The Madness of King George

"...and Rupert Everett. In this country, he's a villain, the monarch whose abuse inspired a revolution, the ruler from..."

Feb. 3, 1995 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Holiday Viewing: The Lion in Winter

It’s 1183 … but squabbling with the family is timeless

"...let me out of jail.” Henry: “It’s only for the holidays.”..."

Dec. 6, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Flip Side

In Poor Shadows of Elysium's Richard II, a coin makes all the difference in what you see

"...The stars of Poor Shadows of Elysium's production of Richard..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Arts Feature by Jillian Owens

City Hall Hustle: Will the Shill

The ex-mayor says this may be your last chance to snap up a condo

"...in radio ads promoting some "Downtown Austin Facts" about the city's oft-maligned condo developments...."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Austin Film Society Unveils Its New Home for Cinema

Two-screen theatre will showcase the best of new and classic arthouse cinema

"...It's final touches time at the new Austin Film Society Cinema: fine-tuning the projectors, training..."

May 26, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Society Pages

Reading the next chapter of the Austin Film Society's playbook

"...There aren't many superstar film programmers. So even though he'd..."

June 21, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Movie Bug

Touching down at the Toronto International Film Festival

"...In its 35th year, the Toronto International Film Festival, known as TIFF, has moved..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Towers of Power

Are high-rises the key to a middle-class Downtown?

"...a trend – or, perhaps, starting a new one. The Downtown real estate broker and his wife have been..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Godzilla: King of the Monsters

Who will win this epic new battle royal as Godzilla faces King Ghidorah?

"...Officially the longest-running film franchise in history, Toho Studios’ gargantuan, Atomic..."

May 31, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

Cate Blanchett as Elizabeth I is back for seconds in this melodramatic sequel that emphasizes how the Virgin Queen lusted in her heart.

"...Sir Walter Raleigh returns from an expedition and entrances the Virgin Queen with stories of his discoveries and how..."

Oct. 12, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle

Latest update of Kipling's classic is caught in Disney's shadow

"...Directed by: Andy Serkis. Starring: Rohan Chand, Matthew Rhys and Freida Pinto...."

Dec. 7, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Favourite

Period drama puts power and personality first

"...Power is a fickle thing. There are those who hold it that have no idea..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Towers in the Pipeline

"...Under ConstructionThe Milago on Rainey Street is currently under construction (as..."

Nov. 11, 2005 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Boy and the Beast

Japanese anime film is a fully immersive experience

"...battles over who is best to succeed him. (Possibly, they should try this in Thailand, where the ailing and..."

March 4, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Wade in the Water

Geto Boy rap icon keeps Austin in 'Checks & Balances'

"...his pedal steel guitar one night in February at the Continental Club Gallery, Johnson couldn't understand how Bushwick Bill,..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Duchess of Langeais

Jacques Rivette adapts a Balzac novel and creates a period piece that's also a timeless tale about obsessive love and hate.

"...Jung and Barbet Schroeder. Set in 1820s France during the Restoration while Napoleon was in exile and a Bourbon..."

June 20, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Clearing

Despite the contributions of Robert Redford, Helen Mirren, and Willem Dafoe, The Clearing is a psychological thriller sans suspense.

"...forgiven for thinking that this debut directorial feature from the producer of such nerve-wrackers as The Insider, Heat, and..."

July 9, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Rudyard Kipling's the Jungle Book

"...Cleese. Fortunately for holiday moviegoers, Disney goes way beyond the bare necessities this season and gives us a lushly..."

Dec. 23, 1994 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Will Wynn: Call the Waaahmbulence

Breaking news: Mayor discovers traffic Downtown

"...traffic! Heaven forfend! Will Wynn's office sent out a rather WATB-esque (that's for you, proofers) press release speaking to..."

Nov. 27, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

SXSW Film Review: We Are the Radical Monarchs

Oakland's next generation of activists gets a place to learn

"...vital as tying knots and sewing buttons. So while the Brownies and Guides have members learning some practical skills,..."

March 12, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Shrewd Productions’ The Revolutionists

This staging of Lauren Gunderson’s satire proves the pen is mightier than the guillotine

"...de Gouges is an artist with an agenda. In the heart of the French Revolution, she is pushing herself..."

June 16, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

How to Attend the Sundance Film Festival's Screenings at AFS

Indie film showcase brings this year's hottest titles to AFS's new drive-in screen

"...7pm: Son of Monarchs (D: Alexis Gambis, Narrative Feature) The cross-border migrations of..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: January 21

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...and Bryanboy tries to fashion some new gossip. If the reader prefers, today’s AggreGAYtor may be regarded as fiction...."

Jan. 21, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Long Live the King!

The Decemberists' Nate Query talks about their new CD

"...The day after the royal wedding, the Decemberists hit Stubb's..."

April 29, 2011 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Which of these condos is not like the other?

"...(Answer Below) Spring's the Thing..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature

Bicycle Nomads and the Winds of Change

Backers say winter migration to Mexico creates 'a whole new way of life'

"...to bolt for Mexico? That's a question raised by the third annual Bikes Across Borders Winter Bicycle Migration...."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

The Latest in Paper

'Portis' characters are painfully human; they are often complicated, sometimes plain wretched, and always worth the price of admission," writes Anne Harris of the great man's True Grit. "And his frugal comic dexterity can be so subtle as to just whisper beneath catastrophe."

"...Clichés exist for a reason -- they're true. The source material is a better bet than..."

March 21, 2003 Books Feature by Anne Harris

Hamilton's Return Still Lives Up to the Hype

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Broadway smash returns to the Bass refreshed and revitalized

"...It's been said that when the Renaissance artist Michelangelo was asked about the process of..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Five Things to Enjoy on the East Austin Studio Tour

From trees to tour buses, the highlights of weekend two of the celebration of tactile creativity

"...The Austin Studio Tour, presented by Big Medium, is a..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fantastic Fest Review: The Queen of Black Magic

Indonesian horror is stomach-churning and gut-wrenching

"...If there are two signatures to Indonesian horror, they would be..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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