Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Johnny Depp sails the seas once again.

"...R. McNally, Sam Claflin, Astrid Berges-Frisbey, Stephen Graham, Keith Richards and Richard Griffiths. It's a Herculean task to steal..."

May 20, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The History Boys

If you like your British movies quick, raunchy, reflective, and bittersweet, then The History Boys, based on the stage play, is for you.

"...Directed by: Nicholas Hytner. Starring: Richard Griffiths, Frances de la Tour, Stephen Campbell Moore, Samuel..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Blame it On the Bellboy

"...Mark Herman. Starring: Dudley Moore, Bryan Brown, Patsy Kensit, Richard Griffiths and Bronson Pinchot. Director Herman has chosen to..."

March 13, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Venus

Peter O'Toole, in an Oscar-caliber and -nominated performance, pulls off the tricky May-December relationship at the heart of Venus with colossal panache and sublime craft.

"...Roger Michell. Starring: Peter O'Toole, Leslie Phillips, Vanessa Redgrave, Richard Griffiths and Jodie Whittaker. To hell with going quietly..."

Jan. 26, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Scanlines

Trees Lounge

"...Richard III D: Richard Loncraine; with Sir Ian McKellen, Annette..."

March 28, 1997 Screens Feature

Stage Beauty

Victor/Victoria meets Shakespeare in Love at A Star Is Born in this gender-bending backstage story.

"...Directed by: Richard Eyre. Starring: Claire Danes, Billy Crudup, Rupert Everett, Tom..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Lady in the Van

Dame Maggie Smith is stunning in the role of the titular homeless lady

"...Roger Allam, Cecilia Noble, Dominic Cooper, James Corden and Richard Griffiths...."

Feb. 12, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Hugo

Martin Scorsese steps outside his comfort zone to create an effects-heavy children’s film set in France – and winds up creating one of his most splendid and personal films.

"...Christopher Lee, Ray Winstone, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jude Law and Richard Griffiths...."

Nov. 25, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bedtime Stories

Adam Sandler has finally found his audience: 3-year-olds. Maybe he should stop making movies already and just rent himself out for kids’ parties.

"...Starring: Adam Sandler, Keri Russell, Guy Pearce, Russell Brand, Richard Griffiths, Teresa Palmer, Lucy Lawless and Courteney Cox. After..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Funny Bones

"...Evans, George Carl, Freddie Davies, Leslie Caron, Jerry Lewis, Richard Griffiths, Oliver Reed, Ruta Lee and Harold Nicholas. Funny..."

May 26, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Guarding Tess

"...Shirley MacLaine, Nicolas Cage, Austin Pendleton, Edward Albert and Richard Griffiths. A secret service agent, just itching to throw..."

March 18, 1994 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...premieres of fest-tested films from the Zellner Bros. and Richard Linklater...."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...(and featuring interviews with Buzz Aldrin, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Richard Branson). Joss Whedon’s Shakespeare-on-a-shoestring production of Much Ado About..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 2012 Film Awards

Audience and jury prizes announced

"...Eden (D: Megan Griffiths) Short Film Jury Awards..."

March 16, 2012 Screens Feature

Requiem for a Sane Man

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

"...really be effective in a time like this. If Richard Pryor ran for office, he would've been brutalized or..."

March 12, 2004 Arts Feature by Steve Birmingham

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Richard Rich; with the voices of Miranda Richardson, Christiane Noll,..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...Holland (Europa Europa) directs from a script by novelist Richard Vetere and John Romano. (Mar. 3)..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fall Film Previews

September

"...D: Tommy O'Haver; with Sean P. Hayes, Brad Rowe, Richard Ganoung, Meredith Scott Lynn, Paul Bartel...."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...the previously announced opening night film from hometown hero Richard Linklater, Everybody Wants Some, Keith Maitland has two films..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...D: Robert Duvall; with Duvall, Farrah Fawcett, Miranda Richardson, Todd Allen, John Beasley, June Carter Cash, Billy Joe..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

We Have an Issue: Do Your Part. Get Vaccinated. Do It Now.

Where to find the COVID vaccine in Austin

"...On Holy Ground: Screens Editor Richard Whittaker speaks with Dallas-based filmmaker David Lowery about The..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Awards Announced

Jury and Audience picks

"...NARRATIVE FEATURE Winner: Eden Director: Megan Griffiths..."

March 13, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...State of Mind (Bedford Falls Productions) P: Marshal Herskovitz, Richard Solomon, Edward Zwick; D: David Semel; S: Trevor Munson;..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...Roberts visits his establishment and browses his stacks. Screenwriter Richard Curtis knows the territory of the romantic comedy, having..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...Sadie D: Megan Griffiths While her father is away serving in the military,..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Toast

Drinking up the Austin Food and Wine Festival

"...year's festival will bring culinary powerhouses like Andrew Zimmern, Richard Blais, Graham Elliot, and Jonathan Waxman back to town,..."

April 24, 2015 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Downtown Dining & Bites of Austin

"...Tea, Chameleon Cold Brew Coffee, Buddha's Brew Kombucha, and Richard's Rainwater...."

March 11, 2011 Food Feature

Reissues

Los Zafiros

"...biggest stars, including Bob Andy, Delroy Wilson, and Marcia Griffiths, that feature the Wailers in a supporting role. There..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Music Feature

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Sports Forever) Andrew Greer (Less is Lost) Rachel Eliza Griffiths (Promise: A Novel ) Loren Grush (The Six: The..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...from local Austinites. Sandra Adair is best known as Richard Linklater's longtime editor, but she finally makes her directorial..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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