Akeelah and the Bee

This story about a girl from the ghetto who wins the national spelling bee has lofty if sometimes unfulfilled goals, but is a rewarding tale nevertheless.

"...Armstrong, Erica Hubbard and J.R. Villarreal. If you’ve seen the outstanding 2002 documentary Spellbound, you will perhaps recall Ashley..."

April 28, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Beautiful Country

A grueling journey is undertaken by a Vietnamese teen to find his absent mother in Ho Chi Minh City, and then his father, a former G.I., in Texas.

"...country in which this movie is set look beautiful, the film's title is meant to be more than a..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Jacket

This mix of amnesia, time travel, and Adrien Brody adds up to a fairly forgettable experience.

"...Brad Renfro. Amnesia and time travel – two of the cinema’s most recurrent narrative devices – are given another..."

March 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Fighting Temptations

Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé join the church choir.

"...marketable music – that his Vegas-showgirl drag act in the dreadful Boat Trip looks like Bressonian minimalism by contrast...."

Sept. 19, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life

"...Noah Taylor, Djimon Hounsou and Simon Yam. "Superior to the original" is generally considered a compliment in the world..."

July 25, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Gatekeeper

"...Brooks and Joe Pasqual. John Carlos Frey pulls off the proverbial hat-trick in his low-budget indie film The Gatekeeper...."

July 18, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Wild Thornberrys Movie

"...of L.A.-based animation house Klasky Csupo, I went into their Thornberrys film without having seen a lick of this..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Kid Stays in the Picture

"...Thankfully, this film version is almost (and often) word-for-word the same, narrated in Evan's own whiskey and cigarette husk,..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys

Catholic school boys and comics.

"...Jodie Foster, Jena Malone, Vincent D'Onofrio and Tyler Long. The current scandal about sexual misconduct in the clergy may..."

June 21, 2002 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Opportunists

"...and Tom Noonan. Vic Kelly (Walken) wants to do the right thing. The only thing is, his archaic sense..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Last Hurrah

"...Theatregoers of Austin,we have hit The Wall. In the annual..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Arts Feature

The Rugrats Movie

The babies' first theatrical adventure is nonstop, but padded with lots of pop tunes.

"...she hears Scooby Doo say “Ruh-roh” one more time. The Rugrats can count among its ardent fans many grateful..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Four Trailblazing Tequilas Reinvigorating the Spirit’s Reputation

When it comes to the tequila renaissance, sip it, don't shoot it

"...renaissance. Always known as an enchanting elixir in Mexico, the rich history and diverse array of nuanced flavors were..."

July 7, 2023 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

On the Stage, On the Screen: Austin's Theatres Embrace a Virtual Future

Ahead of Austin Playfest and the All Together Now! Revue, directors and producers discuss the challenges and potential they've found online

"...The rumors of the death of virtual theatre have been..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Austin Became the Cold Brew Capital of the World

No need to give up coffee during the sweltering season

"...No matter how much you love hot coffee, there comes a point in the summer where it becomes..."

April 7, 2017 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

One of the Good Guys

Is Chris Ohlson the nicest film producer in town, or just the hardest working?

"...great guy. Seriously. Everyone says so. In fact, that's the very first thing they tend to say about this..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Keepin' Up With the Jones Family

The Jones Family Singers hear the spirit speak in Austin

"...September 2005: Hurricane Rita is threatening to postpone the fourth annual Austin City Limits Music Festival. At the..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

The Tree of Life

Terrence Malick's latest film bursts with unbridled ambition and vision, and while it doesn't always reach the heights for which it aims, it soars boldly and fearlessly.

"...and Tye Sheridan. Terrence Malick’s hotly awaited new movie, The Tree of Life, bursts with such unbridled ambition, vision,..."

June 3, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Nik Wallenda: Life on the Wire

In which we send an aerialist to talk to a stuntman. Whoa.

"...[From the Editor: Last week, aerialist Raven Hinojosa spoke with tight-rope..."

May 19, 2011 Arts Post by Raven Hinojosa

The Last Airbender

M. Night Shyamalan's live-action film is based on a popular animated series on Nickelodeon, and although the movie retains the series' mythology, it loses all its humor and suspense.

"...Shaun Toub, Aasif Mandvi, Cliff Curtis and Seychelle Gabriel. There’s a new Avatar at the cineplex, but this one..."

July 2, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Island of Dr. Ersek

Austin's media-friendly Robert Ersek is the king of pop cosmetic surgery

"...If there was ever a perfect man for a perfect moment..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Deep in the Art

How In the West Became Deep in the Heart (of Texas)

"...In the summer of 1985, troupe members of Austin's avant-garde Big..."

May 8, 1998 Screens Feature by Clay Smith

Waco: The Rules of Engagement

"...William Gazecki. It's been just over four years since the fiery deaths of 76 men, women, and children and..."

May 2, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The De-Railers

RR Commission Challengers Say the Office Is Off-Track

"...Is it time to derail the Texas Railroad Commission? Three of the four candidates running..."

Nov. 1, 1996 News Feature by Karl Pallmeyer

The X-Files' Invisible Ink

The Truth Is Out There -- Somewhere

"..."The Truth Is Out There -- Somewhere" was originally published..."

Nov. 17, 1995 Screens Feature

ABC's 'The Taste' Casting in Austin June 28

Chefs and home cooks invited to local casting call

"...Think you're the chef or talented home cook with the chops to..."

June 10, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Behind the Scenes With 'Hellion'

Get to know the team behind the Sundance must-see

"...Kat Candler's "Hellion" short premiered two years ago at the Sundance Film Festival, but turning that project into the..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

The Horror of Selling Out

Harry Knowles talks about the films that could have been

"...Harry Knowles of Ain't It Cool News has a theory. "The reason that people like John Carpenter and John..."

Jan. 22, 2008 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

From the Vaults: John Logan

How did Johnny Depp come to be a producer of Hugo?

"...surprised to see Johnny Depp listed as one of the film's producers? Curious about that match-up? Follow the film's..."

Nov. 26, 2011 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Beer Bills Brewing at the Lege

Microbrewers want on-site sales, brewpubs want to sell off-site

"...The Legislature is back in town – you’re gonna need..."

Jan. 14, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

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