We Have an Issue: Wow. It's Owen Wilson on the Cover (Finally).

In this week's issue, Austin's adopted son discusses his new IFC Films comedy about the joy of painting

"...It's been ages since Owen Wilson called Austin home – famously, he met his Bottle..."

April 7, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

It's All True: Based On an Unfinished Film by Orson Welles

"...Directed by: Bill Krohn, Myron Meisel, Orson Welles, Ricahrd Wilson and Norman Foster. It's All True provides a missing..."

Feb. 11, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Introducing the Dwights

Introducing the Dwights is a difficult film to watch. Ostensibly a comedy, it’s really just a collection of awkward stage performances set off by scenes of familial dysfunction.

"...Cherie Nowlan. Starring: Brenda Blethyn, Rebecca Gibney, Khan Chittenden, Richard Wilson, Russell Dykstra, Emma Booth, Katie Wall, Philip Quast..."

July 20, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Bone Tomahawk

Hybrid Western/horror film starring Kurt Russell is a brutal delight

"...Directed by: S. Craig Zahler. Starring: Kurt Russell, Patrick Wilson, Richard Jenkins, Matthew Fox, Lili Simmons, Evan Jonigkeit, Kathryn..."

Oct. 23, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Kaitlin Armstrong Defense Team: Police "Concocted a Misogynistic and Fictitious Story"

Attorneys seek prompt hearing on motions to quash evidence

"...It centers on motive: Armstrong and Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson were in love with the same man, Colin Strickland..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Still Life

Whether it is the coterie around the world's most famous photographer or a group of cowboys on a West Texas ranch, Laura Wilson, who peeked inside a reclusive Christian sect for her new photography book Hutterites of Montana, has an instinct for penetrating insular, tightly knit societies.

"...In 1978, Richard Avedon came to Dallas for an exhibition of his..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

Miracle on Thirty-Fourth Street

"...Directed by: Les Mayfield. Starring: Richard Attenborough, Elizabeth Perkins, Dylan Mcdermott, Mara Wilson, J.t. Walsh..."

Nov. 18, 1994 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

How to Get Ahead in Advertising

Occasionally a bit preachy with its critique of advertising or the Eighties commodity mindset, How to Get Ahead in Advertising is a still-relevant satire about an ad man who sprouts a talking zit on his shoulder.

"...to Get Ahead in AdvertisingD: Bruce Robinson (1989); with Richard E. Grant, Rachel Ward, Richard Wilson, Jacqueline Tong, Susan..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Screens Review by Jennie Kennedy

Green Reading

Environs

"...downstream meant permanent flooding of the Round Valley, where Richard Wilson owned land...."

May 5, 1995 Books Review by Robert Bryce

Environs

Books, Books, and More Books

"...downstream meant permanent flooding of the Round Valley, where Richard Wilson owned land...."

April 28, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Suspended in Time

The community song of Wilson Street awaits its next refrain

"...hard to remember a time when the place on Wilson Street looked kept up. Other rental properties in this..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Cars

Muscling for rank in the crowded box-office speedway, this Pixar contender takes an early lead but loses momentum in the middle third.

"...bang as rookie race-car Lightning McQueen (the voice of Wilson) roars to a photo finish with gentlemanly retiring champion..."

June 9, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Hyde Park on Hudson

The film gets big points for casting Bill Murray as FDR but its vision gets muddy after that.

"...West, Olivia Colman, Elizabeth Marvel, Olivia Williams and Elizabeth Wilson...."

Dec. 21, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Best of the Best (With Qualifications)

"...Rushmore and Bottle Rocket – must have been Owen Wilson. I remember reading somewhere (could have been Entertainment Weekly,..."

Oct. 15, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Little Children

A modern Emma Bovary and her should-have-been Mr. Right discover that while their suburban American lives may yet have a second act, it could well end up as a tragedy.

"...Directed by: Todd Field. Starring: Kate Winslet, Patrick Wilson, Jennifer Connelly, Gregg Edelman, Jackie Earle Haley, Phyllis Somerville,..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Guarding Tess

"...Directed by: Hugh Wilson. Starring: Shirley MacLaine, Nicolas Cage, Austin Pendleton, Edward Albert..."

March 18, 1994 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...woman he can't remember having sex with. Cast: Patrick Wilson, Judy Greer, Chloë Sevigny, Jean Smart, Malcolm McDowell, Cybill..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Festival Announces First 10 Films

New films from Tilda Swinton, Steven Yeun, plus honorees added

"...of the same name starring Beanie Feldstein, Steven Yeun, Richard Jenkins, and Amy Schumer...."

Aug. 26, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Long Dumb Road

The road may be dumb, but at least it's fun

"...Tony Revolori, Jason Mantzoukas, Taissa Farmiga, Grace Gummer, Casey Wilson and Ron Livingston...."

Nov. 16, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

Young Adult

Actors Charlize Theron and Patton Oswalt prove as riveting a combo as writer Diablo Cody and director Jason Reitman.

"...by: Jason Reitman. Starring: Charlize Theron, Patton Oswalt, Patrick Wilson, Elizabeth Reaser, Collette Wolfe, Jill Eikenberry and Richard Bekins...."

Dec. 16, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Henry Poole Is Here

Director Mark Pellington has turned soft with this corny, redemptive, and/or inspirational tale that stars Luke Wilson.

"...Directed by: Mark Pellington. Starring: Luke Wilson, Radha Mitchell, Adriana Barraza, George Lopez, Cheryl Hines, Richard..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

"...by: Stephen Norrington. Starring: Sean Connery, Naseeruddin Shah, Peta Wilson, Tony Curran, Stuart Townsend, Shane West, Jason Flemyng, Richard..."

July 11, 2003 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

The Proposition

The Western is alive and well in the Australian outback, as this gritty film with a screenplay and score by musician Nick Cave demonstrates.

"...Starring: Guy Pearce, Ray Winstone, Emily Watson, Danny Huston, Richard Wilson, John Hurt, David Wenham, Noah Taylor and David..."

June 9, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

England Made Me

Culture editor Richard Whittaker presents a season of classic British movies that defined the nation's cinema

"...England Made Me: Six Films with The Austin Chronicle’s Richard Whittaker, Nov. 1-Dec. 10. AFS Cinema, 6406 N. I-35...."

Oct. 28, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Informant!

Soderbergh's corporate whistleblower comedy is tuned in the key of Richard Lester.

"...Damon, Scott Bakula, Joel McHale, Melanie Lynskey, Thomas F. Wilson and Ann Dowd. Although they share the same first..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Booksmart's Kaitlyn Dever for Texas Film Awards

Parker Posey to MC, Adrian Quesada of Black Pumas performing

"...Owen Wilson. Brooklyn Decker. Robert Rodriguez. Amber Heard. John Hawkes. Jesse..."

Feb. 4, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Los Coast Simplifies

Austin psych-soul buzz band premieres gospel-spiked single

"...grainy greatness of Southern power hitters John Fogerty and Wilson Pickett, that sky’s the limit...."

Aug. 15, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

FF2012: Fantastic Fest Awards

'I Declare War' and 'Flicker' take top prizes

"...following last night's live tweeting (@ACScreens) from the Chronicle's Richard Whittaker (aka The Kilted One), here's the Fantastic Fest..."

Sept. 25, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film

Daily reviews and interviews

"...Midnighters D: Sean Byrne; with Jessica McNamee, Xavier Samuel, Richard Wilson, Robin McLeavy, Victoria Thaine..."

March 19, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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