The Dead

The sun-drenched locales of Ghana and Burkina Faso provide the backdrops for this original zombie apocalypse.

"...Directed by: Howard J. Ford and Jonathan Ford. Starring: Rob Freeman, Prince David Osei and David Dontoh...."

Oct. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Bucket List

Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman play characters who have only a short time to live. Promises, promises.

"...Directed by: Rob Reiner. Starring: Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, Sean Hayes, Beverly..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Alex Cross

Stretching out of his Madea comfort zone to play James Patterson's FBI profiler is a courageous but misguided move on Tyler Perry’s part.

"...Directed by: Rob Cohen. Starring: Tyler Perry, Edward Burns, Matthew Fox, Jean..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Going in Style

Three old-timers plan to rob a bank

"...Directed by: Zach Braff. Starring: Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Alan Arkin, Ann-Margret, Matt Dillon, John Ortiz, Joey King,..."

April 7, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Reviving 'The Dead'

Fantastic Fest 2010 zombie horror returns this weekend

"...the middle of Africa. We were stopped at gunpoint probably on average every other day, in our time in..."

Oct. 6, 2011 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Passion Project

Fantastic Fest and its home base the Alamo Drafthouse have only gotten bigger, but its heart – pure and pulpy – stays the same

"...RC: Probably coming up with the original idea. Coming up with..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

S.H.I.T. – So Happy It's Thursday blurbs

"...his disc Hotel Shampoo, he's due for a follow-up. Rob Cohen Hamell on Trial..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Chalk

"...Directed by: Rob Nilsson. Starring: Destiny Costa, John Tidwell, Denise Concetta Cavaliere,..."

July 30, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...and poignant ballads behind the outfit's expert songwriting. – Doug Freeman Indrajit Banerjee..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Saturday Picks

"...rapped, "If skills sold, then truth be told, I'd probably be, lyrically, Talib Kweli." Kweli's latest, Eardrum (Blacksmith/Warner Bros.),..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

SXSW Saturday Picks & Sleepers

Last night of SX handicapping

"...matures in both sound and thematic complexity. – Doug Freeman Blaqstarr..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Handicapping SXSW 09 Wednesday night showcasers

"...trio's sixth studio album, due this summer. – Doug Freeman The Travelin' McCourys..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature

SXSW Tuesday Picks & Sleepers

First night SXSW blurbing

"...rediscovery by a new generation. – Scott Schinder Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis..."

March 7, 2014 Music Feature

ACL Music Fest Friday Picks

The blurbing of ACL 2009

"...touch on new EP Two Years Ago. – Doug Freeman Prescott Curlywolf..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Belafonte, Kelly Lynch, Margaret Avery, Carrie Snodgress, Willie Carpenter, Robert Gossett. (R, 90 min.) From the Lawrence Bender production..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...at least a couple of romantic comedies starring Julia Roberts -- Notting Hill and Runaway Bride...."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Police" retooled as a brooding boil that intimidates. – Doug Freeman Zach Person..."

April 16, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

First night SXSW Music recommendations and hints

"...native recorded in England with former PJ Harvey backers Rob Ellis and Ian Oliver, plus Portishead guitarist Adrian Utley,..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

1992

The L.A. riots are the backdrop for this forgettable heist picture

"...Bigby clan use the cover of the riots to rob a catalytic converter factory – where Mercer happens to..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Friday SXSW Sleepers

"...being written and recorded live in the studio. – Doug Freeman..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

What's So Funny 'Bout Punk, Love, and Understanding?

'Pansy Division: Life in a Gay Rock Band'

"...Carmona met Pansy Division bassist Chris Freeman (who co-produced and edited the film) at Columbia College..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...first film. Occasionally, signs of the film's on-set production problems seem all too obvious and, by the picture's third..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Live Music This Weekend, Sept. 1-4

An extra day of delights for your weekend music-going

"...messianic apparition that once appeared to evangelical pastor Oral Roberts, Dallas-based UNT music grad Mark Griffin teamed up with..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Friday Picks & Sleepers

TGIFriday of SXSW, blurb by blurb

"...down, they've focused on their increasingly hookier songwriting prowess. Rob Cohen Callmekat..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Further Reflections

"...Dir/scr: Joe Camp III; Prod: Tom Gamble; DP: Rob Sweeney; Ed: Olof Kallstrom; Music: Charles Engstrom; Cast: Ernest..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Given Grupo Fantasma vehicle "On Fire" lilting a Rob Thomas tempo and Carlos Santana guitar, Vallejo continues to..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Nik Lee and Dan Creamer, and sly piano man Robert Ellis. Bitch hits the stage at Empire Control Room..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Top 40 Vices Playlist

A walk on the wild side with songs of the seven deadly sins

"...hip-hop, featuring a shameless Christopher Wallace (1972-97) planning a robbing spree. Socioeconomics and a cartoonish (and horrifying) willingness to..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Tire Slasher Convicts Himself

Determined to defend himself, the Hyde Park tire slasher gets 10 years

"...close of the first day, prosecutors Jason English and Rob Drummond had failed to convince Kocurek to allow the..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

SXSW Friday Picks & Sleepers

Friday night blurbage of SXSW

"...8pm, Momo's Getting a piano upstairs into Momo's probably proved impossible, but Brooklyn piano marvel Marco Benevento had..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

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