Being Alice Cooper

Detroit legend’s six degrees of separation from all rock

"...Furnier – better known as shock rock pioneer Alice Cooper, 68 – ahead of his return to the Moody..."

Aug. 17, 2016 Music Post by Bryan Rolli

Out of the Furnace

The writer/director of Crazy Heart returns with an all-star cast for his sophomore effort, which takes place amid the rusted-out lives of America's steel belt.

"...Directed by: Scott Cooper. Starring: Christian Bale, Woody Harrelson, Casey Affleck, Sam..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Crazy Heart

Jeff Bridges scores in this performance as a fading country & western star who has cashed in most of his chips.

"...Directed by: Scott Cooper. Starring: Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Robert Duvall, Jack..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Black Mass

Johnny Depp plays the notorious South Boston crime boss Whitey Bulger

"...Directed by: Scott Cooper. Starring: Johnny Depp, Joel Edgerton, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jesse..."

Sept. 18, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Antlers

Del Toro-endorsed creature feature is stylish but empty

"...Directed by: Scott Cooper. Starring: Keri Russell, Jesse Plemons, Jeremy T. Thomas,..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Hostiles

The closing days of the old West, and the legacy of the Indian Wars, bloodily examined

"...Directed by: Scott Cooper. Starring: Christian Bale, Wes Studi, Rosamund Pike, Jesse..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Need for Speed

Somewhat fast but seldom furious, this is an adrenaline junkie’s wet dream that stars Aaron Paul.

"...Directed by: Scott Waugh. Starring: Aaron Paul, Dominic Cooper, Imogen Poots, Michael..."

March 14, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Dead Man On Campus

"...Directed by: Alan Cohn. Starring: Tom Everett Scott, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Poppy Montgomery, Lochlyn Munro, Randy Pearlstein and..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

October Sky

"...Dern, Natalie Canerday, Chad Lindberg, Chris Owen, William Lee Scott, Chris Cooper and Jake Gyllenhaal. Let me preface this..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

American Sniper

Clint Eastwood and Bradley Cooper tell Chris Kyle's war story.

"...Directed by: Clint Eastwood. Starring: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Luke Grimes, Jake McDorman, Kevin Lacz, Cory..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Crossover Artist

Rocker Ryan Bingham on his Crazy Heart acting debut and Golden Globe songwriting nod

"...who not only composed the theme song for writer/director Scott Cooper's music-centric film, but also performs onscreen in an..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Hangover

The Hangover is deliciously darker than Todd Phillips' previous comedies, Old School and Road Trip, but it isn't as thick with malice or drenched in the "bromance" creed of the present.

"...Directed by: Todd Phillips. Starring: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Heather Graham, Ken..."

June 5, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Kissing Jessica Stein

"...Charles Herman-Wurmfeld. Starring: Jennifer Westfeldt, Heather Juergensen, Tovah Feldshuh, Scott Cohen, Esther Wurmfeld and Jackie Hoffman. Warm, friendly, a..."

March 29, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy

Canadian comedy troupe hits the big screen with this movie about the humorous side effects of a new drug.

"...Starring: David Foley, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, Scott Thompson, Paul Bellini and Brendan Fraser. Eagerly awaited by..."

April 12, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare

"...Whale's Frankenstein to John Carpenter's Halloween, and from Merian Cooper's King Kong to Sean Cunningham's Friday the 13th, the..."

Sept. 20, 1991 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The AggreGAYtor: October 5

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Anderson Cooper disses Star Jones, Sasha Baron Cohen rips from the..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Dobson Demands Apology From Allandale Lawyer

Attorney for city says adversary insulted city staff and judge.

"...is steaming mad over comments made about Judge Margaret Cooper and city staff by Maura Phelan, attorney for the..."

Dec. 4, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

Report From the Toronto International Film Festival

Pass the popcorn (and the awards)

"...Christian Bale and Rosamund Pike by Crazy Heart director Scott Cooper; Louis C.K.'s directorial debut, I Love You, Daddy,..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

TV Eye

Instant classic?

"...the men rescue. The same cannot be said for Scott Cooper (Heck Gilpin) and particularly Donald Fong (Lung Hay),..."

June 23, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...D: Budd Boetticher; with Randolph Scott, Craig Stevens, Barry Kelley, Tol Avery. (new print)..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Food-o-File

Central Texas barbecue hits the big time (again), 2 Dine 4 hits Pebble Beach (again), and Pato's is open (again)

"...under her saddle because of my recent mentions of Cooper's Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que in Llano in relation to..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...tragic car crash. Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, Chris Cooper, Judah Lewis (U.S. Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Before the God of Thunder rocks the skies, every MCU film reviewed

"...Directed by James Gunn. Voices by Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper. Starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Lee Pace,..."

July 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

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

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...and hard-right activist judges. It's alarming that GOP incumbent Scott Brister, appointed by Gov. Perry, promises to fit right..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Berardo Screenwriters: John Berardo, Lindsay LaVanchy, Brian Frager Ellery Scott's world unravels when her star athlete brother is murdered..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...the Documentary Feature Competition category is St. Edward’s prof Scott Christopherson’s Peace Officer, while in the Visions category, Ben..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...Shithouse D: Cooper Raiff A homesick college freshman goes to a party..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Boyhood Nominated for Six Oscars

Academy singles out Linklater, Adair, Arquette, Hawke

"...Hotel earned nine nominations, including Best Picture (Wes Anderson, Scott Rudin, Steven Rales, and Jeremy Dawson), Best Director (Wes..."

Jan. 15, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...Cast: Jamie Chung, Matt O'Leary, Beau Bridges, Jeanine Monterroza, Scott Mechlowicz (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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