Running by Natalia Sylvester

Natalia Sylvester's YA debut makes the political personal

"...a baseless assumption. The Cuban American protagonist of Natalia Sylvester's YA debut, Running, has had her life determined by..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Rocky, Rambo and Rhinestones With Sly Stallone

Drafthouse chasing chickens for the Italian Stallion next month

"...portrayals of aging schlubs. Yes, it's time to praise Sylvester Stallone...."

Aug. 24, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Creed II

Predictable but still pleasurable new chapter and verse in the Book of Rocky

"...Directed by: Steven Caple Jr.. Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Sylvester Stallone, Tessa Thompson, Phylicia Rashad, Dolph Lundgren, Florian Munteanu,..."

Nov. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Expendables 3

As action stars of yesteryear and tomorrow pop in and out, they demonstrate what expendable really means.

"...Directed by: Patrick Hughes. Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Harrison Ford, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mel Gibson,..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bullet to the Head

Sylvester Stallone is back – the action is loud and pulpy, the quips are ever-ready, and the cycle is unbroken.

"...Directed by: Walter Hill. Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Momoa, Sarah Shahi, Christian Slater, Sung Kang,..."

Feb. 1, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Driven

"...Directed by: Renny Harlin. Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Kip Pardue, Stacy Edwards, Estella Warren, Gina Gershon,..."

April 27, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Chuck

The rise and fall of the real-life Rocky

"...further amplified the following year when a nobody named Sylvester Stallone wrote and starred in the Oscar-winning film Rocky,..."

May 19, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon

This film is a loving valentine to an unsung hero of the entertainment industry who's had an astonishing career.

"...list of celebrities that includes Michael Douglas, Tom Arnold, Sylvester Stallone, and Mike Myers, among others. He may be..."

June 20, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Homefront

This Jason Statham actioner is mostly predictable, but throws a few curveballs and ends up being surprisingly entertaining.

"...an older style of action thriller, Homefront’s script by Sylvester Stallone (which he originally intended as a vehicle for..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Kambakkht Ishq

Not reviewed at press time. This Hollywood-set battle of the sexes stars two Bollywood stars.

"...and a supermodel who clash, then find their chemistry. Sylvester Stallone, Denise Richards, and Brandon Routh cameo...."

July 3, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Son of Rambow

Amid this endearing story about two boys in Eighties England who join together to make their own Rambo movie, lies an uncommon, unaffected portrayal of young male intimacy.

"...goes straight for the deep end, by way of Sylvester Stallone's jungle warrior in First Blood. Actually, it's an..."

May 16, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Space Jam

Dexterously mixing live action and animation, Space Jam tosses NBA champ Michael Jordan onto the 2-D court with the entire Looney Tunes gang and the opposing Monstar team of cartoon characters from another planet.

"...Pig to Yosemite Sam, Elmer Fudd, and Tweety and Sylvester. Also, Warner's has also wisely released Space Jam two..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tombstone

"...Leone and Peckinpah but the auteur hand here is Sylvester Stallone, with whom Cosmatos worked on Cobra and Rambo:..."

Dec. 31, 1993 Movie Review by Louis Black

Turner to Run For Houston Mayor

Lege Dems face another major departure, and an Austin opportunity

"...more consistent faces around the Texas Legislature than Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston. Yet there's a good possibility he may..."

Feb. 21, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

UPDATE: Abortion Bill Passes

Testimony will end at midnight

"...the bill from lawmakers on the committee, including Rep. Sylvester Turner who was clearly frustrated...."

July 3, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Straus 85: Now It's 88

How the numbers break down, and full list of Straus supporters

"...names have joined the original 85: Speaker Pro Tem Sylvester Turner, D-Houston; Representative-Elect Angie Chen Button, R-Richardson; And Rep...."

Jan. 4, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The New Craddick Ds?

Rep. Dunnam reveals list of 64 anti-Craddick Democrats, leaving questions about those that didn't sign

"...one session by Borris Miles) and Speaker Pro Tem Sylvester Turner, or have done surprisingly well on committee chairmanships..."

Dec. 29, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Preaching Beyond That Choir

San Fran Bishop Yvette Flunder has some 'mighty real' revelations

"...also confidante, dear friend, and spiritual adviser to one Sylvester James, best known sans last name, whose hits "You..."

June 4, 2010 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

This Is My Life

LZ Love's reveal: dance music!

"...From the Cockettes emerged Sylvester James, but he only used one name. Sylvester radiated..."

June 4, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Expendables

Sylvester Stallone helms this clash of the titans of action cinema that coasts on its concept while blowing up lots of stuff.

"...Directed by: Sylvester Stallone. Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Rambo

In his fourth cinematic outing, Rambo's tasked with saving Christian missionaries in Burma.

"...Directed by: Sylvester Stallone. Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Julie Benz, Matthew Marsden, Graham..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Kill the Messenger!

In the Tomstown counterattack, the GOP spin doctors are pointing the finger in every direction

"...Chief sucker-puncher on the McNeely story has been Sherry Sylvester, who edits Texas Media Watch, an online political newsletter...."

April 2, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Rocky Balboa

This final chapter in the Rocky saga is terrific – maybe not great, like that first kiss of fist in ’76, but good, solid, exhilarating entertainment of the stand-up-and-cheer variety.

"...Directed by: Sylvester Stallone. Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Burt Young, Antonio Tarver, Geraldine..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Running to the Middle

Part II of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election

"...Butts, who's assisting state reps Ann Kitchen and James Sylvester in their respective races. "And if we think the..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Sherry Sylvester made it official this week. The former San Antonio..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Lege Lines: Yes, Dan Patrick Is Really That Petty

Committee assignments spawn high-school drama in the Senate

"...that Patrick will punish noncompliant Republicans. Patrick adviser Sherry Sylvester then said that if the new post is "beneath"..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

T.A.B. Takes Legal Offensive

"...13 in connection with a suit filed by James Sylvester, a Democrat who lost to Republican Jack Stick in..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Dead Dogs Don't Lie

If your pet escapes, pray for Animal Control

"...Shelicia Fowler and Sylvester Easley did everything right. From Sept. 11, 2005, when..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Handicapping Slots for Tots

The pols and the lobby shuffle the deck on gambling for education'

"...week to dispel suspicions that the bill's author, Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston, is actually working in cahoots with the..."

Feb. 18, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

The T.A.B. Timeline

Reviewing the major events in the ongoing controversy of T.A.B. expenditures during last fall's campaigns

"...contenders -- Sen. Gonzalo Barrientos, Rep. Ann Kitchen, James Sylvester, and Patrick Rose -- are in tight races against..."

March 28, 2003 News Feature

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