The Changing Shape of Austin Studios

"...There's not much to see at the old National Guard..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Words

As an examination of the writer's world, this film offers nothing new; as a romance it's not half bad.

"...I'm a sucker for a good romance but they're few and far between these days. I'm not talking..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Ambassador

With daring, gonzo filmmaking, this documentary film penetrates the blood-diamond trade in the Central African Republic.

"...Danish documentarian and full-time provocateur Mads Brügger is either fearless or insane, possibly a combination of both. His..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

You Don’t Even Have to Go to the Movies Anymore

You really shouldn’t stop going to the movies

"...Austin has a hugely vibrant film culture, bursting at the seams with talented filmmakers, savvy filmgoers, insightful film writers,..."

Aug. 16, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

A Closer Look at the Paramount Lineup

Spike Lee, Amy Heckerling to present films

"...May we direct your attention to the newly released slate for the Paramount's annual Summer Classic..."

May 15, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Art of the Steal

This documentary looks at the quandary faced in Philadelphia about moving the Barnes Foundation, home to a premier Postimpressionist collection.

"...documentary makes no bones about where its allegiances lie. The Art of the Steal bills itself, after all, as..."

April 16, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The White Ribbon

A disquieting feeling of apprehension is made palpable in Michael Haneke's import, The White Ribbon.

"...A disquieting feeling of apprehension is made palpable in The White Ribbon. A series of strange and nasty events..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

In the Loop

In the Loop is a scabrous and funny study of how an offhand remark by a career politician can metastasize into an international conflict and, ultimately, war.

"...is a kind of magic, a spellbinding hex-agony of barbed-wire jabs, feints, and outright skewerings. In the real world,..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Girlfriend Experience

Steven Soderbergh directs this DV-cam look at the life of a high-end Manhattan call girl (played by porn star Sasha Grey).

"...diamonds may have been a girl’s best friend, but these days a woman might find it better to invest..."

May 22, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Watchmen

Three documentaries shine a light on playing to the audience

"...to have much cross section. But look closer, and there's something of a shared fascination in aspects of performance,..."

March 13, 2009 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Vera Farmiga is a knockout in this otherwise predictable and emotionally manipulative story about the horror of the German concentration camps.

"...by: Mark Herman. Starring: Asa Butterfield, Jack Scanlon, David Thewlis, Vera Farmiga, Amber Beattie, Richard Johnson, Sheila Hancock and..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Burton and Depp's screen version of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s book is truer to the source material and generally splendid, artful, and often sinister, yet it doesn't completely displace the earlier screen version.

"...Bucket (Highmore) wins one of five golden tickets and thereby an invitation to visit the chocolate factory of reclusive..."

July 15, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior

The mass release of this top-notch Thai action film should havee American audiences grinning ear to ear and shore to shore.

"...Wannakit Siriput. Jackie Chan, your days are numbered. Actually, they’ve been numbered for what seems like ages now as..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Reckoning

A traveling troupe of actors in medieval England stumble upon a mysterious murder and end up single-handedly inventing the morality play.

"...told me Scottish director Paul McGuigan’s next film after the ultraviolent bloodbath Gangster No. 1 would be a contemplative..."

April 2, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The In-Laws

"...Suchet and Maria Ricossa. Mention Arthur Hiller’s 1979 film The In-Laws to people of a certain age, and you’ll..."

May 23, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Smell of Success

Austin's poster art scene is back, and it's better than ever.

"...[Posted to the chat room at Gigposters.com, Thursday, July 19, 2001:]..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

The Tuxedo

"...and forced to toil as unpaid fight-scene extras in the faltering Hong Kong film industry for their inexcusable crime..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

"...Joan Crawford finally slapped that bratty Ann Blyth on the staircase in Mildred Pierce, the relationship between mothers and..."

June 7, 2002 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within

"...is it Memorex? And does it matter? Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, which is yet another film based on..."

July 13, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Siege

"...down Denzel Washington's Righteousness Meter? It's set too high. The king of earnest masculinity is about due for a..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Art Fights the Power

The Liberating Artwork of Malaquías Montoya

"...I Pledge Berkeley, California,1968: The Chicano Movement is born. Cesar Chavez and his newly..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

The Adventures of Pinocchio

"...Kier, Bebe Neuwirth, Genevieve Bujold and David Doyle. In The Adventures of Pinocchio, director Steve Barron (Coneheads, Teenage Mutant..."

July 26, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

The Most Dangerous Man in Austin?

Cody Wilson's day-to-day life is pretty routine. But the product he's selling threatens to make gun control laws obsolete.

"...There's no sign on the walls outside of Cody Wilson's..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Germane in the Membrane

How many of the vehicle bills now with the House will crash and burn

"...At the moment, there are 467 House Bills back from the..."

May 29, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

"...Out of the Blue..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

Five Don't-Miss Spots On the Austin Studio Tour

Here, there, and everywhere there’s skill and effort and so much beauty

"...You wanted more recommendations for your Austin Studio Tour..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Burning Books With the Schisms

Video premiere: “Bibles and Torahs”

"...or separation from a church or religious body.” Fitting, then, that the latest offering from Austin rock noir trio..."

Dec. 12, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

From the Vaults: Chimps Ahoy

"Project Nim" stirs up memories of our Damn Dirty Ape issue

"...Project Nim has returned to Austin at the Violet Crown Cinema after a brief one-week run here..."

Dec. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Matt the Electrician & Dana Falconberry Party!

Third in a series of vinyl single mash-ups yields release show

"...music, where musicians are innovating new ways of releasing their music, Austinite Matt the Electrician is releasing a series..."

May 13, 2016 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Riders Against the Storm Year

ATX hip-hop duo gets its science down

"...Shakey Graves’ Blues on the Green concert tonight was postponed until Aug. 22, and..."

June 24, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

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