The Memory of a Killer

A hitman who's losing his memory to Alzheimer's anchors this absorbing Belgian policier that's tightly wound and expertly unraveled.

"...Directed by: Erik Van Looy. Starring: Koen De Bouw, Jan Decleir, Werner De..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers

"...Directed by: Joe Chappelle. Starring: Donald Pleasence, Mitch Ryan, Marianne Hagan, Paul Rudd,..."

Oct. 6, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

All Guns Blazing With the Director of John Wick 3

Chad Stahelski on building a world beyond the Continental

"...There's probably no one more surprised by the breakout success..."

May 16, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Death of Brad Will

An American reporter films his own murder in Oaxaca, and Mexican and U.S. authorities look the other way

"...Oaxaca, Mexico -- Those of us who report from the..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by John Ross

To Catch a Killer

Formulaic killer-with-a-gun drama has the guts to defetishise firearms

"...Directed by: Damián Szifron. Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ben Mendelsohn and Jovan Adepo...."

April 21, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Of a Lifetime

Gregg Rolie, the voice of classic rock, and originally, Journey

"...Dazed and Confused trawled its opening GTO through many an..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Confessions of a Trash-Lovin' Mama

Old viewing habits die hard for a new mom.

"...One night I was watching Showgirls and throwing back Moscow mules. The next..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

The Loft

Five married men share a penthouse loft in which an unidentified woman turns up dead.

"...Directed by: Erik Van Looy. Starring: Karl Urban, James Marsden, Wentworth Miller, Eric..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

Memory

Neeson does the Neeson thing as a hit man, redemption, oh, you know …

"...Directed by: Martin Campbell. Starring: Liam Neeson, Guy Pearce, Stella Stocker, Monica..."

April 29, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Scenesters

"...Directed by: Todd Berger. Starring: Todd Berger, Sherilyn Fenn, Blaise Miller, Suzanne May, Jeff..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Soundtrack Series’ Sunshine of Your Love

Kathy Valentine and more continue storytelling song recall

"...Sometimes you don’t even need to hear the melody of a song for it to take..."

April 9, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

The Stendahl Syndrome

"...Directed by: Dario Argento. Starring: Franco Diogene, John Quentin, Julien Lambroschini, Paolo..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Son of the Bride

In this Argentinean film, a single dad and businessman struggles to keep his personal life afloat while undergoing a midlife crisis.

"...Directed by: Juan José Campenella. Starring: Ricardo Darin, Hector Alterio, Norma Aleandro,..."

May 3, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Brings the Cosmos to Austin

Keynote brings unseen images from the James Webb telescope

"...South by Southwest is getting ready to expand your view of the cosmos with the..."

Jan. 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Game Report

What's on the Boards With Austin's Game Companies

"...You've seen it on television. You've read it in the zines. And, of course, you've browsed..."

May 30, 1997 Screens Feature by Marcel Meyer

The Cell

"...Directed by: Tarsem Singh. Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Vince Vaughn, Vincent D'Onofrio, Jake..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Road Tripping With a Serial Killer in Paper Ghosts

As well as being a riveting psychological thriller, this tale shows Texas in an intimate light

"...There's something really special about crime stories set in Texas...."

July 19, 2019 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

The Gray Band

How can a band singing almost exclusively about serial killers engender so much life?

"...A sonic hiss slithers poisonously from the right channel to..."

Jan. 14, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Fantastic Fest Breaks the First Wave

'Dredd 3D' and 'The Shining' headline 2012 festival

"...Fantastic Fest could have just dropped Frankenweenie on us and..."

July 30, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Fills the Card

Massive list includes closing night film

"...The Fantastic Fest second wave is here, and bigger than..."

Sept. 5, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Walking Contradiction

Exploring the legacy of one of Austin's great, unsung singer-songwriters, Blaze Foley

"...At 39, Blaze Foley left this world with little evidence..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Music Feature by Lee Nichols

How Dean Fleischer-Camp Brought Marcel the Shell With Shoes On to Life

Inside the secret life of the stop-motion smash

"...It's rare a stop-motion movie makes it into cinemas, even rarer..."

July 21, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How a Collaboration Between Roky Erickson and Doug Sahm Became Part of the Blueprint for Punk Rock

Chapter one of the Austin Punk Chronicles concludes with two local legends setting the stage for a global music revolution

"...As Roky Erickson's live solo debut loomed at the grand..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Paging Through the "Page Two" Archive

A look back at Louis Black's long-running column now at the end of its run

"...In early August, Louis Black, this paper’s co-founder and co-owner, announced..."

Sept. 7, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Levitation Interview: Stefanie Mannaerts of Belgium Haymakers Brutus

Bashes like Bonham, wails like Plant

"...To paraphrase a Seventies feminist anthem: Stefanie Mannaerts is woman, hear..."

Nov. 7, 2019 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Building a Monster: How Gabriel Luna Became the New Terminator

Austin actor on creating "the Ted Bundy of Terminators"

"...There aren't many legacy movie monsters that went movie to..."

Nov. 2, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Big Pow Wow

Cultural Olympiads, The Derailers

"...It seems there's one thing that all fine Americans and people everywhere..."

Aug. 16, 1996 Music Feature

The Cable Guise

Carrey, Quaid, and the IFC

"...Add to the long list of 20-year overnight successes in..."

June 14, 1996 Screens Feature by Patrick Taggart

Other Worlds Boards the Flight of the Navigator

Beloved '80s sci fi adventure picked as Defender of the Universe

"...Other Worlds Film Festival, Austin's celebration of science fiction cinema..."

Dec. 1, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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