The Maid

In this acclaimed drama from Chile, the maid in question is a compelling enigma.

"...its title, the Chilean film The Maid is not one of these stories, though it shares many common elements...."

Jan. 22, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Monsters vs. Aliens

In this animated film, a misfit band of monsters unleashed from quarantine defend Earth from an alien invader.

"...motion pictures’ attempts to bully two dimensions into three, one would hope for an endorsement more ringing than “Monsters..."

March 27, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

I Love You, Man

Paul Rudd stars in this "bromance" comedy in which sweet scenes of male camaraderie contrast with moments of gross-out humor.

"...by: John Hamburg. Starring: Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rashida Jones, Jaime Pressly, Jon Favreau, Jane Curtin, J.K. Simmons and..."

March 20, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Notorious

In Notorious, the life of hip-hop artist Christopher Wallace, aka Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls, assumes the shape of the standard biopic formula.

"...Biggie Smalls, assumes the shape of the standard biopic formula. Almost larger than life in both his physical bearing..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Surf's Up

This animated avian surf epic is most alive when its radio-friendly pop hits accompany beautiful CGI waves.

"...wrong with Surf’s Up, except maybe the part where one character calls another a “dirty trash can full of..."

June 8, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story

You could call it Seabiscuit Jr., but this horsey heartwarmer does something surprising in spite of its underdog sports-movie formula and shameless emotional manipulation: It manages to be an enjoyable movie about and for girls.

"...something very surprising in spite of its underdog sports-movie formula, its sun-dappled beauty shots of Kentucky thoroughbred farms, and..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Hostage

Bruce Willis is called back to active crime-fighting duty in this new thriller.

"...a rich family on the hillside hostage and kill one of Talley’s deputies. Secrets harbored by the paterfamilias (Pollak)..."

March 18, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wimbledon

A terribly tender, good-hearted romantic comedy from across the pond.

"...other Working Title productions like Notting Hill and Bridget Jones’s Diary, yet this zippy, stylish film manages to follow..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights

The story is similar to the popular original – but its Borscht Belt setting has been relocated to pre-revolutionary Cuba in 1958.

"...Sela Ward, John Slattery, Mika Boorem, Jonathan Jackson, January Jones, Mya and Patrick Swayze. Not a sequel, not a..."

Feb. 27, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Against the Ropes

Like a lot of sports movies, this biopic about boxing promoter Jackie Kallen is better than it has to be but not as good as it ought to be.

"...directing debut) relies too heavily on the well-worn underdog formula. Kallen’s ringside adversaries are mustache-twirlingly evil, and the syrupy..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Uptown Girls

"...that only people who don’t have to think about money can afford. Then, in a ripped-from-the-headlines plot turn, Molly’s..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Powerpuff Girls Movie

"...Girls movie takes the original show's winning grrrl power formula and tweaks it just enough to carry it to..."

July 12, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Crew

"...so often the case with these endlessly masticated Hollywood formula comedies, a few artifacts of bright, arresting original material..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

The World Is Not Enough

"...his time? It's a fair question, and not only one that Bond's megalomaniacal nemeses might ask. With his handmade..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Still Crazy

"...amusing take on the old “where are they now?” formula as it applies to aging British rock & rollers..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

John Grisham's The Rainmaker

"...know, John Grisham may have filing cabinets full of unoptioned screenplays in which wealthy corporate and legal interests effortlessly..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Larger Than Life

"...premise (“Bill Murray… with an elephant!”), slapped onto a formula (road movie) and driven by an artificial device (deadline..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Satin Steel

"...of low-budget garbage -- and just about insufferable for everyone else. Jade Leung stars as an “unconventional Hong Kong..."

Aug. 4, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Zeram

"...in this case the “sci-fi superhero vs. giant monster” formula, for Nineties audiences, and are succeeding admirably in their..."

Sept. 23, 1994 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Baby's Day Out

"...think of a John Hughes movie, you can think “formula” in all its permutations -- recipe (for making money),..."

July 1, 1994 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Iron Will

"...Stiers. Hold on to your balaclavas! This movie is one heckuva dogsled ride. Using a tried, true and traditional..."

Jan. 14, 1994 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Undercover Blues

"...vacation in New Orleans. On a mission to procure formula (for baby Jane), Jeff takes on a couple of..."

Sept. 17, 1993 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Night and Day

"...They are in a perfect state of bliss. Then one day Julie meets Jack's day-shift counterpart Joseph (Negret), who..."

Feb. 26, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Mighty Ducks

"...a bad name. We get a taste of his take-no-prisoners litigation style during the film's opening moments. Also, we..."

Oct. 2, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Is Austin Big Enough for Both MLS and USL Soccer Teams?

Rival sports titans square off in soccer city

"...But Epstein insists that his bankrolling of the now-defunct..."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Before I Fall

"...Beals, Cynthy Wu, Medalion Rahimi, Liv Hewson and Diego Boneta...."

March 3, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Kubo and the Two Strings

Sublime animated movie is disguised as kids' fare

"...cylinders, and thanks to a nuanced story, it is one of the more rewarding films of the summer, nay..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Public Notice: Putting the Trust in Event Trust Funds?

Mike Collier, COTA, and the comptroller's scandal

"...AISD board elections (Oct. 9-16; more on those later); someone will get around to talking to the Austin Community..."

Sept. 26, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Two, Three ... Many Festivals = How Many Cops?

As special events grow, so does the need for police

"...two-weekend affair, as well as the first year of Formula One – was enough to drive city officials to..."

April 19, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Top 10 Local Stories

WTP4, IDEA, Leslie, and more

"...4) Formula One No. 1 Despite much political controversy and anticipatory..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by the News Staff

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