Willie Nelson to Deliver SXSW Online Conference Keynote

Shotgun Willie brings a few hundred friends to the virtual stage

"...Who's a bestselling author, weed entrepreneur, martial arts black belt, and now a SXSW Online..."

Jan. 13, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Best of Enemies

Unlikely alliances grow as conversation finds common ground in this historical true-life drama

"...Directed by: Robin Bissell. Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Sam Rockwell, Anne Heche, Babou Ceesay, Wes..."

April 5, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

What Men Want

Because we needed a remake of What Women Want, apparently

"...Directed by: Adam Shankman. Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Aldis Hodge, Richard Roundtree, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Phoebe..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Isn’t It Romantic

Another entry in the bizarre "head trauma leads to female empowerment" rom-com genre

"...Todd Strauss-Schulson. Starring: Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth, Adam Devine, Priyanka Chopra, Betty Gilpin, Brandon Scott Jones, Jennifer Saunders and..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tyler Perry's Acrimony

Tyler Perry takes on the "woman scorned" trope.

"...Directed by: Tyler Perry. Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Lyriq Bent, Crystle Stewart, Jazmyn..."

April 6, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

Proud Mary

Taraji P. Henson picks up her guns but shoots blanks as an assassin with a conscience

"...Directed by: Babak Najafi. Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Neal McDonough, Danny Glover, Xander Berkeley, Billy..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hidden Figures

True story of NASA's black women mathematicians

"...Directed by: Theodore Melfi. Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Mahershala..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

ATX Television Festival Expands With Empire

"Creatives" panel added, plus an FX comedies night

"...Fox’s breakout drama Empire conquered the battle for audience eyeballs and utterly dominated..."

April 28, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

No Good Deed

Idris Elba plays a home invader hell-bent on terrorizing Taraji P. Henson’s suburban mom.

"...Directed by: Sam Miller. Starring: Idris Elba, Taraji P. Henson, Leslie Bibb, Henry Simmons and Kate del..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Think Like a Man Too

Whatever happens in Vegas will happen in just about every movie set in Vegas.

"...Tim Story. Starring: Kevin Hart, Terrence J, Regina Hall, Taraji P. Henson, Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Gabrielle Union, Meagan..."

June 20, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Think Like a Man

This romantic comedy is based on comedian Steve Harvey's book, "Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man."

"...Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Regina Hall, Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Terrence J, Jenifer Lewis, Romany Malco, Gary..."

April 27, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Larry Crowne

Tom Hanks directs and co-stars in this rom-com with Julia Roberts, though I suspect neither actor will list it high on their résumés.

"...Julia Roberts, Cedric the Entertainer, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Bryan Cranston, Taraji P. Henson, Wilmer Valderrama, Pam Grier, Rita Wilson and..."

July 1, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Karate Kid

The remake of this kids' classic was filmed in China and provides a decent update for a new generation.

"...Directed by: Harald Zwart. Starring: Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson, Han Wenwen, Yu Rongguang, Wu Zhensu and..."

June 18, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Date Night

Steve Carell and Tina Fey star as a married couple in this wan comedy that tones down their edge for popular consumption.

"...Levy. Starring: Steve Carell, Tina Fey, Mark Wahlberg, Jimmi Simpson, Common, Taraji P. Henson, Leighton Meester, James Franco, Mila..."

April 9, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself

Tyler Perry's Madea delivers a couple of young delinquents to their only living relative, a shady nightclub singer who must rise to the occasion.

"...Directed by: Tyler Perry. Starring: Tyler Perry, Taraji P. Henson, Brian White, Hope..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

After a Fashion

All style, all the time, from the Houston Ballet Ball to the Oscars

"...Jennifer Bosch, whom I think of as my fairy godparents even though I'm older than they are, invited me..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Not Easily Broken

In this film based on a novel by pastor and bestselling author T.D. Jakes, a couple hits a rough patch in their marriage but eventually discovers that their vows are "not easily broken."

"...Directed by: Bill Duke. Starring: Morris Chestnut, Taraji P. Henson, Maeve Quinlan, Kevin Hart, Wood Harris, Eddie..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Movie Review by Theresa Everline

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

F. Scott Fitzgerald's slender, unsentimental curio has been stretched by David Fincher into a nearly three-hour-long motion picture about a man (played by Brad Pitt) who ages in reverse.

"...Directed by: David Fincher. Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Julia Ormond, Taraji P. Henson, Tilda Swinton,..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Critics Association 2008 Awards

The AFCA goes batty for the Batman

"...Top 10 Films:..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Screens Feature

Austin Film Critics Association Announces Year-End Awards

The Austin Film Critics Association loves it some bat

"...year below, with the 16 other categories after the jump...."

Dec. 16, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys

One-man moviemaking machine Tyler Perry drops his usual cross-dressing comedics for this melodrama about two family dynasties – one black, one white – rocked by scandal.

"...Directed by: Tyler Perry. Starring: Alfre Woodard, Sanaa Lathan, Rockmond Dunbar, KaDee Strickland,..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Talk to Me

Cheadle leads a great cast through a musical glance at D.C. in the Sixties and Seventies.

"...by: Kasi Lemmons. Starring: Don Cheadle, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mike Epps, Taraji P. Henson, Cedric the Entertainer, Martin Sheen and..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Smokin' Aces

A person could have a reasonably good time with this confusing, Tarantinoid actioner starring Ben Affleck, Jason Bateman, Jeremy Piven, and Alicia Keys, but there’s not actually much tension in the movie.

"...Alex Rocco, Alicia Keys, Wayne Newton, Ray Liotta, Jeremy Piven and Ryan Reynolds. Follow closely: A cheesy Vegas illusionist..."

Jan. 26, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Something New

Think Bridget Jones' lovelorn but marriage-obsessed single woman, only make her a neat-freak, not a basket case, and a comely African-American, not a plumpish, pasty Brit in this genre-tweaking romantic comedy.

"...Hamri. Starring: Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker, Golden Brooks, Mike Epps, Donald Faison, Taraji P. Henson, Felicia Walker, Alfre Woodard..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Remembering His Roots

Craig Brewer tells the story behind 'Hustle & Flow'

"...Big Daddy Kane said it best: Pimpin' ain't easy. But director Craig Brewer at least makes..."

July 22, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Flowing Over

More with Craig Brewer

"...Big Daddy Kane said it best: Pimpin' ain't easy. But director Craig Brewer at least makes..."

July 22, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Hustle & Flow

A rousing Rocky story set on the mean streets of Memphis.

"...Craig Brewer. Starring: Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, Taryn Manning, Taraji P. Henson, DJ Qualls, Paula Jai Parker, Elise Neal,..."

July 22, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Baby Boy

"...John Singleton. Starring: Tyrese Gibson, Omar Gooding, A.J. Johnson, Taraji P. Henson, Snoop Dogg, Tamara Laseon Bass and Ving..."

June 29, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten