Chicago 10

The trial that resulted from the demonstrations outside the 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago were a media spectacle that is well-captured here.

"...turned Judge Julius Hoffman’s courtroom into their own Marx Brothers movie, thumbing their noses at the prosecutor, dressing in..."

April 4, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...London play on which this film is based, and playwright Wendy Kesselman adapted her story for the film. Kesselman's..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Play It Again, Sam

All About Eve (1950)

"...Teasdale in Duck Soup, a superlatively surreal 1933 Marx Brothers masterpiece, and their fifth and final film for Paramount..."

June 4, 1999 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Keith David, Chris Tucker, Freddy Rodreguez, Rose Jackson, N'Bushe Wright. In looking to expand their creative palette beyond the..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

The Bremen Town Musicians

Although it harbors minor inconsistencies, Allen Robertson's The Bremen Town Musicians, set in Depression-era America and scored with gospel and bluegrass music, is a fine play for family viewing. It has enough talking, singing animals to satisfy any kid and music that is highly enjoyable in and of itself.

"...classic "The Musicians of Bremen Town," written by the Brothers Grimm around 1910. In the story, four animals deemed..."

June 20, 2003 Arts Review by Molly Beth Brenner

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...Inspired by the true story of the young Stouffer brothers, this film tells the story of these daredevil nature..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bill Adler and the Drug Underworld Innocence and Savagery

"...-- Richard Wright, Black Boy..."

Jan. 26, 1996 Books Feature

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...to narratives: Bob Byington will world premiere 7 Chinese Brothers, starring Jason Schwartzman and Tunde Adebimpe, and Todd Rohal’s..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Record Reviews

"...wife, Kelly Willis, on a cover of the Louvin Brothers' "When I Loved You," this album radiates with material..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

Austin City Limits Music Festival 2009 Lineup

Get it while it's hot.

"...The Avett Brothers..."

April 27, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Penn; with Jack Nicholson, David Morse, Anjelica Huston, Robin Wright, Piper Laurie, Richard Bradford, David Baerwald, Robbie Robertson, John..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...Sunday rounds out with Will Knaak joining the Waddell Brothers.   – Doug Freeman Loverboy: Portraits on Vinyl by..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...to benefit her “new” husband before she dies, two brothers go to extreme and deadly lengths to protect their..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...category are Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter, by the Zellner Brothers; Michael Tully's Ping Pong Summer; Drafthouse Films' The Dog;..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Family Affair

Austin's archeological imprint Heavy Light Records uncovers Texas history one record at a time

"...Together's Original Recordings 1970-77, hit shelves last month. The brothers Sanders of Victoria, Texas – Tyrone, Joe, and Charles..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...The Overbrook Brothers Director: John Bryant. Writer: John Bryant and Jason Foxworth..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Craig's Wife, Harriet Craig, The Little Foxes

Stephen MacMillan Moser celebrates those glamorous, backstabbing, deliciously bitchy divas: Rosalind Russell in Craig's Wife; Joan Crawford in the remake of that film, Harriet Craig; and Bette Davis in The Little Foxes.

"...this movie, she acts her little heart out in playwright George Kelly's (mysteriously) Pulitzer Prize-winning story of an overbearing,..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Screens Review by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Dancing About Architecture

TV crews come to cover Austin's music scene as more musicians split for more lucrative climes; the Flatlanders keep it intimate, and more stuff happens, too.

"...Devils, Nebula, North Mississippi All Stars, Orbit, Peenbeets, Pernice Brothers, PigGie Hat, Pong, Poster Children, Radar Brothers, Reverend Horton..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...In this Quinn brothers endeavor (director Paul Quinn, actor Aidan Quinn, and cinematographer..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Record Reviews

"...CHRISTMAS WITH THE LOUVIN BROTHERS..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Music Review

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...first time behind the camera for those pesky Russo brothers, who guide the franchise as much as producer Kevin..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place Top 10s: IIIII-dentity!

Ring it in gaily!

"...nevermind to the self-righteous pearl-clutchers in the cheap seats, brothers and sisters and fisters and misters, Marriage Equality is..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Column by Kate X Messer

SXSW Announces Midnighters and Shorts

Henry Rollins, Jeremy Sisto join horror lineup

"...Chloe Perrin, Kurt Carley, Patrick Fischler, Wilmer Calderon, Tom Wright, Laura Margolis (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2015 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Critics Poll

"...HAUPT The Biscuit Brothers..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Music Feature

Making Biscuit

Punk icon Randy "Biscuit" Turner serves art 24/7

"...building is now. I remember it was the Allman Brothers, It's a Beautiful Day, Pacific Gas & Electric –..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

'Dog' Has Its Day

Pro Arts Collective premieres Suzan-Lori Parks' breakthrough drama Topdog / Underdog.

"...Until a short while ago, playwright Suzan-Lori Parks was living in the margins of the..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...HARCOURT: A wistful blend of Elton John and Rufus Wainwright, this former chef jumped ship from Capitol, which released..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...plays a New Jersey waiter struggling to launch his playwrighting career and hold on to his relationship with African-American..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hard Water

Second Place

"...that will transform Mother into a screaming meemie. Reverend Wright is just getting started in on his favorite sing-song-y..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Features Feature by Sharon L. Dutton

Screamlines

"...D: Kathryn Bigelow (1987) w/Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Bill Paxton, Lance Henriksen, Tim Thomerson..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Screens Feature

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