The Death of Stalin

Russia's political upheaval rewritten as dark farce.

"...appreciate this latest political satire from Britain’s Armando Iannucci. The Death of Stalin isn’t so far removed from the..."

March 16, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Cured

The zombie apocalypse is over. So now what?

"...Ask Frankenstein. Ask the Wolfman. There is no more tragic moment in a..."

March 9, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Meow Wolf Pounces Into the SXSW Fray

The Santa Fe-based art collective debuts newest creation and new film

"...Yes, the international art sensation that's based in Santa Fe, N.M...."

March 9, 2018 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Dark Tower

Roland the Gunslinger hits the big screen

"...Directed by: Nikolaj Arcel. Starring: Idris Elba, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Taylor, Jackie Earle Haley, Abbey Lee, Katheryn..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Journey

Settling peace in Northern Ireland?

"...Americans forget that we’re not the first country to deal with the (widely misplaced) fear..."

July 7, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

The next installment of this franchise that no one asked for

"...Thwaites, Kaya Scodelario, Kevin McNally, Orlando Bloom, Stephen Graham, Martin Klebba and David Wenham...."

May 26, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Smurfs: The Lost Village

The little blue critters are back

"...A strictly-for-the-kiddies animated reboot of the seemingly ancient Smurf brand, The..."

April 7, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Resurrection of Gavin Stone

A former actor finds faith in his hometown

"...Neil Flynn, D.B. Sweeney, Tim Frank, Christopher Maleki, Liam Matthews and Kirk B.R. Woller...."

Jan. 20, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Rock the Kasbah

Bill Murray is a music promoter who finds his next client in Afghanistan

"...What with his tendency to pop up in the most unexpected place these past few years – weddings,..."

Oct. 23, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Invention of Love

Ambitious script, gifted cast take us inside a brilliant mind in Austin Shakespeare's production

"...It isn't often that one is afforded the opportunity to plumb the depths of a genius' mind...."

Feb. 27, 2015 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

The Mountaintop

Katori Hall's drama probes Martin Luther King Jr.'s mortality and legacy on the last night of his life

"...That's the portrait painted by Katori Hall in her compelling 2009..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Touring the Tour

A very meta experience, guided by Heather Pesanti, senior curator of the Contemporary Austin

"...The colossal East Austin Studio Tour is coming out of..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Arts Feature by Seth Orion Schwaiger

The Good Eye: Big Time

Turn up the volume on this oversized trend

"...The seasonal changes rumored to occur in distant parts of..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Column by Amy Gentry

Texas Book Festival 2014: The Full Party List

Among the 275 authors: Oates, Ellroy, Mosley, Lear, Dean

"...Festival was already tantalizing, what with a legend like Martin Amis, rising star Edan Lapucki, and a pair of..."

Sept. 11, 2014 Books Post by Robert Faires

The Pols Just Keep on Coming

Your Guide to Candidates for the New 10-1 Universe

"...Over the last several weeks, we've been compiling a catalog of..."

Feb. 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

'Sherlock' Season 3: The Game Is Back On!

But can you still keep up with all the players?

"...This piece goes out to all the Sherlock fans Stateside who resisted the urge to sneak..."

Jan. 19, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

The Family

The family that slays together, stays together – even in witness protection.

"...In the mordant black comedy The Family, the expatriate Americans living..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Citywide Talent - Meet the Finalists of Citywide 86'd

Four young cooks compete in the finals tonight

"...After several months of qualifying rounds, the four finalists in Uchiko's Citywide 86'd competition face off..."

June 17, 2013 Food Post by Carly Yansak

On the Bus Again

On the eve of turning 80, Willie Nelson's still calling the tune

"...ACL Live at the Moody Theater crams to the rafters with generations of..."

April 12, 2013 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Girl

David Riker's indie drama stars Abbie Cornish as a Texas woman, who finds maturity while smuggling Mexicans across the border.

"...In The Girl, writer/director David Riker returns to many of the..."

April 5, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'The NFL Beat': Week 12

Enterprising fantasy football journalism

"...As we enter the stretch run of the fantasy season, we see in..."

Nov. 24, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week 11

American football and international affairs

"...Welcome back. The Circuit of the Americas has taken over Austin and..."

Nov. 17, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

FF2012: Barking Up a Storm at the 'Frankenweenie' World Premiere

Fantastic Fest holds star-studded premiere for Tim Burton's latest

"...Ever wonder why people love Fantastic Fest so much? There was a woman at last night's world premiere of..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': Scouting Combine Preview

'Chron' sportswriter reports from Indy

"...our newfound relationship before consenting to treatment: This is "The NFL Beat" and I am sick about the NFL..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

Rooney Mara completely nails the role of Lisbeth Salander, and director David Fincher is no slouch either in this perhaps unnecessary remake of the Swedish thriller.

"...Rooney Mara nails it, completely. That was the big question/worry regarding David Fincher's (slightly) Americanized adaptation of..."

Dec. 23, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975

The original material was shot by a Swedish TV crew but just now assembled into this documentary that has both vision and perspective.

"...A remarkable, unexpected, and highly impressionistic document of the Black Power movement in America spanning the years 1967..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Guard

A daffy, delightful Irish yarn capped by fabulous performances by Brendan Gleeson and Don Cheadle.

"...comedy, and a daffy Irish yarn all combine in The Guard to create a delightful film that’s capped with..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Beside the Point: Sue Sue Sue-Dio

While City Hall slumbers, the law in its majesty marches on

"...As the holiday weekend began July 1, Council Member Laura Morrison..."

July 8, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

The American

George Clooney stars in this thoughtful thriller from the director of Control, the biopic about Joy Division's Ian Curtis.

"...Directed by: Anton Corbijn. Starring: George Clooney, Violante Placido, Thekla Reuten, Johan Leysen and Paolo Bonacelli. It’s billed as..."

Sept. 3, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Mighty Hannibal Sees All

The Atlanta soul man has stories to tell, and who cares if they're true?

"...“I want somebody to tell my mother and go down yonder in Georgia and tell my..."

Aug. 27, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

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