A Shining Star Goes Dark

A tragedy at Reagan High School evokes a mother's courageous response.

"...Carolyn Mosley Samuel stands just inside the entrance to her low-slung brick..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Hard Eight

Bolstered by terrific performances, Anderson's debut film is a small, deceptively complex, mystery about some gamblers and their quasi-filial bonds.

"...Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson. Starring: Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow..."

March 21, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

The History Boys

If you like your British movies quick, raunchy, reflective, and bittersweet, then The History Boys, based on the stage play, is for you.

"...Richard Griffiths, Frances de la Tour, Stephen Campbell Moore, Samuel Barnett, Dominic Cooper, James Corden, Jamie Parker, Russell Tovey,..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Jackie Robinson's Austin

The All-American, Major League star and human rights hero spent a few youthful months on the east side of our city's 'Mason-Dixon Line'

"...through his friend the Rev. Karl Downs, president of Samuel Huston College and Robinson's pastor as a child in..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Dance Repertory Theatre's Momentum

This program of dances informed by African American experiences and culture was highly physical and emotionally urgent

"...Department of Theatre & Dance troupe – Charles O. Anderson, Jeremy Arnold, and Lyn C. Wiltshire – curated a..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Beer Flights: News on Austin Brews From Alpine to Munich

A roundup of local beer news

"...start a new production brewery. "I'm there right now," Anderson said when I caught him on the phone last..."

May 11, 2012 Food Column by Lee Nichols

Remembering 'Easy Rider' and 'The Last Movie'

CinemaTexas program notes

"...Dennis Hopper (Kansas), Stella Garcia (Maria), Julie Adams (Mrs. Anderson), Tomas Milian (Priest), Don Gordon (Neville Robey), Roy Engel..."

June 4, 2010 Screens Feature

Paddington

We extend a big bear hug to Paddington.

"...Broadbent, Julie Walters, Michael Gambon, Imelda Staunton, Peter Capaldi, Samuel Joslin and Madeleine Harris...."

Jan. 16, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Great Photo, Lovely Life Directors: Amanda Mustard, Rachel Beth Anderson, Producers: Amanda Mustard, Rachel Beth Anderson, Luke Malone, Screenwriters:..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

UT Dance Repertory Theatre’s Fall for Dance

Work after work in this program emphatically spoke to current events, to the here and now

"...and "(Re)current Unrest Pt. 3: Clapback," by Charles O. Anderson, dance program head at UT's Department of Theatre &..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...D: Rob Bowman; with David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, Marin Landau, Blythe Danner,..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Loving and Fighting

A history of struggle at Blackshear Elementary

"...way through Blackshear, then Kealing Jr. High, then L.C. Anderson High School, and often then went to Samuel Huston..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Reissues

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

"...4 stars --Jeff McCord Dr. Samuel J. Hoofman and the Theremin..."

June 25, 1999 Music Feature

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...Neeson, Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, Jake Lloyd, Ian McDiarmid, Samuel L. Jackson, Terrence Stamp, Pernilla August...."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

The Rookies

Milla Jovovich sleepwalks through an action-comedy dud

"...on the heels of her work in Paul W.S. Anderson’s Monster Hunter, actress Milla Jovovich is once more working..."

April 16, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...Dickie, James Cosmo, Kevin Guthrie, Jonathan Aris, Alice Lowe, Samuel Bottomley, Viraj Juneja, Rian Gordon, Lewis Gribben. (UK, US:..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Kevin Reynolds; with Samuel L. Jackson, John Heard, Kelly Rowan...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Citizen Architect: Samuel Mockbee and the Spirit of the Rural Studio Director:..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...HARD EIGHT D: Paul Thomas Anderson; with Samuel L. Jackson, Philip Baker Hall, John C...."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Critics Name Cream of the Cultural Crop

The nominees for the 2017-18 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company (Re)current Unrest, Charles O. Anderson/Fusebox Festival..."

May 14, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Top Ten Food Stories of 1997

Best Bites of 1997

"...Angela Shelf Medearis and Miguel Ravago photograph by John Anderson 1. Changes and Transitions in the Local Restaurant Biz..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...their neighbor. Cast List: Y'lan Noel, Cleopatra Coleman, Shamier Anderson, Lex Scott Davis, Justin Hartley (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

They're Baaack: Austin Hosts Limited-Run Revivals

"...D: Paul Thomas Anderson; with Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow,..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Face Shield Project at Austin Convention Center

"...Volunteer Dennis Anderson, an equipment operator for Travis County, cuts foam padding..."

April 21, 2020 Photo Gallery

The Celling of Sundance

Sundance Film Festival Report

"...well-liked Walking and Talking by Miramax; and Paul Thomas Anderson's Sydney, starring Philip Baker Hall, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Samuel..."

Feb. 2, 1996 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

"...with a local. Cast: Derrick B. Harden, Irmena Chichikova, Samuel Finzi, Stoyo Mirkov (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW 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

"...romance will have unexpected effects. Cast List: Hannaleena Hauru, Samuel Kujala, Lasse Poser (North American Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Beer Convenience

Finding great craft brew selections in unlikely places

"...it was pretty surprising to see multiple varieties of Samuel Adams in a gas station. Then I found the..."

June 24, 2011 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Eve's Bayou

Actress-turned-first-time director Lemmons unravels a spellbinding tale that blends Southern Gothic magical realism and disturbing family drama.

"...Directed by: Kasi Lemmons. Starring: Lynn Whitfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Jurnee Smollett, Debbi Morgan, Vondie Curtis-Hall and..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...Piano Concerto, Op. 13. Also on the bill: American Samuel Barber’s aching “Adagio for Strings,” Brit Ralph Vaughan Williams’..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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