Joy Ride

"...with the antonymic Unforgettable and spotty Rounders . With Joy Ride he's almost but not quite back to form...."

Oct. 5, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Joy

Jennifer Lawrence rises above family dysfunction in this comic biopic

"...Directed by: David O. Russell. Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper, Édgar Ramírez, Isabella Rossellini, Virginia..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

(Robert) Plant Life

Another sort of homecoming for the Led Zeppelin rock god

"...his “masterful combination of soft rock and REO Speedwagon,” Robert Plant also failed to update his 40-year-old stage moves..."

June 24, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Robert Rodriguez Opens Frank Frazetta's Archive for Austin Show

Exclusive first look at special art event during SXSW

"...during SXSW, local one-man film industry and Frazetta superfan Robert Rodriguez will be mounting a week-long exhibition of his..."

Feb. 19, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

All Over Creation: Ode to Joy

In a week's worth of creative endeavors, delight proves illuminating

"...when I've been face to face with so much joy...."

June 28, 2013 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Blood and Guts and Dirt and Joy

Michael Miller may appear at first meeting to be withdrawn, but he is absolutely present onstage and off, and his willingness to "get dirty" with his characters and continuous challenge to himself to be better make this seemingly reserved actor one of Austin's best.

"...I've known Miller for almost 10 years, frequently enjoying close-up views of his range and desire to explore,..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

How Robert Rodriguez Saved Alita: Battle Angel From the Scrap Heap

After a decade and a half, the legendary manga's battle dreams are made real

"...Robert Rodriguez had touched down in Austin. It was less..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Oh, the Joy of Double Dipping

Perry staffers serve double duty

"...pet causes. The news release directed media inquiries to Robert Black -- the same Robert Black who also serves..."

Aug. 3, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Robert Faires' Top 10 Dance and Classical Treasures of 2017

Much outstanding new dance and music this year took its cue from the world around us and pressing social issues

"...new choral works by Texas composers sung with evident joy, care, and a sense of wanting to get all..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ferocious Joy

SXSW Film wants its MTV, or at least its music films – Austin and otherwise

"...alcohol. From Richard Linklater's The School of Rock and Robert Rodriguez doing his own film scores to Stephen Bruton's..."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Last Week in Live Music: Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Idles, Mastodon, and More

"...The Joy Formidable at the Parish on September 3, 2022..."

Sept. 6, 2022 Photo Gallery

A Prairie Home Companion

It's been a very long time since any Robert Altman film has been as enjoyable as A Prairie Home Companion.

"...Directed by: Robert Altman. Starring: Meryl Streep, Lily Tomlin, Garrison Keillor, Woody..."

June 9, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Shadowlands

"...away with something quite a bit more substantial than Robert Downey, Jr. in greasepaint. The true story in question..."

Jan. 7, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Witch

Madness, mayhem, and witchcraft beset a family in 1630s New England

"...Directed by: Robert Eggers. Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Ineson, Kate Dickie, Harvey..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Gosford Park

The servants know all in this Altman mystery set in a British countryside estate in the Thirties.

"...Directed by: Robert Altman. Starring: Maggie Smith, Helen Mirren, Michael Gambon, Bob..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Cookie's Fortune

This honeysuckle-flavored comedy scripted by Anne Rapp is as sweet and refreshing as anything Altman's ever done.

"...Directed by: Robert Altman. Starring: Glenn Close, Charles S. Dutton, Patricia Neal,..."

April 16, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Marvel's The Avengers

Excelsior! This Marvel adventure knocks it out of the universe.

"...Directed by: Joss Whedon. Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Samuel..."

May 4, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Spirit

Graphic novelist Frank Miller delivers this film version of Will Eisner's classic comic-book series.

"...co-director of the film version of the latter, with Robert Rodriguez), would seem to be the ideal choice to..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Weather Man

In this heartfelt comic drama, a wonderfully controlled Nicolas Cage plays a man who, despite the appearance of success, is despondent over his superficiality.

"...showers. Spritz is the son of Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Robert Spritzel (Caine), whose attitude toward David always carries the..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

George A. Romero's Land of the Dead

Romero has again crafted a character-driven horror film that doubles as a metaphor for the economic disparity in America and, to a lesser degree, the war on terror.

"...Starring: Simon Baker, John Leguizamo, Dennis Hopper, Asia Argento, Robert Joy and Eugene Clark. The first thing you see..."

June 24, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

This Is Your Wake-Up Call

Robert Bly and what's on the line

"...Mystical, political, irascible, brilliant, Robert Bly is one of those uniquely difficult American poets..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Books Feature by Ric Williams

A Shot at Glory

"...Cole Hauser, Brian Cox, Michael Keaton, Ally McCoist and Robert Duvall. It might sound like a fairly standard sports..."

May 10, 2002 Movie Review by Nick Barbaro

Full Tilt Boogie

"...Directed by: Sarah Kelly. Starring: George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez, Juliette Lewis, Harvey Keitel, Michael Parks and Victoria..."

July 31, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Death and the Maiden

"...The car, as it turns out, belongs to Dr. Robert Miranda (Kingsley), a stranger who gave her husband a..."

Feb. 3, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Producer

Austinite Robert Rodriguez has, of course, been a maverick from the get-go, but it's wife and producer Elizabeth Avellán who often seems the cogent heart and soul behind her husband's outrageously entertaining productions.

"...original, ultraviolent, supersaturated love note to Mexico, from director Robert Rodriguez and his wife and longtime producer Elizabeth Avellán...."

Sept. 12, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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

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

The Way Home

Zach Theatre gives Robert Schenkkan's All the Way its Texas premiere on LBJ's home turf

"...in Austin. After all, the playwright, Pulitzer Prize winner Robert Schenkkan, grew up here and graduated from the University..."

April 10, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Zilker Theatre Productions’ The Wizard of Oz

The 59th Zilker Summer Musical embraces all the joy in the familiar tale, making for a family-friendly show

"...Oz this summer, and its production embraces all the joy in the musical, without irony. Director J. Robert Moore..."

July 28, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...Synecdoche, New York, and Kelly Reichardt's followup to Old Joy, Wendy and Lucy, are Paul Schrader's Adam Resurrected (starring..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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