Shepherding Shepard

The material legacy of playwright Sam Shepard calls Central Texas home

"...left as you enter "The Writer's Road," the Sam Shepard exhibition on display at Texas State University's Wittliff Collections,..."

Dec. 6, 2013 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

Shepard & Dark

The turbulent but creative connection between theatre legend Sam Shepard and writer and collector Johnny Dark is explored in this documentary. The film also features the work of a couple of Austin film mavericks: editor Sandra Adair and musician Graham Reynolds.

"...1963. That one-half of the pair is playwright-actor-director Sam Shepard while the other, Johnny Dark, is a “hermetic” (in..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

In Memoriam: Sam Shepard

The late writer-actor left lots of himself in Central Texas

"...The passing of Sam Shepard on July 27 was a monumental loss to American..."

Aug. 3, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Conspirare Sings at Matthew Shepard Interment

Austin choral ensemble performed at National Cathedral service

"...greatest of all: singing at the service for Matthew Shepard as his ashes were interred at Washington National Catherdral...."

Oct. 26, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Judy Shepard Reads at BookPeople

The gay rights activist will read from her new book, The Meaning of Matthew

"...11, just a little over eleven years after Matthew Shepard’s brutal murder in Laramie, Wyoming...."

Sept. 28, 2009 Books Post by Matthew Patin

Shepard Fairey’s Artwork, Gifted to His Pal John Doe, Now Adorns the Long Play Lounge

LP themed bar christens the new decor with a party and raffle Saturday

"...L.A. punk band X – took his visiting friend Shepard Fairey – creator of both the iconic Andre the..."

Nov. 18, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Shepard Fairey Says to Obey SXSW

Graphic artists to keynote SXSW Eco 2013

"...When artist Shepard Fairey created the OBEY poster series, he played with..."

Sept. 4, 2013 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Considering Matthew Shepard Continues Its Message Eight Years On

Conspirare returns to Austin for a homecoming performance of their musical tribute

"...the criminals who brutally murdered 22-year-old Wyoming native Matthew Shepard in a hate crime in 1998 are forgotten behind..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Arts Archives: UT makes play for Shepard, snaps up Newman, wins Woody

That treasure trove of cultural archives at UT has recently been expanded to include photographic portrait maker, playwright and actor Sam Shepard, and filmmaker Woody Allen

"...scientists, painters, composers, captains of industry, models, U.S. presidents – Newman shot them all, typically in the environment in..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Anything Can Happen: Jon Favreau and Dax Shepard on Zathura

How this Jumanji requel took to the stars

"...atop Variety's masthead: "Swingin' Elf to Helm Jumanji Requel – Says 'Guy Named Dax Made Me Do It!' (for..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

AFF to Award Sam Shepard

AFF to award Sam Shepard

"...this year's Distinguished Screenwriter Award will go to Sam Shepard, the Pulitzer Prize-winning giant of American theater and Oscar-nominated..."

July 23, 2008 Screens Post

Adam Shepard's "Scratch Beginnings" at BookPeople

The Chrontourage's Lauren Modery checks out "Scratch Beginnings at BookPeople.

"..."Scratch Beginnings" by Adam Shepard is the true story of one man who sets..."

Jan. 30, 2009 Events Post by Logan Youree

Matthew Shepard Lives!

Honor Matthew Shepard and get on the Info Bus!

"...Habbo Hotel and the Matthew Shepard Foundation between then have enough real heart to pump..."

July 3, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Hit & Run

Dax Shepard's sophomore directorial feature is a mixture of earnest and romantic road movie, high-octane chase picture, and slapstick comedy.

"...Directed by: Dax Shepard and David Palmer. Starring: Dax Shepard, Kristen Bell, Bradley..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

CHIPS

The California Highway Patrol rides again

"...Directed by: Dax Shepard. Starring: Michael Peña, Dax Shepard, Jessica McNamee, Kristen Bell..."

March 31, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Silent Tongue

"...Directed by: Sam Shepard. Starring: River Phoenix, Alan Bates, Richard Harris, Dermot Mulroney,..."

June 17, 1994 Movie Review by Alvaro Rodriguez

Local Police Train Up on Hate Crime

Matthew Shepard Foundation helps create intra-agency network

"...attended a daylong hate crime training in Austin on Wednes­day, Dec. 11. Led by the Matthew Shepard Founda­tion's Judy..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Don't Come Knocking

With its wonderful veteran cast, its heart on its sleeve, and a love for the landscape that suffuses its technique, Sam Shepard and Wim Wenders' movie is a peculiar but rewarding escape.

"...Directed by: Wim Wenders. Starring: Sam Shepard, Jessica Lange, Tim Roth, Gabriel Mann, Sarah Polley, Fairuza..."

April 14, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Twisted

Ashley Judd thriller is routine at best.

"...Manheim. As newly minted San Francisco police inspector Jessica Shepard, Ashley Judd is as cute as an angry little..."

March 5, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Only Thrill

"...Directed by: Peter Masterson. Starring: Diane Keaton, Sam Shepard, Diane Lane, Robert Patrick, Tate Donovan and Sharon Lawrence...."

Feb. 13, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Linguini Incident

"...Directed by: Richard Shepard. Starring: Rosanna Arquette, David Bowie, Eszter Balint, Buck Henry..."

July 10, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bright Angel

"...Fields. Starring: Dermot Mulroney, Lili Taylor, Valerie Perrine, Sam Shepard, Sheila Mccarthy and Burt Young. Someone, it seems, has..."

July 26, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Texas Book Festival 2015: The Book of Aron

Jim Shepard's child's-eye view of the Warsaw Ghetto reviewed

"...never so elegantly as in What Maisie Knew. Jim Shepard’s Kirkus Prize-nominated The Book of Aron is not as..."

Oct. 15, 2015 Arts Post by James Renovitch

Cold in July

A dream lineup is one of many treats in this East Texas neo-noir based on a Joe Lansdale book.

"...Jim Mickle. Starring: Michael C. Hall, Don Johnson, Sam Shepard, Vinessa Shaw and Nick Damici...."

June 6, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

We’re Fluffing the Guest Towels for Dax & Kristen As We Speak

'Hit & Run' stars would hide out in Austin

"...Sloth enthusiasts/insanely cute couple Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell – seriously, they’re like a robust..."

Aug. 23, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Blackthorn

Sam Shepard stars in this film which imagines what might have happened if Butch Cassidy had survived and lived on in Bolivia.

"...Directed by: Mateo Gil. Starring: Sam Shepard, Eduardo Noriega, Stephen Rea, Magaly Solier, Dominique McElligott and..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Let's Go to Prison

Bob Odenkirk directs this comedy written by the Reno 911! team, but consider this one disarmed and extremely pointless.

"...Directed by: Bob Odenkirk. Starring: Dax Shepard, Will Arnett, Chi McBride, David Koechner, Michael Shannon and..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Matador

A curious, postmodern sort of buddy comedy, The Matador is like Death of a Salesman if Willy Loman had been a contract killer.

"...Directed by: Richard Shepard. Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, Hope Davis and Philip..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Obey Giantess: Mega Mural of Feminist Proportions Pops Up Downtown

Artists Sandra Chevrier and Shepard Fairey give Austin a 12-story tribute to the centenary of the 19th Amendment

"...a collaboration between French Canadian artist Sandra Chevrier and Shepard Fairey of "Obey Giant" fame – he also created..."

March 20, 2020 Arts Feature by Barbara Purcell

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

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