The Death of Stalin

Russia's political upheaval rewritten as dark farce.

"...their own way variations on the same themes – power’s corrupting influence, and the scrambling sycophancy of those on..."

March 16, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

"Rodney McMillian: Against a Civic Death" at the Contemporary Austin

In this thought-provoking exhibition, the Suzanne Booth Deal Art Prize winner asks, “What does an architecture of power look like to you?”

"...clearly referenced, white supremacy and the pervasive bastions of power that reinforce white, masculine privilege. Here are four men..."

March 16, 2018 Arts Feature by Melany Jean

The Common Law

Eminent domain & high-voltage power lines – how does the condemnation process start?

"...LCRA will pick my property to cross with the power line. What happens next?..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Column by Luke Ellis

Lights Out, Zilker Closed After Storm

Power likely out until weekend, Austin Energy says: City closes Zilker

"...as of 4pm, over 10,000 residents are still without power, and that could continue throughout the weekend. Emergency facilities..."

May 15, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Developing Stories

More lessons from Seattle

"...improving community satisfaction with Austin's neighborhood plan process ("Neighbor Power," May 18). This week follows up with more "best..."

June 15, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Nosferatu

A symphony of horrors is revived once more

"...is that Nosferatu is not about sex. It’s about power. Pure, malevolent, selfish, devastating power. His version of Orlok..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

This Is Austin, Not That Great Interview: Fugitive

Power Trip's Blake Ibanez talks new Fort Worth metal venture

"...says founder and lead guitarist Blake Ibanez, also of Power Trip. "It always seems to work out and satisfy..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Music Feature by Katie Karp

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...who chose MAGA insurrection over a peaceful transfer of power. That's why redistricting matters. [inset-1-right]..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

"Tia J. Boyd: Future Inhabitants" at the Carver

Tia J. Boyd's photographic portraits of warrior women reveal the subjects' power and beauty in a post-postapocalyptic world

"...what is clear – unmistakably clear – is the power of the subjects: their strength, their spirit, their fortitude...."

Dec. 27, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

First Look: Attack of the Demons

Austin animator Eric Power debuts latest at Cinepocalypse today

"...Demons, the latest animated horror from Austin animator Eric Power - and we've got a first look at his..."

June 16, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Shape of Water

An unconventional love story from one of the best fabulists

"...and insight into the (in)human condition and the transformative power of love...."

Dec. 8, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Goodbye Christopher Robin

The story of A.A. Milne and Winnie-the-Pooh

"...it’s a veddy British-by-way-of-Marvel-Comics creation: innocence lost, “with great power comes great responsibility,” postwar warts and all. You may..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Presenting Princess Shaw

An American YouTube songstress finds an unlikely champion in an Israel experimental composer

"...for constructing this moment, there is a genuinely raw power to that scene. It is a fascinating intersection that..."

June 3, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Mama

Jessica Chastain stars in this spook tale that's rife with unsettling atmosphere.

"...a horror film imbued with an unsettling and affecting power. Having killed his wife, a father grabs his two..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Eco-Currents: Party Circuit

Solar trailer makes the social rounds; wind power blows hot and cold

"...City when you've got Austin Energy?) The system can power a soundstage, lights, and small appliances while curing your..."

Aug. 27, 2010 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Salt

Salt reboots the cinematic cloaks and daggers of the Cold War espionage thriller.

"...– "is she or isn't she?" multiplied by the power of contemporary terror paranoia – and the script by..."

July 23, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Number 23

Joel Schumacher and Jim Carrey combine their dubious talents to create an even more dubious movie in which a man becomes obsessed with the number 23.

"...an extraordinary book that introduces him to the mystical power of 23, a number that, apparently, has been revered..."

March 2, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Twelve and Holding

This disturbing but emotionally authentic story about adolescent life treats its subjects with bravery and compassion.

"...make dreadful choices at times. They seem to have power they lacked before – sexual power, greater autonomy, their..."

June 30, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Rosenstrasse

Von Trotta puts a human face on 1943's Rosenstrasse uprising, one of the few public, and moreover, successful citizen protests against the power of the Nazi regime.

"...few public, and moreover, successful citizen protests against the power of the Nazi regime. Named for the street in..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Carandiru

In prison in Brazil is a woeful place to be.

"...(or at least most dramatically adapted prisons, the real power over day-to-day life lies within the inmates, as a..."

July 30, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Secret Things

Violent French erotica about female empowerment is a turbocharged gender bender that's equal parts soft-core porn and overwrought symbolism.

"...Roger Mirmont, Fabrice Deville and Blandine Bury. Sex is power is violence is ludicrous in this French import that..."

April 9, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Men of Honor

"...Directed by: George Tillman Jr.. Starring: David Keith, Powers Boothe, Michael Rapaport, Hal Holbrook, Aunjanue Ellis, Charlize Theron,..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Titanic Town

"...Sister, My Sister, is largely a triumph of raw power over subtlety. And yet where nuance is required --..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Windhorse

"...the government. But for all its gutsiness and sporadic power, Windhorse lacks consistent dramatic force because of a mundane..."

May 21, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Mulan

"...the contrasts of darkness and light, of grace and power so intrinsic to Chinese art. Such loveliness makes the..."

June 19, 1998 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Red Firecracker, Green Firecracker

"...talented He Ping, director of Kawashin Yoshko and the powerful, revisionist action picture Swordfight in Twin Flags Township (which..."

July 21, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

And the Earth Did Not Swallow Him

"...idea of the forces beyond earthly life, those with power over life and death. Spirits. God. The Devil. If..."

April 21, 1995 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Oleanna

"...painful miscommunications to escalate into a bitter battle for power. He sets it simply: one room, two characters, three..."

Nov. 18, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Anchoress

"...wife. Only Christine's mother, Pauline (Willcox), sees through the power that Christine's visions bring to her. Suspected to be..."

Sept. 23, 1994 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Trial by Jury

"...her capacity for morally unflattering behavior, but also the power these actions have to influence others. Not incidentally, as..."

Sept. 16, 1994 Movie Review by Alison Macor

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