Snatched

A mother/daughter vacation from hell

"...The mother and daughter in the vacation-gone-wrong comedy Snatched­­ – a title chosen, no doubt, for its snickering..."

May 12, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Suspiria

Giallo remake uses dark magic to give women their voices

"...very lucky girls. Without any classical training, she is snatched from her country home in Ohio to come learn..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Cowboys & Aliens

Jon Favreau and company kick up some good Western dust until the film's alien twist comes off like the newest variation on outmoded cowboys-and-Indians stereotypes.

"...brush with the aliens, Jake agrees to reclaim the snatched citizenry with the aid of the mysterious Ella (Wilde),..."

July 29, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Rio

In this animated film from the makers of Ice Age, a domesticated macaw finally learns to fly.

"...the twinned themes. Eisenberg voices Blu, a Brazil-born bird snatched at hatching from his rain forest aerie by exotic..."

April 22, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Wanted

Based on Mark Millar’s ultraviolent comic-book miniseries, Wanted isn’t so much a movie as it is a parade of fast cars, big guns, heavy metal guitars, exposed cleavage, and tests of masculinity.

"...that for a 21st century existential crisis?) Instead, he’s snatched up by the mysterious Fox (Jolie) and taken to..."

June 27, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The White Countess

The final collaboration between director Ivory and producer Ismail Merchant is a gorgeous slice of Merchant Ivoryisms (thanks in large part to the lushly vertiginous cinematography of DP Christopher Doyle) that nevertheless fails to equal the team’s greatest works.

"...to say too damn slow, but the film is snatched from the jaws of tedium by Doyle’s resplendently lush..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Shortcomings

Randall Park's social satire centers on self-sabotaging hypocrisy

"...In comedies like Snatched and Straight Up, as well as his appearances as..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Tenet

Time goes backward and forward these days …

"...Only death is not permanent this time, and he's snatched from what he would think was the sweet embrace..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc: Drop Crotch

The difficult conversations we don't have are often the ones that alter the course of our lives

"...child to be the source of the stench, we snatched them out of that pool as quickly as possible...."

March 15, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Everybody Knows

Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem charm in this slight tale of lost loves and kidnapping

"...from her bedroom and it’s clear she has been snatched. For help recovering her daughter, Laura turns to Paco..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

I Feel Pretty

Amy Schumer looks for laughs in body image comedy.

"...to the movies? The so-so Trainwreck and the execrable Snatched both compromised the thing that makes Schumer’s wit so..."

April 20, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Fun Mom Dinner

A girl's night out on the town gets hazy

"...a deluge of “women behaving badly” movies such as Snatched, Rough Night, and Girls Trip. Equality can be a..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Le Havre

Aki Kaurismäki's distinctive blend of deadpan humor and quotidian melodrama comes through in this new film.

"...the few euros he earns and a few more snatched baguettes. Then, two events occur: Arletty takes ill and..."

Nov. 4, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Spike & Mike's Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation 2010

The boys are back with another self-explanatory edition.

"...David Ochs’ “Who’s Hungry?,” in which two kids are snatched by an evil ice-cream vendor. “Skylight” by David Baas..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Post Grad

Bland to the point of pointlessness, Post Grad follows the inane highs and lows of a perky young optimist.

"...post-collegiate dream job at a Los Angeles publishing house snatched away by her longtime nemesis (Reitman) and ends up..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Pink Panther 2

Steve Martin returns as the bumbling Inspector Clouseau, but no Beyoncé in sight. Smart girl.

"...assigned to track down Tornado, an international superthief who snatched the legendary Pink Panther diamond, which Clouseau has been..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Rendition

Intelligent and well-meaning, Rendition is nevertheless an oversimplified and uneven attempt to arouse righteous indignation among its viewers.

"...Anwar El-Ibrahimi (Metwally), the Egyptian-American husband of Isabella (Witherspoon). Snatched by government officials while out of the country on..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Next Step

They've made their films. They've done the festivals. Now, four filmmakers share stories about finding -- and losing -- distribution.

"...animation showcase Myers is holding with Walt Holcombe), was snatched up by online content distributor Hypnotic.com virtually before SXSW..."

April 20, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Hell Yeah, I'm Spiritual

The Natural Way to Salvation

"...the bowels of Hell!" the pirate bellowed. The ghouls snatched poor Julie from the crowd and started dragging her..."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Feature by Suzy Banks

Trust

"...keep bottles of Dewar's on their desks, babies are snatched from their strollers in the blink of an eye,..."

Sept. 13, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Qmmunity’s 2023 Gift Guide

Gifts for the els, bees, gees, and teas – and the pluses!

"...skew LGBTQ with local author connections. They can be snatched up at either BookWoman or Reverie Books – and..."

Dec. 7, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

The Verde Report: Austin FC in Danger of Stalling Out in Final Stretch of Season

Head coach Josh Wolff: “We’ve lost momentum”

"...I'm sure there's some moments last year where we snatched victory in some difficult moments. … [The players] are..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The House of Lepore Brings Ballroom to the Austin Club Scene

The family that slays together …

"...Kombat-themed Flawless Victory Ball. Natalie noticed him after Marcus snatched a win in the Face category, where competitors go..."

June 23, 2023 Arts Feature by James Scott

In America’s 10th Largest City, Who Exactly Are Your Neighbors?

We may not be growing as fast as you think

"...so expensive, and why do so many units get snatched up within hours of hitting the market? Because we're..."

May 26, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Council Preview: Planning to Plan Transit Station Areas

First step? Calibrating housing access on Project Connect routes

"...of the work to come as private buyers have snatched up land around stations or initiated projects that may..."

March 7, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Pretty in Pink: A Gabriela Bucio Story

The millennial Midas brings reggaeton and Mexican regional to Sixth Street and beyond

"...her perfect black ponytail is what some would call "snatched to the gods."..."

July 8, 2022 Music Feature by Christina Garcia

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 10-16

"...flying horses, and giant serpents that swallowed bulls and snatched birds out of the sky. My reason for telling..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Austin at Large: It Hurts When We Do That

As the old doctor joke goes, then stop doing that. Good advice for City Hall.

"...stable housing. But that takes time, which Prop B snatched away from the city, politically speaking, so here we..."

May 21, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

11 Sites Like Omegle: Best Adult Chatroulette Websites and Adult Chat Rooms Online

The best Omegle alternatives for adult Chatroulette

"...ultimate chess master and pulled a move that quickly snatched the crown from Omegle and ranking 10/10 for the..."

April 12, 2021 Events Post

New Theatre Work Puts Attendees on the Trail of Notorious Art Thieves

Hit the streets and get to the bottom of this Art Heist

"...theft, and both the thieves and the works they snatched remain unfound...."

Oct. 15, 2020 Arts Post by Gerrard Hanly

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