SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Film roster has arrived, with big features like Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, the debut of Starz's American Gods adaptation,..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

The Human Rights Campaign throws its annual fundraiser and honors gay-rights leaders.

"..."This is likely Glen's last term," explained Stephen Wright, who serves on HRC's Board of Governors. "And..."

March 9, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Darkest Hour

Gary Oldman disappears into the role of the beloved English statesman

"...Directed by: Joe Wright. Starring: Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Ben..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Soloist

Although Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. are terrific in the leads, this drama plays its tune with a heavy hand.

"...Directed by: Joe Wright. Starring: Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener, Lisa..."

April 24, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Conspirator

Robert Redford directs this historical movie about the trial of Mary Surratt, who was convicted of conspiracy to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.

"...Directed by: Robert Redford. Starring: Robin Wright, James McAvoy, Kevin Kline, Evan Rachel Wood, Colm Meaney,..."

April 15, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Josh and S.A.M.

"...Billy Weber. Starring: Jacob Tierney, Noah Fleiss, Martha Plimpton, Stephen Tobolowsky, Joan Allen, Chris Penn and Amy Wright. Once..."

Nov. 26, 1993 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Texas Film Hall of Fame 2013 Goes Extra-Terrestrial

Elliott, Buttercup, Ma Kent, and Ned. Ned! join roster

"...nominees and beloved character actors. Actors Henry Thomas, Robin Wright, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Annette O'Toole all enter the hall,..."

Jan. 15, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Greta

Chloë Grace Moretz and Isabelle Huppert play cat-and-mouse in this glorious potboiler

"...Chloë Grace Moretz, Isabelle Huppert, Maika Monroe, Colm Feore, Stephen Rea and Zawe Ashton...."

March 1, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gay Place

Roasting Ursula

"...Happy Hour with Ms. Wright The legendary Ms. Wright on the black & whites..."

May 22, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

UT Law Professor Illuminates the Dangers of The Shadow Docket

Stephen Vladeck's new book reveals how SCOTUS is secretly undermining the republic

"...UT-Austin law professor Stephen Vladeck is quick to point out that every public..."

June 30, 2023 Arts Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

The Ides of March

George Clooney's modern morality tale about the ongoing battle between idealism and corruption in the political realm is perfectly cast.

"...Hoffman, Paul Giamatti, Evan Rachel Wood, Marisa Tomei, Jeffrey Wright and Max Minghella...."

Oct. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Record Reviews

"...the album's mood. Calling it low-key would be doing Stephen Wright a disservice, but Clark has always been satisfied..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

Gay Place: We Need Emma

Emma Goldman play opens just in time

"...Happy Hour with Ms. Wright Kick your weekend off right. Thursdays and Fridays, 6-8pm...."

May 8, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Cheeky

This is the week to dance cheek to cheek

"...Iconic Musicians/The Smiths & Friends Photos by Stephen Wright. In addition to mopey Mo' and pals, there's..."

April 24, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

SXSW Unpacks Longest Lineup List

Soccer Mommy, Caroline Rose, Alyona Alyona, and 351 more

"...day after a multifarious keynote speaker announcement that included Stephen Colbert, Diplo, and the NSA’s Director of Cybersecurity, SXSW..."

Jan. 14, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

This Is Not a Gay Column

AIDS awareness, Liberace, Scruff, and crafty prep for Queerbomb make a week in gay

"..."Iconic Musicians/The Smiths & Friends" Photos by Stephen Wright. In addition to mopey Mo' and pals, there's..."

May 15, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Drag Central

Dressed down or up, this weekend in Austin is a drag, drag, drag

"..."Iconic Musicians/The Smiths & Friends" Photos by Stephen Wright. In addition to mopey Mo' and pals, there's..."

May 1, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Do You Feel So Used?

Well, OK, if it's aGLIFF, sure ...

"...Iconic Musicians/The Smiths & Friends Photos by Stephen Wright. In addition to mopey Mo' and pals, there's..."

April 17, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Short Cuts

The SXSW Film Festival begins, Scott Dinger is honored, and other noteworthy items of local film news.

"...is available at www.hrcaustin.org or by calling HRC Co-Chair Stephen Wright at 441-2338… Speaking of aGLIFF, they'll be holding..."

March 9, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Weird Scenes Inside the Joke Mine

Austin Comics at the Montreal Comedy Fest

"...on "hack comics," and was tapped to open for Stephen Wright in the fest closer at the 2,400-seat St...."

Sept. 29, 1995 Arts Feature

A League of Their Own

"...of Cleopatra, ABC's mega-budget 14-hour miniseries written by screenwriter-novelist Stephen Harrigan. God's Favorite, the Manuel Noriega story written by..."

March 12, 1999 Screens Feature by Jesse Sublett

Blade

"...Directed by: Stephen Norrington. Starring: Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Traci Lords, Arly..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Drafting a Career

"...(l-r): Ray Wright, J.B. Bird ans Tasca Shadix photograph by Jana Birchum..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Screens Feature

Syriana

One of the most uncompromising movies of the year, Syriana is like a living tableaux composed from all the stories that lurk just behind the news, the stories that put human faces on the demand for oil.

"...Directed by: Stephen Gaghan. Starring: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Jeffrey Wright, Christopher..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Texas Stars Twinkle on the Small Screen

Television used to be where actors were put out to pasture; for these Texas Film Hall of Fame honorees, it's tall cotton.

"...to impugn the state of the careers of Robin Wright, Stephen Tobolowsky, Annette O'Toole, and Henry Thomas. Rather, it..."

March 1, 2013 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Star screenwriter and novelist Bill Wittliff (The Devil's Backbone), Stephen Harrigan (A Friend of Mr. Lincoln); and Houston-based horror..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

State of Play

Starring Russell Crowe, this American redo of a great BBC miniseries about investigative journalism and nefarious institutions neither embarrasses the original nor is superior to it in any way.

"...Macdonald. Starring: Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Robin Wright Penn, Helen Mirren, Jason Bateman and Jeff Daniels. Devotees..."

April 17, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...Studios) P: Marty P. Ewing, Tommy Lee Jones; D: Stephen Herek; with Tommy Lee Jones, Anne Archer, Kelli Garner,..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Lost at Sea and Back Again

Bill Broyles' Extraordinary Adventure Story

"...Yorker; "At its best," writes The New York Times' Stephen Holden, "Cast Away, like Titanic, awes us with its..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Joe Mantello; with Jason Alexander, Randy Becker, Stephen Bogardus, John Glover, John Benjamin Hickey, Justin Kirk, Stephen..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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