ATX Television Festival: Dancing in The West Wing

Looking back on the legacy of the Bartlet administration

"...Ziegler was an instrument, what instrument would he be? Richard Schiff paused for a moment at The West Wing..."

June 12, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Last Chance Harvey

Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, and a strong supporting cast elevate this simple tale of two middle-aged discontents who grab a last chance at love.

"...Eileen Atkins, Kathy Baker, Liane Balaban, James Brolin and Richard Schiff. Harvey (Hoffman) has lost his zest for his..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Martian Child

Only in Hollywood can a movie about alien children be boring, although the terrific performances of John Cusack and Bobby Coleman help redeem this predictable mush.

"...Coleman, Amanda Peet, Sophie Okonedo, Joan Cusack, Oliver Platt, Richard Schiff and Anjelica Huston. Only in Hollywood can a..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Civic Duty

The line separating civic duty from vigilantism is the focus of this paranoid thriller set squarely in the new age of terrorism.

"...by: Jeff Renfroe. Starring: Peter Krause, Khaled Abol Naga, Richard Schiff, Kari Matchett and Ian Tracey. Civic Duty stands..."

May 4, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Solitary Man

In this small-scale drama, Michael Douglas plays a disgraced businessman and inveterate skirt-chaser who makes one bad decision after another.

"...Parker, Jenna Fischer, Imogen Poots, Jesse Eisenberg, Ben Shenkman, Richard Schiff and Olivia Thirlby. Ben Kalmen (Douglas) is one..."

June 18, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...with Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, Vince Vaughn, Arliss Howard, Richard Schiff, Pete Postlethwaite, Peter Stormare, Richard Attenborough...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...Pong Summer; Drafthouse Films' The Dog; and, of course, Richard Linklater's much-anticipated Boyhood...."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

October Previews

"...Cathy Moriarty, Lucas Black, Meat Loaf Aday, Sandra Seacat, Richard Schiff, Rod Steiger...."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

From Doug to Dax

Austin Film Festival announces early lineup

"...Dig Writer/Director: Stephen Belyeu Cast: Jordan Jones, Theo Gutierrez, Richard C. Jones, Mary Harder, Emily Baker World Premiere..."

Aug. 24, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

ATX Meets The West Wing

Aaron Sorkin joins reunion for ATX Television Fest

"...director and king of the scathing put-down Toby Ziegler (Richard Schiff.)..."

April 7, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: American Fable

A farm girl has a tough choice to make in this dreamy film

"...climate we see today. The rich man held captive (Richard Schiff, The West Wing) clearly symbolizes the class struggle..."

March 16, 2016 Screens Post by Ashley Moreno

Here Comes Austin

Blanton Museum breaks ground on Ellsworth Kelly chapel

"...at the Dallas Museum of Art; and UT-Austin's own Richard Schiff, professor in the Department of Art & Art..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...tore their families apart. Cast: Joseph Cross, Adelaide Clemens, Richard Schiff, Yvonne Zima, Vanessa Zima, Catherine Carlen, Caitlin O'Connell,..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Kill the Messenger

Jeremy Renner stars in this crusading-journalist story that recounts the downfall of real-life San Jose Mercury News reporter Gary Webb.

"...Sheen, Oliver Platt, Andy Garcia, Yul Vazquez, Dan Futterman, Richard Schiff and Ray Liotta...."

Oct. 10, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Man of Steel

This new Superman flies without a lot of emotional baggage, which is mostly a good thing though the character could stand a bit more dramatic heft.

"...Lane, Russell Crowe, Antje Traue, Harry Lennix, Christopher Meloni, Richard Schiff, Laurence Fishburne and Ayelet Zurer...."

June 14, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Johnny English Reborn

Rowan Atkinson brings his particular brand of physical comedy to this James Bond spy spoof.

"...Atkinson, Dominic West, Gillian Anderson, Rosamund Pike, Daniel Kaluuya, Richard Schiff and Pik Sen Lim...."

Oct. 21, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Made in Dagenham

This film dramatizes a historic labor strike for equal pay that was conducted by the women of a British auto plant in 1968.

"...Bob Hoskins, Andrea Riseborough, Geraldine James, Rosamund Pike, Miranda Richardson, Jaime Winstone, Daniel Mays, Kenneth Cranham, Rupert Graves and..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ray

Ray Charles, we can't stop loving you, even though this formulaic biopic lacks your original style.

"...Woodbine, Aunjanue Ellis, Sharon Warren, C.J. Sanders, Curtis Armstrong, Richard Schiff and Larenz Tate. The music of Ray Charles..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

TV Eye

Keeping one eye on television and the other on pop culture.

"...(HBO); and Dulé Hill, John Spencer, Bradley Whitford, and Richard Schiff, The West Wing (NBC). Why don't the Emmys..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

I Am Sam

"...Michelle Pfeiffer, Dakota Fanning, Dianne Wiest, Laura Dern and Richard Schiff. Viewing I Am Sam is an experience of..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Movie Review by Steve Davis

TV Eye

Belinda Acosta picks Emmy winners.

"...Dominic Chianese, The Sopranos; Bradley Whitford, John Spencer, and Richard Schiff, The West Wing. Though I still believe the..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

More grumbling about how dumb the Emmy Awards are

"...Other notable supporting players: J. August Richards as Charles Gunn and Andy Hallett as Lorne, both..."

July 27, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Emmy Awards wrap-up, plus the skinny on Buffy the Vampire Slayer's season premiere and Live Free or Die, part of PBS' POV documentary series.

"...a drama, but instead of John Spencer, Emmy chose Richard Schiff...."

Sept. 22, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Here, for your consideration, are the Emmy nominations for dramas, along with nominees selected by columnist Belinda Acosta for her second annual Clare Awards.

"...Practice), Dominic Chianese (The Sopranos), Steve Harris (The Practice), Richard Schiff (The West Wing), John Spencer (The West Wing)...."

July 28, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Gun Shy

"...Eric Blakeney. Starring: Liam Neeson, Oliver Platt, Sandra Bullock, Richard Schiff, Mitch Pileggi, Jose Zuniga, Andrew Lauer, Paul Ben-Victor..."

April 21, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Crazy in Alabama

"...Antonio Banderas. Starring: Fannie Flagg, Noah Emmerich, Robert Wagner, Richard Schiff, Rod Steiger, Meat Loaf Aday, Cathy Moriarity, Lucas..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Dr. Dolittle

"...Ossie Davis, Oliver Platt, Kristen Wilson, Raven-Symoné, Kyla Pratt, Richard Schiff, Peter Boyle and Jeffrey Tambor. Charm offensive or..."

June 26, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

From Script to Screen

"...Scr: Wes Anderson, Owen Wilson; Prod: Barry Mendel, Paul Schiff, Wes Anderson, Owen Wilson; with Jason Schwartzman,Bill Murray, Olivia..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Screens Feature

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Coverage

"...Dickey*Michael Ross California-15Silicon ValleyJim CunneenMike Honda California-27L.A. (Pasadena)James Rogan*Adam Schiff California-31L.A. (El Monte)NoneHilda Solis California-36L.A. (Torrance)Steve Kuykendall*Jane Harman California-49San..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature