Raging Grace

Gothic-tinged immigration melodrama is neither lurid nor incisive enough

"...potboiler end of the library that modern Gothic drama Raging Grace seems to have folded a few page corners...."

Dec. 1, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Raging Grace

Filipino British Gothic drama overshadows its own polemic

"...potboiler end of the library that modern Gothic drama Raging Grace seems to have folded a few page corners...."

March 17, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Taken

Call it the last cinematic gasp of the Bush era.

"...Directed by: Pierre Morel. Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen, Holly Valance, Leland Orser, Jon Gries and..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

SXSW Announces 2023 Film Grand Jury Award Winners

Raging Grace tops best narrative category

"...Narrative Feature Presented by Panavision Winner: Raging Grace (D: Paris Zarcilla) Special Jury Award for Performance:..."

March 14, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Raging Grace (United Kingdom) Director/Screenwriter: Paris Zarcilla, Producer: Chi Thai..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces 2023 Film Grand Jury Award Winners

Raging Grace tops best narrative category

March 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Rolls Out Sixth List

Deap Vally, Broncho, Chicano Batman, Peter Lewis and 122 more

"...additions – highlighted by Moby Grape great Peter Lewis, raging L.A. power duo Deap Vally, and neo-retro Latin rockers..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Brother Can You Spare a Ticket?

Paramount Theater's Summer Film Series 2009

"...is higher than the entire cast of Easy Riders, Raging Bulls...."

April 24, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done

An unsatisfying film/experiment/prank that combines the forces of Werner Herzog and David Lynch.

"...Dafoe, Chloë Sevigny, Brad Dourif, Michael Peña, Udo Kier, Grace Zabriskie and Loretta Devine. Produced and "presented" by David..."

Jan. 29, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Les Misérables

This extravagant adaptation of the monster-hit musical is a little pitchy, but it's still a potent piece of cinema.

"...Grunts, is a sorry (and toady) simulacrum for the raging Javert; he sings standout solo “Stars” like it’s a..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

TV Eye

For your consideration : the comedy series and performers nominated for the 2000 Emmy Awards

"...Friends (NBC), Sex and the City (HBO), Will & Grace (NBC)...."

Aug. 4, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Saturday Picks & Sleepers

Last night blurbs – hip-hop Picks and slept-on Sleepers

"...the Aussie is captivating, singing electro-pop one moment and raging guitar riffs through 18 effects pedals the next. – Kevin..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Page Two: Looking Up

Along the path back to wonder

"...in anything that might pass for an act of grace. Without hesitation or compromise, they go on to declare..."

May 22, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Film

Film Reviews

"...ART FOR TEACHERS OF CHILDREND: Jennifer Montgomery; with Caitlin Grace McDonnell, Duncan Hannah. For Jennifer Montgomery, there is no..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...priesthood) posits it, there has been a full-fledged war raging in heaven for the past 2,000 years, with the..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...to win back "the one." Cast: Simon Helberg, Maggie Grace, Melanie Lynskey, Alfred Molina, Zachary Quinto, Jason Ritter (World..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Improvising Every Second

The secret history of Austin Circle of Theaters director Latifah Taormina, from Second City to the Committee and beyond

"...The Ed Sullivan Show kept plates spinning. Given the grace and care that she brings to her work, you..."

March 10, 2006 Arts Feature by Lowell Bartholomee

Wild, Wild Webcasts

Why party in line when you can party online?

"...almost-new millennium with just a hint of decorum and grace. That means Moet, not Ripple, and a studiously unsoiled..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Adult Audio Coloring Book Sampler

A look back at illustrated album covers old and new

"...unmistakable psychedelia, cascading an earthy Afrocentrism and erotic mysticism, graces more than 50 LPs ranging from Gregg Allman to..."

July 29, 2016 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Page Two: Tiny Tornadoes

SXSW time allows us to go soaring off fearlessly into our imaginations

"...a slide off to the side. And not a graceful slide, either, but rather an unusually clumsy one ending..."

Feb. 20, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Texas Platters

"...Steve Jordan that showcase his songwriting proficiency with liquid grace. From the loping sensuality of the opening "Too Much..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Music Review

Film

Film Reviews

"...priesthood) posits it, there has been a full-fledged war raging in heaven for the past 2,000 years, with the..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Live Shots

"...below the moon, amid human detria, a thing of grace. Entirely Bowser...."

Aug. 25, 1995 Music Feature

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...and deeper into a now 30-year catalog of restless, raging Latin soul divination. During COVID, mankind then prophesied an..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Crucial Concerts at Hot Summer Nights 2023

Highlights from the no-cost, high-temp annual music festival

"...in reference to DJ'ing an event while Fresh hosts. Grace Sorensen brings enchanting R&B/neo-soul stylings with "Digits," now counting..."

July 21, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Five More Belly Laughs at Moontower Just for Laughs Austin

Weekend two of the comedy megafest rocks on

"...well-recorded neuroses. So often the calm eye at the raging storm of laughter that is one of her shows,..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Spring is full of festivals and flowers

"...Earth Art Festival held each year (unless there’s a raging pandemic) under the bridge over the Llano River in..."

March 3, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Fueling the Algorithm and Finding Community: Music Creators Thrive on Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram

On discoverable platforms, Austin musicians experience encouragement, engagement, and unexpected viral moments

"...In the frenzy of the raging pandemic, livestreams and virtual music content were heralded as..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Luv Doc: "Travelin' Ted"

Was it hatred that melted several million cubic feet of snow?

"...Sadly, Spencer's grace, humility, and righteousness last week were completely eclipsed by..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

19 Post-Punks to Bounce Around To

"...Objects and Their Humans simmers over political tensions via raging distortion and singer Janice Lau's spunky screams. The conceptual..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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