The Irishman

Scorsese's filmmaking excellence can't mask a flawed retreading of mob history

"...Sometimes it is essential to separate the technique and artistry of a film from the message..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Kill the Irishman

The life of Danny Greene, an Irish mobster in Cleveland during the Sixties and Seventies, is recounted in this film.

"...Darrow and Laura Ramsey. Based on actual events in the legendary life of Danny Greene, Kill the Irishman is..."

April 15, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Great Feckin' Depression of Seamus O'Doherty

Th' dark-eyed Dubliner & his ginger mog: Captured by Austin's Izzi Ross

"...You hear the one about the Irishman who was so depressed that..."

June 12, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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 Verde Report: A Utility Player No More, Jon Gallagher Has Found His Home for Austin FC

The 26-year-old Irishman is thriving at left back

"...All positive things. All compliments. But, also, from the file cabinet labeled "backhanded." Professional athletes who've earned those..."

July 8, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Sapphires

Exuberant but fairly formulaic, this Australian film is a backstage story about an all-girl singing group from the outback in the Sixties.

"...Exuberant but fairly formulaic, this Australian film tells the story of the 1960s transformation of an all-girl singing..."

April 12, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Luv Doc: Forgiveness

Waiting for the other person to die

"...Luv Doc, Three years ago, I ended up dating the ex-boyfriend of a really close friend. I realize now..."

Aug. 30, 2013 Column by The Luv Doc

The Verde Report: Jon Gallagher Builds an All-Star Case

The Austin FC defender is close to fulfilling a career goal he set back at Notre Dame

"...lofty goals. During his junior year at Notre Dame, the Fighting Irishman put pen to paper on an ambition..."

June 9, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Morrissey and Interpol Go Classic Post-Punk on the Erwin Center

Weekend’s double headliner doesn’t disappoint

"...Patrick Morrissey, 60, brought jokes to his takeover of the Erwin Center on Friday night. The English-born Irishman and..."

Sept. 23, 2019 Music Post by Alyssa Quiles

The Brunch Bunch

Heavenly hash, Bloody Mary bars, and eggs six ways to Sunday

"...out for brunch is an established weekend ritual, and there are few places better for the practice of said..."

March 14, 2014 Food Feature

Back in the Saddle Again

Long considered a lost film, Peter Fonda's The Hired Hand gets its long deserved due at SXSW.

"...just Peter, his two dogs, a fire burning in the fireplace, and me on the other end of the..."

March 7, 2003 Screens Feature by Steve Uhler

The Tenth Annual "Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest Results

"...Third Place: The Warmth of Snowby Margaret Burns..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Books Feature

The Great Escape

Chain Gangs! Cast Aways! Kung Fu! Chocolate! ... It's Time for the Holiday Film Previews

"...Power Brad Pitt and Benicio del Toro star in the latest from Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels director..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

A Half-Life at the Movies

In the Dark No More

"...or so, when my parents dropped me off at the local YMCA so that I could swim, play Ping-Pong,..."

Sept. 20, 1996 Screens Feature by Patrick Taggart

A Half-Life at the Movies

In the Dark No More

"...or so, when my parents dropped me off at the local YMCA so that I could swim, play Ping-Pong,..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Patrick Taggart

Sticking it to the Fat, Lazy Americans

International Acts at SXSW

"...Death Metal Symphony in Deep C. It's just what the name implies - a full metal symphony - and..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

The Dancing Bear

Nick Frost realizes his secret rhinestone dream in 'Cuban Fury'

"...rom-com Cuban Fury, he gets his wish. As Bruce, the nebbishy engineering company salesman who finds passion in rhythm,..."

April 18, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

'The Odyssey: A Rock Musical'

Odysseus' epic voyage home is retold again, this time to a driving beat

"...Odysseus' epic voyage home from the Trojan War has been retold in many voices, from..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Pluck of the Irish

AFS Essential Cinema hand-picks four nights of rare Irish filmmaking

"...has produced one long bumper crop of storytellers – "an Irishman's heart is nothing but his imagination," quoth native son..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Out at the Movies

Equinox Knocks

"...He's a high school quarterback whose throwing arm is the ticket to a state championship. He also wears plastic..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Screens Feature

The Winter Classic

South by Southwest 1998

"...Johnny Winter on the outdoor stage at Stubb's Saturday, March 21 photograph by..."

March 27, 1998 Music Feature

Local Cookbooks Span the Globe Hometown Haute Cuisine

"...by Virginia B. Wood Earlier in the summer, I traveled the cookbooks of several talented national..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Arts Feature

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2019 Award Finalists

Tarantino, Bong, Scorsese lead nominations

"...The Austin Film Critics Association has announced the finalists in..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

aGLIFF 2019 Announces Full Lineup, Including Trixie Mattel Documentary

Gay Chorus Deep South to open jampacked fest schedule

"...Break out your best red carpet attire! aGLIFF – the All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival – has..."

July 17, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ACL Review: Hozier

A make-good made great

"...There’s a superficial appeal to Hozier that’s easy to understand...."

Oct. 5, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2019 Awards

Local reviewers call Fury Road best film of the decade

"...The Austin Film Critics Association has selected Bong Joon-ho's searing..."

Jan. 7, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Diablo Rojo

Rodrigo y Gabriela kill 'em all

"...“I already bought my house on the beach in Mexico,” said Rodrigo Sanchez shortly before the..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Music Post by Austin Powell

After a Late, Storm-Soaked Start, Austin FC Lets Two-Goal Lead Disappear Against LA Galaxy

With 3-3 draw, a nightmare season nears its end

"...Pushing 1:30am on Monday morning following a three-hour weather delay, Austin FC’s clash against the LA Galaxy produced..."

Sept. 25, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

What can Austin do to combat the powercenter plague? More than you might think.

"...A joke, of sorts: What did the Irishman do in the big-box superstore? Nothing. There aren't..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Southpaw

"...Not reviewed at press time. This rags-to-riches narrative chronicles the true account of Irishman Francis Barrett, a light welterweight..."

June 30, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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