Lee Daniels' The Butler

The stars shine bright in this broad yet moving overview of the last 90 years of African-American history.

"...Directed by: Lee Daniels. Starring: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo, Terrence Howard,..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

8 Tracks (No Disco): Get the Handcuffs

In the Earth and Sky Acting Co.'s 8 Tracks (No Disco), john daniels, jr. has conjured the Seventies rock world of hot chicks, backseat lovin', and sentimental ballads via a spate of endless musical numbers and ill-conceived poems and skits.

"...I would like to know. Director, writer, and producer john daniels jr. (all lowercase, and let that be a..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Arts Review by Ada Calhoun

Long Fringe @ the Hideout

"...2/5 3:45pm; 2/6 3:15pm ($10)Tell Me About AmeliaWritten by: John Daniels, Jr...."

Jan. 7, 2000 Arts Feature

Shutter Island

Martin Scorsese's new thriller is set in 1954 in an institution for the criminally insane.

"...Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson, Jackie Earle Haley, Ted Levine, John Carroll Lynch and Elias Koteas. As part of his..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Announces Everything Everywhere all at Once as Opening Night Film

New film stars Michelle Yeoh, directed by Swiss Army Man team

"...at Once, the upcoming film from directing duo the Daniels and starring Michelle Yeoh, will be the opening night..."

Dec. 8, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

‘The Newsroom’ Made Me Wish Chivalry Was Still Dead

HBO show ends season 2 with a ride on the mansplain train

"...(Sam Waterston), that lovable, tippling goat; anchor Will (Jeff Daniels); and executive producer MacKenzie (Emily Mortimer), who all tried..."

Sept. 16, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...in Lydia Lunch – The War Is Never Over; Johnny Cash's first and often overlooked wife is brought back..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Death of Dick Long

A redneck comedy takes a tragic, compassionate turn

"...Directed by: Daniel Scheinert. Starring: Michael Abbott Jr., Virginia Newcomb, Andre Hyland, Sarah Baker and Janelle Cochrane...."

Sept. 27, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Sxsw

"...Dallas' Old 97's may look to Hank Williams and Johnny Cash for inspiration (and who wouldn't?), but when they..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

2017 ACL Hall of Fame Induction

"...Neville Brothers, and the 50th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson signing the Public Broadcasting Act. Seen here is backing..."

Oct. 26, 2017 Photo Gallery

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...D: Terry Gilliam; with Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Ellen Barkin, Gary Busey, Cameron..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...is no exception. The Daily Show correspondent Roy Wood Jr. will probe the challenges of Being a Black Journalist..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...Dortch Cast: Chonte Harris, Marcuis Harris, Mylika Davis, Alphonso Johnson, Emily Liu Regional Premiere..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...is directing goes AWOL. The big budget flick from John Wick co-creator David Leitch opens May 3, but SXSW..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Music Awards Show Performers 1983-2016

Every AMA performance lineup of the past 34 years

"...y los Coronas, True Believers with Roky Erickson, Eric Johnson, Lou Ann Barton & Angela Strehli with Paul Ray..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

Reflections

SXSW Film Festival and Conference

"...BEN JOHNSON: THIRD COWBOY ON THE RIGHT..."

March 14, 1997 Screens Feature

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...stronger with this Jordan Peele-produced revenge flick. Described as "John Wick in Mumbai," this action-packed drama was inspired by..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Music Awards Gallery, 1988-2007

"...look back at their years shooting the ceremony. Here’s John Carrico’s unique angle on the Austin music institution. Pictured..."

Nov. 27, 2019 Photo Gallery

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...to their backsides. Betcha mine's in trouble now. (Emo's Jr., 8pm) -- Raoul Hernandez..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

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

"...and Wine) will present a 45th anniversary screening of John Huston's hard-hitting boxing drama Fat City...."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fall Film Previews

September

"...Jesse Peretz; with Natasha Gregson Wagner, Giovanni Ribisi, Robert John Burke, Jeannetta Arnette...."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2022 Awards Short Lists

Everything Everywhere All At Once leads nominee pack

"...Director nod for Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert (aka Daniels), is the mind-bending dimension-hopping delight of Everything Everywhere All..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...he really works the whole Townes Van Zandt and John Prine storyteller vibe to full effect. Add arrangements that..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

The Artistic Afterlife

Stevie Ray Vaughan

"...music industry sharks: He hired a lawyer. Leo Branton, Jr., took charge of managing the guitar player's estate. Branton..."

Oct. 6, 1995 Music Feature

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Ortega, Maddie Ziegler, Niles Fitch, Will Ropp, Lumi Pollack, John Ortiz, Julie Bowen, Shailene Woodley (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Titles in Toto

"..."Bosque Bandit," Johnny Gimble..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...Pub, 12mid Smooth R&B crooner in the mold of John Legend, Tje Austin's new LP I Belong to You..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Only the Beginning

Wednesday Night SXSW "Sleepers"

"...and yanks all your triggers. Trona's hit mine. With John & Exene/George & Tammy harmony splits, this Boston combo..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature

Going Back to "Lake Charles"

"...Clyde J. Woodward Jr. was just like that. He knew the Louisiana backroads..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Texas Platters

"...the Wheel, and (I hate to admit it) Charlie Daniels. Much of the music is decent, it just doesn't..."

Oct. 4, 1996 Music Feature

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