United 93

United 93 is a sober, humanistic portrait of America’s literal “first responders,” who in an instant were forced to wrap their heads around a new, unfathomable reality.

"...of the horrible reality of Sept. 11, 2001, makes United 93 a tough proposition for some viewers who are..."

April 28, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

22 July

Horrific Norwegian terrorist attack dissected a little too cleanly to be moving

"...such recent films of his as Captain Phillips and United 93. However, 22 Julyis the least successful of Greengrass’..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Captain Phillips

Tom Hanks is at his best in this multidimensional thriller that grabs real life by the throat.

"...documentary realism in films such as Bloody Sunday and United 93, shows that he’s refined his craft even further..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Parkland

The events surrounding the assasination of JFK are witnessed through the eyes of those who were there in this made-in-Austin film.

"...from the cinematography of Barry Ackroyd (The Hurt Locker, United 93), who is adept at creating a news-footage feel...."

Oct. 4, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Green Zone

With Matt Damon's Bourne director at the helm, the actor plays an officer in Iraq who's mystified by why he's unable to uncover any WMDs.

"...– and it all went wrong. British director Greengrass (United 93, The Bourne Supremacy, The Bourne Ultimatum), working from..."

March 19, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Decade Under the Influence

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

"...(Taxi to the Dark Side, No End in Sight, United 93)...."

Dec. 25, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Bourne Ultimatum

The third film in this series is the best one yet about the rogue CIA spook with the memory of a goldfish.

"...better than 2002's The Bourne Identity, but director Greengrass (United 93, Bloody Sunday) even bests his own excellent The..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Cinema's Labyrinth

The year in film, 2006

"...3. United 93 – Smart and harrowing, this is one movie..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cinema's Labyrinth

The year in film, 2006

"...8. United 93 – I'll not watch it twice, but director..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

A Journey to 'Parkland'

Writer/director Peter Landesman on the untold stories of JFK's death

"...waste of time, but it wouldn't help. Movies like United 93, Sunday Bloody Sunday, The Deer Hunter, The Hurt..."

Oct. 5, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cinema's Labyrinth

The year in film, 2006

Jan. 5, 2007 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cinema's Labyrinth

The year in film, 2006

"...Austin Film Critics Association Best Film: United 93..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Screens Feature

Fantastic Fest Wave 2: The Martian, The Witch, and More

New Ridley Scott flick, plus dozens more added to fest

"...Ghanian-Romanian co-production, and their first ever title from the United Arab Emirates...."

Aug. 26, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest First Wave Announced

Miss Peregrine, Phantasm: Ravager, and more

"...Psycho Raman, historical epic/dirt-biking drama Magadheera; and Subhash Ghai's 1993 gangster clash Khal Nayak. Head of Programming Evrim Ersoy..."

Aug. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Lora Zane, Olivia dÕAbo, Glenn Quinn, Tim Choate. (R, 93 min.) ÒLive Nude GirlsÓ is the kind of phrase..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...and Jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival in 1993 and also having a cult repu tation as one..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Witch Hunt D: Elle Callahan A woman in the United States helps two young witches seek asylum in Mexico..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

CNN Obama-Clinton Debate: The full transcript

Word for word, the whole shebang

"...dollars that could have been invested here in the United States in roads and bridges and infrastructure and making..."

Feb. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

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.

"...Buchanan. The tale begins on September 11, 2001, when United Airlines Flight 93 hit Somerset County, Pa. – Buchanan's..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...and skin." When in fact gelatin is defined in United States Pharmacopoeia 1 as "a product obtained by the..."

Sept. 24, 2004 Column

Media Clips

The world’s major corporations have realized that the media can be big money, and they have invested heavily.

"...of the Australian National Rugby League; and the Manchester United British soccer team, just to cover the tip of..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Fantastic Fest Wave Three

Multiple monsters, sequels, and regulars (and RZA)

"...A Monster Calls United States, 2016, Texas Premiere, 108 min D: J. A...."

Sept. 7, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Catches Taika Waititi's JoJo Rabbit

Thor: Ragnarok director's film to open 2019 celebration of the strange

"...D: Mariano Cohn (Argentina, Spain, 2019, North American Premiere, 93 min) A 4x4 car will be the battleground between..."

July 30, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Snags Arrival

The Handmaiden, Sadako vs. Kayako in wave two

"...Arrival United States, 2016, Opening Film, 116 min D: Denis Villeneuve..."

Aug. 25, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dialing for Dollar$

Austin radio stations scramble to keep the money flowing in a strange new media world

"...annoyed. "About 75% of the time I listen to 93.3, which is just a really crappy hip-hop station," Goeller..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Austin Responds to the Refugees

As the Central American refugee crisis unfolds, an Austin movement to offer aid is playing out quietly, behind the scenes.

"...In Central Austin, parishioners at Trinity United Methodist Church have also opened their hearts by means..."

July 25, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...zoning change from SF3 to P for the entire 25.93 acres. The application clearly states the zoning change is..."

May 13, 2005 Column

Blix In Austin:

The UN weapons inspector blasts Bush at the LBJ School

"...April 28 to hear Sweden's Hans Blix, formerly the United Nations' chief weapons inspector in Iraq. Blix's mild personality..."

May 7, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

They're Here! Fantastic Fest Wave One Arrives

Overlord, Apostle headline fest opening salvo

"...APOSTLE D: Gareth Evans United Kingdom, 2018, 129 min., World Premiere, 129 min The..."

July 31, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

From the Archive: Welcome to Chaos

Originally published on Nov. 12, 1993: ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...This feature was originally published on Nov. 12, 1993...."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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