Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

The fourth Potter emphasizes the emotional over the gothic

"...Directed by: Mike Newell. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane,..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Requiem for Tesla

Genius and madness are the ac and dc of inventor Nikola Tesla's life, as portrayed in the Rude Mechanicals' biographical tribute Requiem for Tesla, and this new version provides the atmosphere and quickening charge of an old Universal horror film.

"...psychological oddities, the main impression left by it and Robert Newell's performance is of a driven, haunted man. Newell..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Keepin' It Weird

It is a rare piece of theatre that can be uplifting, enlightening, and disturbing all at once, and 'Keepin' It Weird' is such a piece

"...personalities. Near the beginning, Mayor Will Wynn, played by Robert Newell, talks about City Council meetings where he wants..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

Dirty Blonde

The Zachary Scott Theatre Center production of Claudia Shear's Dirty Blonde does not always work, but when it does -- such as any time Rosalie Teneth struts and curves and bends around the stage as Mae West -- the show embodies everything truly amazing about theatre.

"...that's highly attractive. The same can be said of Robert Newell, who plays multiple characters from Mae's past, and..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Big Love

Charles Mee's Big Love swirls almost madly from brainy discourse to visceral activity to contemplative imagery and back again, like a manic dance or, well, life, and the Rude Mechanicals, who are always up for a good dance, take Mee's play and tear up the floor with it.

"...a giddy episode that is echoed by their counterparts, Robert Newell, Michael T. Mergen, and Atticus Rowe, doing push-ups,..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Articulations

Leading off the new year with good news: an arts success story from the Paradox Players and grants for Austin artists from the NEA.

"...I misidentified the actor who played the titular inventor. Robert Newell was the chap who generated all the electricity..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

The Austin Circle of Theaters has handed out its annual B. Iden Payne Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in local theatre from August 2002 through July 2003.

"...Director, Play for Youth: Robert Faires, A Christmas Carol [Second Youth Family Theatre]..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...(visual art), Madeline Irvine (visual art), and yours truly, Robert Faires (arts). The Critics Table will present the awards..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Onstage Works of Wonder in 2002

Austin Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires delivers his list of the Top 10 most memorable productions in the performing arts for 2002.

"...school reunion into a lyrical cosmic event; performances by Robert Newell, Meredith McCall, and Barbara Chisholm that balanced comic..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Culture Flash!

Whole Foods is about to get more arts-friendly, Austin moves closer to Puerto Rico, Shear Madness has a new detective running the show, and art at the new fire station really rocks.

"...at the Zachary Scott Theatre Center, that would be Robert Newell. The actor who's been busy the past nine..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Keepin' It Weird

In Zach's original production 'Keepin' It Weird,' Dave Steakley displays examples of Austin weirdness as lovable freaks in self-referential spectacle

"...in the astonishingly stable narrative thread: Mayor Will Wynn (Robert Newell), Threadgill's owner Eddie Wilson (Les McGehee), writer Spike..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Arts Review by Heather Barfield Cole

The Foreigner

What makes this production of The Foreigner such a joy is seeing those familiar faces from the Greater Tuna franchise working together so sharply for such an appreciative audience

"...and local Klansman Owen Musser, are ably played by Robert Newell and Luther "Corky" Williams, respectively; both work either..."

April 9, 2004 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Don't Drown

In Rebecca Beegle's imaginative Don't Drown, Judy Garland welcomes Mary Shelley onto her TV show to talk about an apocalyptic novel, and the result is a compelling portrait of souls suffering in isolation

"...of Lionel, the novel's "last man," and the ever-reliable Robert Newell shifts smoothly from effete Percy to elegant Astaire..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Arts Review by Robert Faires

How Late It Was, How Late

How Late It Was, How Late, adapted from James Kelman's novel, finds the Rude Mechanicals depicting a sightless, Scottish ex-con's odyssey through the humiliating and confusing bureaucracy of Britain's welfare state with intensity, hilarity, and the company's outstandingly creative theatrical vision.

"...the actor wide scope to explore the complex character. Robert Newell shines, too, in a variety of roles, most..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Love! Valour! Compassion!

The Zachary Scott Theatre Center's production of Terrence McNally's Tony-award winning Love! Valour! Compassion! may last three hours, but it captured every second of my attention, weaving themes of family and forgiveness into a moving experience.

"...time when AIDS was an immediate death sentence. And Robert Newell brings such straightforward honesty to the skeptical businessman..."

April 4, 2003 Arts Review by Molly Beth Brenner

The Pavilion

Director Dave Steakley and three outstanding Austin actors make a visit to The Pavilion, Craig Wright's bittersweet drama about two old flames who meet again at a high school reunion and ponder time's ability to widen chasms as well as heal wounds, time well spent.

"...Austin actors to bring to life this bittersweet drama. Robert Newell is subtle, funny, and refreshingly real in his..."

June 7, 2002 Arts Review by M.B. Rice

This Is Who We Are #1: Rude Mechs' Big Love

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...a giddy episode that is echoed by their counterparts, Robert Newell, Michael T. Mergen, and Atticus Rowe, doing push-ups,..."

May 4, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Our Town, Our Time

Zachary Scott Theatre Center's production of The Laramie Project retells the story of Matthew Shepard's murder in a compelling, heartfelt way, but it also tells a town's story and gives us the opportunity to see our town in its reflection.

"...that you can't paint it, it's just blue. Allen Robertson's soundtrack sets that plaintive Rocky Mountain wind keening in..."

March 15, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Robi Polgar (music, dance, and theatre), and yours truly, Robert Faires (arts). The Critics Table will announce the award..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

AFF Knows We Like to Watch

Local film Harmony and Me tops sneak peek at festival lineup

"...year's lineup, including three intriguing-sounding documentaries about black comedy (Robert Townsend's Why We Laugh), screenwriting (Peter Hanson's Tales From..."

Aug. 26, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...Robert Pierson, Le Petomane..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

WilCo Follies

Was it OK for a deputy to shoot a suicidal man holding a gun to his own head? The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals will soon weigh in.

"...die, "Zachary did not report hearing anything, but [Deputy Robert] Newell reported that he heard Graves say 'something' to..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Articulations

The winners are in for the 28th annual B. Iden Payne Awards, honoring outstanding achievements in Austin theatre from August 2001 through July 2002.

"...Janelle Buchanan, Martin Burke, Jenny Larson, Meredith McCall, Robert Newell, Sarah Richardson, Dirk Van Allen, The Laramie Project..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The 2002 Austin Critics Table Awards

On Monday, June 3, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for outstanding achievements in the Austin arts in a ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club.

"...Robert Newell, Big Love..."

June 7, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Best Salvage Vanguard Holiday Ever

Like those Christmastime baskets full of cheese logs, summer sausages, miniature jars of jellies, etc., The Best Salvage Vanguard Holiday Ever features a diverse little gathering of tasty treats -- in this case, five-minute plays on a common theme -- and it's fun to snack on.

"...was directed by Ryan Harper Gray and also featured Robert Newell and Ben Willcott. And finally, Kirk Lynn's "It..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Film Reviews

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A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...of dueling film subjects to cross the finish line. Robert Towne is, reportedly, working on another Prefontaine bio-picture to..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Harold Ramis; with Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Hausmann-Stokes, Terri Lubaroff, Ray Maiello, Mike Field, Richard Silverman, Robert Paschall Jr.Screenwriters: Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, AJ Bermudez Engaged in a..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Holy Man

"...Stephen Herek. Starring: Eddie Murphy, Jeff Goldblum, Kelly Preston, Robert Loggia, Jon Cryer and Eric McCormack. All the advance..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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