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

Villains

Delicious black comedy finds bad guys in a battle of the generations

"...Directed by: Dan Berk and Robert Olsen. Starring: Bill Skarsgård, Maika Monroe, Jeffrey Donovan, Kyra..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Faculty

Co-written by Scream scribe Kevin Williamson and George Huang (Swimming With Sharks), The Faculty is pure Robert Rodriguez: jam-packed with action, suspense, humor, horror, and plenty of cinematic homages.

"...Directed by: Robert Rodriguez. Starring: Elijah Wood, Jordana Brewster, Clea Duvall, Josh..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Film Review: Villains

Relationships are hard (when you’re aging spree-killers)

"...the third feature from writer-director duo Dan Berk and Robert Olsen, might be slotted into a genial weekend spot..."

March 10, 2019 SXSW Post by Matthew Monagle

DVDanger: House on Willow Street

Kidnapping meets possession, plus more home releases

"...at Glass Eye Pix brought in Dan Berk and Robert Olsen (Body) to take over behind the cameras...."

March 25, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Belafonte, Kelly Lynch, Margaret Avery, Carrie Snodgress, Willie Carpenter, Robert Gossett. (R, 90 min.) From the Lawrence Bender production..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Naked City

"...shot and killed by Austin Police Department Sgt. Michael Olsen. Brown scuffled with Olsen in the parking lot of..."

July 6, 2007 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...TWOD: Andy Tennant; with Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Philip Bosco, Jane Sibbett. (PG, 97 min.)..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Aug. 9 declined to indict Austin Police Sgt. Michael Olsen on criminal charges in connection with the June 3..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

Avengers: Infinity War

Earth's mightiest heroes face their greatest, most nuanced threat

"...Directed by: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo. Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Josh Brolin, Zoe..."

April 27, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': Fantasy Sleeper Cells

Certain NFL sleepers are plotting acts of fantasy terror

"...Round (12-team leagues) In the recent past, choosing between Robert Meachem and Henderson was a weekly, near-waiver wire level..."

Aug. 27, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...Directed by Jon Favreau. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard, Jeff Bridges..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Karen Dalton: In My Own Time

A fleeting glimpse at the tragic life of the Greenwich Village singer

"...Directed by: Richard Peete and Robert Yapkowitz...."

Oct. 22, 2021 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Moviegoers Assemble!

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

May 1, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...MARC OLSEN: A Seattle-based guitar virtuoso, who embellished the work of..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Captain America: Civil War

It's a Marvel Universe, and we all just live in it

"...by: Anthony Russo and Joe Russo. Starring: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Don..."

May 6, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Sxsw

"...and Townes Van Zandt on the one side or Robert Earl Keen and Lyle Lovett on the other. For..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Naked City

"...disciplinary appeal hearing of Austin Police Department Sgt. Michael Olsen, dismissed after his fatal shooting of Kevin Brown, continues..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature

Top 10 Local Stories

Toby to SOS

"...Acevedo passed the public test by terminating Sgt. Michael Olsen in November. The story isn't concluded: Olsen is appealing,..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

"...hear the appeal of former Austin Police Sgt. Michael Olsen, fired last month for his actions in the death..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature

After a Fashion

Well, your Style Avatar is no stranger to sibling hijinks, so it's about time he got it together with the Olsen twins. (We don't even know what that means …)

"...educate myself about this pervasive entity known as the Olsen twins – Mary-Kate and Ashley. With their pusses plastered..."

July 16, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Roll 'Em

March

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

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...model. (PAR: 5/30-7/13, individual chapters precede selected features) -- Robert Faires..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

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

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Bruce Lee cultural biography Be Water, and Freak Power, Robert Kennedy III's long-rumored documentary about the gonzo king, Hunter..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': Week One

And like that, we're back

"...won't be an easy first game for Redskins QB Robert Griffin III, but the good news is the Saints..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts), Austin Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires (arts), and freelance writers Rob Curran (art), Jamie..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Players Guide

News, rumors, and outright lies from the gaming realm

"...Relations David Swofford. Plans for future layoffs remain uncertain. Robert Garriott recently left his post as the CEO of..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...mess he left behind. Cast: Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Jacki Weaver, Robert Forster, Gary Cole, Molly Parker, Macon Blair, Pat Healy..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': Week Five

Inspirational fantasy football thoughts

"...Falcons at Redskins Robert Griffin III plays football like he's Michael Jackson. An..."

Oct. 6, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

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