The Priests of Syrinx

What’s in a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame anyway?

"...lockstep with filmdom’s annual backslapping. The ultimate tie-in? Jack Nicholson sits in the front row of both. Watch the..."

May 17, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Promising Young Woman

Unevenness sabotages this takedown of "nice guy" culture

"...Directed by: Emerald Fennell. Starring: Carey Mulligan, Adam Brody, Ray Nicholson, Sam Richardson, Timothy E. Goodwin and Clancy Brown...."

Dec. 25, 2020 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

DVDanger: When Fine Actors Attack

Mark Strong seeks "Anna", Landau and Palance hit "Without Warning"

"...actor in a horror movie was cool? Like, Jack Nicholson in The Shining cool, and not, "Why haven't you..."

Aug. 9, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fast, Cheap, and in Control

Roger Corman: An AFS tribute to a wild angel

"...the screen time with an unknown actor named Jack Nicholson. The film was supposed to shoot in two days...."

Aug. 8, 2014 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Chinatown

New on DVD: 'Chinatown'

"...ChinatownParamount, $26.98 (Blu-ray)..."

April 13, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Circle Sky

For your resident Head, the Monkees' Michael Nesmith still lassos 'Circle Sky' country-rock

"...Spliced 'n' diced by Jack Nicholson and Michael Nesmith – according to the latter in..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Departed

Watching this new film by Scorsese is tantamount to falling in love with the director all over again.

"...Directed by: Martin Scorsese. Starring: Jack Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Mark Wahlberg, Ray Winstone, Martin..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Letters at 3AM

In 2002, cinema has been the healthiest of our arts. The movies' range and variety relieve what has otherwise been a bleak time for our culture and our Constitution.

"...(1957) and Imitation of Life (1959) and in Nicholas Ray's Rebel Without a Cause (1955). Those films use dialogue..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Column by Michael Ventura

Passion Project

Fantastic Fest and its home base the Alamo Drafthouse have only gotten bigger, but its heart – pure and pulpy – stays the same

"...Corman, the man behind X: The Man With the X-Ray Eyes, all the best American International Pictures pictures, The..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...funeral party... while still alive. Cast: Robert Duvall, Bill Murray..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

To the Nines

Previewing the 2009 Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

"...terrain and just as fascinating to behold. Despite the gray economic climate, the stars on that night will be..."

March 6, 2009 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

Playback: 35 Years of Chronicle Music Covers

We wade through the roughly 300 issues stamped with the mug of a musician

"...by future George W. Bush adviser Mark McKinnon; Stevie Ray Vaughan's two identical covers; Daniel Johnston illustrating his own..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Irishman

Scorsese's filmmaking excellence can't mask a flawed retreading of mob history

"...Scorsese. Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Ray Romano, Harvey Keitel, Jesse Plemons, Bobby Cannavale, Stephen Graham,..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

In Memory of Dennis Hopper

'A walkin' contradiction, partly truth and partly fiction'

"...appeared in both Rebel Without a Cause (D: Nicholas Ray; 1955) and Giant (D: George Stevens; 1956), where he..."

June 4, 2010 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Page Two

"...film The Terror, starring Karloff and a young Jack Nicholson (pickup work was done on it by some of..."

May 16, 1997 Column by Louis Black

Top Books

Hard-Boiled Top Ten

"...5. The Size of Thoughts by Nicholson Baker..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

DVDanger: Box Sets of Blood

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Nightbreed, and more Vincent Price

"...why Dark Sky has created a 4K restoration and Blu-ray release. Let's cut to the chase. If you like..."

Oct. 28, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...a theatrical run later this summer will be Bob Ray's Austin-made movie Rock Opera (which premiered at SXSW '99)..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Don't Touch That Dial

ATX Television Fest is back for round three

"...Abigail Spencer are now on board to attend. Plus, Ray Romano and Mike Royce will talk about Men of..."

March 28, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...Connie Britton, Chandler Canterbury, Fionnula Flanagan, Lyle Lovett, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Eloise DeJoria, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Desk Set

Its inaugural class – equipped with cameras, computers, and expert instruction – wades into a sea of possibility

"...like a who's who of Austin indie filmmakers. Bob Ray, Kat Candler, Lee Daniel, Deb Lewis, and Luke Savisky,..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Dancing About Architecture

Christmastime comes to Austin.

"...Willis Alan Ramsey, Austin Lounge Lizards, Mojo Nixon, Paul Ray, Derek O'Brien, Double Trouble, Bruce Robison, Jim Franklin, Kerry..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Farewell to the Danger God: Gary Kent (1933-2023)

The stunt legend who called Austin home died this week

"...got the big break he'd hoped for when Jack Nicholson convinced B-movie legend Monte Hellman to hire him as..."

May 26, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Checking In: Marcia Ball Took Her First Summer Off Since 1984

“It gets hot in Austin in the summer, did you know?”

"...Peaches, some Otis Spann, Uncle Walt’s Band, Doug Sahm, Ray Charles, Willie. There’s Billie Holiday and Oscar Peterson while..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...had your headliners and competition titles, with the normal array of talent and titles Now it's time to get..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gary Kent Is One of the Last of the Dangerous Men

New documentary Love and Other Stunts catches the daredevil legend in action

"...Hells Angels on Wheels, The Savage Seven, and more; Ray Dennis Steckler's The Thrill Killers; Peter Bogdanovich and Polly..."

June 1, 2018 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...¡Las Sandinistas! (Nicaragua, United States) D: Jenny Murray ¡Las Sandinistas! uncovers the disappearing stories of women who..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...A Stray Director/Screenwriter: Musa Syeed Trying to outrun his bad luck,..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Ray Benson

"...doesn't mean there's not life beyond Western swing for Ray Benson. A Little Piece finds the towering bandleader all..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Best of 2012, Vol. 2

This year wasn’t such a wash after all

"...Lucius, And You Are Me (Entertainment One) 2) “Gamma Ray,” Aimee Mann, Charmer (Superego) 3) “Goin’ Down Rockin’,” Waylon..."

Jan. 2, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

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