Wise Blood

One of the last films in John Huston’s long career is this exceptional interpretation of Flannery O’Connor’s eccentric Southern tale of fringe fanatics.

"...Harry Dean Stanton, Ned Beatty, Mary Nell Santacroce and William Hickey. One of the last films in John Huston’s..."

Aug. 9, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Hightower Report

Right-wingers seize upon Schiavo case; and white-collar hucksters enjoy their freedom

"...Take William Wise, honcho of El Paso Corporation. In 2001, this..."

April 1, 2005 News Column by Jim Hightower

Peace Officer

Award-winning doc about police tactics could not be more timely

"...(who teaches at St. Edward’s) and Brad Barber, are wise to winnow their focus to a series of tragic..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Terminator 2: Judgment Day

This one hails from back in the day when James Cameron and ILM still had something to prove.

"...compassion invested in the film by Cameron and co-screenwriter William Wisher. There's a fairly well-drawn moral message in T2..."

July 5, 1991 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Pope of Avant Garde

Remembering William S. Burroughs

"...WILLIAM BURROUGHS IS DEAD..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Books Feature

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Fusillade No. 1 in Disney's presumed seven-film adaptation of C.S. Lewis' beloved children's tales is marred by dodgy CGI work and windy pacing.

"...Directed by: Andrew Adamson. Starring: Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, Anna Popplewell, Tilda Swinton, James McAvoy and Jim..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Passion of Mind

"...Alain Berliner. Starring: Joss Ackland, Sinead Cusack, Peter Riegert, William Fichtner, Stellan Skarsgärd and Demi Moore. Demi Moore was..."

May 26, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

In the Bedroom

"...Todd Field. Starring: Tom Wilkinson, Sissy Spacek, Nick Stahl, William Mapother, Marisa Tomei, William Wise, Celia Weston and Karen..."

Jan. 4, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Page Two: SXSW 09: An Intelligence-Impaired Introduction

In which six wise men give up on the elephant and go down themselves

"...Forums, with a tip of the Hatlo hat to William Burroughs:..."

March 27, 2009 Column by Louis Black

Thirteen Conversations About One Thing

Several vignettes follow different characters as their lives interconnect in a search for happiness.

"...Alan Arkin, Barbara Sukowa, Tia Texada, Frankie Faison and William Wise. This new movie by Jill Sprecher (co-written with..."

July 5, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Fleming, Babz Chula, Earl Pastko, Suzy Joachim, Deanna Milligan, William McDonald, Mary McDonald, Faustino Cachilapo...."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...school how there was one kid who had a wise-ass comment for everything and no matter how snide it..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...Tenney, Judah Lewis, Owen Teague, Libe Barer, Greg Alan Williams, Erika Alexander, Allison King. (UK, US: World Premiere)..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Digging Up the Marrow

Adam Green on the long and very personal path of his new feature

"...That's the name that bizarre obsessive William Decker (Twin Peaks' Ray Wise) gives to the underground..."

March 28, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

When the Sun Rises

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, a group of teenage filmmakers galvanize the tales of their island

"...took on the characteristics of a minute hand ticking clockwise up a coastal clock. First Brownsville, then Padre, then..."

June 5, 2009 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

The Usual Mayhem

A Potpourri of Book Reviews

"...New Year's Day, musing about the death of Hank Williams over a cup of hot and bitter espresso when..."

Nov. 22, 1996 Books Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Glen Powell, Josh Wiggins, Milo Coy, Lee Eddy, Bill Wise, Natalie L'Amoreaux, Jessica Brynn Cohen, Sam Chipman, Danielle Guilbot..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...and Alex North’s weary, sweat-drenched score elevating the Tennessee Williams play to new heights. Taxi Driver and A Streetcar..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Fan's Notes

In Almost Famous, Cameron Crowe tells the story of his first assignment for Rolling Stone in 1973 and a day when the youth of America believed rock & roll could change the world.

"...-- Lester Bangs to 15-year-old William Miller..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 25-31

"...his advice is excessively optimistic. On some occasions, it's wise to withdraw your energy from a project or relationship..."

March 25, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Midway

Roland Emmerich goes all guns blazing recreating the pivotal sea battle

"...hand and, um, acquits himself admirably as Vice Admiral William “Bull” Halsey.)..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Alone in the Dark

There's a certain majesty to German director Boll's style of filmmaking: a freedom from art, talent, skill of any formal kind, and the sheer pigheadedness to keep going at any cost.

"...deeply satisfying zen koan imparted to him by a wise man named Ed Wood. Or is the name Boll..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra

An affectionate parody of 1950s sci-fi movies, The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra spoofs ’til it poops out.

"...nefarious ends. The lost skeleton of the title cracks wise in a cave while awaiting Fleming’s return, hopefully to..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bulletproof Monk

"...Directed by: Paul Hunter. Starring: Chow Yun-Fat, Seann William Scott, Jaime King, Victoria Smurfit, Karel Roden and Mako...."

April 18, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Summer Revival Spirit

Can I Get a Witness?

"...D: Robert Wise; with Julie Harris, Claire Bloom, Richard Johnson, Russ Tamblyn...."

June 12, 1998 Screens Feature

Theatre Critics Table Nominations 1997

"...Curry, The Gospel at Colonus Jonathan Freeman, Peter Pan William Earl Ray, The Gospel at Colonus Daniel Sullivan, The..."

May 9, 1997 Arts Feature

Scanlines

"...D: William Lustig; with Joe Spinell, Caroline Munro, Gail Lawrence,..."

Dec. 1, 1995 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Lambert (late of Highlander 1-ad infinitum) is Rayden, the wise and wise-cracking silver-maned god on their side. Not much..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

'Bacchae' to the Future

How in (a Greek) god's name can the Rude Mechs re-create Dionysus in 69 in '09?

"...being unleashed. At the end of the performance, when William Finley's Dionysus would proclaim himself a successor to the..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Genius of Love

"...Daniel Johnston was born in 1961 to William and Mabel Johnston, a devoutly God-fearing, down-to-earth, and fastidiously..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

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