Your Worthless Self

An Austin Chronicle book review of You Are Worthless: Depressing Nuggets of Wisdom Sure to Ruin Your Day by Dr. Oswald T. Pratt & Dr. Scott Dikkers

"...shit together so they seek out pathetic scraps of self-esteem in the vapid, inane, artificially sincere blatherings of some..."

Dec. 31, 1999 Features Feature by Robert Faires

Puzzle

The pretty pieces don't all fit in this jigsaw-solving drama

"...undiscovered passions or a young person acquiring self-confidence and self-esteem through the discovery of a sports skill or some..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Lovely & Amazing

"...possibilities. Whatever the root of this modern malaise, these self-esteem and confidence issues have special resonance in the lives..."

July 19, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Overnight

Cautionary tales about the pitfalls of indie filmmaking don’t come more searingly truthful or sober-minded than this.

"...there is such a thing as an excess of self-esteem. In 1996, Duffy was just another L.A. bartender who..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Woman Thou Art Loosed

Based on a novel by Bishop T.D. Jakes, a black evangelical preacher and author who also co-stars, this unusual film is part revivalist sermon, part narrative drama, and wholly urgent and engaging.

"...with the legacy of abuse, neglect, addiction, and poor self-esteem that have grown into a self-perpetuating cycle of damage...."

Oct. 22, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cuban Fury

Nick Frost is a schlubby guy who's gotta dance.

"...for cheering on the not-so-little guy to find his self-esteem, dazzle the judges, and win the girl. Still, the..."

April 18, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Way, Way Back

In this indie comedy, a young teen finds confidence at a local water park after suffering emotional abuse from his insensitive, would-be stepfather.

"...largely improbable) order, the socially awkward teen finds his self-esteem. The film’s primary pleasure is watching James communicate Duncan’s..."

July 12, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

A Midwinter's Tale

"...and star -- as a way of salvaging his self-esteem after a very bad year (unemployed, dumped by girlfriend,..."

March 15, 1996 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Little Women

Louisa May Alcott's March sisters remain resonant in a new season.

"...date. It is a tale of love, strength, and self-esteem, sentiments which rarely go out of fashion...."

Dec. 23, 1994 Movie Review by Alison Macor

American Dream

"...at the only job they know. The loss of self-esteem that accompanies the inability to provide for one's family..."

May 15, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mississippi Grind

Ben Mendelsohn and Ryan Reynolds co-star as gambling buddies

"...the go-for-broke chance-taker willing to sacrifice everything (including his self-esteem) for the validation of a winning poker hand or..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Shanghai Knights

"...who will find the film’s goofy references to "low self-esteem" and the "Okie From Muskogee" something close to intolerable...."

Feb. 14, 2003 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Human Nature

"...full body covering of sleek, blond fur. With her self-esteem understandably low, she leaves society behind and moves to..."

April 12, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mumford

"...Henry Follet (Vince), the town's overweight, balding druggist whose self-esteem is so low that the Forties-era sexual fantasies he..."

Sept. 24, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Pagemaster

"...the process, Richard learns the value of imagination and self-esteem. At times, the film dips heavily into melodrama (perhaps..."

Nov. 25, 1994 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Luv Doc: Bro Nights

An inspirational paragon of manly virtue and self-confidence

"...him to counseling and resources that might boost his self-esteem and self-respect. You might even, by some small miracle,..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

SXSW Film Review: It's Only Life After All

Indie folk legends Indigo Girls as warm and humble rock stars

"...they want the audience to experience from their music: self-esteem, a shared experience, and healing, likening it almost to..."

March 15, 2023 SXSW Post by Kat McNevins

DVDanger: Onur Tukel Talks Applesauce

The actor/director redefines comedy-horror

"...great about all of this if I had any self-esteem...."

Nov. 24, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Reviews

Low Self-Esteem Girl amounts to nothing terribly special, which makes its Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature all the more baffling.

"...Low Self-Esteem Girl D: Blaine Thurier; with Corrina Hammond, Rob McBeth,..."

March 16, 2001 Screens Feature by Barry Johnson

Schoolgirls: Young Women, Self-Esteem, and the Confidence Gap

"...SchoolgirlsYoung Women, Self-Esteem, and the Confidence Gap..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Books Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Colorblind Arts

"..."Expressing one's art form is a way of gaining self-esteem. We learn something about who we are. That's one..."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Column by Jenny Staff

The Love Guru

Is it redundant to mock self-help culture? Not if you're Mike Myers and have a new sketch-comedy character to introduce.

"...Chopra) and author of a whole library of pop self-esteem guides, including I Know You Are, but What Am..."

June 20, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Summer Camp Guide

"...ping-pong, bowling, and video games) with helping kids build self-esteem and social skills. Ages 5-12. Weekdays, 7am-6:30pm. Locations vary...."

April 28, 2006 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

It's Only Life After All

Moving doc about the folk musical duo Indigo Girls

"...they want the audience to experience from their music: self-esteem, a shared experience, and healing, likening it almost to..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Kat McNevins

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 20-26

"...would love for you to summon her level of self-esteem and bravado in the coming weeks. According to my..."

May 20, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Mom's Night Out

The moms take a girls' night out and leave the kids home with their hapless dads. Chaos reigns.

"...lack discipline, her husband is always working, and her self-esteem diminishes with each self-critical assessment of her maternal capabilities...."

May 16, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Other Side

Dues paid, Trish Murphy delivers her most mature album with 'Girls Get in Free'

"...a volunteer group that helps adolescent girls develop strong self-esteem...."

Jan. 30, 2004 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Fandemonium!

Television fans who organize to keep their favorite shows on the air, or even don the occasional Star Fleet Commanding Officer's uniform, are often depicted as lonely losers with too much time on their hands. According to TV columnist Belinda Acosta, the truth is quite the opposite.

"...rooted in loneliness, the inability to foster relationships, poor self-esteem, an indistinct sense of self, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or the..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Post Marks

Muddying the Waters

"...a friends and a college degree to boost my self-esteem...."

Nov. 7, 1997 Column

Common Ground

Alice Waters and Carla Marshall Promote Vegucation

"...and provides opportunities to develop communication skills and achieve self-esteem. The children reinforce their math skills in measuring raised..."

June 28, 1996 Food Feature

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