Shaun of the Dead

This "romantic comedy … with zombies" has a note-perfect mix of humor, horror, love, and death.

"...Wilton. You don’t have to be a fan of the zombie epics of George Romero (Night of the Living..."

Sept. 24, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Matrix Reloaded

"...Lambert Wilson and Randall Duk Kim. Four years ago The Matrix revolutionized – in a very real sense –..."

May 16, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

At once a fanboy's wet dream and an engaging, emotionally supercharged epic adventure

"...Lee, Brad Dourif, Cate Blanchett and Orlando Bloom. If further proof was needed that New Zealand director Peter Jackson..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

The second year at the Hogwarts is better than the first, but still a bit sophomoric.

"...waste of print, but in case you're one of the few uninitiated: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

More Than Just the Facts, Ma'am

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum's exhibition on Davy Crockett features a short stage show with the hero of the Alamo appearing live and in person. The two Austin actors who alternate in the show describe how they bring that King of the Wild Frontier to life day in and day out.

"...my ticket to see Davy Crockett in Texas at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, the register spits..."

June 14, 2002 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Patriot

"...Joely Richardson, Heath Ledger and Mel Gibson. Inexplicably, “we, the people” have never been big fans of movies about..."

June 30, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Back to the Garden

The musical Candide has had as tumultuous a life as its wandering hero. Robert Faires catalogs its journey and explains what has kept it alive and why it's always a pleasure to revisit.

"..."The trouble with Candide is that it didn't fail." So..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Identifying the Impulse

"...Art Blakey In their search for neat, storybook tales, Hollywood has generally shunned..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Music Feature by Jeff Mccord

The Gingerbread Man

"...Downey Jr., Daryl Hannah, Tom Berenger and Robert Duvall. The Gingerbread Man is Robert Altman's best film in many..."

May 15, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Paper

The chaos, confusion, and ongoing struggle that is involved in putting out a newspaper is well-captured in Howard's movie. Despite a melodramatic storyline, the texture rings true and the rapid-fire dialogue recalls screwball comedies from the Thirties.

"...Tomei, Randy Quaid, Robert Duvall, Jason Robards, Spalding Gray, Catherine O'Hara and Clint Howard. Early every morning for years,..."

April 1, 1994 Movie Review by Louis Black

Gift Guide: De-Stress for the Holidays

From bath salts to cannabis sweets, presents to help you calm the eff out

"...4) Hightide weekly planner in French blue ($45, www.thepapercraftpantry.com)..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

Havana Bay

Stacy Bush reviews Martin Cruz Smith's Havana Bay.

"...Havana Bay, Martin Cruz Smith's latest book. Arkady Renko, the hero of Gorky Park, Polar Star, and now this..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Books Review by Stacy Bush

The AggreGAYtor: May 26

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...President Obama gives a kid cred, and Eurovision camps the world, as your AggreGAYtor goes hero...."

May 26, 2015 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The AggreGAYtor: May 21

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Oregon jumps the marriage train, Turing passes the queer test in Britain,..."

May 21, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The Ladies of SXSW 2011

Sifting through this year's odd fest

"...word spread about Ben Weasel attacking two women at the Scoot Inn, an uneasy feeling came over me. Dialogue..."

March 21, 2011 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

News AggreGAYte for the Week of Oct. 4-10

This week sees the necessary launch of the anti-bullying movement

"...What a week it's been. With the recent suicide of 19-year-old Raymond Chase that makes five..."

Oct. 4, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

The Long and the Short of It

The expansive Cinematexas short film festival

"...Andy Warhol Andy Warhol's Vinyl, made in 1965, was the first filmed version of Anthony Burgess' A Clockwork Orange,..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Screens Feature by Will Robinson Sheff

Southern Smoke Collection: Cookware to Support the Community

So you can cook like a pro and help your foodservice fam, stat!

"...set of cookware, those kinds of frying pans that the professionals work with because they hold up to so..."

March 18, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Film Review: The Peanut Butter Falcon

Unlikely friendship comedy-drama soars on wobbly wings

"...Midway through Tyler Nilson and Mike Schwartz’s The Peanut Butter Falcon, we see a young man gleefully..."

March 10, 2019 SXSW Post by Shalavé Cawley

The Luv Doc: Haircut!

Wear what the fuck you want

"...totally freaked out. He said he likes my hair the way it is and will be really mad if..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

The Hightower Report

The real story of Ted Cruz's heroic daddy

"...realize that it can be frightening to travel through the dark, dangerous corridors of Ted Cruz's mind, making stomach-turning..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Column by Jim Hightower

The AggreGAYtor: April 10

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...ACC and Texas State step up to the plate, Jackson and other towns get down, and White..."

April 10, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

SXSW Film Review: 'The Dog'

Doc explores the true story behind 'Dog Day Afternoon'

"...know his story – some of it at least. The Dog goes deep with John Wojtowicz, a no-name-turned-tabloid-fixation whose..."

March 10, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The AggreGAYtor: October 16

What happened today in gay? Here's your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...and Polari gets rolling, as your AggreGAYtor turns off the cell phone and S's the F U...."

Oct. 15, 2013 Qmmunity Post

The Horror of Selling Out

Harry Knowles talks about the films that could have been

"...Harry Knowles of Ain't It Cool News has a theory. "The reason that people like John Carpenter and John..."

Jan. 22, 2008 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

These Are the Droids You're Looking For

Breaking news: Savior of the rebel alliance hits town.

"...A-town! Or at least mailboxes decorated to look like the mechanical hero of the Battle of Yavin...."

March 26, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: June 5

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...The Log Cabin Republicans find refuge with Texas Democrats, Anita..."

June 5, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

SXSW Live Shot: The Strypes

Wake Joe Strummer, Ireland Calling

"...Your life was saved by songs like “Anarchy in the UK,” then you spent a good chunk of your..."

March 14, 2014 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Housecore Horror Hands Out the Rot-Scars

"Thanatomorphose", "Found." and "Motivational Growth" win big

"...There was gold amid the gore at last week's Housecore..."

Nov. 2, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Kickstart Your Weekend: 'The OceanMaker'

Local animator seeks help making it rain

"...From musicians and poets to directors and game designers, there are countless projects getting started in the city every..."

April 5, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

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