Ray Wylie Hubbard’s Birthday Bash

Growly troubadour – still canny after all these years

"...When Ray Wylie Hubbard walks onstage Saturday at the Paramount Theatre,..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Punisher: War Zone

Marvel Comics' Frank Castle again comes to the screen as a one-man vengeance machine in this stylishly violent and gory opus.

"...Directed by: Lexi Alexander. Starring: Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Doug Hutchison, Wayne Knight, Julie Benz,..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cold Skin

Imperialism and isolation pervade this monster movie

"...Directed by: Xavier Gens. Starring: Ray Stevenson, David Oakes and Aura Garrido...."

Sept. 7, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Three Musketeers

Did we miss the memo asking for the umpteenth retelling of the Alexandre Dumas classic?

"...W.S. Anderson. Starring: Logan Lerman, Milla Jovovich, Orlando Bloom, Ray Stevenson, Luke Evans, Christoph Waltz, Matthew Macfadyen, Til Schweiger..."

Oct. 28, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Kill the Irishman

The life of Danny Greene, an Irish mobster in Cleveland during the Sixties and Seventies, is recounted in this film.

"...Directed by: Jonathan Hensleigh. Starring: Ray Stevenson, Vincent D’Onofrio, Val Kilmer, Christopher Walken, Linda Cardellini,..."

April 15, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Just Mercy

True-life story of prison injustice can't escape procedural bonds

"...matter. Just Mercy stars Michael B. Jordan as Bryan Stevenson, a newly degreed lawyer fresh out of Harvard Law..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Accident Man: Hitman’s Holiday

Fights galore, over-the-top kills, and a major Scott Adkins showcase

"...by: George Kirby and Harry Kirby. Starring: Scott Adkins, Ray Stevenson, Perry Benson, Sarah Chang, George Fouracres and Flaminia..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Snake Charmer

Ray Wylie Hubbard survived the crash, recovered the black box, and continues to fly high and get lowdown with 'Snake Farm.'

"...miles. It's hokey Texana, sure, and a ways from Ray Wylie Hubbard's Hill Country home outside Wimberley, but it's..."

June 23, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

At Large in the Hills

Ray Wylie Hubbard's Dangerous Spirits

"..."Doomed" is one of Ray Wylie Hubbard's favorite words. It captures the many shadowy..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Music Feature

The Book of Eli

In a post-apocalyptic time, Denzel Washington is the lone man who carries the world's last remaining Bible.

"...Albert Hughes. Starring: Denzel Washington, Gary Oldman, Mila Kunis, Ray Stevenson, Jennifer Beals, Evan Jones, Michael Gambon, Frances de..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

Unlike Twilight, the other vampire series based on young adult novels, Cirque du Freak isn't afraid to laugh at itself or the conventions of the genre.

"...Salma Hayek, Patrick Fugit, Willem Dafoe, Ken Watanabe and Ray Stevenson. If you haven't yet noticed, there are currently..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Memory

Neeson does the Neeson thing as a hit man, redemption, oh, you know …

"...Starring: Liam Neeson, Guy Pearce, Stella Stocker, Monica Bellucci, Ray Stevenson, Taj Atwal and Ray Fearon...."

April 29, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Wrapped and Ready

"...Bebe Neuwirth, Robert Patrick, Jon Stewart, Elijah Wood, Usher Raymond, Louis Black, Harry Knowles...."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

What's Fantastic at Fantasia

Highlights from the Canadian genre fest, plus films you may see soon

"...other resident is surly lighthouse keeper Gruner (the inimitable Ray Stevenson, grizzled and world-weary). Well, that's not quite accurate...."

Aug. 14, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Transporter Refueled

The franchise soldiers on – sans Jason Statham

"...Directed by: Camille Delamarre. Starring: Ed Skrein, Ray Stevenson, Loan Chabanol, Gabriella Wright, Tatiana Pajkovic, Radivoje Bukvic..."

Sept. 11, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Divergent Series: Insurgent

The kids are on the run – again

"...Zoë Kravitz, Ashley Judd, Maggie Q, Tony Goldwyn and Ray Stevenson...."

March 27, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

Divergent

Yet another dystopic YA book series gets translated to film – and one that resembles thebestseller: engrossing yet flimsy.

"...Starring: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Ashley Judd, Jai Courtney, Ray Stevenson, Zoë Kravitz, Miles Teller, Tony Goldwyn, Ansel Elgort,..."

March 21, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Jimmie Vaughan: 50 Years Performing

Blues master crowds the Continental through the end of 2013

"...catch the older brother and original influence of Stevie Ray Vaughan up close and personal...."

Nov. 25, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Jayne Mansfield's Car

This Billy Bob Thornton vehicle hits the skids with its confessional monologues and confrontational encounters, even though Robert Duvall provides some redeeming moments.

"...Duvall, John Hurt, Kevin Bacon, Robert Patrick, Katherine LaNasa, Ray Stevenson, Shawnee Smith and Frances O’Connor...."

Sept. 13, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Thor

Marvel Comics' muscle-bound mook with delusions of demi-godhood is well-played by Chris Hemsworth.

"...Skarsgård, Kat Dennings, Clark Gregg, Idris Elba, Colm Feore, Ray Stevenson, Tadanobu Asano and Rene Russo. Not to be..."

May 6, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Other Guys

Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg star in this buddy cop comedy that takes some digs against corporate criminals.

"...Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva Mendes, Michael Keaton, Steve Coogan, Ray Stevenson, Samuel L. Jackson, Dwayne Johnson, Rob Riggle and..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Playback: Come & Take It

On Austin as a metal town, and a leaked shortlist for the next Austin Music Office boss

"...the strongest it's been in a while," affirms Anthony Stevenson, booker and co-owner of Come & Take It Live,..."

July 7, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...the aforementioned Hammer opus or, God forbid, Robert Louis Stevenson's orginal story... which this film claims to have been..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

Michael Caine zips around on a giant bumblebee and Dwayne Johnson is a pectoral spectacle in this family-friendly, fantasy-island adventure tale.

"...the writings of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, Robert Lewis Stevenson – or any combination thereof – somewhere a baby..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Culture Flash!

The 2005 Texas Medal of Arts Awards have been announced, and the Elisabet Ney Museum snags a Historic Homes grant

"...Paso (Lifetime Achievement); former Houston Ballet Artistic Director Ben Stevenson O.B.E. of Houston (Dance); Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Lyle Lovett..."

March 18, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

DVDanger: The Hallow

There’s something evil in the woods

"...of the relationships, and the way the family is portrayed. Adam doesn’t suddenly become a superman, nor does Clare..."

April 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cosmic Cowboy Souvenir

'Austin, 1972,' an excerpt from Joe Nick Patoski's new tome, Willie Nelson: An Epic Life

"...it onto the national charts in the 1950s – Ray Campi, a young rockabilly crooner and bassist, and the..."

April 25, 2008 Music Feature by Joe Nick Patoski

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...MAGIC IN THE WATERD: Rick Stevenson; with Mark Harmon, Harley Jane Kozak, Sarah Wayne, Joshua..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Mercier Review Mean-Spirited and Malicious

"...many, many years. Playing with the Troubadours, Champ Hood, Ray Wylie, Shake Russell, Dana Cooper, and Bugs Henderson just..."

Jan. 25, 2007 Postmarks

Riding With Bob

"...For nearly three decades now, that's all band leader Ray Benson and company have been doing -- praying at..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Music Feature by Lee Nichols

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