ACL Live Shot: Robert Ellis

Houstonite’s scowling complexity forges a southwestern flair

"...Robert Ellis could easily become a star if, paradoxically, he doesn’t..."

Oct. 11, 2014 Music Post by Doug Freeman

King Richard

And dad makes three in this Williams family tennis biopic

"...Green. Starring: Will Smith, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Aunjanue Ellis, Jon Bernthal, Mikayla Lashae Bartholomew, Tony Goldwyn, Daniele Lawson..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Death Watch: A Reprieve From Death Row

Clinton Young's death sentence overturned over legal misconduct

"...scheduled for execution on October 12, but his attorney, Richard Ellis, has appeals pending. One of these, filed in..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Wedding Date

Inexplicable Fantasy Romances for the Harried Modern Gal 101 is a more fitting title for this shameless mediocrity.

"...on it yet? Will & Grace's Messing plays Kat Ellis, who, in the film's exceedingly quick set-up, scours the..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...premiere of Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood, Richard Linklater's Austin-produced and -animated story of growing up in..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Death Watch: As Execution Pace Quickens, a 30-Day Stay for Barbee

Meanwhile, Randy Halprin loses 5CA appeal and Rodney Reed supporters fight for justice

"...the right to decide the defense. Barbee's appellate attorney, Richard Ellis, filed a last-minute petition in August saying the..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Progressive Women Rule the South Austin Streets

Ellis takes District 8 as District 5 goes to a run-off

"...Across Barton Creek, District 8 incumbent Paige Ellis cleaned up with 58% against Republican challenger Richard Smith,..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Their Finest

How to make a propaganda film in World War II England

"...Claflin, Bill Nighy, Jack Huston, Helen McCrory, Rachael Stirling, Richard E. Grant, Henry Goodman, Paul Ritter, Jake Lacy, Eddie..."

April 14, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Freedomland

This Richard Price story about simmering racial tension that boils over during the course of a police investigation is choppy and erratic.

"...Julianne Moore, Edie Falco, Ron Eldard, William Forsythe, Aunjanue Ellis, Anthony Mackie and Clarke Peters. In adapting his novel..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Death Watch: Execution Stayed Until TDCJ Makes New Spiritual Adviser Rules

State's neglect also places Stephen Barbee at risk of torture

"...meticulous detail in a complaint filed by his attorney Richard Ellis on Oct. 25. Records show that in 2006..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Death Watch: Double Dose

Two executions in Huntsville next week

"...Though his clemency application is still pending, his attorney Richard Ellis confirmed Tuesday that he'll continue to fight for..."

Sept. 21, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

FBI Investigating Deadly Drug Raid at Home of Maryland Mayor

Police admit they F-ed up in raid of mayor's home

"...According to Raw Story, sheriff's office spokesman Sgt. Mario Ellis said the officers "apparently felt threatened" and thus shot..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

Snakes on a Plane

This solid little B-movie arrives cloaked in the dodgy garb of a fanboy phenomenon.

"...Directed by: David R. Ellis. Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Julianna Margulies, Nathan Phillips, Rachel..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...only Aaron Paul) and a trip through pitcher Dock Ellis' career in No No: A Dockumentary – will make..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Origin

Ava DuVernay's plainly spoken look at the underpinnings of bigotry

"...Directed by: Ava DuVernay. Starring: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash-Betts, Emily Yancy, Finn Wittrock, Victoria..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Homelessness and Mobility Top District 5 and 8 Issues

A southwest state of mind

"...emerged for her open seat, while D8 incumbent Paige Ellis again faces conservatives who consider this seat one of..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...the first-ever feature-length documentary profile of MLB pitcher Dock Ellis, who famously threw a no-hitter in 1970 whilst tripping..."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Rights and Consequences

The Redistricting trial pits "partisan gerrymandering" against the Voting Rights Act.

"...to U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay by his aide Jim Ellis, who acted as the liaison between the U.S. House..."

Dec. 19, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Sessions: From Vodka to Voter ID

Dems rally to fight voter ID law

"...in Austin. Delegates listened to Anchia, Houston Sen. Rodney Ellis, Laurie Vanhoose of the Texas Election Reform Coalition, and..."

June 13, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

After a Fashion

Stephen does Dallas … No, wait, we mean Houston. Stephen does Houston. In a big way. With big names. At the Icon. Don't you wish you were this fabulous? Oh, and he does the State Board of Education, too. Don't they wish?

"...handsome Clyde Drexler, the inimitable Kinky Friedman, legendary attorney Richard "Racehorse" Haynes, astronaut Walter Cunningham. Next week, I'll tell..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...safety glasses, and sports helmets are not. Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, is pressing for energy-efficient and hurricane preparedness items..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature

The House Adjourns to Oklahoma

The House Dems may be losing the legislative wars, but they're finally winning the PR battle.

"...Sens. Rodney Ellis of Houston, Eliot Shapleigh of El Paso, and Royce..."

May 16, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Down the Rabbit Hole With Something in the Dirt

Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson explain their favorite conspiracies

"...fascinating if crazy tale that gets better with each embellishment. That was, as Moorhead noted, part of what made..."

Nov. 23, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Election Ticker: Southwest Council Races Illuminate Dual Political Divides

Things get partisan in this week's election news

"...In D8, incumbent CM Paige Ellis faces three challengers, the obvious Republican being Richard Smith,..."

Sept. 30, 2022 News Feature by the News Team

A Dose of Integrity for Texas Criminal Justice

The Court of Criminal Appeals has created an Integrity Unit – but can the CCA really be part of the solution when it's so much a part of the problem?

"...a forum on wrongful convictions, event organizer Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, told reporters that the state had reached its..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

On the Lege

Austin Rep. Elliott Naishtat is leading charges to protect both seniors and children this session

"...heard three bills while Patrick was in absentia. – Richard Whittaker..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Column by Amy Smith

Page Two: Loss Upon Loss

Legendary cartoonist, historian, and Texan Jack Jackson passes on

"...Todd, and Dave Moriarty. There he mentored and encouraged Richard Corben, among others...."

June 16, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...in the church's, a smaller facility that church lawyer Richard Suttle says would only hold about 50 more cars..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Naked City

"...Councilmember Ronney Reynolds' aviation board appointee Brad Ellis agrees, and says the FIS was not discussed at..."

May 5, 1995 News Feature

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

"...posssess; it's based on a best-selling European novel by Richard Schneider...."

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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