Blended

America's favorite screen couple, Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, mosey through another rom-com.

"...functions as a means of financing his family vacations. The Grown Ups series (two films, so far) gathers together..."

May 23, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

TV Eye

Mustering enthusiasm for the wedding that has gripped the world

"...in a movie say she's been dreaming of her wedding since she was a little girl, I frown. I..."

April 29, 2011 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Queer Events to Come

A guide to Austin's poppin' parties, fests, and art shows

"...Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog with a knack for predicting spring’s arrival, has..."

Feb. 12, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

This Old House

Sam Houston and the historic jigsaw puzzle of Boggy Creek Farm

"...Many of the people who shop at the biweekly Boggy Creek farm..."

Dec. 23, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

No, Really, Ada Calhoun – What’s It Like Being Married?

The New York journo tells all and, holy matrimony, her words are wise

"...Who the hell is Ada Calhoun and what does her marriage..."

May 17, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tackling Texas Truisms

Filmmaker Don Howard and the Texas Documentary Tour

"...Hanlin Local documentary filmmaker Don Howard doesn't look like the sort of guy to challenge existing stereotypes and subvert..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

As Millions Demand Justice, Texas Prepares to Take Rodney Reed's Life

Looking back at a long road of injustice for the death row inmate

"..."I don't think I would have ever imagined using the phrase, 'I just got off the phone with Kim..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Dark Horse

Optimistic youth continue to curdle in this latest Todd Solondz outing, even though the film's tone is less shrill and insistent.

"...newest probably isn't going to make anyone's list of the best date movies of 2012, but the director's claustrophobic..."

July 27, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Big Daddy

"...kinder, gentler Adam Sandler targets a whole new demographic, the ladies, in this lighthearted -- but still marginally obnoxious..."

June 25, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

This Changes Everything: Austin Witnesses to Sex Pistols' Chaotic Randy's Rodeo Show Go Home and Start Bands

UK instigators blow the roof off San Antonio dance hall in Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...Note: You often don’t know you’re witnessing history in the moment you’re seeing it, but there’s an undeniable feeling..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Gabriela

"...Lupe Ontiveros, Stacy Haiduk, Evelina Fernandez and Frank Medrano. The press materials for Miller's debut feature offer a juicy..."

May 11, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Two Hundred Cigarettes

"...Directed by: Risa Bramon Garcia. Starring: Guillermo Diaz, Angela Featherstone, Janeane Garofalo, Kate Hudson, Casey Affleck, Gaby Hoffman, Jay..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Day Trips & Beyond: Love Lock Bridges in Texas

A guide to "love locks" (and rocks) across the state

"...Learn all about the tradition and where you can take part in it,..."

Feb. 9, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

'I'd Unravel Any Riddle for Any Individ'le'

"...If I only had a brain. Jeff "the Scarecrow" Weaver (if we only had Major League Baseball's..."

Oct. 17, 2006 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

TV Eye

Two new specials focus on the Internet -- one on its remarkable past, one on its potentially hazardous future; also, Showtime launches the Latino Filmmaker Showcase.

"...Television stinks. That's been the clarion cry of media watchdog groups of all stripes..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Golly, Olly

Actor Olly Alexander puts aside the weirdos and psychos for the sweetly romantic The Dish & the Spoon

"...a job at his first audition, a spot on the British kids' TV movie Summerhill. From there, he has..."

March 11, 2011 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Exhibitionism

The Soldier Dreams: Misreading Clues Around a Deathbed

"...Hyde Park Theatre, through May 22 Running Time: 1 hr, 15 min..."

May 14, 1999 Arts Review

Catch and Release

An archetypal date movie with a good heart, Catch and Release is the lightweight story of a widow (Jennifer Garner) who discovers that you never really know a person.

"...Juliette Lewis, Joshua Friesen and Fiona Shaw. An archetypal date movie with a good heart, Catch and Release is..."

Jan. 26, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bend It Like Beckham

"...Khan and Ameet Chana. Soccer's a tough sell in the States. Unlike the rest of the world (where "football"..."

April 4, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

In & Out

"...Dillon and Debbie Reynolds. Anyone who claims to know the formula for movie comedy success is, almost by definition,..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Good Luck Chuck

Pitched somewhere between Farrelly brothers-lite and some oddball National Lampoon outing, this comedy is as familiar as it is charming, which isn't to say it's a good film.

"...Dan Fogler and Lonny Ross. Pitched somewhere between Farrelly brothers-lite and some oddball National Lampoon outing, Good Luck Chuck..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Paranormal Activity 3

Turns out that the third time is the charm: This one delivers the jolts with subtlety and brio.

"...Directed by: Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman. Starring: Katie Featherston, Chris Smith, Sprague Grayden, Lauren Bittner, Brian Boland, Chloe..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Brave

Although the animation looks terrific and the story features an immensely sympathetic heroine, Brave lacks the sheer imaginative oomph of prior Pixar pics.

"...Elastica, and Irvine Welsh were still cool. Now, with the release of this 13th feature from Pixar, I seem..."

June 22, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Like Crazy

This is a love story love story about people of a certain age – which is not to be confused with a love story for the ages.

"...Two college kids sit across from each other at a booth. They are tentative, shyly smiling, and..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Gay Place

Die Felicia scares up a new night and Cheer Ups celebrates eight years with Lez Wedding

"...our beloved scream queens Zane and Louisianna have moved their drag horror show Die Felicia to Saturdays! Not to..."

April 13, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Jon Seda. (R, 130 min.) Terry Gilliam may be the most gifted cinematic surrealist since Luis Bu–uel and, while..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Confessions of a Shopaholic

Profligate spending may be out of step with the times, but don't short-sell the comic charms of Isla Fisher.

"...Christine Ebersole, Wendie Malick, Lynn Redgrave and John Salley. The girl can’t help it: The shopaholic character, Rebecca Bloomwood..."

Feb. 20, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Record Reviews

"...Jews & the Abstract Truth (Knitting Factory)..."

June 13, 1997 Music Review

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...so you've had your headliners and competition titles, with the normal array of talent and titles Now it's time..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Austin's Theatrical Couples Keep Romance Alive Love's Labors Won

"...They might as well put a sign over the stage..."

Feb. 9, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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