Spike & Mike's 1998 Classic Festival of Animation

"...nicely conceived mix of live-action, pixillation, and traditional cel work, but the story is as old as they come...."

July 3, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Ulysses' Gaze

"...value and meaning of Greek director Angelopoulos' ambitious 180-minute work. Still, as easy as it is to be impressed..."

June 13, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Casino

Stone jumps into the deep end with Scorsese made guys, De Niro and Pesci, as the action moves from New York to Vegas, with uneven results.

"...is always a pleasure to watch De Niro at work, especially when at work in a juicy role like..."

Nov. 22, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Wonderful Horrible Life of Leni Riefenstahl

"...day, at the age of 91, she continues to work as a still photographer and, amazingly, scuba-dives the deep..."

June 10, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

All the Vermeers in New York

"...Mansion, Gordon Joseph Weiss and Katherine Bean. This newest work from steadfast American independent filmmaker, Jon Jost, almost breaks..."

June 19, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The French View of Richard Linklater

Pompidou curator explains new tribute to the Austin filmmaker

"...gives an intriguing new perspective on his body of work...."

Dec. 8, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Lighthouse

The latest from The Witch director finds madness in isolation

"...and mechanics of a 19th-century lighthouse is lonely, grueling work – then again, that’s probably why it pays so..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Pain and Glory

Almodóvar's latest classic is a self-portrait by a great, aging artist

"...practice of filmmaking. Pain and Glory is a fictional work borne of experience and maturity, and grounded in a..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Michael Ray Charles' New Art Asks Hard Questions About Race and America

The internationally acclaimed artist returns to Austin with new work that, as ever, leaves us asking ourselves what we see

"...you become aware of the true scope of the work. What's happening here is colossal...."

Sept. 13, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Great Buster: A Celebration

Peter Bogdanovich sketches the outlines of the life of Buster Keaton

"...a half-hour master class in the best of his work. Drawing from what is seen as his finest work..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

"Crit Group 2018" at grayDUCK Gallery

The body of work by artists in the Contemporary Austin's current critique group often engages the body in some way

"...of land or water or people. A collection of work. The "Crit Group 2018" show is a conversation with..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Arts Review by Tatiana Ryckman

The Making of Austin

Curator Carter Foster on Ellsworth Kelly's art building

"...the lowdown on artist Ellsworth Kelly and his final work – and masterwork – Austin, why not go to..."

Feb. 15, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Visions of Stan Brakhage

Experimental Response Cinema presents three nights of his work

"...where to begin. With experimental pioneer Stan Brakhage, whose work stretched from experiential documentaries to hand-crafted celluloid collages, even..."

Feb. 10, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Richard Linklater: dream is destiny

Doc on local filmmaker is a thoughtful portrait

"...writer-director half his age) who long ago chose to work outside the system and instead has graced American cinema..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Healthier Workforce

ATCEMS Employees Association head skeptical of EMS chief's budget plan

"...The state of ATCEMS's field staff – an overworked crew that, in addition to managing the stress that..."

Sept. 4, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Martinez and Adler Trade Attacks

Mayoral run-off campaign quickly turns harsh

"...opponent Steve Adler of hiding his law firm’s previous work for Koch Industries, and benefiting from polluting the Springs...."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Planes: Fire & Rescue

In this Disney follow-up, Dusty, the animated cropduster, still flies around like crazy, while learning to work in a group and be less of a showboat.

"...funny, appealing, 3-D, animated films. Even their less successful works are polished entertainments. This sequel to last year’s moderate..."

July 18, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Studio Visits: Matt Rebholz

Conspiracy theories and the painstaking work of being a graphic novelist

"...Austin Chronicle: What is fascinating to me about your work – and indeed, the work of many graphic novelists..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Arts Column by Andy Campbell

Studio Visits: Jerry DeFrese

A new studio provides the space, and height, for this artist's new body of work

"...flooding his space with light. DeFrese would need to work overtime to run himself out of this generous space...."

July 19, 2013 Arts Column by Andy Campbell

Team Risk

UT students create a safe place for their classmates to make daring new stage work

"...the reason she's in Austin is the Cohen New Works Festival. Two years ago, when the New York City-based..."

March 25, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

By Any Means Necessary

Suzan-Lori Parks works it – and helps you work it, too

"...So how does Suzan-Lori Parks work?..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Outside the System

Two artists go beyond the gallery walls to find new ways of sharing their work

"...Systems can provide a helpful pre-existing framework. There is little reason to reinvent the wheel. They..."

April 3, 2009 Arts Feature by Andrew Long

A Revolution of Spirit

Ritual jazz theatre pioneer Sharon Bridgforth premieres a new work, her last in Austin

"...piece delta dandi is one such place. This new work from writer and ritual jazz theatre artist Sharon Bridgforth..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Arts Feature by Abe Louise Young

The Company You Keep

There's no knowing Andrea Ariel without knowing the artists she works with

"...2005. Walker is describing how she and Ariel have worked together, explored and melded their respective disciplines of theatre..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Every Woman Everywhere

UT, ALLGO, and Resistencia honor the life and work of the late Gloria Anzaldúa

"...a two-day event to honor Gloria Anzaldúa's life and work on Oct. 22 and 23. Surviving the Battles, Shaping..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Books Feature by Belinda Acosta

A Shared Vision

MM Pack reports on the combination of generosity and hard work that built the Institute of Hospitality & Culinary Arts at Travis High School.

"...the local building industry, and many interested individuals all worked together to plan, design, fund, and build a 6,600-square-foot,..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

Neighbors vs. Neighbors

A profile of the Central Texas struggle over Alcoa Rockdale and its plans for expansionAlcoa announces new "voluntary" emissions reductions.

"...or so people -- young professionals, sunburned ranchers and workingmen, middle-aged homemakers, and a handful of children in the..."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

The Score

"...comedies (In & Out, What About Bob?) and acting work that gave life to such varied -- and inhuman..."

July 13, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Pollock

"...his personal life but also so much of his work. These things are, of course, entirely in the realm..."

March 9, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Charlie's Angels

"...is as thin as a gauze thong, a barely-there framework on which are hung outlandish, often outright silly action..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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