So What Is Trainspotting Anyway?

Choose life. Choose a sequel. Choose director Danny Boyle.

"...There's an omission in cult classic Trainspotting: Never once is the..."

March 24, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Cure for Wellness

Gothic mystery is hard to swallow

"...Directed by: Gore Verbinski. Starring: Dane DeHaan, Jason Isaacs, Mia Goth, Harry Groener, Celia..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

In Horrifying Times, the Haunting Season Is More Important Than Ever

This is Halloween

"...We've always known this time of year is a strange one...."

Oct. 23, 2020 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Q&A Hole: How Does Something Get "Overrated"?

With Lauren Weinstein, Tim Doyle, Pat Dean, Mark Finn, and more

"...Opinions, the saying goes, are like assholes: Anybody who has one, is..."

Sept. 20, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Decade Under the Influence

The 'Chronicle' movie critics take a look back at what the Aughts wrought

"...Agnès From Then to Now..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front

Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend

"...A storm front is moving in: a creative storm front,..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by James Scott

Page Two: Once in a Lifetime

Obama and Clinton are the future – a real future that is better than any fabricated past

"..."You will search, babe, At any cost. But how long, babe, Can..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Column by Louis Black

One in a Crowd: Crazy Carl and His Man-Boobs

Giving a film away costs money

"...Filmmaking ain't cheap, but neither is finding an audience. But..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Rolls the Dice on a New Dungeons & Dragons Mural

Artist TRUTH sprays his artistic magic over Slaughter Lane

"...Seriously, how is Slaughter Lane a place in Austin, and not a..."

Feb. 25, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dear Glutton: Movie Snacks

What food is acceptable to eat in a movie theatre?

"...Dear Glutton,..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Food Column by Emily Beyda

My Scientology Movie

Another doc on L. Ron Hubbard's cash cow

"...Cheekier than Alex Gibney’s Going Clear, but in its own way..."

March 31, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

OMG! The Grumpy Cat Movie Premieres Tonight!

And we have a few reasons why you might be other than thrilled

"...In a just world, Bryan and Tabatha Bundesen would've turned their..."

Nov. 29, 2014 Screens Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

I'm in Love With a Church Girl

The title says it all.

"...Directed by: Steve Race. Starring: Adrienne Bailon, Ja Rule, Michael Madsen, Stephen Baldwin,..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A/k/a Tommy Chong

Chong cuts a hugely sympathetic figure in the story of his legal troubles after Operation Pipe Dreams, an anti-paraphernalia sweep that specifically targeted his bong business.

"...Directed by: Josh Gilbert. We're short on space this week, so I'll pass on a stoner colleague's..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Disaster Movie

We're running out of genres to spoof: This time it's disaster movies.

"...Directed by: Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer. Starring: Matt Lanter, Vanessa Minnillo,..."

Sept. 5, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

On Hitch: A Digression

"...Oh, Josh, you’re breaking my heart...."

July 8, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Joe Begos Wishes You a Christmas Bloody Christmas

Writer/director talks fusing holiday horror and hangout movies

"...In the realm of techno-terror "Robots go kill crazy" is basically a..."

Dec. 12, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Impractical Jokers: The Movie

Community couldn't get six seasons and a movie, but these guys did?

"...Directed by: Chris Henchy. Starring: James "Murr" Murray, Brian "Q" Quinn, Joe..."

March 13, 2020 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Satan Said Dance Shuffles the Life of a Young Woman

Katarzyna Roslaniec's portrait of a girl made from single moments from her life

"..."Satan Said Dance doesn't have a linear succession," director Katarzyna..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Fluffy Movie

Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias performs in this comedy concert film.

"...Directed by: Manny Rodriguez and Jay Lavender...."

Aug. 1, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Tim & Eric's Billion Dollar Movie

This cult comedy duo from TV demonstrate with this feature-length film that more, quite frequently, equals less.

"...Directed by: Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim. Starring: Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, John C...."

March 2, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hannah Montana: The Movie

"Pop it, lock it, polka dot it," sings Miley, while also learning worthy messages about responsibility to family, community, and Mother Earth.

"...Directed by: Peter Chelsom. Starring: Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Emily Osment, Jason Earles,..."

April 17, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A Tale of Two Cities: Toronto vs. Seattle

"...Holy living Christ! T.J. Ford’s back, and back in a big damn..."

Feb. 11, 2008 Sports Post by Andy Denham

Snakes on a Plane

This solid little B-movie arrives cloaked in the dodgy garb of a fanboy phenomenon.

"...Directed by: David R. Ellis. Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Julianna Margulies, Nathan..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story

You could call it Seabiscuit Jr., but this horsey heartwarmer does something surprising in spite of its underdog sports-movie formula and shameless emotional manipulation: It manages to be an enjoyable movie about and for girls.

"...Directed by: John Gatins. Starring: Kurt Russell, Dakota Fanning, Kris Kristofferson, Elisabeth Shue,..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Pooh's Heffalump Movie

It’s not big and bright and busy and boffo, but it's a perfectly marvelous matinee option for young children. It’s a sweet little story, from a kid’s-eye view, about the anguish of being too little to do stuff.

"...Directed by: Frank Nissen. We debated whether to bring our almost 3-year-old..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Book of Mormon Movie, Volume 1: The Journey

The leaden acting, tablecloth wardrobe, and Sixties-era Star Trek set design are more likely to leave nonbelievers stupefied than awestruck.

"...Directed by: Gary Rogers. Starring: Noah Danby, Mark Gollaher, Michael Flynn, Cragun..."

March 12, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Pokémon: The First Movie

"...Directed by: Kunihiko Yuyama and Michael Haigney. There is a new definition of..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Perfect World

Shot in and around Austin, Eastwood's first film after his Oscar-sweep with Unforgiven is a taut, occasionally touching chase film that pits a prison escapee/kidnapper (Costner) against a Texas Ranger (Eastwood) in 1963 Texas.

"...Directed by: Clint Eastwood. Starring: Clint Eastwood, Kevin Costner, Laura Dern and T.J...."

Nov. 26, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Josh and S.A.M.

"...Directed by: Billy Weber. Starring: Jacob Tierney, Noah Fleiss, Martha Plimpton, Stephen Tobolowsky, Joan..."

Nov. 26, 1993 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

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