Requiem for a Dream

Portrait of a young junkie – and those he loves.

"...Directed by: Darren Aronofsky. Starring: Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly, Ellen Burstyn, Louise..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Movie Review by Sarah Hepola

'The Voice in My Head': Requiem for a Dream Season

Is it too soon to toast 2012-13 as the best season ever?

"...Most revelers from Super Bowl weekend in New Orleans have returned to the rat race – although some..."

Feb. 5, 2013 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

Requiem for a Sane Man

Exalting comic maverick Bill Hicks on the 10th anniversary of his passing

"..."To me, the comic is the guy who says 'Wait a minute' as the consensus forms. He's the..."

March 12, 2004 Arts Feature by Steve Birmingham

Listen: Manifest Destiny’s Child Veers Down a Dark Path on Rojo

Noise-rock crew gets witchy on double single set

"...In 2000’s thoroughly stressful film Requiem for a Dream, a game show grows out of..."

March 27, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Cat and Mouse, Confined to a Kiosk

Director Joel Schumacher discusses his new thriller, Phone Booth.

"...Joel Schumacher has gotten a bad rap over the years. When..."

April 4, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Give 'Em a Hand

The nominees for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For the 17th year, an informal affiliation of local arts..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

"It Was a Difficult Choice, But..."

The Austin Critics Table named its tops in the arts for 2014

"...The phrase became so common as arts writer after arts writer..."

June 3, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...Don't let the word "classical" throw you. In the context of classical music in..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Shows in 2003 That Shed Light in a Dark Year

"...1) where nothing falls (Sally Jacques Productions) In a year shadowed by war,..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Noah

Partly allegorical, partly spectacular, and wholly sincere, Darren Aronofsky gives us another memorable movie about a driven individual.

"...Directed by: Darren Aronofsky. Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Ray Winstone, Anthony..."

April 4, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Black Swan

Darren Aronofsky and Natalie Portman whip things into a baroque frenzy in this crazed hybrid of drama and horror set amid a ballet corps.

"...Directed by: Darren Aronofsky. Starring: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Barbara..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Mother!

Jennifer Lawrence on the brink of madness

"...Directed by: Darren Aronofsky. Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Javier Bardem, Ed Harris, Michelle..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Center of the World

"...Directed by: Wayne Wang. Starring: Peter Sarsgaard, Molly Parker and Carla Gugino...."

May 4, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Panic

"...Directed by: Henry Bromell. Starring: David Dorfman, Barbara Bain, John Ritter, Tracey Ullman, Neve..."

March 2, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Fountain

Like some epic figure of yore, writer/director Aronofsky has allowed his hubris to get the better of him: The Fountain is a dry well.

"...Directed by: Darren Aronofsky. Starring: Hugh Jackman, Rachel Weisz, Ellen Burstyn, Sean..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Phone Booth

"...Directed by: Joel Schumacher. Starring: Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Radha Mitchell,..."

April 4, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

News Ticker: November 1

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Joel Osteen talks dirty, Nolan Ryan considers another base run, and Rick..."

Nov. 1, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

What Would Jean-Luc Do?

In a post-digital world, is cinema dead or just rebooting?

"..."Everything is cinema." – Jean-Luc Godard..."

July 24, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Leigh Whannell Gets an Upgrade

Insidious creator gets techno, and talks the Blumhouse model

"...Between creating and writing some of the creepiest and goriest moments..."

May 31, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Follow

Owen Egerton on VOD, plus Antibirth

"...Austin's film festivals are often a prime launching pad for..."

Aug. 27, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Critics Poll 2000

"......"

Jan. 5, 2001 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

ALSO PLAYING

Sept. 1, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

AFCA Announces 2009 Awards

The Austin Film Critics Association hands The Hurt Locker top prize

"...The Austin Film Critics Association announced its 2009 award winners on..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Cherry

The Russos pull the threads between addiction and PTSD

"...Directed by: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo. Starring: Tom Holland, Ciara Bravo,..."

March 12, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Readers and fans of the literary, you might want to..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

TV Eye

As a breakout film for Kathie Lee, E! Entertainment's original movie Spinning Out of Control misses the mark. Also, the upcoming Independent Spirit Awards and Oscar-related programs.

"...It must be tough to be Kathie Lee Gifford. Just think about all the jokes. Jokes..."

March 16, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Critics Poll 2000

"...Best Local ShowGreg Beets: Pocket FishRmen: The Final Blowjob, Red Eyed..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Music Feature

Ride the Local Through This Mega Movie Map

250 films, 20 lines, 1 amazing visual

"...There are few things Austinites love to argue about more than..."

May 3, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Fall Films

"...Darren Aronofsky on 'The Fountain' "You're reckless," Ellen Burstyn's character..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

The Big Picture

Fall Movie Preview

"...Requiem for a Dream So do we really need another..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

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