The Conspirator

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

"...A little-known chapter of American history is examined in The Conspirator and scrutinized for its relevance to contemporary national..."

April 15, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wizard World: The Brothers of Destruction of 'The Walking Dead'

Reedus and Rooker talk hunting, fishing, and zombie killing

"...So Merle Dixon is back on AMC's The Walking Dead, and he's cozied up with The Governor,..."

Oct. 29, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Infiltrator

Bryan Cranston takes on a drug cartel in this ho-hum thriller

"...Bryan Cranston are sure to find something familiar about the actor’s role here in The Infiltrator, something that wasn’t..."

July 15, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Professional

Enigmatic hitman becomes unlikely caretaker of and mentor to the girl next door. The film features wonderful performances and lots of visual panache.

"...his American debut, French director Besson (La Femme Nikita, The Big Blue) gives us what at first appears to..."

Nov. 18, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Attack

When the wife of an assimilated Arab in Israel is identified a suicide bomber, the unwitting husband questions both his marriage and hiss Palestinian identity.

"...weeps as she says goodbye to her husband at the beginning of The Attack, the latest film from Lebanese..."

Aug. 2, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Stepford Wives

Remake will quickly go from an idea that's misbegotten to a movie that's completely forgotten.

"...Directed by: Frank Oz. Starring: Nicole Kidman, Matthew Broderick, Glenn Close, Bette Midler, Christopher Walken and Roger..."

June 11, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Royal Tenenbaums

"...as it used to be,” observes a member of the brood in this grand family saga whose literary aspirations..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

From the Vaults: Nada Lado

'Savages’ Benicio del Toro talks about developing character in 'Che'

"...In Savages, the characters on all sides of the movie's hyperadrenalized drug..."

July 8, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Review: The Archer

Teen action flick's aim rings true

"...lead who knows how to use a bow, but The Archer proves that audiences should still be hungry for..."

March 12, 2017 SXSW Post by Dan Gentile

HavenCon: the Happiest Fest in Texas

Cosplay madness, writing LGBT, and Janet Varney talks Korra

"...pulled idly at facial wounds from her place in the queue. A willowy Link brushed past a hulking Maleficent,..."

April 5, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Nina Hernandez

The Booze, the Booze, the Booze We Choose

Seven swanky new swigs for your taste and relaxation

"...Yes, it’s time for another roundup of spirited adult beverages! Because these laudable liquids..."

June 9, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Letters at 3AM: He Took the Cat to Texas

This is the final story in the many-storied life of Mayer Vishner

"...Mayer couldn't kill himself until he took the cat to Texas...."

Sept. 20, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

The Kingcast Finds the Personal Stories of Stephen King Fans

Eric Vespe and Scott Wampler make for the podcast's skeleton crew

"...writer can haunt your life. With 26 episodes of The Kingcast already online, and over a dozen more in..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dining for One at the Rubber Repstaurant

Austin’s Rubber Repertory provided, I mean, anything you desired

"...to sit on this review for a week, until the project was over. Because this thing, this latest happening..."

Jan. 27, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Game of Thrones: Taking Back the Kingdom

Epic playlist for the HBO siege’s fourth season

"...Thank the old gods that HBO’s Game of Thrones returns on..."

April 4, 2014 Music Post by Abby Johnston

By the People, for the People

It started on a mountain, and now it's over the hill: channelAustin is turning 40

"...Forty years ago, there was no YouTube. There was no iMovie. And suggesting..."

Aug. 2, 2013 Screens Feature

The Delinquents

Argentine crime fable is tricksy and charming

"...Morán (Elías) has crunched the numbers and figured it out. He has calculated the..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Killers of the Flower Moon

Scorsese at his best for a true tale of hideous heartland crimes

"...is bad at storytelling. By this, he meant that the director of Goodfellas and Casino is more interested in..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Report: What Are the Koch Boys Up To?

"...The Koch brothers have stayed out of the national limelight..."

July 21, 2017 News Column by Jim Hightower

Feed an Artist, Nourish the World

Austin School of Film underground and avant-garde shorts

"..."A writer or painter cannot change the world, but they can keep an essential margin of..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Ugly Ain't Ugly Enough Until Kurt Throws His Mud In

"...and Mike Clark-Madison, As an ex-liberal turned vast right-wing conspirator, I'm torn on the issues of Prop. 1 and..."

May 10, 2006 Postmarks

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

King Louie, Killah Priest, and indie classical lead our recommended shows

"...Crashing In With King Louie. An influential force in the city's now-familiar integration of cumbia, hip-hop, house, and more,..."

May 26, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Homegrown Duo the Point Present a Feast of Talent With Berto's Banquet

When two old souls meet an Italian drummer twice their age

"...just for Austin blues, but for music collectors around the world. Walking into Antone's Record Shop, a Bukka White..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Music Feature by Gary Lindsey

Playback: Barracuda on the Block

"...at a real concert," offers Jason McNeely, leaning against the red brick exterior of his new Seventh Street venue...."

Dec. 11, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

On the Download

New in downloadable games: DeathSpank and Limbo

"...The Wii opened the world of gaming to the hand-eye..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Owen Egerton, Austin's Man of Letters, Leaves the Community He Loves

An increasingly unwelcoming Texas leads to a big goodbye

"...Under the glowing sign of Radio Coffee & Beer, a line..."

June 30, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: The Chosen One

Jury finds DeLay guilty of money-laundering and conspiracy

"...In the end, the Apples & Oranges Theory was defeated by..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Off the Record

A fond send-off for D-Madness, stuffing the piñata for the second annual Pachanga Latino Music Festival, Hayes Carll helps rebuild the Crystal Beach, and roaming the Flatladers' Hills and Valleys

"...Vallejo may not be performing at the second annual Pachanga Latino Music Festival at Fiesta Gardens..."

May 29, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Picking Up the Pieces

Karr Conviction Closes Another Chapter in O'Hair Case

"...For all their trouble, David Waters and Gary Karr never really enjoyed..."

June 9, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Wrong Place, Wrong Time

Texas prosecutors use the 'law of parties' to widen the net for capital punishment

"...to Brown and Dillard. For a couple of hours, the four young men drove around the city, cruising local..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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