Aliens in America

Q&A with speculative fiction writer Robert Jackson Bennett

"...Edgar Award-winning Austin author Robert Jackson Bennett takes on the aliens..."

Feb. 14, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

The Women

This remake of the 1939 George Cukor film isn't particularly fun or funny.

"...Directed by: Diane English. Starring: Meg Ryan, Annette Bening, Eva Mendes, Debra Messing, Jada..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Fighting Temptations

Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé join the church choir.

"...Directed by: Jonathan Lynn. Starring: Cuba Gooding Jr., Beyoncé Knowles, Mike Epps, Steve Harvey,..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys

One-man moviemaking machine Tyler Perry drops his usual cross-dressing comedics for this melodrama about two family dynasties – one black, one white – rocked by scandal.

"...Directed by: Tyler Perry. Starring: Alfre Woodard, Sanaa Lathan, Rockmond Dunbar, KaDee Strickland, Cole..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Perfect Score

The movie that gives new meaning to the phrase, "taking the SATs": felonious breaking and entering.

"...Directed by: Brian Robbins. Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Erika Christensen, Chris Evans, Darius Miles,..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Luv Doc: Hot for Teacher

It's not easy to steal your daughter's boyfriend

"...a huge crush on my daughter's second-grade teacher. I think she likes him, too. I don't think he's married,..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

The More You Learn About God, the Further Away from Him You Move

mewithoutYou frontman Aaron Weiss likes a good question, but finds some answers easier than others

"...Aaron Weiss is a man of God. Not because the mewithoutYou frontman sings about Judeo-Christian matters throughout the Philadelphia..."

June 15, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

"Best Of ..." Means You Have to Think for Yourself

"...Dear Editor, In response to Marisha Hicks’ question about Karen Slafter..."

Sept. 14, 2009 Postmarks

The Italian Job

"...Directed by: F. Gary Gray. Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Edward Norton, Charlize Theron, Donald Sutherland, Mos..."

May 30, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Princess Blade

There's zero fat on the bone in this stunning Japanese action import.

"...Directed by: Shinsuke Sato. Starring: Hideaki Ito, Yumiko Shaku, Shirô Sano, Yoichi..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Perfect Man

Less a feature film than 90 minutes of tweenage feminine wish fulfillment, The Perfect Man is like Teen People come to life.

"...Directed by: Mark Rosman. Starring: Hilary Duff, Heather Locklear, Chris Noth, Mike O’Malley, Vanessa..."

June 17, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Luv Doc: Pause the Game

The Luv Doc loves a good metaphor

"...I am a bit confused about my girlfriend's behavior. We got in a..."

June 21, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

On the Baby Bus

Catching up to Asleep at the Wheel's Elizabeth McQueen

"...Elizabeth McQueen is a trooper. After two weeks on the road and dearly in need of sleep, the Asleep..."

Sept. 9, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Things Not To Fear: 1) The Reaper, 2) The World Horror Convention in Austin

An Interview with Convention co-chairs Nate Southard and Lee Thomas

"...As promised yesterday, here's that interview with Nate Southard and Lee Thomas, the co-chairs of..."

April 27, 2011 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Nik Wallenda: Life on the Wire

In which we send an aerialist to talk to a stuntman. Whoa.

"...[From the Editor: Last week, aerialist Raven Hinojosa spoke with tight-rope..."

May 19, 2011 Arts Post by Raven Hinojosa

The LuvDoc's Celebrity Corner

The LuvDoc chats with lactation specialist and writer Kristine Kovach

"...I met Kristine Kovach at the Austin Music Awards maybe like 10..."

Aug. 6, 2012 Chronolog Post

Wonder of Weird: The Residents

$100k box sets, collectibles, and four decades of anonymity

"...Tomorrow night, in what could be the most inspired booking of the..."

Jan. 30, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Like a Moth to the Flame …

Barry Bonds, Jon Lovitz, and Bud Selig: A Match Made in Heaven

"...… am I drawn to these Barry Bonds record-tying and -breaking home runs. I can’t..."

Aug. 4, 2007 Sports Post by John Hunt

The Edukators

Sticking it to the man, German-style, is the subject of this smart, kicky little gem.

"...Directed by: Hans Weingartner. Starring: Daniel Brühl, Julia Jentsch, Stipe Erceg and Burghart..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Luv Doc: Hot Mom

Austin has more Peter Pans than just about any city this side of San Francisco

"...My middle-aged mom still thinks she's in her 20s. I always run into her..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

SXSW Film 2015 Rundown

Reviews, interviews, photo galleries, and more

"...Over nine days of SXSW Film, we churned out so many..."

March 22, 2015 SXSW Post

Bee Season

Myla Goldberg’s novel about spelling-bee fever, a family in chaos, and religious/mystic exploration arrives on the screen with all its faults intact but few of its charms.

"...Directed by: Scott McGehee and David Siegel. Starring: Richard Gere, Juliette Binoche, Flora Cross, Max Minghella and..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Heart and Soul

Lengthy Q&A with Huey Lewis

"...Huey Lewis & the News, who play the Long Center Wednesday, might be..."

Oct. 25, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Elektra

Watching Jennifer Garner as Elektra turn somersaults over her foes in her drop-dead-sexy assassin’s gear isn’t nearly as invigorating as it ought to be.

"...Directed by: Rob Bowman. Starring: Jennifer Garner, Goran Visnjic, Terence Stamp, Will Yun Lee,..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

South by So Real 09

Rapping with Matt Sonzala about SXSW hip-hop

"...Welcome to the second annual edition of South by So Real, where..."

March 10, 2009 SXSW Post by Thomas Fawcett

South by So Real 2010

Checking in with SXSW's hip-hop head

"...Welcome to the third edition of South by So Real, where Bump..."

March 15, 2010 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

I Will Not Give You Up

Hard to shake Franzen's Freedom

"...I didn’t plan on reviewing Jonathan Franzen’s Freedom (Farrar, Straus and Giroux) – and..."

Aug. 30, 2010 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Bringing Up Baby

Baby Dee creates magic out of life

"...Baby Dee is an eclectic character. After moving to New York City from her childhood home in..."

Feb. 14, 2008 Music Post by Darcie Stevens

Up Too Early

Google Streetview fashion critique from West Lynn Street

"...It might seem like the woman in the white muffler..."

July 14, 2012 Chronolog Post

Not Coming to a Network Near You

Q&A with ATX panelist & 'NTSF:SD:SUV' star Paul Scheer

"...Paul Scheer talks about plastic surgeons, police procedurals, and the rise of Adult Swim...."

May 29, 2012 Screens Post by Leah Churner

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