Safe Men

A talentless singing duo become even less-talented safecrackers in this inspired comedy.

"...Directed by: John Hamburg. Starring: Sam Rockwell, Steve Zahn, Paul Giamatti, Michael..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Lawn Dogs

"...Directed by: John Duigan. Starring: Mischa Barton, Sam Rockwell, Kathleen Quinlan, Christopher..."

July 10, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

In the Soup

This Sundance multiaward-winner provides a fantastic showcase for the outsized vitality of Seymour Cassell, who plays a gangster investing in dour screenwriter Steve Buscemi's work.

"...Directed by: Alexandre Rockwell. Starring: Seymour Cassel, Steve Buscemi, Jennifer Beals and Pat..."

Aug. 6, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind

"...Directed by: George Clooney. Starring: Sam Rockwell, George Clooney, Rutger Hauer, Julia Roberts and Drew Barrymore...."

Jan. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Box of Moonlight

"...Directed by: Tom Dicillo. Starring: John Turturro, Sam Rockwell, Catherine Keener, Lisa Blount and Annie..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Charlie's Angels

"...Bill Murray, Kelly Lynch, Crispin Glover, Tim Curry, Sam Rockwell, Luke Wilson, Tom Green and Matt LeBlanc. Remember John..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dr. Giggles

"...M.D.-wannabe, playing out his revenge fantasies in a smallish, Rockwell-esque town that he blames for his father's death. Armed..."

Oct. 30, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Argylle

Bryce Dallas Howard and Sam Rockwell get into double-identity spy trouble

"...Directed by: Matthew Vaughn. Starring: Bryce Dallas Howard, Sam Rockwell, Henry Cavill, Catherine O'Hara Samuel L. Jackson, Bryan Cranston,..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Lou Reed: Rock & Roll Heart

"...Moore, Patti Smith, David Bowie, David Byrne, Jim Carroll, John Cale, and Maureen Tucker; Factory actists Billy Name and..."

Jan. 11, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Working Worked Out

Theaterless Theater Corps, Rude Mechanicals, KAIROS! Co.

"...Jason Liebrecht as Johnny Rotten photograph by Kimberley Hewitt Ice Factory '99, New..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Greil Marcus and the Mad Parade

In his book Lipstick Traces: A Secret History of the 20th Century, Greil Marcus explained punk to the world and created a bible for that music's true believers. As Austin theatre company Rude Mechanicals opens its stage adaptation of Marcus' book, the author talks about the Stones, the Sex Pistols, and the "mad parade" of history.

"...AC: There's a story that [critic] John Rockwell called you up on a cell phone backstage..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Arts Feature by Margaret Moser

Everything Is Possible ... Again

Seemingly unadaptable, Greil Marcus' 1989 opus Lipstick Traces proved to be the foundation for the Rude Mechanicals' strongest theatre work to date. As they revive their hit adaptation, the Rude Mechs reflect on its creation, its success, working as a collective, and being told by Marcus, "You staged the book I wanted to write."

"...understandably mistook the cast for rock stars, not for Johnny Rotten (who, poor dear, has been flailing around in..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...quarter-century, A Quiet Place – the high-concept horror from John Krasinski – leads today's massive announcement as the opening..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Reflections

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98

"...Dir: Mary Cybulski, John Tintori; Scr: Will Kern; Prod: Paul Dillon, Suzanne Dewalt,..."

March 20, 1998 Screens Feature

From the Vaults: I'll Be Your Mirror

Grab the remote: 'Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart' is on PBS in an hour

"...to his formation of the Velvet Underground with musicians John Cale, Sterling Morrison, and Maureen Tucker and the band's..."

Nov. 1, 2013 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Art in NYC

Kirk Lynn's latest play, 'Major Bang, or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Dirty Bomb,' wins a bang-up review from Ben Brantley in the 'New York Times'

"...Scientist of Dance Plays in the Lab," Jan. 22), John Rockwell assessed her latest dance, O,O, in Saturday's edition...."

Feb. 3, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...than we are now that he faces the odious John Cornyn. But Kirk's shameless attempts to out-demagogue Cornyn on..."

Oct. 25, 2002 News Feature

See How They Run

Playful whodunit spoofs the greatest mystery in theatre

"...Directed by: Tom George. Starring: Sam Rockwell, Saoirse Ronan, Adrien Brody, David Oyelowo, Reece Shearsmith, Ruth..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Fans of the novel can exhale, finally; panic is unwarranted. On the other hand, audiences unfamiliar with Douglas Adams’ bizarre world may wonder what all the fuss is about.

"...by: Garth Jennings. Starring: Martin Freeman, Mos Def, Sam Rockwell, Zooey Deschanel, Bill Nighy, Warwick Davis, John Malkovich, Alan..."

April 29, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Movies From the Mount

Sundance Film Festival

"...Divine Trash, a look at the early career of John Waters; Melvin Van Peebles' Classified X, in which the..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: John Waters; with Divine, David Lochary, Mary Vivian Pearce, Mink..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Green Mile

"...Graham Greene, Michael Jeter, James Cromwell, Doug Hutchison, Sam Rockwell, Barry Pepper and Harry Dean Stanton. Oh, the time..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...than we are now that he faces the odious John Cornyn. But Kirk's shameless attempts to out-demagogue Cornyn on..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

The Chronicle Endorsements, Nov. 2002

The Chronicle endorses for the 2002 November general election

"...than we are now that he faces the odious John Cornyn. But Kirk's shameless attempts to out-demagogue Cornyn on..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...coming weeks. Among them are Jane Austen's Mansfield Park, John Irving's The Cider House Rules, Frank McCourt's Angela's Ashes,..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Can Lazarus Rise Again?

Gary Bradley faces bankruptcy, and Austin wonders if he'll survive and thrive one more time.

"...month child support payments. Not only did Associate Judge John Hathaway deny the motion, he candidly explained the factor..."

Oct. 11, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Co., was known for the mineshaft-like credit roll on John Sayle's Matewan, Talking Heads album covers, and the creation..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Column

Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri

Frances McDormand gives a searing performance as vengeance personified

"...by: Martin McDonagh. Starring: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Lucas Hedges, Peter Dinklage, Caleb Landry Jones, John Hawkes,..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Guidance for Parentals Suggested

George Ratliff on Joshua

"...to Austin to show his new movie, Joshua, to John Pierson's film producing class at the University of Texas...."

July 13, 2007 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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