Roger Waters and Erin Lee Carr to Keynote SXSW 2020

Also appearing: Phoebe Robinson, 50 Cent & Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

"...Roger Waters has signed on as South by Southwest Music’s..."

Nov. 12, 2019 SXSW Post by Kevin Curtin

Brother to Brother

A festival favorite jumps to the big screen with its story that compares and contrasts life as a gay black man in the present day and the Harlem Renaissance.

"...Directed by: Rodney Evans. Starring: Anthony Mackie, Roger Robinson, Larry Gilliard Jr., Ray Ford, Aunjanue Ellis and..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

TV Eye

You do not want to mess with a girl's date with Mad Men

"...Hodges (Law & Order), Arliss Howard (Full Metal Jacket), Roger Robinson (Brother to Brother), and Michael Cristofer (The Bonfire..."

July 23, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...eagerly-awaited biopic stars Taron Egerton (Rocket Man) as Henk Rogers, the Dutch game developer who brought literal game-changer Tetris..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The World's Fastest Indian

Anthony Hopkins' great performance as Burt Munro, the real-life New Zealand codger and Indian motorcycle enthusiast who in 1967 set a land speed record that still stands today, is not enough to crash through this unabashedly sentimental wall of schmaltz.

"...Directed by: Roger Donaldson. Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Lana Antonova, Juliana Bellinger, Chris..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Murai, Producers: Donald Glover, Stephen Glover, Hiro Murai, Stefani Robinson, Paul Simms and Dianne McGunigle Taking place almost entirely..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Kris' transition. Cast List: Pooya Mohseni, Lynn Chen, Nican Robinson, Danny Jacobs, Nikohl Boosheri (U.S. Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

A Generation Gets to Talking

Literacy program the Austin Bat Cave anthologizes the words of local high schoolers

"...Call Roger Reeves a chief emissary. A poet and fellow at..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Eddie Stout Is a One-Man Historical Blues Society

On the eve of his Eastside Kings Festival the Dialtone Records founder remains doggedly preservationist

"...Little Richard, Big Mama Thornton). In 2010, Stout told Roger Gatchet, a blues historian, former UT student, and current..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Exhibitionism

Big River: Pleasantly Adrift

"...this musical proves itself full of life and energy. Roger Miller's lyrics and music are a perfect fit for..."

July 30, 1999 Arts Review

Writes of Spring

"...Mahfouz, the great Cairene novelist, for what it means. --Roger Gathman..."

April 9, 1999 Books Review

True to the Blues: Eastside Kings Festival Returns

"It's not three chords, it's the heart and soul of a nation!" – Birdlegg

"...is a record collector's wet dream. Their singer, Matthew Robinson, plays ESK Fest Saturday night in the courtyard of..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Dancing About Architecture

Fire! Fire! Fire!

"...of what's happening to Lucinda Williams' upcoming album. Heidi Robinson at American says that the new disc, if it..."

May 2, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Further Reflections

SXSW Film Festival

"...Dir/Scr: James F. Robinson; Prod: Marshall Persinger; Co-Exec Prod: Janet Graham; DP: John..."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

Public Notice: More and Cheaper Housing

Demographer's report offers new perspectives

"...City Demographer Ryan Robinson delivered a letter on Tuesday to City Council, and..."

April 14, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Baffled by Endorsement

"...your endorsement, without any discussion or reasoning, of Savannah Robinson for the Texas Supreme Court ["Chronicle Endorsements," News, Oct...."

Nov. 1, 2016 Postmarks

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...D: Roger Vadim; with Jane Fonda, John Philip Law, Anita Pallenberg...."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...Claire in Motion Directors/Screenwriters: Lisa Robinson, Annie J. Howell Claire is sure of herself, her..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...night fundraiser which this year will honor Ann Patchett, Roger Reeves, and Abraham Verghese...."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...be trying too hard to fill the sizable Sean Connery/Roger Moore shoes. In almost every aspect, GoldenEye makes a..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Trumbo

Blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo is essayed by Bryan Cranston

"...John Goodman, Stephen Root, Alan Tudyk, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje and Roger Bart...."

Nov. 20, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...Parts Directors & Writers: Annie J. Howell & Lisa Robinson Technology-obsessed Sarah Sparks is pregnant and ambivalent, afraid she..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

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

"...Who Framed Roger Rabbit..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Danielle Paige, Stealing Snow David Wright, Away Running Phoebe Robinson, You Can't Touch My Hair Marcus Samuelsson, Red Rooster..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Girl Who Met Robert Johnson

Shirley Ratisseau wrote a song with Robert Johnson

"...a tent near Rockport, Texas. They owned the Jolly Roger Hunting and Fishing Club. Nothing out of the ordinary,..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

'Texas Baseball' Marred by Errors

Book chronicling state baseball history drops the ball

"...engrossing when illuminating the ancient and esoteric: like Jackie Robinson’s Austin ties, the rise and fall of the semi-pros,..."

June 15, 2012 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...is a rubber room with shit-stained walls. Vocalist Eugene Robinson exorcises himself of obscene prophecies as the band careens..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...Cleese, Elvis Costello, Stephen Fry, Elton John, Meat Loaf, Roger Moore, and Dame Edna. Can anyone say Help? Not...."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...be trying too hard to fill the sizable Sean Connery/Roger Moore shoes. In almost every aspect, GoldenEye makes a..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

England Made Me

Culture editor Richard Whittaker presents a season of classic British movies that defined the nation's cinema

"...Hoskins as the adorable British actor from Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Super Mario Bros. But for British viewers..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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