The Relativity of Fineness

Crispin Glover on the It trilogy and his departed star and screenwriter

"...the lucky, possibly bewildered few who caught actor/director/writer/what-is-he? Crispin Glover's 2005 Austin screening of his very strange (even by..."

Feb. 8, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Predator 2

"...Directed by: Stephen Hopkins. Starring: Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Ruben Blades, Maria Conchita Alonso, Bill Paxton,..."

Jan. 11, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The 25th Annual Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest

The lowdown on the 2017 submissions, judges, 10 finalists, and the prize-winning stories

"...Other Finalists (in alphabetical order by author): Robert Glover, "Rowing" Robert Maslin, "Two Stepping" E.S. Sparks, "The..."

June 9, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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 24th Annual Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest

The lowdown on the 2015 submissions, judges, 10 finalists, and the prize-winning stories

"...Robert Glover, "Pandora's Sax"..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Beowulf

The irony inherent in using 21st century motion-control technology to tell a tale approximately 1,400 years old is just one of many bizarrely entertaining aspects of Beowulf.

"...Directed by: Robert Zemeckis. Starring: Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, Robin Wright Penn,..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Winter Classic

South by Southwest 1998

"...more invested in needling Los Angeles Times music critic Robert Hilburn than putting the needle in the groove. While..."

March 27, 1998 Music Feature

Reflections

SXSW Film Festival and Conference

"...with Andy Kallok, Don Yanan, Al Schuermann, Julian Ott, Robert Blumenthal...."

March 14, 1997 Screens Feature

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Christopher Cain; with Joe Pesci, Danny Glover, Rosanna Arquette, Lynn Whitfield...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...livelihood of her entire town. Cast: Grace Glowicki, Alexandra Roberts, Quelemia Sparrow, Lochlyn Munro, Antoine DesRochers (US Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Saturday ACL Face-Off: The Cure vs. Childish Gambino

Second British noir-pop vs. “This Is America”

"...Government name(s): Robert Smith, Simon Gallup, Roger O'Donnell, Jason Cooper, Reeves Gabrels..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...provocative meditation on media totalitarianism in The Truman Show, Robert Redford's intelligent reworking of romantic pulp fiction in The..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

"...Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, John Forsythe, Bernie Mac, Crispin Glover, Justin Theroux, Demi Moore and Robert Patrick. I’ve always..."

June 27, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fall Film Previews

September

"...D: Jesse Peretz; with Natasha Gregson Wagner, Giovanni Ribisi, Robert John Burke, Jeannetta Arnette...."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Topples The World D: Jeremy Workman Producers: Jeremy Workman, Robert J. Lyons Lily Topples The World follows 20-year-old Lily..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Black Christmas

Although this horror remake isn't as suspenseful or emotionally draining as its influential 1974 predecessor, the film almost makes up for that with its overriding weirdness.

"...Winstead, Jessica Harmon, Katie Cassidy, Oliver Hudson, Kristen Cloke, Robert Mann and Karin Konoval. When it was announced that..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Scanlines

Less Than Zero

"...D: Marek Kanievska (1987) with Jami Gertz, Andrew McCarthy, Robert Downey, Jr., James Spader Bright Lights, Big City..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Atlanta Director: Hiro Murai, Producers: Donald Glover, Stephen Glover, Hiro Murai, Stefani Robinson, Paul Simms and..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Year in Local Music Crams Onto One Stage at the 2018/19 Austin Music Awards

Unique musical moments make for a night of fan-voted accolades

"...Afflicted with trigger finger, pianist/accordionist Glover Gill delivered his final live performance in December. Or..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Developing Stories: Protecting the Waterfront (Part 2)

Council vote to determine future of waterfront

"...in exchange for community benefits." As city senior planner Robert Heil recently noted, the 1999 rewrite removed maximum heights..."

May 1, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Page Two: The Moment Belongs to the Music

John Sayles' 'Honeydripper' takes flight

"...crossroads long said to be the very one where Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil. Almost every..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Like Mike

"...by: John Schultz. Starring: Lil' Bow Wow, Morris Chestnut, Robert Forster, Crispin Glover, Jonathan Lipnicki, Eugene Levy, Anne Meara..."

July 5, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Music Adds New Order, Killer Mike, Protomartyr, and Isabella Lovestory

Along with over 300 more artists headed to the Austin festival

"...feel-good alt-crafters Michigander, and D.C. rapper/actor Anwan “Big G” Glover, known for portraying Slim Charles on The Wire...."

Jan. 25, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Assassins

Sondheim's black comic musical about presidential killers and would-be killers gets a fantastic staging by Soubrette

"...of wannabe Nixon assassin Sam Byck (expertly played by Robert Deike) and the symbolic nod to Nietzsche certainly lodges..."

April 11, 2014 Arts Review by Stacy Alexander Evans

Culture Flash!

Payne Award nominations on the horizon, a big banner dresses up the Long Center, a record haul at the Pink Eye Ball, Patsy Cline aids AIDS Services, and Hyde Park Theatre's garage bonanza

"...mistress of ceremonies Yasmin Kittles (with Tina Turner!) and Glover Gill and Robert Kraft, bringing in $9,425 at the..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Arts Column

Short Cuts

SXSW Film 04 is here. Where are you?

"...will present the Tom Mix Honorary Texan Award to Robert Duvall, and Ali MacGraw will be accepting this year's..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...(1976, 114min/color, DCP) Robert De Niro, Jodie Foster, Albert Brooks, Harvey Keitel, Peter..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Dance: Sarah Wimer, Robert Bryce, Robi Polgar..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...these weeks. Topping the list are Robin Williams and Robert De Niro, each of whom is featured in at..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Further Reflections

"...Griffin, Jason Priestley, Peter Berg, Henry Winkler, Dana Gould, Robert Wagner...."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

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