Fantasia Review: For the Sake of Vicious

Merciless revenger's tragedy never blanches from violence

"...Nobody directs violence like Gabriel Carrer. There's something unrelenting, something apologetically disturbing and confrontational about how..."

Sept. 2, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hostage

Bruce Willis is called back to active crime-fighting duty in this new thriller.

"...keeps seeing dead people in movie after movie. In Hostage he plays LAPD hostage negotiator Jeff Talley, who moves..."

March 18, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Negotiator

"...Ron Rifkin, John Spencer, J.t. Walsh and Regina Taylor. Another solid, cerebral actioner by Gray (Set It Off) that..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Crying Game

"...Forest Whitaker, Miranda Richardson, Jaye Davidson and Jim Broadbent. The Crying Game is one of the best movies I've..."

Dec. 18, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Court Rules Undocumented Minor Held “Hostage” by Trump Administration Can Access Abortion

Decision "rights a grave constitutional wrong," says judge

"...Jane Doe – an undocumented minor in Texas held “hostage” by Trump administration officials – will now be able..."

Oct. 24, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Dark Knight Rises

An uncannily accurate mirror of the contemporary cultural zeitgeist, this epic finale to the Batman trilogy is just that: epic.

"...Gordon-Levitt, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Juno Temple, Matthew Modine and Cillian Murphy...."

July 20, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Elite Squad: The Enemy Within

This mad, muzzle-flash burst of ultraviolence from Brazil earned the director a shot at helming Hollywood's RoboCop reboot.

"...Brazilian director Padilha was tapped to helm the much-anticipated RoboCop remake on the strength of this mad,..."

Dec. 9, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Ref

"...Glynis Johns and Raymond J. Barry. What with all the holiday tunage on the soundtrack, and the plethora of..."

March 18, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Texas Backs Trump Agency in Holding Undocumented Abortion-Seeking Minor "Hostage"

Federal agency sent minor to crisis pregnancy center instead

"...in a court brief this week in support of the Trump administration’s decision to prevent an undocumented minor from..."

Oct. 12, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

A troupe of top-tier British thesps raises this crowd-pleasing pap into something enjoyable,

"...In a fluid opening montage, the audience is introduced to seven aging Brits who, for..."

May 11, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Last Duel

Ridley Scott reinvents the historical drama through the lens of stardom

"...At the tender age of 83, Ridley Scott remains a force..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Fantastic Fest Nabs Latest Derrickson-Cargill-Hawke Horror Collab The Black Phone

Keira Knightley dark comedy Silent Night to close fest

"...Fantastic Fest – the Austin-based film festival dedicated to horror, sci-fi, action, and..."

Sept. 9, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Legend of Tarzan

This new take on Tarzan, with its CGI jungle animals, isn't half bad

"...Every generation gets the iconic treatments it deserves, and that’s what had me..."

July 1, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Dog

Dog Day Afternoon is a film about a wildly true bank robbery; as conveyed by John Wojtowicz in this doc, the story gets even nuttier when told from the horse's mouth.

"...August 22, 1972, he and two barroom acquaintances entered the Chase Manhattan Bank on Avenue P in Brooklyn, New..."

Aug. 22, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Walk the Line

Joaquin Phoenix is terrific as the musician Johnny Cash, whose rise, fall, and resurrection we watch as he does the Benzedrine 12-step in order to earn the love of country-and-gospel sasspot June Carter.

"...Directed by: James Mangold. Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Reese Witherspoon, Robert Patrick, Shelby Lynne, Ginnifer Goodwin, Larry Bagby, Tyler..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The ARA Faces the Music

For the Austin Revitalization Authority, Eastside renewal proves to be a long, slow dance

"...Back when she was a liberal Democrat and the mayor of Austin, Carole Keeton McClellan (now the conservative..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

The Backstage Crew

Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show

"...The Dream Team Scheme..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

Jane Doe v. the DOJ, Continued

Trump admin appeals ruling in undocumented minor's abortion case

"...The Trump administration won’t let up on its mission to..."

Nov. 13, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

The AggreGAYtor: December 5

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

"...get a break nationwide, and Congress prepares to punch the economy right in the nards, as your AggreGAYtor gets..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Maxwell Matters at the Moody

Neo-soul singer slips in some impassioned urban politics

"...At Monday’s show to a full Moody Theater, Maxwell’s haircut and wardrobe screamed Sam Cooke and young..."

July 19, 2016 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Lege Lines: Patrick’s Hostage Play

How the Lt. Gov. held the 85th Lege for ransom

"...one really noticed, and no one could predict that the bill would send the 85th Legislature into bloody carnage..."

June 2, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Propagandists in Our Backyard

KEYE CBS partakes in Orwellian pro-Trump script

"...Akin to a hostage video or a scene out of dystopian film, 66..."

April 6, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Last Day at the Lege

Sine die arrives as threat of a special session looms

"...The Texas Legislature has only one job: to pass a..."

May 29, 2017 News Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: The Sheik

The world broke his back. He made it humble.

"...In professional wrestling, there are faces – the good guys – and the..."

March 1, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Next Stop for HB 2 – The Supreme Court?

Legal experts eye Texas law as the most likely abortion case to make it to the high court

"...Earlier this month, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals dealt a devastating blow..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

News Roundup: Marriage (In)equality, Buehler, and the Mayor

Paxton vs. true love; Buehler civil suit dismissed; and more

"...News Roundup, A.G. Ken Paxton continues his fight against the wedded bliss of two Austin women; a judge throws..."

Feb. 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Breaking Chains, Bending the Knee

'Game of Thrones’ complex consideration of freedom and slavery

"...In modern popular culture, the depiction of slavery usually involves stories set in the..."

May 7, 2014 Screens Post by Rod Machen

Thousands Rally at the Capitol

Supporters of women's rights energized to continue fighting bad bills

"...More than 5,000 supporters of reproductive rights gathered in front of the Capitol today for a rousing..."

July 1, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Book of the Stars, Stars of the Books

The 2008 Nebula Awards ceremony comes to Austin

"...The 42nd annual Nebula Awards ceremony will shine bright as..."

April 18, 2008 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin @ Large: Reading the Riot Act

I want a new central library, and I want it now

"...As of last month, for the first time in more than 11 years, I have..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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