The Ice Harvest

Instead of an action comedy that’s as slick as ice, Harold Ramis’ sardonic new comedy is more like an uncongealed river of slush.

"...and Thornton to the script by Richard Russo and Robert Benton (Nobody’s Fool) and the delightful secondary performances by..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Twilight

"...Directed by: Robert Benton. Starring: Paul Newman, Susan Sarandon, Gene Hackman, James..."

March 6, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Nobody's Fool

"...Directed by: Robert Benton. Starring: Paul Newman, Jessica Tandy, Bruce Willis, Melanie..."

Jan. 20, 1995 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Billy Bathgate

"...Directed by: Robert Benton. Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Nicole Kidman and Loren Dean...."

Nov. 8, 1991 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Anne Rapp's Fortune

The screenwriter of Cookie’s Fortune talks about storytelling, working in the business, and the incredible collaborator she found in Robert Altman.

"...commissioned, but also produced and directed by cinema legend Robert Altman? Rapp's screenplay was Cookie's Fortune, the critically well-received..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Feast of Love

Robert Benton directs this Oregon-set meditation on the permutations of love among a constellation of characters.

"...Directed by: Robert Benton. Starring: Morgan Freeman, Greg Kinnear, Radha Mitchell, Jane..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Human Stain

Despite some terrific moments, Philip Roth's words fail to stick to the screen.

"...Directed by: Robert Benton. Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Nicole Kidman, Gary Sinise, Wentworth..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Getting Their Due

The Texas Film Hall of Fame Debuts

"...Spacek, columnist Liz Smith, screenwriter William Wittliff, and director Robert Benton. The Warren Skaaren Lifetime Achievement Award, named for..."

March 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

Bonnie and Clyde

"...modern touchstone. Wonderful performances accentuate the sharp script by Robert Benton and David Newman, while Arthur Penn's brilliant camera..."

Aug. 5, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Superman: The Movie – Director's Cut

"...long-underrated adventure film, which boasts a smart screenplay by Robert Benton and David and Leslie Newman, striking cinematography by..."

Oct. 25, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Short Cuts

On the road with Rock Opera, how to get your tix for Waking Life, and Robert Benton talks about writing.

"...Writer's Coalition will present a lecture from famed director/screenwriter/producer Robert Benton (Places in the Heart, Bonnie and Clyde) at..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Articulations

Liz Smith writes up Zach Scott, Jaston Williams plans new acting projects, and ArtPlex undergoes a name change.

"...which she was honored alongside actor Sissy Spacek, director Robert Benton, screenwriter William Wittliff, and agent Mike Simpson. It..."

March 23, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Short Cuts

South by Southwest announces attendees, the Texas Hall of Fame releases names of first honorees, and other news and events of interest to the local film community.

"...year's inductees and their categories include Sissy Spacek (Actor/Actress), Robert Benton (Director), Bill Wittliff (Screenwriter), Liz Smith (Media), and..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

A Great Day in Harlem

This hourlong documentary is the fascinating story of a photograph that captures 57 New York City jazz musicians on a Harlem brownstone stoop one summer morning in 1958.

"...was, originally, the idea of then Esquire art-staff member Robert Benton (later to become a writer and film director:..."

June 16, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Try To Remember

How two kids from UT changed the course of the American musical

"...Robert Benton, screenwriter, 1950-53..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Getting Their Due

The 2003 Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

"...large and small. Some past recipients include Sissy Spacek, Robert Benton, Willie Nelson, Terrence Malick, and the film Giant,..."

March 7, 2003 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

The Recognizables

One night, one of a kind

"...the inventiveness, the raw creativity. The Rick Linklaters and Robert Rodriguezes of the world – only in Texas. Their..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Steve Uhler

Page Two

Heralding the techno-cultural explosion known as SXSW.

"...Jordan Smith came on board, and longtime Chronicle writer Robert Bryce left. But the quality of the section, in..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Column by Louis Black

Page Two

There are 40 blocks closed in downtown Austin due to various construction and cable-laying projects. When the Empire State Building was built in New York City, the city closed no blocks. Also, news on the upcoming SXSW festival and the Texas Film Hall of Fame.

"...days. Panelists include Jim Jarmusch, Allison Anders, Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, producer Amy Robinson, Penelope Spheeris, Chris Smith, Ron..."

March 2, 2001 Column by Louis Black

The Big Picture

Fall Movie Preview

"...sweet Cookie with their well-regarded first collaboration, veteran director Robert Altman and new screenwriter Anne Rapp hope audiences will..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Screens Feature by Robert Faires

Acting With Character: Margo Martindale at the Texas Film Awards

At 71, the Texan is a bigger star than ever ... and just getting started

"...stage and screen, working with directors like Tony Scott, Robert Benton, Neil Jordan, and Rob Reiner, has made her..."

March 2, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Save the Date: Texas Film Awards Returns in 2022

Celebration of Lone Star filmmakers heads downtown

"...Dove scribe Bill Wittliff and Kramer vs. Kramer scripter Robert Benton), the roster of inductees into the Hall of..."

Dec. 22, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Family and Friends Honor Activist/Writer Nadine Eckhardt

Farewell to the Duchess of Palms

"...adventurer. In the words of lifelong friend and filmmaker Robert Benton, “Nadine’s life is her art.”..."

Jan. 14, 2019 News Post by Michael King

AFF Revisits the Perfectly Looney What’s Up, Doc?

Paul Feig presents the 1972 screwball comedy on Sunday

"...behind-the-camera crew, like screenwriters Buck Henry, David Newman, and Robert Benton, who married the barbed wittiness of screwball banter..."

Oct. 14, 2016 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Home Is Where You Hang Your Hat

Cyril Neville returns to the blues

"...“Blue” Bland on the brooding gospel of the Brook Benton-penned “I’ll Take Care of You.”..."

May 13, 2009 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Encore!

The second annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards honors Texas' finest contributors to cinema.

"...Spacek, columnist Liz Smith, screenwriter Bill Wittliff, and director Robert Benton honored for their contributions in and of the..."

March 8, 2002 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

Lone Stars

The First annual Texas Film Hall of Fame

March 16, 2001 Screens Feature

Short Cuts

Mike Judge receives the Ernie Kovacs Award from the Dallas Video Festival and other news and events of interest to area filmmakers.

"...inductees include actress Sissy Spacek, screenwriter Bill Wittliff, director Robert Benton, columnist Liz Smith, and agent Mike Simpson. Presenters..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Day Trips

"...Waxahachie in movies like 1918 and Tender Mercies. Director Robert Benton, also a town alumnus, documented the area's struggle..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

TV Eye

Jack Bauer's back, and, boy, is TV Eye glad

"...State Department officer. One disappointment is that it appears Robert Carlyle (Trainspotting) will not be reprising his Redemption role..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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