Who's On First

New to Doctor Who? Here's a cheat sheet for tonight's premiere

"...Season 7 of the age-defying Doctor Who – nearing its..."

Sept. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Die With Your Boots On

"...young twentysomething stood over a garbage can near La Zona Rosa’s front entrance and heaved pulpy orange liquid in..."

Sept. 25, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Man on the Train

"...Directed by: Patrice Leconte. Starring: Jean Rochefort and Johnny Hallyday. A man gets..."

May 23, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Youngbloods Reflect on SXSW

U18 contingent weighs in on its 2013 festival experience

"...I’m the son of a musician who’s played SXSW every year since..."

March 21, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

The Sun Sets on the 'Twilight' Saga

The Chronicle reviews Breaking Dawn Part Two

"...Box office analysts are anticipating a $275 million global haul by the end of the first weekend..."

Nov. 18, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

First Came Memphis Minnie

Maria Muldaur digs deeps into the blues

"...an interview. Just hang out.” Maria Muldaur muffles the cellphone she’s speaking on as she drives from Florida to..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Partying on ESPN's Dime: Priceless

Horns Republic Square shindig turns into big freebie for fans

"...Started Saturday evening cursing the Longhorn Network, but ended the night wearing an LHN cap...."

Sept. 2, 2012 Sports Post by Michael Corcoran

Toros on Top

"...year’s D-League tragedians are sitting high atop the Southwest Division standings at 13-5, four games ahead of closest rival..."

Jan. 14, 2008 Sports Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Nik Wallenda: Life on the Wire

In which we send an aerialist to talk to a stuntman. Whoa.

"...aerialist Raven Hinojosa spoke with tight-rope aerial stuntman and seventh-generation performer Nik Wallenda – (yes, of those Wallendas) about..."

May 19, 2011 Arts Post by Raven Hinojosa

This Season's First Classic 30 for 30: 'Benji'

The inspirational & heartbreaking story of Ben Wilson's life and death

"...of 30 for 30’s that will go in the pantheon of great ESPN films such as June 17, 1994;..."

Oct. 23, 2012 Sports Post by Will Eidam

Transamerica

Felicity Huffman’s commanding, gender-bending performance is the primary reason to see Transamerica.

"...Directed by: Duncan Tucker. Starring: Felicity Huffman, Kevin Zegers, Fionnula Flanagan, Elizabeth Peña, Graham Greene, Burt Young and Carrie..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

City Council Candidate Forums

Say hello to your district's candidates

"...get to know 'em. The city, its Ethics Review Commission, and the League of Women Voters have scheduled candidate..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Anomaly

Kiss at the Frank Erwin Center tonight ain't Kiss with Ace Frehley (and Peter Criss).

"...Kiss gums up the Frank Erwin Center tonight, but without Ace Frehley and Peter Criss, the circus..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

New to Town? Here Are Nine of the Biggest News Stories Affecting Locals.

A primer on Austin politics

"...of life in an ever-growing metropolis or getting your first taste of life in the little big city...."

Aug. 30, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Reputation. Image. Perception.

"...of sport, these three words are intertwined. An athlete’s reputation dictates an image. That image is based on how..."

Feb. 7, 2008 Sports Post by Christopher Bond

Down in the Valley

Sadly, this is less the epic modern Western it aspires to be than a muddled melodrama about a delusional drifter played by Edward Norton.

"...Directed by: David Jacobson. Starring: Edward Norton, Evan Rachel Wood, David Morse, Rory..."

June 2, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Imagine Me & You

A traditional romantic comedy with a lesbian twist, Imagine Me and You has its charms, but for a movie about loving radically, it sure plays it safe.

"...Ol Parker. Starring: Piper Perabo, Matthew Goode, Lena Headey, Anthony Head, Celia Imrie, Sue Johnston and Darren Boyd. British..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Don't Come Knocking

With its wonderful veteran cast, its heart on its sleeve, and a love for the landscape that suffuses its technique, Sam Shepard and Wim Wenders' movie is a peculiar but rewarding escape.

"...Fairuza Balk and Eva Marie Saint. Cameras are rolling on the set of Phantom of the West, a mawkish..."

April 14, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Jane Austen Book Club

Though it’s as estrogenic as dong quai, this amiable film about six friends and their book club is thoughtfully rendered with a certain universality of spirit.

"...Redgrave and Jimmy Smits. Though it’s as estrogenic as dong quai, this amiable adaptation of Karen Joy Fowler’s eponymous..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Stomp the Yard

Although littered with clichés and shopworn manipulations, this film's intervening dance sequences are so captivating that it’s almost possible to forget you’ve seen this movie a hundred times before.

"...Sylvain White. Starring: Columbus Short, Meagan Good, Ne-Yo, Darrin Henson, Brian J. White, Laz Alonso, Valarie Pettiford, Jermaine Williams,..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Yes Man

Jim Carrey plays a guy who just can't say no, a predicament which creates more a collection of humorous set-pieces than a satisfying movie.

"...Directed by: Peyton Reed. Starring: Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel, Bradley Cooper, John..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Movie Review by Theresa Everline

National Treasure: Book of Secrets

Nicolas Cage is again on the prowl in this sequel to the 2004 smash success.

"...Directed by: Jon Turteltaub. Starring: Nicolas Cage, Jon Voight, Ed Harris, Helen..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A Cinderella Story

Hilary Duff's Cinderella tale goes splat like a pumpkin.

"...of a threat in A Cinderella Story’s cooing tagline, "Once upon a time … can happen anytime." "Really?" one..."

July 16, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Where's the Party Yaar?

An indie comedy about ethnic identity.

"...Serena Varghese and Tina Cherian. Cheerfully hewn in the tradition of the "big party" college farce, this Houston-set ensemble..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Freedom Writers

Although based on a true story, this is another movie in which the cute white lady goes into an irascible high school and makes everybody love learnin'.

"...LaGravenese. Starring: Hilary Swank, Patrick Dempsey, Scott Glenn, Imelda Staunton, April Lee Hernandez and Jason Finn. The success story..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

The Assassination of Jesse James may be the world’s first epic of misguided hero worship.

"...Nick Cave. At two hours and 40 minutes, The Assassination of Jesse James may be the world’s first epic..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Déjà Vu

If the science fiction in Déjà Vu has more to do with fiction than science, it’s not as though this Denzel Washington picture ever pauses long enough for that realization to fully take hold.

"...Directed by: Tony Scott. Starring: Denzel Washington, Paula Patton, Val Kilmer, Jim..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Haunted House

Marlon Wayans spoofs Paranormal Activity.

"...Directed by: Michael Tiddes. Starring: Marlon Wayans, Marlene Forte, Essence Atkins, David Koechner, Dave Sheridan,..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2013: Live Action

Childhood, aging, and geographic diversity are common themes in these dramas from around the world.

"...who also toil in other fields. This year’s Live Action lineup honors a group of directors who’ve had successful..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Movie Review by Leah Churner

Closing Arguments

Olivier versus Branagh

"...First of all, Miss Jones, if you take away my..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

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