Amira & Sam

Cross-cultural love between a U.S. soldier and an Iraqi girl flourishes in the Big Apple.

"...Directed by: Sean Mullin. Starring: Martin Starr, Dina Shihabi, Paul Wesley, David Rasche, Laith Nakli,..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

LoneStarCon 3: The George R. R. Martin Interview

'Game of Thrones' creator discusses how he writes and why

"...Croatia (aka King's Landing), we're guessing George R. R. Martin doesn’t need much of an introduction...."

Aug. 29, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

Sam’s Bar-B-Que Is Open, For Now

E. 12th Street barbecue spot needs support to stay open

"...Despite concerns from longtime patrons, Sam’s Bar-B-Que on E. 12th remains open for business. The..."

June 12, 2018 Food Post by Nina Hernandez

Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story By Martin Scorsese

Recounting of legendary Dylan tour is best when the details blur themselves

"...Directed by: Martin Scorsese...."

June 11, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Martin McDonagh on Directing Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

The film, starring Frances McDormand, could hardly be more timely or controversial

"...transfers between media, there is a certain liberation. As Martin McDonagh has moved from writing for the stage to..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sam’s Bar-B-Que Is Open, for Now

E. 12th Street barbecue spot needs support to stay open

"...Despite concerns from longtime patrons, Sam's Bar-B-Que on E. 12th remains open for business. The..."

June 15, 2018 Food Feature by Nina Hernandez

A Cinderella Story

Hilary Duff's Cinderella tale goes splat like a pumpkin.

"...but the bare bones of the thing are the same. Cinderella is now San Fernando Valley girl Sam Martin..."

July 16, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Not Another Rom-Com

Sean Mullin brings a light touch to heavy material in Amira & Sam

"...would prefer a different term to describe Amira & Sam, his feature-length debut...."

Nov. 14, 2014 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Arts Critics Poll BIGGEST ARTS STORY OF 1998

"...Sam Martin - The Blanton Museum's acquisition of the $35..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Arts Feature

The Out-of-Towners

"...Directed by: Sam Weisman. Starring: Goldie Hawn, Steve Martin, John Cleese and..."

April 2, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Defenseless

"...Directed by: Martin Campbell. Starring: Barbara Hershey, Sam Shepard, Mary Beth Hurt..."

Aug. 30, 1991 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Hunter

Willem Dafoe plays a Canadian tracker hunting presumed-extinct prey in Tasmania, but soon he's stalking humans as well.

"...Directed by: Daniel Nettheim. Starring: Willem Dafoe, Sam Neill, Morgana Davies, Frances O'Connor and Finn Woodlock...."

April 6, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The AggreGAYtor: October 8

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...awkward moment, Antonin Scalia runs his mouth, and Ricky Martin is dubiously honored. Today’s AggreGAYtor will wear you out,..."

Oct. 8, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World , every MCU film reviewed

"...Captain America for the first time, as former Falcon Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) brings us one step closer to..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mean Creek

A kinder, gentler Bully.

"...Creek have a predator/prey pecking order, with middle schooler Sam (Culkin) perched on the food chain’s bottom rung. In..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Seven Psychopaths

A knockout cast of oddball actors seize the reins in Martin McDonagh's smart comedy about dumb people doing really awful things.

"...Directed by: Martin McDonagh. Starring: Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Christopher..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...Sam Mercer, Housebreaking..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

F*ck

Like the very word this documentary examines, F*ck can be found all over the place.

"...varied as Hunter S. Thompson, Miss Manners, Steven Bochco, Sam Donaldson, Bill Maher, Alan Keyes, Kevin Smith, Pat Boone,..."

Dec. 1, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Why We Fight

Jarecki’s canny and somewhat overwhelming documentary paints a grim historical picture of war profiteering run amok.

"...business seeking, as businessmen from William Randolph Hearst to Sam Walton have been wont to do, to further not..."

March 10, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Visual Arts, Listings: Bejou Merry, Julie Weaver/Lucksinger, Sam Martin, Ben Willcott..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Exhibitionism

New Paintings By Sarah Higdon: Nonsense and Sensibility

"...are buxom, sequined gown-clad chickens smoking cigarettes and drinking martinis in Old Mother Cluckers at the Cha Cha Club...."

April 23, 1999 Arts Review

Postmarks

Share the Smart Growth

"...Martin Misses Point..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Column

Shopgirl

Steve Martin's latest stands out as an elegant work, one that provides a welcome look at love, romance, and heartbreak without the encumbrances of the usual Hollywood folderol.

"...Directed by: Anand Tucker. Starring: Claire Danes, Steve Martin, Jason Schwartzman, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras, Sam Bottoms and Frances Conroy...."

Nov. 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Articulations

The Great State

"...of Austin theatre now. For info, call 472-5143. Bye, Sam/Hi, Ben..."

June 18, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Confetti

Even if it's not quite an affair to remember all year, this BBC Films mockumentary about three wacky weddings is pleasant and enjoyably diverting.

"...Directed by: Debbie Isitt. Starring: Martin Freeman, Jessica Stevenson, Stephen Mangan, Meredith MacNeill, Robert Webb,..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Emotion Pictures

Toward a Fuller Understanding of Sam

"...That's American movie director Samuel Fuller talking. Appropriately, this famous Fuller dictum is presented..."

June 28, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Articulations

Photojournalist David Douglas Duncan returns to Austin to inaugurate a new lecture series named in his honor, homegrown musical Jouét touches down in the pages of Show Music magazine, and Gerard Lebeda lands a European tour of Evita.

"...of UT-Austin's Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center. As writer Sam Martin noted in a cover story on the photographer..."

April 5, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Full Gallop: Everything Is Beautiful

"...life, and she seems, at the end, just the same sad woman covering it all up with false bravado,..."

March 26, 1999 Arts Review

Art

Art Openings

"...Prater, Larry Rolen Michael Poorbaugh, and Juan Wences. -- Sam Martin..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature

Our Murals, Ourselves

"...Detail of Genesis by S. Fogel, 1950 photograph by Sam Martin..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

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