Rachel Pops One Off for DADT... Sort Of

Maddow sorts details out of the DADT confusion.

"...The military is not enforcing DADT for now. Rachel Maddow breaks out a bottle of champers and breaks..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Suicide Club: A Novel About Living by Rachel Heng

This debut novel about a future in which people can live forever is a bittersweet yet life-affirming story of eternity versus death

"...by Lea Kirino, a "lifer" and the protagonist of Rachel Heng's debut dystopian novel, Suicide Club: A Novel About..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Arts Review by M. Brianna Stallings

“Rachel Stuckey: Good Days & Bad Days on the Internet” at Women & Their Work

The artist creates some genuinely geeky-cool stuff in this show that’s smart, funny, and fresh in its treatment of tech

"...was having a Good Day. An interactive portion of Rachel Stuckey's Women & Their Work show "Good Days &..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Arts Review by Melany Jean

Nowhere

The third chapter in Araki's teen-angst-run-riot-in-L.A. triptych is as gorgeously messy as the first two films.

"...Directed by: Gregg Araki. Starring: James Duval, Rachel True, Kathleen Robertson, Nathan Bexton, Guillermo Diaz, Jeremy Jordan,..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Georgia Rule

Despite the presence of three acting powerhouses – Jane Fonda, Felicity Huffman, and Lindsay Lohan – this movie about three generations of "difficult" women never rings true.

"...movie about three generations of "difficult" women never rings true. It's a dramedy whose blend of melodrama and humor..."

May 11, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The LuvDoc's Celebrity Corner

An interview with Rachel McGruder, Asst. Events Manager

"...Rachel McGruder and I used to work in the same..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Chronolog Post by The Luv Doc

I'm Not Ashamed

The story of the first casualty in the Columbine school shooting

"...America is no piece of cake. At least that’s true if you believe everything you see and hear in..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Adrift

True-life survival adventure stays afloat because of Shailene Woodley

"...is a shipwreck movie that is drawn from the true experience of Tami Oldham, who in 1983 survived 41..."

June 1, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Rookie

The film recounts the baseball career of Texan Jim Morris, who, in 1999, became the oldest rookie major-league pitcher to take the field in 40 years.

"...Directed by: John Lee Hancock. Starring: Dennis Quaid, Rachel Griffiths, Brian Cox, Beth Grant, Jay Hernandez and Angus..."

March 29, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

DVDanger: Last Girl Standing

Austin horror goes beyond the slasher

"...from the only influence, or the most unexpected. Producer Rachel Moody said, "We wanted to make a Short Term..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Whistleblower

The international crime of human sex trafficking is the subject of this melodramatic and often harrowing drama.

"...Directed by: Larysa Kondracki. Starring: Rachel Weisz, David Strathairn, Nikolas Lie Kaas, Vanessa Redgrave, Roxana..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...Hey, true believers, are you ready for Guardians of the Galaxy..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

I Love My Dad

Patton Oswalt embraces the cringe in a comedy of terrible parenting

"...Oswalt, Claudia Sulewski, Amy Landecker, Lil Rel Howery and Rachel Dratch...."

Aug. 5, 2022 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Southpaw

This boxer's story is familiar, but Jake Gyllenhaal is all new

"...Directed by: Antoine Fuqua. Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Forest Whitaker, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Oona Laurence,..."

July 24, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bar Girls

"...lesbian bar in Los Angeles called Girl Bar. This true-to-life story focuses on the mating rituals and daily routines..."

May 12, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Watching the Detectives

Austin native Gabriel Luna spills (a little) on season 2 of HBO's True Detective

"...Before we get into the subject of True Detective season 2, we need to acknowledge something. There..."

June 19, 2015 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

Further Reflections

"...The trouble comes when he tries to unload it." Truer words couldn't be spoken for Dill Scallion, a young..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...D: Ira Sachs; with Shayne Gray, Thang Chan, Rachel Zan Huss...."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fruitvale Station

This hot-button film creates a sad portrait of a young black man unjustly shot down.

"...Emotionally wrenching and based on true events, Fruitvale Station creates a sad portrait of a..."

July 26, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Eragon

Dear George Lucas … It's bad enough that you've cloaked your true identity behind that of the 15-year-old bestselling novelist Christopher Paolini, but did you have to remake Episode IV all over again? With friggin' dragons?!

"...Enough, already. It's bad enough that you've cloaked your true identity behind that of a 15-year-old bestselling novelist by..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Nicholas Nickleby

Charles Dickens' picaresque teems with wonderful performances and bright direction by McGrath (who also did the same for Jane Austen in Emma).

"...movie's dramatic flow are the understated music score by Rachel Portman and the classic look of Dick Pope's cinematography...."

Jan. 10, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Comedy: Your 2018 Lineup

March mirth blows in with Bloom, Offerman, Gaffigan, & Cavett

"...so with the presence of such comedy greats as Rachel Bloom, Jim Gaffigan, Nick Offerman, James Adomian, and …..."

Feb. 27, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The AggreGAYtor: November 5

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Evan Rachel Wood refuses to change, Marco Rubio does the robot,..."

Nov. 5, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Kings

Interracial tensions boil over in 1990s L.A.

"...Berry, Daniel Craig, Lamar Johnson, Kaalan "KR" Walker and Rachel Hilson...."

May 4, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Finest Hours

Perfect effects and performances made this sea-rescue movie a dandy

"...Affleck, Holliday Grainger, Ben Foster, Eric Bana, Kyle Gallner, Rachel Brosnahan, Graham McTavish, John Magaro, Abraham Benrubi and Michael..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Lucky Ones

Tim Robbins effectively heads an engaging threesome of Iraq war vets as they travel across America on a road to personal growth.

"...Directed by: Neil Burger. Starring: Rachel McAdams, Tim Robbins, Michael Peña, Annie Corley, John Diehl,..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Enchanted

Romance, dry satire, and musical comedy blend in this new Disney film, which stars a delightful Amy Adams.

"...Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden, Susan Sarandon, Timothy Spall, Rachel Covey and Idina Menzel. It’s difficult to describe the..."

Nov. 23, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Lonesome Jim

Steve Buscemi directs this story about a lovable loser who moves back in with his off-kilter family in Indiana.

"...Mary Kay Place, Seymour Cassel, Kevin Corrigan, Jack Rovello, Rachel Strouse and Sarah Strouse. The unforgettable character actor Steve..."

April 28, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Runaway Jury

John Grisham courtroom thumper marches to a familiar tune.

"...Gary Fleder. Starring: John Cusack, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman, Rachel Weisz, Bruce Davison, Bruce McGill, Jeremy Piven and Nick..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Steve Davis

New Best Friend

"...Directed by: Zoe Clarke-Williams. Starring: Rachel True, Oliver Hudson, Meredith Monroe, Taye Diggs, Dominique Swain,..."

April 12, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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