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

Black Hawk Down

"...Directed by: Ridley Scott. Starring: Josh Hartnett, Ewan McGregor, Eric Bana, Sam Shepard,..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Midnight Special

Is a boy with special gifts a savior or a weapon – or neither?

"...Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Jaeden Lieberher, Adam Driver, Sam Shepard, Bill Camp, Scott Haze, David Jensen and Paul Sparks...."

March 18, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Snapshot: The Austin Chicken Wing Festival

1,500 Austin poultry fans spread their wings at foodie fest

"...bunch of Buffalo wings all day,'" said fest co-founder Scott Shepard. "But you have so many types and flavors..."

May 25, 2018 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall

The AggreGAYtor: November 4

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...The Vatican gesticulates wildly, Orson Scott Card says we're the bigots, and John Boehner sheds..."

Nov. 4, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Our Town, Our Time

Zachary Scott Theatre Center's production of The Laramie Project retells the story of Matthew Shepard's murder in a compelling, heartfelt way, but it also tells a town's story and gives us the opportunity to see our town in its reflection.

"...The murder of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard in 1998 was so shocking in its savage nature..."

March 15, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

From Doug to Dax

Austin Film Festival announces early lineup

"...narrative feature Made in Dagenham. And you've got Dax Shepard (Punk'd) writing, directing, and starring as himself in Brother's..."

Aug. 24, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...and plays by August Strindberg (Miss Julie) and Sam Shepard (Simpatico)...."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Eaton, Thomas Mann, Francesca Reale, Gina Rodriguez, Joel McHale, Scott Mescudi, Dave Bautista, Jennifer Westfeldt, Kathryn Gallagher, Chrissie Fit,..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The National Equality March: A Recap

Tensions abound after this weekend's National Equality March. The HRC and national reps on one side, the grassroots on the other.

"...or Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, passing of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act, marriage equality, transgender visibility and..."

Oct. 13, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Frank J. Rivera

Stealth

Masterful aerial action sequences don't compensate for earthbound plot.

"...Cohen. Starring: Josh Lucas, Jessica Biel, Jamie Foxx, Sam Shepard, Richard Roxburgh, Joe Morton, Ian Bliss and Ebon Moss-Bachrach...."

July 29, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Capitol Chronicle

A right-wing mailout stirs up a firestorm among Texas' Republican legislators.

"...spasms of sexual hysteria. The Project (at the Zach Scott through April 7) dramatizes the story of the 1998..."

March 15, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Who Wants to Be a Theatre Geek?

A quiz to find out who knows what about theatre in Austin.

"...Pinter b. Stephen Sondheim c. Neil Simon d. Sam Shepard..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gifts of the Magi

A conversation about community and creativity with three wise men of the Austin arts

"...epilogue to the play about the murder of Matthew Shepard. Why Austin?..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...add the Jan. 8 murder of 18-year-old transvestite D. Scott Fuller to the list of hate-related crimes in Texas...."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature

A Room With a View

Steve Wertheimer prepares to open a second Continental Club -- in Houston.

"...Dianne Scott has witnessed the Continental's mushrooming firsthand. Indeed, she's been..."

May 26, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Snow Falling on Cedars

"...Directed by: Scott Hicks. Starring: Ethan Hawke, Rick Yune, Max Von Sydow,..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Growth Spurt

Nine Shows That Transported Me

"...of a life in the theatre made palpable. Director-choreographers Scott Thompson and Richard Byron brought all their backstage savvy..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...Joel Edgerton, Kirsten Dunst, Adam Driver, Jaeden Lieberher, Sam Shepard (North American Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Top 10 Onstage Works of Wonder in 2002

Austin Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires delivers his list of the Top 10 most memorable productions in the performing arts for 2002.

"...1. The Laramie Project (Zachary Scott Theatre Center): This theatrical mosaic, crafted by New York's..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gary Hart Biopic The Front Runner to Close Austin Film Festival

New films by Yorgos Lanthimos, Asghar Farhadi added to fest

"...Writers: Dan Bush, Conal Byrne Starring: April Billingsley, Kelsey Scott, Rhoda Griffis A young woman is committed to a..."

Sept. 12, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Musicians of Mumbai Amber Quick, A Streetcar Named Desire Scott Shipman, Hairspray/She Loves Me Michael Stuart, The Norwegians..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...to retrieve a wanted man. Cast: Ashton Sanders, Tishuan Scott, Keston John, Bill Oberst, Jr., Christine Horn, Alfonso Freeman..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...Jonathan Alter, The Center Holds: Obama and His Enemies Scott Anderson, Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

AFF Announces Film Lineup

Black Swan! Meek's Cutoff! Blue Valentine!

"...COMEDY VANGUARD Brother’s Justice – Dax Shepard (Writer/Director), David Palmer (Director) – (Regional Premiere) Modern Imbecile’s..."

Sept. 21, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Music to Hang On to Life By

Dramatizing the pull of music on a human life is no easy task, but Warren Leight's Side Man shows jazz players hanging on to their music to keep from giving in to despair, and its Austin premiere will benefit from the skill of Zachary Scott Theatre Center Artistic Director Dave Steakley, who has consistently demonstrated an uncanny knack for portraying the impact that music can have on a life and the place where drama is best expressed through music.

"...as produced on the Kleberg Stage at the Zachary Scott Theatre Center, those four minutes ought to be electric...."

May 16, 2003 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Austin Film Festival Snags Chappaquiddick as Closing Night Film

Full lineup includes Call Me by Your Name, Three Billboards

"...in tribute to the late actor and playwright Sam Shepard, presented by writer Bill Wittliff in partnership with the..."

Sept. 26, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Merrily We Roll Along

You wouldn't know this Sondheim musical was a legendary flop from the impressive staging at St. Ed's

"...play, sounds like a hard sell: We meet Franklin Shepard, a wealthy, conceited movie producer, and follow his story..."

April 11, 2014 Arts Review by Russell M. Dembin

Positively Operatic

The Year in Austin Culture

"...3. The Gospel at Colonus (Zachary Scott Theatre Center, 1996)..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Terrence McNally on Art and Commerce

The Tony-winning playwright talks about the business of show

"...and I said, “The world doesn’t need another Sam Shepard. We’ve got one.”..."

June 6, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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