Snow Angels

Filmmaker David Gordon Green guides his cast, headed by Sam Rockwell and Kate Beckinsale, through a fumbling world of nursed grudges and blown opportunities.

"...Directed by: David Gordon Green. Starring: Sam Rockwell, Kate Beckinsale, Michael Angarano,..."

April 4, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Goal!: The Dream Begins

From East L.A. to the soccer fields of England, this rags-to-riches story sticks closely to the sports movie formula.

"...tells a reasonably engaging story about the rags-to-riches rise of a rec-league soccer player in East L.A. to the..."

May 12, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Gospel

An R&B singer rediscovers his roots in this faith-based drama that successfully captures the ecstatic experience of gospel performance.

"...as the sassy single-mom love interest for R&B singer David Taylor (Kodjoe), who returns home to Atlanta when his..."

Oct. 14, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Kangaroo Jack

"...Directed by: David McNally. Starring: Jerry O'Connell, Anthony Anderson, Estella Warren, Christopher..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Reissues

"...a historically significant, well-produced 2-CD set showcasing the singing of Clyde McPhatter, both with the Drifters and as a..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Music Feature

Record Reviews

"...from Jonathan Richman, there always seems to be one of two problems; either the album is too spare and..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Music Review

Record Reviews

"...Amy Rigby's debut as a solo artist, 1996's Diary of a Mod Housewife, was such a compelling tour de..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Music Review

Record Reviews

"...being, he'd have sent Buddy Holly to the Bay of Pigs instead of a boatload of CIA operatives. After..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Music Review

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Following January’s tease of six titles, SXSW Film has unloosed its 145-film strong..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...always been up with comedy, and a quick skim of the just-released feature lineup shows the fest continuing the..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Inspector Gadget

"...Directed by: David Kellogg. Starring: Matthew Broderick, Rupert Everett, Andy Dick, Joely..."

July 30, 1999 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Record Reviews

"...Alice in Chains is (was), arguably, the best of the Seattle "grunge" bands, having put out a series..."

May 1, 1998 Music Review

Texas Platters

"...The latest offering from Bedhead isn't likely to win over those of..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Music Review

Record Reviews

"...Stars in their native Australia, having won that country's equivalent..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Music Review

Reissues

"...BEG, SCREAM & SHOUT: THE BIG OL' BOX SET OF 60'S SOUL..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature

Dr. Jekyll and Ms. Hyde

"...Directed by: David Price. Starring: Tim Daly, Sean Young, Lysette Anthony and..."

Sept. 1, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Atomic Blonde

Spies duke it out in Cold War-era Berlin

"...Directed by: David Leitch. Starring: Charlize Theron, James McAvoy, John Goodman, Til..."

July 28, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ready to Rumble

"...Directed by: Brian Robbins. Starring: David Arquette, Oliver Platt, Scott Caan, Rose McGowan, Bill Goldberg,..."

April 14, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tributes

"...RETURN OF THE GRIEVOUS ANGEL..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Music Feature

Love After Love

"...Kurys gravitated toward stories about female friendships and coming of age issues. In her current film, Love After Love,..."

Nov. 25, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...Maxo Kream's journalistic eye remains trained upon his hometown of Houston. The rapper's half-decade of granular, street-life storytelling (with..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...investors, musicians to Muppets, and from the joint chiefs of staff to the wrestling ring: SXSW just unleashed a..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Lucie 'splains It All

Austin Cabaret presents Lucie Arnaz, and here we have a lovely convo.

"...comes this Sunday to entertain Austin as a part of Austin Cabaret's 10 year anniversary series of divalicious evenings..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Arts Post by Kate X Messer

I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With

Curb Your Enthusiasm's Jeff Garlin wrote, directed, and stars in this endearing schlub-in-Chicago movie that features contributions from Sarah Silverman, Bonnie Hunt, and other comic performers.

"...by: Jeff Garlin. Starring: Garlin, Sarah Silverman, Bonnie Hunt, David Pasquesi, Mina Kolb, Amy Sedaris, Richard Kind, Dan Castellaneta,..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...VALLEJO: Transforming one of Austin's most popular live acts into an international radio..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...Sally Timms is really a British expat and member of the Mekons. Her country sensibilities helped steer the Mekons..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...The end of the year, with its holiday season emphasizing leisure time,..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...South by Southwest is a game of numbers: approximately 845 showcases/bands, divided by five nights, divided..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Sxsw

"...person to do? Read the Chronicle's "Picks & Sleepers," of course, because herein are clues to nearly 300 bands..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

PCU

"...Hart Bochner. Starring: Jeremy Piven, Chris Young, Megan Ward, David Spade and Jessica Walter. Animal House updated for these..."

May 6, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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