The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons From the Life of Robert S. McNamara

Robert S. McNamara, the confounding former secretary of defense during the Vietnam era, may be visionary filmmaker Errol Morris' best interview "get" ever.

"...the things about these subjects that interest him are their internal contradictions and intrinsic oppositions. It’s as if he..."

Feb. 27, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

There Is No Try ...

Foleyvision does the Turkish 'Star Wars'

"...company make use of the rugged, Tatooine-like terrain of their native country while crafting a film that rivals anything..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Highwaymen

He may be Mel Gibson's choice to play Jesus, but in this car-chase nightmare Jim Caviezel is on the highway to hell.

"...Red, nor for that matter Hauer and Howell, but their film has quietly achieved cult status. Short on dialogue..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips

If you are looking for excellent service and extreme comfort, the Hotel Valencia Riverwalk may be the answer

"...For more information, call 210/227-9700 or 866/842-0100. To visit their Web site, go to www.hotelvalencia.com...."

Feb. 13, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Girl With a Pearl Earring

Bona fide "art" movie starring this season's It Girl, Scarlett Johansson, is as flat and enigmatic as the titular portrait by Vermeer.

"...an inch of its life and scenes constantly overstay their welcome with endless takes of near-wordless empathy between artist..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Perfect Score

The movie that gives new meaning to the phrase, "taking the SATs": felonious breaking and entering.

"...already knew that, right? – band together to secure their university futures by stealing the answers beforehand. The group..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Cut and Dried: A Primer

The Central Texas meat market roundup

"...self still comes to work on a regular basis. Their beef is all Texas-grown, preaged, and cut from sides..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Food Feature

Fivehead, Stickpony, the Pretty Please

Live shots

"...Deluxe), this was the band's first gig after changing their name from the Via Satellites. Whitley's m.o. -- manic,..."

Jan. 23, 2004 Music Review by Michael Chamy

The Right Impulse

Cafe Caprice joins the Central City casual fine dining lineup.

"...the first time. Constantine and his wife Joni pooled their resources and years' worth of hospitality experience and purchased..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

Who was tops in 2003? Who will last into 2004?

"...and the birth of Brilliant, Cityfold, and Jewell. Holding their own at this time are FeedBack, Tribeza, and Austin..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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