Attack of the Drive-In: Scott Derrickson Opens Up About The Gorge

How his new action-romance mixes Kurosawa and Taylor Swift

"...If Scott Derrickson was booking a drive-in double bill of one rom-com and one..."

Feb. 13, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Heart Eyes

Squabbling coworkers mistaken for a couple attract the murderous attention of the Heart Eyes Killer

"...Directed by: Josh Ruben. Starring: Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Jordana Brewster and Devon Sawa...."

Feb. 7, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin Studio Tour, Mighty Texas Dog Walk, and More Recommended Events

Things to keep you busy this weekend

"...Thursday 14, Eastside Cinema..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Austinites Behind What Happens Later, Meg Ryan’s Return to Rom-Coms

Writers and producers share the details behind the intimate, eccentric, and nostalgic story

"...to rewatch an old Meg Ryan movie about love. In perfect timing, after a multiple-year hiatus from acting, the..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Screens Feature by Meher Qazilbash

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

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

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

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

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

How and Why the City and County Chose to Cancel SXSW

Striking precarious, if unachievable, balance between protecting public health and avoiding economic calamity

"...would need to be canceled due to risk of spreading the novel coronavirus into Austin and Travis County. In..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Few Faves From the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series

Immortal gems of the cinema help us define a classic

"...What makes a film a classic? What irrepressible spark illuminates a flick past those first few weeks in theatres..."

May 24, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

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

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

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...The worst part about summer is everyone demanding that you go outside. Fortunately, here comes the Paramount..."

May 16, 2017 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

Two Actresses, Fat and Thin

Staging Neil LaBute's 'Fat Pig' is a heavy proposition

"...So, wait, the actress playing the fat-girl role isn't fat enough? Seriously?..."

Oct. 2, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Football Prophecies

Dick Cheney, Butch Vig, and chicken wings all play a role in Week 7

"...the outcomes of each week’s slate of NFL games. Pigskin prophet Russ Espinoza acquired his clairvoyance at age 9..."

Oct. 20, 2012 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What's the Buzz?

Guide to Summer Films

"...Love is in the air this summer, albeit with a refreshing streak..."

May 26, 2000 Screens Feature by Barry Johnson

Austin At Risk

Tech leaders look for solution to Austin's growth problems

"...So, is high-tech killing Austin? Uh, no. Well, maybe. It could. But it..."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

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

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

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