TV Eye

Keeping one eye on television and the other on pop culture.

"...I'm decidedly grinchy this year. I heard myself say those words that signal the..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Why are this year's season premieres so darn dull? Also, a goodbye to Steve Allen and news on a class action suit alleging age discrimination filed by 28 TV writers.

"...laid out to tickle and amuse, to capture the heart, and (in some earnest attempts) to arouse the spirit...."

Nov. 10, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

If you're looking for reviews of The Nutty Professor, John Pierson's Split Screen isn't your show. If you like insightful, sometimes peculiar excursions into the independent film world, Split Screen will please you more than a stolen afternoon at a weekday matinee. Also, Olympic fever spreads -- but not without a few complaints.

"...Gene Siskel or Roger Ebert -- or even that new guy Richard Roeper, recently named Ebert's co-critic on the..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Television goes back to school; Fox Family picks up Freaks and Geeks; promising TV movie Witchblade could become a series.

"...It's back-to-school time. New pencils, new books, school clothes, football games, dances, the..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Is there anything worse than that long stretch before the start of the fall season? Thank God for cable.

"...Thank goodness there's cable television, not to mention books, new magazines to peruse, the summer short story issue of..."

June 2, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

George Clooney's return to ER for Julianna Margulies' final episode left many viewers divided -- but not "TVEye" columnist Belinda Acosta. Also, Michael J. Fox exits Spin City, and the latest news from HBO.

"...I think I should make it clear up front: I'm pro-Doug Ross. For ER fans, those..."

May 19, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

After federal agents stormed the Gonzalez house last Saturday, it was all Elián, all the time on cable television : but doesn't it feel more like a movie of the week than breaking news? Also, upcoming May television events, and networks announce series renewals.

"...soon as I leave town, one of the biggest news events in the nation occurs: Elián Gonzalez, the Cuban..."

April 28, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

ABC's new drama Wonderland takes us through the looking glass and into the disquieting reality of a psychiatric ward; also, The Sopranos head toward their second season finale.

"...was engrossed in the premiere of Wonderland (ABC), the new drama set in the psychiatric unit of New York's..."

April 7, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Reflections on the memorable television specials of Christmas past

"...tender flame of vigilant candles -- sparkling mounds of new fallen snow -- the reassuring aroma of steaming tamales...."

Dec. 3, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

From Ethel Mertz to Margaret Cho, we examine how the small screen has portrayed big women; also, a look at Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends.

"...Comedian Margaret Cho is making a comeback after nearly dropping out of sight following the cancellation of her..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Eric's New Johnson

"...if he was referring to the One World Music Festival, but that seems to be the case. The Fest,..."

Aug. 30, 1996 Music Column

The Good Eye: You Say You Want a Resolution

Austin's budding fashion industry gets a vote of confidence – and a shot at diversity

"...When I hear the words "fashion district," my mind jumps immediately to..."

Aug. 29, 2014 Column by Amy Gentry

Eye of the Storm

Doc explores the creative vision of an album cover art pioneer

"...also telling of Roddy Bogawa's level of dedication. The New York director tracked down the unreleased footage from the..."

March 11, 2011 Screens Feature by Austin Powell

TV Eye

The Territory

"...to see avant-garde film and media art outside the film-festival circuit or fine-art museums...."

June 22, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

War and remembrance: Part I

"...even sadder turn of events. Producer and director Natatcha Estébanez died March 15 at the age of 45. She..."

March 30, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Just say no to free speech.

"...former first lady Nancy Reagan expressed "concern" after an early sample of the script appeared in The New York..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Keeping one eye on television and the other on pop culture.

"...Aykroyd's Reverend Mike in Soul Man rode his Harley wearing a motorcycle jacket over his minister's garb. As for..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

How to escape turkey afterburn and family overkill

"...the family. Here are a few alternatives for the pigskin-weary:Thanksgiving Day NBC airs the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, live..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Belinda Acosta picks Emmy winners.

"...indefinitely, due to the events that took place in New York City and Washington, D.C., Tuesday. To rant and..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Austin Stories Chapter Ends

"...The MTV series Austin Stories is officially not being renewed. The decision was announced by the network on June..."

June 5, 1998 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Teachers Eye Union Label

Four Texas Teacher Associations Fight for Members

"...by calling the first strike in Oregon in seven years. Among the disputed issues: the scope of teachers' duties..."

Feb. 28, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

Studio 54

The rise, fall, and legacy of NYC's most famous nightclub

"...about the nightclub that was the brightest light in New York City’s nightlife for the brief 33 months that..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Nicolas Cage plays a master sorcerer who selects a seemingly average guy to become his protégé and save New York City from his arch-nemesis.

"...the territory they cover has already been stripped to near-death by others. Oh, but for an alchemist who might..."

July 16, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Body Snatchers

"...Invasion of the Body Snatchers, manages to find a new slant on the old story about alien invaders who..."

Jan. 14, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Last of the Mohicans

"...– the renamed Nathaniel Poe aka Natty Bumppo aka Hawkeye, the white scout raised by the last of the..."

Oct. 2, 1992 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Adjustment Bureau

Based on a Philip K. Dick story, this multilayered romantic thriller stars Matt Damon and Emily Blunt.

"...a romance of chance and chaos theory of the heart. (In this respect, some viewers will recognize it as..."

March 4, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Soul in the Hole

"...term “playground basketball” doesn't necessarily refer to chaotic, brick-heaving, clearout-and-chuck trashball. In fact, when a great passer like New..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Kids

"...during which the practiced youth assuages his young lover's fears with hollow promises of respect and ongoing warmth (his..."

Sept. 1, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

This CGI adventure yarn is a loving tribute to all things retro-futuristic.

"...more likely, however, you were born after the 1939 New York World’s Fair, and this loving tribute to all..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

A delightful return to the world of Harry Potter

"...reigning god in that territory for the last 20 years, J.K. Rowling has created an impressive and obsessive universe..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

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