Sleepless in Seattle

One of the signature love stories of the Nineties, Sleepless in Seattle basks in the idea of romantic love while also tweaking the notion.

"...Directed by: Nora Ephron. Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Bill Pullman, Ross Malinger, Rosie..."

June 25, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Getting Gleefully Inappropriate in Call Me Brother

Christina Parrish stars in the locally produced, subversive rom-com

"...When Christina Parrish wrote her first feature film script, she knew..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Next Stop, Wonderland

"...Directed by: Brad Anderson. Starring: Hope Davis, Alan Gelfant, Victor Argo, Jon Benjamin, Cara..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bewitched

Again Kidman goes for another nose-centric role, yet Nora Ephron's very meta remake of the old TV show still misfires.

"...Directed by: Nora Ephron. Starring: Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Shirley MacLaine, Michael Caine, Jason..."

June 24, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

You've Got Mail

The joke of Nora and Delia Ephron's screenplay is that the one, true love of your life may walk right past you on the sidewalk, and you'll never know it.

"...Directed by: Nora Ephron. Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Dave Chappelle, Jean..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Matchmaker

"...Directed by: Mark Joffe. Starring: Janeane Garofalo, David O'Hara, Milo O'Shea, Jay O. Sanders,..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mixed Nuts

"...Directed by: Nora Ephron. Starring: Steve Martin, Madeline Kahn, Robert Klein, Anthony Lapaglia, Juliette..."

Jan. 6, 1995 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Sweet November

"...Directed by: Pat O'Connor. Starring: Laurne Graham, Tom Bullock, Joe Bellan, Liam Aiken, Brian..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Michael

Travolta plays an unkempt, beer-swilling, Beatles-quoting angel who – yes – also dances.

"...Directed by: Nora Ephron. Starring: John Travolta, Andie MacDowell, William Hurt, Bob Hoskins, Robert..."

Dec. 27, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Summer Continues at the Paramount

Part two the the annual Summer Classic Film Series

"...Summer may seem to be eternal in Austin, but as long as it's too hot outside..."

June 15, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: The New Romantic

Love reconsidered in the age of swiping and sugar daddies

"...probably not a Taylor Swift reference, Carly Stone’s debut indie comedy The New Romantic is a charming and sweet..."

March 13, 2018 SXSW Post by Jenny Nulf

Reindeers and Writing: Alison Brie and Dave Franco on Somebody I Used to Know

The married creative couple take a new angle on the rom-com

"...that filmmakers can learn. For example, if you’re ever going to ask your lead actor to take a selfie..."

Feb. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Watching the Tide Roll Away

The Chronicle at 35

"...– Frank Zappa, interpreting Edgar Varèse, in the liner notes for The Mothers..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by Louis Black

I Want You Back

Charlie Day and Jenny Slate add charm to a stalker rom com

"...Directed by: Jason Orley. Starring: Charlie Day, Jenny Slate, Gina Rodriguez, Scott Eastwood, Manny..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

All My Life

True-life cancer romance is tepid chicken soup for the soul

"...Directed by: Marc Meyers. Starring: Jessica Rothe, Harry Shum Jr., Marielle Scott, Ever Carradine,..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Molly Burch on Romance Movies and New Album Romantic Images

Local singer-songwriter reveals her favorite rom-coms and rom-drams

"...moonlit synth of her new song "Games," Molly Burch explains: "Everything I ever knew about love, I learned from..."

July 30, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

You're Going To Want To Remember This

A few words with Nora Ephron: writer, filmmaker, foodie, and turtleneck enthusiast

"...before she would feel bad about her neck, remember nothing, parlay an excruciating real-life betrayal into a bestselling roman..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

The Art of Film Producing

Lynda Obst's Hollywood Survival Manual

"...a non-fiction book published last year and now out in paperback with a new afterword added. The book is..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Road Sign Language

Lost Highway Screenwriter Barry Gifford

"...Patricia Arquette in Lost Highway..."

Feb. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Sid Moody

Public Notice

"..."It takes a lot of moral courage to step into the chilly political climate out there, filled with... hate..."

April 28, 1995 Column

Wrapped and Ready

"...were a song it might be sung to the following refrain: "Have yourself a bloody little Christmas." Oh, there's..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The 22 Steps

Screenwriter John Truby's first Austin seminar

"...Acclaimed L.A. screenwriting guru John Truby brings his first workshop to Austin:..."

March 26, 2004 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Luv Doc Recommends: Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead

Hyde Park Theatre, Thursday, June 19, 2008

"...get all the wool. There’s a T-shirt you’re never going to see. Sure, there may be a few bashful..."

June 20, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

Shortcuts

"...You're living under a rock if you're not already aware of..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

Short Cuts

SXSW Film front: Kevin Smith to hang around the Hilton. (No, not that Hilton.)

"...over to the new downtown Hilton over the weekend in preparation for the looming arrival of the South by..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

ALSO PLAYING

"...The Love BoatNora Ephron promises her latest, Lucky Numbers, contains a little more bite and edge than the sweetness..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Screens Feature

Shortcuts

"...awakened from its off-season hibernation clear-eyed and assiduous -- in fact they've just announced a preliminary line-up of panelists..."

Nov. 22, 1996 Screens Column

Never Say Never

"...In last week's Chronicle, I authoritatively stated that, prior to..."

Jan. 19, 1996 Arts Column

Short Cuts

Screen Debut

"...film shoots and home to numerous film festivals and promising independent filmmakers, it's no surprise Austin has become a..."

Oct. 27, 1995 Screens Column

Remembering Nora Ephron

Comfort and a clear-eyed, ever-witty lens on the lovelorn

"...gramma had her identity stolen yesterday. As I was hurrying around the house, readying to go see her, I..."

June 27, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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