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

Image of a First Lady

Based on her physical appearance alone, Jean Stapleton is a natural to portray Eleanor. But it turns out that the accomplished actress' resemblance to the first lady doesn't end there. It extends to her idealism, her feminism, and even her awakening to activism.

"...The resemblance between the two women is notable. The same pleasing..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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

The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye

His, hers, and ours: Outsider artists use plastic surgery to merge as one on the physical plane.

"...Directed by: Marie Losier...."

April 6, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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

"...Imagine watching the most compelling fireworks exploding right in front..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Film Review: The Lady Bird Diaries

The first lady and her tumultuous times, in her own words

"...Culled from 123 hours of audio diaries made by Claudia “Lady Bird” Johnson during..."

March 17, 2023 Screens Post 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

Invasion of the Lit Flix

Literary Classics Rush the Screen

"...Now is the winter of our... literary classics on film...."

Nov. 8, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Zach Theatre's Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill

A fierce portrait of Billie Holiday painted in blood and pain

"...From the minute she descends to the stage, we can tell the state she's in. The less..."

June 23, 2017 Arts Review by Robert Faires

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

The Q&A Hole: What's Your Favorite Book Of All Time?

With Michael Schaub, Kathryn Rogers, Matt Bucher, and more

"...We don't mean "What's the most important book you've ever read?" –..."

Jan. 7, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Marjorie Baumgarten’s Top 10 Films of 2019

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

Dec. 20, 2019 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...Fantastic Fest is nearly upon us, and the cinematic celebration..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Curiosity, Tough to Crack

The AFS Texas Documentary Tour: Don Bernier's 'In a Nutshell: A Portrait of Elizabeth Tashjian'

"...Comparisons to wacky Edie Beale of the Maysles' Grey Gardens..."

June 9, 2006 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Fantastic Fest Tells Tales of the Long and the Short and the Tall

Short film selection from Austin to Estonia, animation to sushi

"...It's time to get small. With two rounds of feature films already on the..."

Sept. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Danielle White’s Top 10 Films of 2017

"...1) Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Screens Feature by Danielle White

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

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

Summer Fun: Goddess of Liberty, Vampire Slayer

Summer Fun continues with the strongest face this side of the Pecos

"...Let me just get this out of the way. There's something you need to know about..."

May 23, 2013 Chronolog Post by Nina Hernandez

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

Fantastic Fest 2014: Future Shock! The Story of 2000AD

Marvel? DC? Pshaw! 2000AD is the law

"...Average citizens may not recognize the title, but the monthly..."

Sept. 22, 2014 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Bigger Than Me: The Musical Journey of BLK ODYSSY

A child of funk who lost his brother to police brutality soundtracks a revolution on BLK VINTAGE

"...“Pull up like skaters, alligators on my boots at the show/ That joint..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

A Life of His Own

Diving right in with Tab Hunter

"...He was blond, tan, and fit like he meant it. He..."

June 1, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Ballad of Townes & Blaze

The twisted but not-so-tall tale of Van Zandt and Foley, Lonesome Dove meets Barfly

"...The jigsaw of geography in filmmaking is such that one day..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Sybil Rosen

What a Piece of Work Is Woman!

After four centuries of being berated, belittled, betrayed, bullied, battered, and butchered by the men in Shakespeare's plays, the women have had enough. They're ready to speak out, to give Will a piece of their minds. And in playwright Susan Kelso's Roses and Thistles, they do just that.

"...Ah, Shakespeare: Immortal Bard of Avon. England's finest poet. Playwright..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Curse of the Play

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

Oct. 13, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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