Robert Faires’ Top 10 Dance and Classical Joys of 2018

In this year’s dance and classical offerings, extraordinary depictions of loss and suffering continue to haunt

"...of suffering wherein the movement by Oren Porterfield, Oliver Greene-Cramer, Francesca Dugarte, and Anais Di Filippo made pain both..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Gathering Storm: Robert Draper on the Post-Reality GOP

NYT writer and former Austinite sees a dark future in his new book, Weapons of Mass Delusion

"...recent conversation with respected New York Times Magazine journalist Robert Draper, I had to admit that his new book,..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Bisbee ’17

A dark piece of American history exposed through theatre

"...Directed by: Robert Greene...."

Oct. 5, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Requiem for Dominic

"...Directed by: Robert Dornhelm. Starring: Felix Mitterer, Viktoria Schubert, August Schmolzer, Angelica..."

July 26, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Kill the Irishman

The life of Danny Greene, an Irish mobster in Cleveland during the Sixties and Seventies, is recounted in this film.

"...Stevenson, Vincent D’Onofrio, Val Kilmer, Christopher Walken, Linda Cardellini, Robert Davi, Vinnie Jones, Bob Gunton, Tony Lo Bianco, Fionnula..."

April 15, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

DVD Watch

'Kati With an i' is a transfixing documentary portrait

"...Out this week on DVD (Icarus Films, $29.98), Robert Greene’s portrait of 18-year-old Kati Genthner is a transfixing..."

Oct. 16, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

An Actress Plays Herself in the Role of a Lifetime

AFS Doc Nights: Actress

"...Filmmaker Robert Greene found himself in the midst of an irresistible..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Clean, Shaven

"...Directed by: Lodge Kerrigan. Starring: Peter Greene, Robert Albert, Megan Owen, Molly Castelloe and Jennifer Mcdonald...."

Aug. 4, 1995 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Rain Without Thunder

"...Carolyn Mccormick, Iona Morris, Jeff Daniels, Frederic Forrest, Graham Greene, Linda Hunt, Austin Pendleton, Robert Earl Jones and Steve..."

March 19, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

Quantum of Solace

It's grim, dark, and relentlessly violent – James Bond as Terminator rather than Templar – but it delivers the goods in bloody high style.

"...shadow vendetta by Kurylenko's Camille; they're both seeking Dominic Greene (Amalric, late of Munich). Meanwhile, back at MI6, Dench's..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 7-13

"...about how you'll live your life in 2022. Author Robert Greene is the source of the quote. He says..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Queen of Earth

Elisabeth Moss stars in Alex Ross Perry's elliptical psychodrama

"...cinema tropes is spot-on, with special mentions to editor Robert Greene, whose fade-to-black scene endings and deftly disorienting cuts..."

Sept. 11, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Los Coast Goes Country in Covering Gillian Welch’s Ode to Elvis Presley

“This has dramatically upended the lives of musicians”

"...this book called The Laws of Human Nature by Robert Greene, which has taught me to accept a lot..."

May 6, 2020 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Matt Harlan's Highway Anthem

Houston songwriter showcases at Maria's Saturday

"...with appearances from Austin figures like Bukka Allen, Jon Greene, and bassist Glenn Fukanaga, it’s shot to No. 1..."

July 11, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Making Lists

"...in it that makes it his village." -- A.C. Greene, from A Personal Country..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Books Feature by Dick Holland

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...The Cider House Rules, Frank McCourt's Angela's Ashes, Graham Greene's The End of the Affair, David Guterson's Snow Falling..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Decade in Austin Films

The city’s cinema, from indie visions to Oscar winners and international blockbusters

"...Tonk Heaven: Legend of the Broken Spoke(2016, D: Brenda Greene Mitchell and Sam Wainwright Douglas) The Song Remains the..."

Dec. 27, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...a world premiere is Sam Wainwright Douglas' and Brenda Greene Mitchell's loving tribute to Austin's iconic dance hall, Honky..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Friday

"...a third installment to his Extra Credit series. – Robert Gabriel AMBULETTE7:30pm, Red 7 Former Denali vocalist Maura Davis..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

School Ties

"...Directed by: Robert Mandel. Starring: Brendan Fraser, Chris O'Donnell, Matt Damon, Andrew..."

Sept. 18, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

City Council District 10: In Seven-Car Race, Alter Finds Center Lane

D10 appears most likely to end in a December run-off – predicting who will make it past Nov. 3 is not easy.

"...has not escaped the conservative backlash to that vote. Robert Thomas, Jennifer Virden, Ben Easton, and Belinda Greene have..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Remembering 'Easy Rider' and 'The Last Movie'

CinemaTexas program notes

"...Marilyn Schlossberg. Second assistant director: Len Marsal. Prop master: Robert O'Neil. Makeup: Virgil Frye. Special effects: Steve Karkus. Still..."

June 4, 2010 Screens Feature

SXSW Music's Hip-Hop Hierarchy

From up-and-comers to rap royalty, 20 key sets to see

"...and repping Whataburger on "Drive-Thru," Fat Tony quirks. August Greene..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

What Price Baseball?

The Rangers Ain't Gonna Like This, Yogi

"...by Robert Bryce Photos courtesy of the Texas Observer..."

June 20, 1997 News Feature

Council Candidates in District 6 and 10 Diverge on Police, Housing, Land Use

Race(s) to the West

"...Another notable D10 candidate is Robert Thomas, a GOP-friendly lawyer and former leader of the..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...momma than ever meet Michael Jordan." – Derek Udensi Jay Greene: "Untitled"..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

News/Print

Look into my eye. Look into my other eye. Rub noses!

"...as DVD productions, including the Naomi Shihab Nye and Robert Bly April Austin readings and the 12-part series Poetry..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Books Column by Shawn Badgley

Articulations

Critix Pix

"...NYC (with new spouse and fellow AMT alum Mark Greene) to break into that theatre scene there. Best wishes..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...troupe's name: ridiculous, a real tour de farce. - Robert Faires..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

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