Sam Cooke

Reissues

"...Sam CookeKeep Movin' On (Abkco)Sam CookeAt the Copa (Abkco)Sam CookePortrait..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

AKA

Eighteen-year-old Brit from an unhappy background re-invents himself as a member of the aristocracy. He's also working out his gay identity. And it's told in triptyches, too.

"...Directed by: Duncan Roy. Starring: Matthew Leitch, Diana Quick, George Asprey, Lindsey..."

March 5, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Look Into My Eyes

Documentary follows five New York City psychics.

"...Directed by: Lana Wilson...."

Sept. 13, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Saint Jackie

It was with high expectations of low class that Stephen MacMillan Moser embarked upon the latest crop of books about Jackie O. But shortly into it, he found himself thinking, "Where's the dirt?"

"...When asked what she fed her German Shepherd puppy, Jackie smiled..."

June 9, 2000 Books Feature by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Revealing Poses

How the Victorians presented themselves to the camera explains a lot about them – and us

"...Posed for photographs, formal and appalled, our great-great-grandparents look touching and a..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Dolittle

Downey has and is fun as the doctor who can talk with the animals

"...Directed by: Stephen Gaghan. Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Harry Collett, Carmel Laniado, Jessie..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

'Downton Abbey' Season Premiere: Part One

The denizens of Downton are back (some of them in black)

"...When we left our beloved Downton, Matthew had just perished in a car accident, leaving behind..."

Jan. 6, 2014 Screens Post by Melanie Haupt

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Included here are more reviews of films screened during the SXSW Film..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

The Huntress Captured by the Game

"...From Diana by Irène Frain This may be the last time..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Books Feature by Margaret Moser

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...South by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The Studio,..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...They call it a lineup drop for a reason: South by..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Shame

Exquisite control and spasmed anguish mark the performances of Michael Fassbender and Carey Mulligan in this dark, NC-17-rated story about a sex addict.

"...Directed by: Steve McQueen. Starring: Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Nichole Beharie,..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Johnson Treatment

It's been a dozen years since Robert Caro's previous book about Johnson, and now he's back, this time with Master of the Senate, an exhaustive and exhausting examination of the United States Senate during the years of Johnson's time there.

"...The first volume of Robert Caro's protracted meditation on the dark side of..."

May 3, 2002 Books Feature by Dick Holland

Vice

Unsubtle Dick Cheney bio-pic is the political bludgeon we deserve

"...Directed by: Adam McKay. Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams, Steve Carell, Sam..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Whatever Works

Confessions of a cranky misanthrope.

"...Directed by: Woody Allen. Starring: Larry David, Evan Rachel Wood, Patricia Clarkson, Ed..."

July 3, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance

South Korean horror cultist Park Chan-wook's 2002 film is the opening freshet in his bloody cinematic triptych; it’s also a finely wrought and emotionally complex film of surpassing, stylized beauty.

"...Directed by: Park Chan-wook. Starring: Shin Ha-kyun, Song Kang-ho, Bae Du-na and..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...To live in Texas is to take "hometown heroes" to a whole new..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

That Was Then; This Is Now

The latest version of 'New Art in Austin' shows how much has changed in three years

"...In a recent conversation, it became apparent to me that I..."

April 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Salvador Castillo

Exhibitionism

The Suida Manning Collection: the Renaissance Is Here

"...Harry Ransom Center, UT Permanent display..."

March 12, 1999 Arts Review

AGLIFF Presses Play on The Capote Tapes

LGBTQIA+ film festival announces online lineup for 2020

"...The All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival (aGLIFF) may have..."

July 8, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

10 in Focus

Alma

"...In works of documentary cinema, the proximity between subject and audience falls..."

March 13, 1998 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...RECO V15/#15 (, min.) (12/8/95)(M.B.)..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

DVD Watch

'Kati With an i' is a transfixing documentary portrait

"...In 2010, Kati With an i won a Gotham Independent Film Award..."

Oct. 16, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

La Traviata

A tremendous, memorable production that even an opera novice will love

"...La Traviata..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

Day Party Crawl

"...Kill Rock StarsCheer Up Charlie's, Thursday, March 18..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Gretchen Phillips Reviewed

"...Gretchen PhillipsI Was Just Comforting Her (Seasick Sailor)..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Austin Photo Ops

Visiting Austin? You're going to want to take some pictures.

"...Much as if a tree falls in a forest … (you..."

Dec. 26, 2016 Chronolog Post by Kimberley Jones

Scanlines

Five Minutes to Live

"...D: Bill Karn (1961) with Johnny Cash, Vic Tayback, Merle Travis, Ron..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Screens Feature

Toast to an Artspace About Art

Pro-Jex's Tunnel of Art on Fifth Street Was More Than a Gallery, Much More

"...Neil Coleman at the original Pro-Jex Gallery photograph by Brenda Ladd..."

April 3, 1998 Arts Feature by John Spong

Walkabouts, Rallies, and Carnaval in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...HELP! My Vagina Is Trying to Kill Me..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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