Che: Part One

Steven Soderbergh’s filmmaking legacy is his aesthetic daring, and his latest – as massive and imperfect as it is – just might be his most daring work to date.

"...the life of a long-dead South American revolutionary? Soderbergh’s legacy is his aesthetic daring, and his latest – as..."

Jan. 23, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

This third outing makes it abundantly clear that this once-fresh mummy franchise is dead in everything but name.

"...1932 original as part of its excellent bells-whistles-and-tannis-leaves Universal Legacy Series?" the O'Connell family is up to its neck..."

Aug. 1, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Eklavya: The Royal Guard

A stellar cast stars in this contemporary Bollywood film about the guardian of a dynastic legacy.

"...contemporary Bollywood film about the guardian of a dynastic legacy...."

Feb. 16, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man

Part concert film and part fascinating biography, this deft film is a moving tribute to Leonard Cohen’s musical legacy.

"...movie toward an appreciation of the 71-year-old Cohen’s musical legacy rather than the kind of dutiful hagiography that clouds..."

July 14, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dil Jo Bhi Kahey

This new Bollywood film is a cross-cultural love story set in Mauritius.

"...slaves. (Some background history about the social and racial legacy of Mauritius, which is provided at the beginning of..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

Slusher and Goodman reflect on a decade of service

"...Goodman were speaking to the group about "Leaving a Legacy," since they are stepping down when their terms end..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Ray

Ray Charles, we can't stop loving you, even though this formulaic biopic lacks your original style.

"...Charles is a national treasure, as is the artist’s legacy. The same can’t be said for Ray, the movie..."

Oct. 29, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Woman Thou Art Loosed

Based on a novel by Bishop T.D. Jakes, a black evangelical preacher and author who also co-stars, this unusual film is part revivalist sermon, part narrative drama, and wholly urgent and engaging.

"...modern black women, who are fed up with the legacy of abuse, neglect, addiction, and poor self-esteem that have..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Underworld

Kate Beckinsale bares her fangs as a vampire assassin in in a shaggy werewolf story.

"...American/British/Hungarian/German co-production, with the emphasis on Hungary and its legacy of blood. All told, it looks sumptuously deceased and..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Treasure Planet

"...When Jim finds himself setting sail aboard the R.L.S. Legacy in search of the fabled planet, he hooks up..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Explorers

"...aliens. Explorers can be seen as part of the legacy of 1982's E.T. Released during the summer of 1985,..."

April 25, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Eternity and a Day

"...and richness can be had either in one's artistic legacy or one's here-and-now existence, but not both. To feed..."

Sept. 24, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Two Thousand Seen by - (Part One)

"...parched land, and the primitive radio station. The barren legacy of colonialism will pursue these characters into the next..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

2000 Seen by – (Part Two)

"...parched land, and the primitive radio station. The barren legacy of colonialism will pursue these characters into the next..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gummo

White-trash hell from the writer of Kids.

"...Haynes, even David Lynch. To honestly build upon that legacy calls for you, the director, to bring some fresh..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Articulations

The Michener Legacy

"...I'll leave it to others to ponder his literary legacy (Next week's "Books" will have a piece on Michener.)...."

Oct. 24, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Roger's Right Hand

The Byrds' Legacy

"...out and snap up the remastered Byrds catalog, which Columbia/Legacy has been doling out since last year...."

June 27, 1997 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story

This biopic provides an introduction to the work of Dorothy Day, activist for the disenfranchised and founder of the newspaper called The Catholic Worker.

"...her work, it hardly does justice to her complex legacy and accomplishments. From her bohemian young adulthood in the..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Stonewall

"...worth seeing, particularly for those who have inherited the legacy of that balmy June night in 1969. For them,..."

Sept. 20, 1996 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Mystery of Rampo

"...extraordinary picture that also manages to celebrate the rich legacy of the Japanese cinema. It recalls everything from the..."

Oct. 13, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Muppets Treasure Island

"...and buried riches, Muppet Treasure Island carries on the legacy of the late Jim Henson: sweet-natured fun, with a..."

Feb. 16, 1995 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Macross II: Lovers Again

"...feature Macross: Do You Remember Love? The entire Macross legacy chronicles the never-ending story of the Earth's battle against..."

July 9, 1993 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Emma & Elvis

"...and Holly Near voice their opinions about the decade's legacy and relevance. Throughout the film their testimonies provide a..."

May 14, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

American Fabulous

"...to complications from AIDS. Consequently, American Fabulous is his legacy to the world, a world that didn't always treat..."

March 26, 1993 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Indochine

"...has taken a retrospective look at its country's colonial legacy in Southeast Asia through such films as The Lover..."

March 26, 1993 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Double Bind

"...speak to more than anything else, is the female legacy of body awareness and fluid personal boundaries that is..."

Feb. 28, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Architecture of Doom

"...Doom formulates a convincing thesis about Hitler and his legacy, the Holocaust -- the Nazi sense of aesthetic purity,..."

Jan. 24, 1992 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Wednesday

A primo Tiger Den showcase, iLe, Hermanos Gutiérrez, and more

"...From legacy Texas songwriters to New Order’s keynote insights, the Chronicle..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

Austin Film Festival Review: The 'Vous

Behind the counter at the legendary Memphis BBQ joint

"...Good barbecue is all about time. Legacy spots with decades spent perfecting their craft. Oftentimes long..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Screens Post by Rod Machen

Qmmunity: Paint Your Own Reality

Austin's queer community celebrates Frida Kahlo's legacy with Frida Friday ATX's Viva La Vida Fest

"...only an amazing arts and culture festival celebrating Frida's legacy," says FFATX and Las Ofrendas founder tk tunchez, "but..."

July 22, 2022 Column by James Scott

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