I Am Not Your Negro

A stunning doc on the civil rights era

"...When the great author, essayist, and public intellectual James Baldwin died..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fighting to Stay

As Austin's housing market booms, its poorest residents fight to exist

"...Austin has watched new developments rise across the skyline over the past few decades at a breakneck..."

April 15, 2016 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Like Crazy

This is a love story love story about people of a certain age – which is not to be confused with a love story for the ages.

"...Two college kids sit across from each other at a booth. They are tentative, shyly smiling, and..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Shrink

A well-chosen cast props up this otherwise shallow story that stars Kevin Spacey as a therapist who turns to pot in the wake of a personal crisis.

"...and Robin Williams. A well-chosen cast props up this otherwise shallow story about a therapist (Spacey) who turns to..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Just Looking

"...After having indelibly burned his public persona into that of the kvetchy George Costanza on Seinfeld, Jason Alexander turns..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sugar Town

"...Sheedy. Cross some Robert Altman with a little bit of All About Eve and you end up with a..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Volere, Volare

"...Manuli. Starring: Maurizio Nichetti and Angela Finocchiaro. Much in the same manner as Roberto Benigni's Johnny Stecchino, Nichetti's Volere,..."

April 30, 1993 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Soft & Quiet

Insidious racism becomes a rabid nightmare

"...What can sowing the seeds of racism reap? In Beth de Araújo's Soft..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Movie Review by Rod Machen

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...so you've had your headliners and competition titles, with the normal array of talent and titles Now it's time..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hope Springs

A sincere, considered, and unembarrassed exploration of mature sexuality that's more drama than comedy.

"...In a media landscape that only has eyes for the sex lives of nubile young things, Hope Springs' sincere,..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

J. Edgar

The man who played Dirty Harry directs Leonardo DiCaprio as America's top cop, J. Edgar Hoover.

"...It seems right that the man who played Dirty Harry – along with many..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Between Round Rock and a Hard Place

Northridge Acres can't find water, water anywhere.

"...The people who live in Northridge Acres are pretty sure..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Feature by Walter Howerton Jr

Postmarks

The Real Obscenity

"...To the Editor:..."

April 30, 1999 Column

Deconstructing Harry

"...Demi Moore, Elisabeth Shue, Stanley Tucci and Robin Williams. The Nineties haven't been a particularly good decade for Woody..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Frisk

"...Directed by: Todd Verow. Starring: Michael Gunther, Craig Chester, Parker Posey, James Lyons, Alexis Arquette, Raoul..."

July 12, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bad Behavior

"...Higgins, Phil Daniels, Saira Todd and Mary Jo Randle. The purebred will win your admiration, but it's usually the..."

Nov. 12, 1993 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me

"...Timothy Leary. Move over, John Waters and Paul Bartel. There's a new, fresh auteur on the guilty pleasure/psychotronic/cult film..."

Aug. 27, 1993 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Venice/venice

"...Dean (Jaglom) has his newest work in competition at the Film Festival (and where he meets, romances and loses..."

Dec. 4, 1992 Movie Review by Louis Black

Echoes From a Somber Empire

"...Directed by: Werner Herzog. The documentaries of Werner Herzog exhibit the same fascination with..."

Oct. 2, 1992 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Husbands and Wives

"...it as a human condition ultimately motivated by logic rather than impulse: the heart may flutter or bleed, but..."

Sept. 18, 1992 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...Start your SXSW Film Festival planning now: the annual celebration of screens large and small has announced..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

My Life as a Zucchini

A poignant stop-motion coming-of-age tale

"...a Zucchini arrives in town with a boost from the name recognition afforded by its recent Academy Award and..."

March 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Luv Doc: Worthless

Everyone is a snowflake and we all have something unique and special to contribute

"...given up looking for a job because he says the only jobs available are low-paying service industry jobs. I..."

Jan. 13, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Following January’s tease of six titles, SXSW Film has unloosed its 145-film strong..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Lost Pines Found

How a handful of neighbors helped rebuild Bastrop County – one home at a time

"...Brilliant orange spheres exploded to the east. Janice Butler could not go home. The most..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Wild Horse, Wild Ride

In this documentary, nine horse trainers have 100 days to transform their mustangs from wild creatures to trusting companions before competing in the Extreme Mustang Makeover.

"...Ride’s directing duo, Alex Dawson and Greg Gricus, open their film with some precredits, ad-copylike hokum: “This is the..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Edinburgh Festivals

If it's August, this must be Scotland, say three Austin arts groups

"...For more and more Austin performing artists, the dog days mean Scotland. Every August sees another area..."

July 29, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Surprise in Texas

This documentary presents the 13th annual Van Cliburn Competition in Fort Worth, Texas.

"...Directed by: Peter Rosen. The Van Cliburn Foundation commissioned this documentary about the 13th..."

May 14, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Point Austin: What History Teaches

There are different ways of counting social costs

"...What's the value of a human life?..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Ratatouille

Pixar scores another triumph of animated wonder with this story of a rat who craves haute cuisine over garbage.

"...by: Brad Bird. Brad Bird's first feature-length animated film, The Iron Giant, remains a genuine masterpiece unsullied by more..."

June 29, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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