The Promise

The Armenian Genocide as seen through a love triangle

"...Comparisons between Terry George’s new film The Promise and his 2004 award-winner Hotel Rwanda are evident..."

April 21, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Promise

This fantastical story from the Chinese director Chen Kaige mixes battles, magic, romance, and mistaken identities for a lovely but unsatisfying blend.

"...Nicholas Tse, Chen Hong and Liu Yeh. Chen Kaige, the Chinese director of the masterful epic dramas The Emperor..."

May 5, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Developing Stories: The Promise of Planning

Can the city deliver on East Riverside?

"..."I truly believe this can be the next 'SoCo' – even the history of S. Congress..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Column by Katherine Gregor

God Help the Girl

Belle & Sebastian frontman Stuart Murdoch's first film is a charming movie musical in the key of Mod.

"...Saudade was the word I was grasping for while watching God Help..."

Sept. 12, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

'The Next New Thing'

Author Larry Cuban on the history of reform in Austin schools

"...At first glance, the Promise Neighborhoods initiative looks like a great way to..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The English Patient

"...Naveen Andrews, Colin Firth and Julian Wadham. Based on the Booker Award-winning novel by Michael Ondaatje, The English Patient..."

Nov. 22, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Music of Chance

"...in this intriguing adaptation of Paul Auster's novel, and there's a chance you may like one half and not..."

Sept. 17, 1993 Movie Review by Robert Faires

The LuvDoc's Celebrity Corner

The LuvDoc chats with Marcus G. Ollington, rock star cartographer

"...– one of those deals where helicopter parents reward the shocking athletic ineptitude of their children with snacks and..."

Aug. 8, 2012 Chronolog Post by The Luv Doc

Page Three: Hell in a Handbasket
or, the Worst of Austin

A week in the life of local government

"...Well, the shit is certainly hitting the fan this week. From..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Column by Nick Barbaro

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his State of the City Address before the Real Estate Council of Austin..."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Fred Lewis, Friends of “the Poor” Go to War on Central Health

Is there a doctor in the house?

"...When Central Health won its bond election in 2012, the vote was widely heralded as a step forward toward..."

Dec. 2, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

The Purge: Anarchy

Back after last year's Purge struck such a unlikely chord, this story about an annual eruption of violence returns in stronger form.

"...Amid so many floundering studio tentpoles, last summer’s The Purge struck an unlikely chord. Its outlandish yet provocative..."

July 18, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Darren, the Devil and the Drowned Souls

Saw' director Bousman opens the tent of 'The Devil's Carnival'

"...Darren Lynn Bousman went to Hollywood to make musicals. There were no musicals to make, so he made horror..."

April 18, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Wrestler

In the latest film from Darren Aronofsky, Mickey Rourke rips his tattered name from the dustbin of history with his portrayal of an aging professional wrestler.

"...and your Brad Pitts and your Frank Langellas; if there’s any justice in the world, this year’s best actor..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Wicker Man

Notorious director Neil LaBute's well-intentioned but inadvertently silly film starring Nicolas Cage replaces the vague, sinister paganism of the original with a creepy infusion of earth-mother estrogen gone haywire.

"...Beahan, Frances Conroy, Molly Parker and Leelee Sobieski. Through the auspices of my recently created (on the drive home,..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

On the Lege

Lawmakers accomplish what they failed to do so many times – approve a new education funding package that doesn't look half bad on paper

"...On Monday, the Legislature wrapped up a special session on school finance..."

May 19, 2006 News Column by Amy Smith

That's the Way I Like it

"...Francis, Medaline Tan and Adrian Pang. Disco dead? Perish the thought. At least not in Singapore, circa 1977, an..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Soul in the Hole

"...connection with teams like Tom Penders' Texas Runnin' Horns, the term “playground basketball” doesn't necessarily refer to chaotic, brick-heaving,..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Digital Audio From the Cyber-Underground

Boot Up the Volume

"...a couple of grand for a computer, lured by the promise of spectacular, eye-popping, ear-popping, interactive multimedia -- but..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Screens Feature by John Avignone

The Van

"...Caroline Rothwell, Ger Ryan, Donal O'Kelly and Colm Meaney. The Van, which is the final film adaptation of Dublin..."

July 18, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Chamber

"...and Bo Jackson. Based on John Grisham's 1994 bestseller, The Chamber comes to us hot on the heels of..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief

Alex Gibney's doc penetrates the church's cloak of secrecy

"...Since its inception, the Church of Scientology has obsessively shrouded itself in an..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Great Invisible

Doc looks at the impact of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill on the lives of residents in the Gulf area.

"...A documentary with an agenda, The Great Invisible solemnly recounts the catastrophic consequences of the..."

Dec. 12, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Med School Solution

A medical school, a teaching hospital, and a new health care system?

"...The morning of Sunday, Aug. 19, the presid­ent and CEO..."

Sept. 14, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Goal!: The Dream Begins

From East L.A. to the soccer fields of England, this rags-to-riches story sticks closely to the sports movie formula.

"...Pertwee and Kieran O'Brien. Despite employing every cliché in the sports-movie handbook, Goal!: The Dream Begins tells a reasonably..."

May 12, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Meet the New Neighbors

A fugitive sect of Mormon polygamists is building a home – and an end-time temple – in the West Texas town of Eldorado

"...The town of Eldorado, Texas, seat of Schleicher County, flanks..."

July 29, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Prince & Me

Who says you can't be a princess and go to medical school too?

"...James Fox, Miranda Richardson, Alberta Watson and John Bourgeois. The trouble with retooling fairy tales to jibe with our..."

April 9, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Play it to the Bone

"...Woody Harrelson. If any Tom, Dick, or Harry off the street had directed this movie, it would have to..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Leopard Son

"...Directed by: Hugo Van Lawick. The Leopard Son initially gives the appearance of being some..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Flighting the Winter Brews

Craft Pride’s monthly flight night to highlight cold weather beers

"...Colder weather brings more than just the promise of a flushed..."

Dec. 10, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

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