A Hollywood Twist

Ilan Mitchell-Smith, the "other dude" from Weird Science, reflects on his Teen Beat past and on co-star Anthony Michael Hall.

"...many child actors there have been in sitcoms and movies, and they have all made something of themselves. We..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Naked City

Putting Books Behind Bars

"...Arts. The letters and the books were sent to prisoners across Texas, along with books collected through donations. Because..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Anne Farbman

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin

"...the Statesman. That distinction goes to former stand-alone section Movies and More, which now runs in the Life and..."

June 15, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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How the WTO touches our readers' lives; and other hot-button issues like film reviews, bikes, and Kevin Fullerton.

"...the highest rate in the world, and a new prison opens every week. This is an indirect result of..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Column

All Wrapped Up

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

"...Heat of the Night) tells the story of falsely imprisoned boxer Rubin "Hurricane" Carter in Hurricane; Boogie Nights' Paul..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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Plan for People, Not Cars

"...twice the amount that was used to double the prison system in Texas so it is a huge amount...."

March 26, 1999 Column

Alternate Universes

"...(which he learns was inspired by one of his movies), and an illiterate native of Borneo catches a canister..."

March 12, 1999 Books Feature

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Environs Observer

"...Act III cinema will devote three screens to art movies if there's an audience, and this isn't really a..."

July 25, 1997 Column

Fantastic Fest Wave Three

Multiple monsters, sequels, and regulars (and RZA)

"...from the home of “da best of da best movies”: WAKALIWOOD, UGANDA!!!..."

Sept. 7, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

From the Vault: “The Guilt of Frank Sinatra”

As ASO toasts Sinatra in concert, we revisit a Michael Ventura classic

"...entire world, of the characters. Yes, there were silly movies, too; but again and again he made strangely tense,..."

Dec. 29, 2015 Arts Post by Michael Ventura

Where Sexy Meets Political

Forbidden Film Festival puts the liberty into libertine

"...Fireworks, tag-teaming with Jack Smith’s 1963 Flaming Creatures. Both movies had brushes with being dubbed obscene, but both are..."

May 7, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Alamo's Action Man

Programmer Greg MacLennan on the world's most ridiculous job

"...I'll go, 'you know what's really weird about these movies? There's a scene where everybody's snapping, or there's a..."

Oct. 13, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...to his Oakland neighborhood after two years served in prison for a robbery gone wrong... Cast: Stanley "Doe" Hunt,..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Sundance, Class of 2013

Andrew Bujalski, Yen Tan, David Lowery to debut new work

"...– "the tale of an outlaw who escapes from prison and sets out across the Texas hills to reunite..."

Nov. 28, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

From the Vaults: When Shirley Clarke Met Roger Corman

Shirley Clarke was to direct "Crazy Mama"

"...had already finished one picture for Corman – the women-in-prison steamer, Caged Heat – and was in preproduction on..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

FF2012: Why 'The Collection' is All About Character

Marcus Dunstan brings the mask back for Fantastic Fest

"...to help rescue heiress Elena (Emma Fitzpatrick). With four movies in the Saw franchise under their belts, and a..."

Sept. 23, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Apocalypse 'Monsters,' Redux

Director Gareth Edwards interview, part two

"...GE: I don't know. There was a prison riot in Guatemala, near by the local town where..."

Oct. 28, 2010 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Salute Your Undershorts

The secret Hollywood history behind No Pants Day

"...convention and toppling democracy as they were in making movies, a group that included such closet anarchists and degenerates..."

May 2, 2008 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Longford

"...In the name of expediency, let's say movies can be lumped into three broad categories as they..."

June 15, 2007 Screens Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Point Austin: Austin Girl

Ann Richards was as contradictory as life in Texas

"...bit, but Richards obviously embraced it. Her devotion to movies and the movie business was legendary, and she couldn't..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Blank Generation

Amy Sedaris on 'Strangers With Candy'

"...to be make-believe, like Johnny Depp in the pirate movies. That's complete make-believe, and it's fun. You get props,..."

July 21, 2006 Screens Feature by Steve Birmingham

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Our mission to engage readers, excite debate, and reimagine the 'Chronicle' is ongoing; our new online forum is the latest step

"...got called an asshole/ The scene is on a prison bus, with a few guards and several manacled prisoners...."

Aug. 13, 2004 Column by Louis Black

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Our readers talk back.

"...He apparently considers Hollywood's current overdose on comic-book superhero movies (Spider-Man, X-Men, etc.) to be a dangerous influence on..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Column

Live From SXSW's Screening Room

"...Premiere At what point does an escape become a prison? Cinemania follows three New Yorkers whose love of movies..."

March 14, 2003 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

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"...but using David Prater as the poster child for prison reform is a mistake...."

July 19, 2002 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...to point out what goes on in Texas state prisons and jails on a daily basis ["Beaten by Wackenhut,"..."

July 12, 2002 Column

Page Two

The war on drugs works in opposition to the battle against terrorism.

"...illegal and everyone who possessed a bottle went to prison. Ridiculous? We have filled our prisons with just such..."

Nov. 9, 2001 Column by Louis Black

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Differing takes on Town Lake going Greek; too many zeros for Babich; and the Chronicle film reviewers take another hit.

"...and Blue Streak and they are both very good movies. However, you have given such bad ratings to these..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Column

The Guilt of Frank Sinatra

Letters at 3 a.m.

"...entire world, of the characters. Yes, there were silly movies, too; but again and again he made strangely tense,..."

May 29, 1998 Column by Michael Ventura

A Slight Silence at a Small Gathering

"...must, occasionally, break my own rules. People are building prisons fast enough, after all, and one must occasionally leave..."

June 21, 1996 Column by Michael Ventura

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