Amsterdam

David O. Russell's madcap murder-mystery is a misfire

"...Directed by: David O. Russell. Starring: Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David Washington, Robert..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Out of the Furnace

The writer/director of Crazy Heart returns with an all-star cast for his sophomore effort, which takes place amid the rusted-out lives of America's steel belt.

"...Bale, Woody Harrelson, Casey Affleck, Sam Shepard, Willem Dafoe, Zoe Saldana and Forest Whitaker...."

Dec. 13, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Place for Pot in Trump's America?

Mixed signals from the White House put legalization advocates on high alert

"...the foremost advocates of the cannabis industry, will join Zoe Russell of Republicans Against Marijuana Prohibition, television personality Montel..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Wilde, Miranda Otto, Alexandra Jensen, Joe Bird, Otis Dhanji, Zoe Terakes, Chris Alosio (Texas Premiere)..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...How It Ends Directors/Screenwriters/Producers: Daryl Wein, Zoe Lister-Jones On the last day on Earth, one woman..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...Voices by Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper. Starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Lee Pace, Karen Gillan, Michael Rooker..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Star-Lord and co. return in the popular Marvel series

"...Directed by: James Gunn. Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Michael Rooker,..."

May 12, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Nominees for Independent Spirit Awards Announced

Matthew McConaughey's golden run continues

"...David O. Russell, Silver Linings Playbook..."

Nov. 27, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...RUSSELL GUNN..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Smolowitz, Elena Oxman, Asia Kate Dillon, Allison Estrin, Henry Russell Bergstein When Cass (they/them) is asked by an alluring..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Facing Nolan Director: Bradley Jackson, Producer: Russell Wayne Groves In the world of Major League Baseball..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye: From Career Criminal to Copper

BBC America debuts a sexy, scintillating new detective show

"...Idris Elba was that and more as Baltimore underboss Russell "Stringer" Bell on HBO's The Wire, hold on to..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Academy Award® nominee Edward Norton. Cast: Edward Norton, Keri Russell, Tim Blake Nelson, Melanie Lynskey, Richard Dreyfuss (U.S. Premiere)..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

1999-2000 Award Winners

"...15. Kevin Russell..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Austin Film Festival Snags Widows

High profile and local features fill out the schedule

"...Wildlife D: Paul Dano Writers: Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan..."

Sept. 25, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...the midst of her mother's conversion to Islam. Cast: Zoe Renee, Simone Missick, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Hisham Tawfiq, Kelly..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"..."She Stoops To Conquer" Canada Director: Zack Russell, Screenwriters: Zack Russell, Kayla Lorette A struggling performer stumbles..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: Andrzej Bartkowiak; with Jet Li, Isaiah Washington, Russell Wong, Edoardo Ballerini, Delroy Lindo, DB Woodside...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2022 Awards Short Lists

Everything Everywhere All At Once leads nominee pack

"...• Russell Carpenter, Avatar: The Way of Water • Hoyte van..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: Death Proof

Watch Tarantino's grindhouse road trip with us tonight

"...the highways in hot pursuit of Stuntman Mike (Kurt Russell), a driver with killer wheels - literally...."

April 2, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AGLIFF Closing With Mapplethorpe

Festival adds major bio-pic, plus complete line-up

"...Lisa Donato, USA, 14 min "GRACE & BETTY" D: Zoe Lubeck, USA, 11 min "I LIKE GIRLS" D: Diane..."

July 26, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...weekend of the summer of 1980. Cast: Will Brittain, Zoey Deutch, Ryan Guzman, Tyler Hoechlin, Blake Jenner, J. Quinton..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...Don Johnson, Sam Shepard, Vinessa Shaw, Nick Damici, Wyatt Russell...."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...in the City. Cast: Tashiana Washington, Ty Hickson, Meeko, Zoe Lescaze, Sam Soghor (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...in a neighborhood where her survival is uncertain. Cast: Zoe Kravitz, Jason Clarke, Antonique Smith, Gabourey Sidibe, Tim Blake..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

I Found My Fill on BlackBerry Hill

At Sundance, a renewed "Focus on Film" amid celebrity worship and the frantic search for the next big thing

"...she wails in desperation. On the other hand, Keri Russell in Adrienne Shelley's posthumous Waitress plays a woman who..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film News

Solid reporting and decent rumors

"...a slasher flick titled Death Proof, will star Kurt Russell and Rosario Dawson. Also announced are stunt woman Zoe..."

July 28, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...with Don Duong, Nguyen Ngoc Hiep, Tran Manh Cuong, Zoe Bui, Nguyen Huu Duoc, Harvey Keitel...."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Roll 'Em

March

"...Bui; with Don Duong, Ngoc Hiep, Tran Manh Cuong, Zoe Bui, Nguyen Huu Duoc, Harvey Keitel...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten