 2019

"...1) Parasite..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Matthew Monagle’s Top 10 Films of 2019

"...Enter the Sandman (into awards season). 2) Portrait of a Lady on..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Screens Feature by Matthew Monagle

Josh Kupecki’s Top 10 Films of 2019

"...1) Monos..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

The Austin Chronicle Top 10 Films of 2019

Parasite takes the top slot in our critics’ year-end review

"...Well, this seals the deal: 2019 was the year that Austin formally..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Molly Burch on Romance Movies and New Album Romantic Images

Local singer-songwriter reveals her favorite rom-coms and rom-drams

"...Amid the moonlit synth of her new song "Games," Molly..."

July 30, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Marjorie Baumgarten’s Top 10 Films of 2019

"...1) Marriage Story..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Macbeth's Myriad of Misfortunes

The Scottish Play – still cursed after all these years

"...Having two separate productions of Macbeth running in Austin this..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Movie Titles for 1997

"...Compiled by Marjorie Baumgarten (M.B.) with reviews by Hollis Chacona (H.C.), Steve..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Screens Feature

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..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

If You’ve Ever Wanted to Live Inside a Wes Anderson Movie...

This photography book is a close approximation

"...A blushing pink fire station, perfectly matching the faded sky...."

Jan. 15, 2021 Arts Feature by Sara Hutchinson

State of the Union

A Fourth of July film roundup that goes beyond Independence Day

"...It may seem that we're at a bit of a high..."

July 3, 2015 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Faster Than Sound: Demons & Delights – The Art of Billie Buck

Local illustrator makes “Hot Soup” at the relocated Austin Museum of Popular Culture

"...On a rainy weeknight, Billie Buck is behind the counter..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Curse of the Play

"...Robert Faires updated this story in November of 2018. Read that..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Best Albums of 2018 by Genre

Hip-hop, metal, pop, and more picks from our critics

"...Doug Freeman (Country)..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Murder, Mayhem, and the Underbelly of Life

Friends in Low Places

"...by Claiborne Smith..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Books Feature

Austin Film Festival Review: Petite Maman

Whimsical French coming-of-age drama evokes Miyazaki

"...When Céline Sciamma was doing the press rounds for Portrait of a..."

Oct. 27, 2021 Screens Post by Jenny Nulf

Austin Film Festival Revs Up With Ford v Ferrari

Honey Boy, Motherless Brooklyn in feature lineup

"...It seems like yesterday that Austin Film Festival announced the local debut for..."

Sept. 26, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Petite Maman

Magical French tale is a strange tribute to Totoro

"...Directed by: Céline Sciamma. Starring: Joséphine Sanz, Nina Meurisse, Gabrielle Sanz, Stéphane Varupenne..."

May 6, 2022 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Paris, 13th District

Love and sex in this Paris-set adaptation of Adrian Tomine’s comics

"...Directed by: Jacques Audiard. Starring: Lucie Zhang, Makita Samba, Noémie Merlant, Geneviève..."

April 22, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Goes Into the VOD Business

Alamo on Demand to offer curated selection of films

"...Austin-based theater chain the Alamo Drafthouse has just announced it..."

May 7, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2019 Award Finalists

Tarantino, Bong, Scorsese lead nominations

"...The Austin Film Critics Association has announced the finalists in all..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trey Edward Shults Returns for Austin Film Festival

Portrait of a Lady on Fire, Blair Witch retrospective

"...War crimes, family dramas, and evil in the woods: Austin..."

Sept. 24, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2019 Awards

Local reviewers call Fury Road best film of the decade

"...The Austin Film Critics Association has selected Bong Joon-ho's searing commentary..."

Jan. 7, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AFI Review: Jumbo

Love is strange ... when one of you is a fairground ride

"...Jeanne (Noémie Merlant, Portrait of a Lady on Fire) has..."

Oct. 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Unleashes The Same Storm

The French Dispatch, C’Mon C'Mon headed to fest

"...Two instant Oscar hopefuls have been added to the Austin Film..."

Sept. 23, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

QueerTowne Celebrates Milestone Virtual Show Tonight

Why settle for quarantine when you can “Queerantine,” baby?

"...Ten is a big number – that’s double digits we’re talking about...."

Aug. 28, 2020 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Deerskin

Wrong director goes, well, wrong in this film-making spoof

"...Directed by: Quentin Dupieux. Starring: Jean Dujardin, Adèle Haenel, Albert Delpy, Coralie Russier, Laurent..."

April 30, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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