Ratchet & Clank

This animated video-game spin-off fails on every level

"...Directed by: Kevin Munroe and Jericca Cleland...."

May 6, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Ratchet

"...Directed by: John S. Johnson. Starring: Tom Gilroy, Matthew Dixon, Margaret Welsh, Mitchell Lichtenstein, Murit..."

July 31, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Cam

Online sex worker drama massages authenticity into techno-thriller

"...Directed by: Daniel Goldhaber. Starring: Madeline Brewer, Patch Darragh, Melora Walters, Devin..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

N-Secure

In this indie drama about affluent urban professionals in Memphis, an abusive and obsessive man makes life complicated for the women in his life.

"...Directed by: David M. Matthews. Starring: Cordell Moore, Essence Atkins, Denise Boutte,..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Descent

Urban professionals go spelunking in an attempt to wipe away old horrors, only to find some new ones to call their own.

"...Directed by: Neil Marshall. Starring: Shauna MacDonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, Saskia Mulder,..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

What Lies Beneath

"...Directed by: Robert Zemeckis. Starring: Harrison Ford, Michelle Pfeiffer, James Remar, Miranda Otto, Joe..."

July 21, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bean

"...Directed by: Mel Smith. Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Peter Macnicol, Andrew Leary, Pamela Reed, Harris..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Shamir

"...Not often does one get a glimpse of Sin City that doesn't involve a casino...."

June 26, 2015 Music Review by Abby Johnston

Small Engine Repair

Toxic masculinity sizzles and pops, leading to a reeling third act

"...Directed by: John Pollono. Starring: Pollono, Jon Bernthal, Shea Whigham, Jordana Spiro, Ciara Bravo,..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Skylines

Bonkers SF franchise finally goes into space

"...Directed by: Liam O’Donnell. Starring: Lindsey Morgan, Jonathan Howard, Daniel Bernhardt, Rhona..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Operation Finale

Nazi hunting history may be accurate, but lacks tension or gravity

"...Directed by: Chris Weitz. Starring: Oscar Isaac, Ben Kingsley, Lior Raz, Mélanie Laurent, Nick..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Show Dogs

Unfunny canine buddy-cop comedy is no man's best friend.

"...Directed by: Raja Gosnell. Starring: Will Arnett, Omar Chaparro, Andy Beckwith, Kerry..."

May 25, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

In Play

What's new is old again: BioShock 2 and The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom

"...BioShock 22K Games $60 PS3, Xbox 360 The Misadventures of P.B. Winterbottom2K..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Saw V

Jigsaw and his traps live on for another installment of demented torture.

"...Directed by: David Hackl. Starring: Scott Patterson, Costas Mandylor, Tobin Bell, Betsy..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mission: Impossible III

It's all poppycock, of course, but done with great vim, vigor, and flair.

"...Directed by: J.J. Abrams. Starring: Tom Cruise, Michelle Monaghan, Keri Russell, Philip Seymour..."

May 5, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Robots

There are no great animation advance in Robots, but neither is it a return to The Ice Age.

"...Directed by: Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldanha. The Saturday morning screening was packed with..."

March 11, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Runaway Jury

John Grisham courtroom thumper marches to a familiar tune.

"...Directed by: Gary Fleder. Starring: John Cusack, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman, Rachel..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Others

"...Directed by: Alejandro Amenábar. Starring: Nicole Kidman, Christopher Eccleston, Fionnula Flanagan, Elaine..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hot Sweltering Summer Sex Vignettes

Brenner contemplates the going and coming of oral gratification.

"...Coming & Going..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Features Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Here Comes the Deficit: The city’s budget analysts delivered the bad news to City Council on April..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature

Caleb de Casper, Money Chicha, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Classical, hip-hop, jazz, blues, and much more

"...Chris Conde With Caleb De Casper..."

July 5, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 19-25

"...CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): We all go through phases that..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

In an iLL Manner: How Jamal McKinney Sells Out Rap Shows at Antone’s

Inside the promoter’s euphoric, elegant vision for hip-hop booking

"...Jamal McKinney isn't one for war stories. As he recounts..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Austin Chronicle Guide to the Mission: Impossible Movies

Your mission, if you choose to accept it ...

"...Dun-dun-duh-dun, dun-dun-DUH-dun! Oh, Lalo Schifrin, you fiend, creating one of the all-time great..."

July 14, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Episodic Review: DMZ

New Ava DuVernay series departs from her usual visual style

"...The first episode of HBO’s new miniseries DMZ does a good job of laying out the..."

March 17, 2022 SXSW Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin at Large: Days Seem Harder and Meaner

Mayor Steve Adler put it best this week: “We’re tired and we’ve had enough”

"...In the throes of a noisy, painful week when the..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Beto's On His Way: "We've Got To Show Up, And That Means Coming to the Capitol on Sunday"

Weekend rally wraps up "Texas Drive for Democracy" tour

"...Again, Beto O'Rourke is driving into small towns in red..."

June 18, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

First Look: Rooster Teeth's Transformers: War For Cybertron Trilogy

Trailer for Austin studio's version of the robots in disguise

"...Wondering where the Transformers, the robots in disguise of toy,..."

Feb. 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Japanese Breakfast, José Feliciano Join SXSW

118 new acts added to Music roster

"...One month from now, South by Southwest unleashes Music week. As of this morning, that now includes..."

Feb. 20, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Ladi Earth

"...Aptly self-described as a "Ratchet Fairy Earth Goddess," multifaceted rapper..."

April 12, 2019 Music Review by Rachel Rascoe

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