Black and Blue

Corrupt cop drama feels awkwardly dated

"...work, the odds were never exactly in Black and Blue’s favor. The issues at play here – race, institutional..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Dark Blue

"...at the tail-end of the third act of Dark Blue to blow the lid off the dirty, racist politics..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Rooster Teeth Unleashes Red vs. Blue: Zero Release Date

Plus two new shows, and a new way to watch RT

"...next season of its OG machinima smash, Red vs. Blue...."

Sept. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Blue Year: Top 10 APD stories

"...involved in the event though not tried in court, rookie Joel Follmer, was fired. In December, Hernandez filed a..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

TV Eye

More summer shows

"...Rookie Blue: Even cops have to have a first-day-of-the-rest-of-your-life moment,..."

July 2, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Long gone is the summer hiatus: These days, new programming knows no seasonal boundaries

"...version of Desperate Housewives, along with a cop series (Rookie Blue) and a reality medical series (Boston Med) rounding..."

June 11, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Place Beyond the Pines

A melodrama, multigenerational epic, heist film, and motorcycle-fetish movie are all rolled into one in this Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper headliner.

"...flair for the sublimely saccharine. In his 2010 film Blue Valentine, Ryan Gosling plays an overzealous lover who breaks..."

April 12, 2013 Movie Review by Leah Churner

Cars

Muscling for rank in the crowded box-office speedway, this Pixar contender takes an early lead but loses momentum in the middle third.

"...race track.” We start off with a bang as rookie race-car Lightning McQueen (the voice of Wilson) roars to..."

June 9, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Gifted

A child prodigy gets caught up in a custody battle

"...I felt I knew the whole film already, a rookie film critic mistake that reminded me in no uncertain..."

April 14, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Chill Factor

"...release. Chill Factor perfectly exemplifies the type: derivative concept, rookie director, second-tier cast, and a virtual guarantee of blurry-fast..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Cin' on Eight Wheels

Texecutioners welcome Cincinnati for landmark Roller Derby bout

"...planning to send them back to Ohio black and blue...."

April 17, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Sports Retirements 2010

From 'The Big Unit' to 'The Big Hurt'

"...Pebbles were stocked 12 deep without fail. This humble, blue-collar interlude, and successful stints thereafter in the dim light..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

The Deep Dig: Longhorns Offensive Line

Digging deep on NFL and Longhorn football subjects

"...you'll find elite guard prospects such as Arizona Cardinals rookie OG Jonathan Cooper or Lions rookie Larry Warford operating..."

May 22, 2013 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Out of Left Field

Tim Walker looks at this abysmal year in Texas baseball.

"...to come. They will likely be joined by standout rookie catcher Mitch Meluskey, who lacks polish in his defensive..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Sports Feature by Tim Walker

Survival Skills

Bizarre and pointed drama re-envisions police training videos

"...of the Mayberry myth. Jim is the kind of rookie that Andy Griffith would love/hate - his excessive by-the-book..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Invincible

Mark Wahlberg plays footballer Vincent Papale in this story about how he captured a spot on the Philadelphia Eagles team in an open tryout.

"...loves its inspiring, true-life sports stories – witness The Rookie and Gavin O'Connor's Miracle, which even managed to recycle..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

When Is a Lie Not a Lie?

When an APD officer does it, it's a lie. When a supervisor does it ...

"...Shortly before 5am on March 13, 2004, rookie patrol Officer Little arrived at an apartment in East..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...February-June 2001: The Rookie (Walt Disney Pictures) P: Mark Johnson; D: John Lee..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Confidence

"...job at a jewelry store for the edification of rookie Lily is a beaut, all cool cat and sticky..."

April 25, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Top 10 Austin Breweries

Power ranking the local leaders in craft beer

"...Current Hit(s): This rated rookie debuted a glossy new taproom in the spring of..."

June 23, 2017 Food Feature by Eric Puga

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...DESERT BLUE D: Morgan J. Freeman; with Brendan Sexton III, Sara..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Top 25 Austin Breweries of 2021

Our annual list of Central Texas’ top beers returns

"...garden in Austin, Coffee Milk Stout is a rated rookie; Yokefellow Beer Absolutely love Garrett Crowell’s delicately handcrafted beers..."

Oct. 12, 2021 Food Post by Eric Puga

A 'Tree Grows in the Meadowlands

Cowboys beat defending champs in season kickoff game

"...from Peru. When they went 1-15 in Troy Aikman’s rookie season, with new owner Jerry Jones having pushed out..."

Sept. 6, 2012 Sports Post by Michael Corcoran

Pink and Black Threepeat

Hotrod Honeys keep the Texas Rollergirls title

"...the Heartbreakers took an initial 6-0 lead, courtesy of rookie Short Cut. Seizing the opportunity, she and The Angie-Christ..."

July 26, 2010 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Texans vs. Colts: the Game Plan

"...defenders and “keeps” the ball for the cream and blue. That, and Addai is made of iron, he rarely..."

Sept. 24, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...A Travis Co. remains a vivid blue. Two of three Keel brothers unexpectedly get stomped. Dem..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Bad Blood

Did the Austin Police Department Shut Down an Investigation of Its Own Cops?

"...office and unzips the shirt of his starched navy blue uniform, just enough to adjust his Kevlar vest. He..."

Feb. 16, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Coach's Corner

Where's the pixie dust falling? In a mid-season NFL wrapup, Coach looks at the season's surprises thus far.

"...dog show in the NFC West. After a nightmare rookie season, Ricky Williams -- running fast and hard --..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Arena Rock

Wranglers share hot dogs and tax brackets with their fans

"...been in the league less than a year, but rookie lineman Rob Schroeder has the Arena Football League pegged...."

May 4, 2007 Sports Feature by Jeremy Martin

Top 10 Most Read Film Reviews of 2021

Which films did you care most about as the pandemic rolled on?

"...to Cuba with Ana de Armas' giddy young CIA rookie serves defies explanation), and much of the dialogue is..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

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