Glitter

"...about improbable overnight superstardom of musical pop star Billie Frank purportedly based on an “idea” by Patient and is..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Page Two: Persistence of Revision

Fascism, Frank Capra, and how legend becomes history

"...printed – even when it comes to film history. Frank Capra is almost always painted as a determinedly Pollyannaish..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Wrestling Ernest Hemingway

"...Directed by: Randa Haines. Starring: Robert Duvall, Richard Harris, Shirley MacLaine, Piper Laurie and Sandra..."

Feb. 4, 1994 Movie Review by Louis Black

Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)

Harleen makes her own way without Mr. J.

"...With all due respect to Robert Downey Jr., there may be no better bit of..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Predators

This Robert Rodriguez-produced film doesn't try to be a sequel to the Schwarzenegger picture but, instead, is a new story about humans hunted by the merciless Predators.

"...manage a full moon, all the better.) Produced by Robert Rodriguez's Troublemaker Studios and largely shot in and around..."

July 16, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Wrestler

In the latest film from Darren Aronofsky, Mickey Rourke rips his tattered name from the dustbin of history with his portrayal of an aging professional wrestler.

"...your Sean Penns and your Brad Pitts and your Frank Langellas; if there’s any justice in the world, this..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

CinemaTexas5

International Short Film and Video Festival Schedule

"...years, the sidebar presented works by Hal Hartley and Robert Altman. This year the honoree is Jim Jarmusch (Ghost..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Screens Feature

Transporter 3

Jason Statham returns for the third venture in this action series, which is surprisingly better than you might expect.

"...Olivier Megaton. Starring: Jason Statham, Natalya Rudakova, François Berléand, Robert Knepper, Jeroen Krabbé, Timo Dierkes and David Atrakchi. Statham..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Dukes

Character actor Robert Davi directs and co-stars with Chazz Palmintieri in this movie about a former doo-wop group that tries to recapture its glory days.

"...Directed by: Robert Davi. Starring: Robert Davi, Chazz Palminteri, Peter Bogdanovich, Miriam..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...movies and shows, with new films from Olivia Wilde, Robert Rodriguez, Christopher Morris, and more...."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Why He Fought

New AFS series considers Frank Capra's pre-World War II films

"...The modern line on Frank Capra was that he was a cornball, but that..."

May 29, 2015 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Dungeons & Dragons, Trivia, Comics, and More Recommended Events

It's a new year! Why not try some new things?

"...A recent biopic on folk music scene strummer Robert Zimmerman calls to mind creative scenes past – always..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

“The Open Road: Photography and the American Road Trip” at the Blanton

Aperture Foundation’s survey is a portrait of what we find with our cameras when we travel

"...his photo of a trolley in 1950s New Orleans, Robert Frank shows how clearly the line was drawn between..."

Jan. 5, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Cure Romances Austin

Friday (the 13th) I’m in love

"...of the Cure’s Friday the 13th stand at the Frank Erwin Center? Robert Smith smiled. The enduring British outfit’s..."

May 16, 2016 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Turning the Lens on Us

Austin is hosting the 40th national conference of the Society for Photographic Education, which aims to consider how the United States has been represented by photographers in the past and where photographers need to focus their attention in the future.

"...Ground Zero. Tucker will address the topic "American Visions: Robert Frank and Other Artists." Both promise to be invigorating..."

March 21, 2003 Arts Feature by Erina Duganne

My Favorite Year

In an extraordinary season of four premieres, playwright Robert Schenkkan brings UT, his old school, a new screwball comedy

"...its premiere of a new script by 1975 grad Robert Schenkkan...."

Nov. 4, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Irishman

Scorsese's filmmaking excellence can't mask a flawed retreading of mob history

"...Directed by: Martin Scorsese. Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Ray Romano, Harvey..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Richard Linklater Constructs a Frustrated Architect in Where’d You Go, Bernadette

Cate Blanchett's character is the opposite of Frank Lloyd Wright, but no less complicated

"...A couple of years ago, he dropped by the Frank Lloyd Wright exhibition at MoMA in New York, a..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rodriguez Brings Back Frazetta Gallery

Show highlighting legendary fantasy artist returns to Austin

"...master returns to Austin for the third year: Director Robert Rodriguez has announced that he'll be bringing 15 works..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: April 8

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Rick Perry walks on water, Barney Frank visits Texas, and Snoop Lion pours one out. Today's..."

April 8, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...hitters in fiction (Junot Díaz, Justin Cronin) and nonfiction (Robert Caro, Douglas Brinkley, Cheryl Strayed, Naomi Wolf), plus pop..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days

This third film in the tween series is funny without being in any way condescending to its target audience.

"...Directed by: David Bowers. Starring: Zachary Gordon, Devon Bostick, Robert Capron, Steve Zahn, Rachael Harris, Connor Fielding, Karan Brar..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Get Low

Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, and Bill Murray all in one odd drama: What more is necessary?

"...Directed by: Aaron Schneider. Starring: Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Bill Murray, Lucas Black, Gerald McRaney..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

La Musica y el Director

Robert Rodriguez adds "composer" to his long list of film credits.

"...In a high tech world of his own design, Robert Rodriguez makes movies like Spy Kids, increasingly able to..."

July 25, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Making a Living, Making a Life

Judging from the coverage he has been receiving, the most popular story trailing Robert Reich as he travels around the nation talking about his new book The Future of Success is an entirely personal one. Books Editor Clay Smith interviews the former Clinton administration secretary of labor and finds out a few other stories about the popularizing public intellectual.

"...he has been receiving, the most popular story trailing Robert Reich as he travels around the nation talking about..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Angela's Ashes

"...Michael Legge, Ciaran Owens, Joseph Breen and Emily Watson. Robert Carlyle. The wonder of Frank McCourt's astonishing memoir, Angela's..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

"...Directed by: Kenneth Branagh. Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Robert De Niro, Helena Bonham Carter, Tom Hulce, Ian Holm,..."

Nov. 11, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

RoboCop 3

"...Directed by: Fred Dekker. Starring: Robert John Burke, Nancy Allen, Rip Torn, John Castle, Jill..."

Nov. 12, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Heart and Souls

"...Directed by: Ron Underwood. Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Charles Grodin, Kyra Sedgwick, Elisabeth Shue, Tom..."

Aug. 13, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

"...Cohen. Starring: Jason Scott Lee, Lauren Holly, Nancy Kwan, Robert Wagner and Michael Learned. Though it could hardly be..."

May 7, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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