The Devil and William Friedkin

The director's journey from The Exorcist to a real exorcism

"...William Friedkin sits back on a couch in the Four..."

Jan. 5, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Barbara Jordan Statue at UT

The statue honoring the former congresswoman and UT professor is unveiled

"...the University of Texas. On Friday, April 24, Barbara Jordan will take up permanent residence under West Campus' Battle..."

April 24, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...the end: After SXSW Film (March 8-17) announced that Jordan Peele's eagerly awaited doppelganger chiller Us will be this..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Body of Lies

Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe star in Ridley Scott's new film about the different types of CIA operatives fighting the global war on terrorism.

"...develops a love connection with a woman (Farahani) in Jordan. This love story seems totally grafted onto an otherwise..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jordan Moser's August residency, a pair of Millers, and more recommended Austin shows

"...Jordan Moser’s August Residency Hole in the Wall, Tuesday 1..."

July 28, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Kingpin

Harrelson and Quaid bowl a perfectly hilarious game in this Farrelly Brothers farce.

"...Richard Tyson, Rob Moran, Lin Shaye, Zen Gesser and William Jordan. From the writer/directors of the Jim Carrey vehicle..."

July 26, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Emily Sings

New Texas Music Works is kicking off the ninth annual New Texas Festival with the Emily Dickinson Song Symposium. A conference dedicated to art songs featuring texts by the master American poet.

"...Dickinson Song Symposium will be composers Jake Heggie and William Jordan, Dickinson scholars Doris Abramson and Emily Seelbinder, and..."

May 17, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

TV Eye

Have you had your fill of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? Are you stuffed to the gills from consuming too many hours of Survivor, Big Brother, The Real World, Road Rules, or Making the Band? Better get used to it -- there's a whole lot more on the way.

"...thoughts, my opinion of the show hasn't changed. Watching William (aka Mega) and Jordan -- the self-described triathlete and..."

July 21, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...of Light Director: Rosa Ruth Boesten, Producers: Roger Ross Williams, Anousha Nzume, Ilja Roomans George Anthony Morton, a classical..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...uncovers football's front-office conspiracies in Any Given Sunday; Neil Jordan (The Crying Game) explores another impossible relationship in The..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...Craig T. Nelson, Hill Harper, Steve Harris, Leslie Bibb, William L. Petersen...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Written in Stone

History of racism lives on in UT monuments

"...of such leaders as Martin Luther King and Barbara Jordan."..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

Further Reflections

"...of the tumultuous times between 1989 and 1992. --Matt Williams..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Bryan Singer; with Ron Mar quette, Dina Brooks, Burt Williams, Larry Maxwell, Charles Cavanaugh, Brandon Bo yce. (NR, 92..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...The Taiwan Oyster Director: Mark Jarrett, Screenwriters: Mark Jarrett, Jordan Heimer, Mitchell Jarrett Two Ex-Pat Kindergarten teachers in Taiwan..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Books, Books, Books

The Summer of '95

"...stepping on somebody's toes." Indeed, this is the truth Jordan Marshall discovers in Green Hills, Texas, while defending a..."

June 2, 1995 Books Feature

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Candidate D: Jasmine Stodel Producers: Jasmine Stodel, Chevis LaBelle, William Dorrien-Smith Kid Candidate tells the story of Hayden Pedigo,..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...of a terrifying supernatural being: The Toll Man. Cast: Jordan Hayes, Max Topplin, James McGowan, Rosemary Dunsmore (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

America Gone Awry

Philip Roth's strength as a novelist, Tom Grimes says, is that he never writes as if he's finally reached a point of permanent self-definition. He's always searching for that definition, as a writer, as a Jew, and now, through the aging, reclusive Nathan Zuckerman, as an American.

"...from the humblest of circumstances to become president. Take William Jefferson Clinton, the Elvis of American presidents. Just as..."

June 23, 2000 Books Feature by Tom Grimes

Wrapped and Ready

"...Robert Rodriguez's The Faculty, written by Scream scribe Kevin Williamson and starring a bevy of today's hottest young TV..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...Schloss, John Gallagher Jr., Danielle Brooks, Tony Hale, Keith Williams, Tee Dennard (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

West Austin Studio Tour 2016

"...Oak Crest): Sarah Linder, Jessica Alexander, Alex Freeman, and William Kern..."

May 16, 2016 Photo Gallery

For the Kids

The UIL and school districts can do better work curtailing concussions

"...surprise to Paul Severt, father of Westlake starting quarterback Jordan Severt. The CFO of Cigna Supplemental Benefits is proud..."

Dec. 24, 2013 Sports Post by Joseph Baucum

Cabin Fever

A festival breakout shocker that twists genre conventions into a jarring battery of scares.

"...Directed by: Eli Roth. Starring: Rider Strong, Jordan Ladd, Joey Kern, Cerina Vincent and James DeBello. The..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Reissues

"...Royal Philharmonic Orchestra through an amped-up arrangement of the William Tell Overture. From the rollicking, fleet-fingered bluegrass of "Gentle..."

June 27, 1997 Music Review

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

"...Strictly Ballroom's Australian director Baz Luhrmann transplants William Shakespeare's classic Romeo and Juliet to contemporary Florida and..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...sagas of the century – the arrest of Ross William Ulbricht, the entrepreneur alleged to be “Dread Pirate Roberts,”..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Litera Listings: Kathleen Weager, Liz Lambert, Kathryn Hightower, Ric Williams..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Parachute Director: Brittany Snow, Producers: Jordan Yale Levine, Jordan Beckerman, Brittany Snow, Lizzie Shapiro, Screenwriters:..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Austin Filmmakers at the Lake Travis Film Festival

Get out of the city and enjoy a big weekend of movies

"...of the Nineties nerdy workplace comedy, courtesy of director William F. Reed, in the adorably dorky tale of a..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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