The Son's Room

"...the means of coping with their grief in The Son's Room, a haunting film written and directed by, and..."

May 17, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done

An unsatisfying film/experiment/prank that combines the forces of Werner Herzog and David Lynch.

"...Loretta Devine. Produced and "presented" by David Lynch, My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done is the second..."

Jan. 29, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

My Son the Fanatic

"...story of his published in The New Yorker, My Son the Fanatic tells the story of a Pakistani family..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Like Father, Like Son

In this movie from the always perceptive Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda, two families are uprooted by the belated knowledge that their babies were switched at birth.

"...Kore-eda’s 2013 Cannes Jury Prize-winning film, Like Father, Like Son. Blood ties are undoubtedly important – and more important..."

Feb. 21, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Some Mother's Son

"...flared into warfare and ghastly carnage. The ancient conflict’s poisoned black heart is laid bare in this fictionalized account..."

Jan. 31, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Son of the Bride

In this Argentinean film, a single dad and businessman struggles to keep his personal life afloat while undergoing a midlife crisis.

"...say, The 400 Blows-era Truffaut. Extreme, I know, but Son of the Bride plumbs emotional depths -- both adult..."

May 3, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Son-in-law

"...Starring: Pauly Shore, Carla Gugino, Lane Smith, Cindy Pickett, Mason Adams, Patrick Renna and Dennis Burkley. Son-in-Law's only real..."

July 2, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Son of God

This biopic is strictly for easily-entertained believers.

"...of "what you see is what you get" in Son of God, but instead: You get what you want..."

March 7, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Jesus' Son

"...Directed by: Alison Maclean. Starring: Billy Crudup, Samantha Morton, Jack Black, Dennis..."

July 7, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Son of Saul

Hungarian Oscar entry finds original way to present a Holocaust drama

"...Schindler’s List) or touch on the Nazi atrocities tangentially (Orson Welles’ The Stranger, Sidney Lumet’s The Pawnbroker, Liliana Cavani’s..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Seventh Son

Fantasy film about an apprentice Spook battling Julianne Moore's evil witch.

"...Kit Harington, Olivia Williams, Djimon Hounsou, Antje Traue and Jason Scott Lee...."

Feb. 13, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Leopard Son

"...Directed by: Hugo Van Lawick. The Leopard Son initially gives the appearance of being some half-breed offspring..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Son of Rambow

Amid this endearing story about two boys in Eighties England who join together to make their own Rambo movie, lies an uncommon, unaffected portrayal of young male intimacy.

"...to make a homegrown sequel to First Blood called Son of Rambow. Will and Lee's makeshift special effects play..."

May 16, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Good Son

"...by: Joseph Ruben. Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Elijah Wood, Wendy Crewson, David Morse, Daniel Hugh Kelly and Jacqueline Brookes. Like..."

Oct. 1, 1993 Movie Review by Robert Faires

The Other Son

Palestinian and Israeli baby boys are accidentally switched at birth, and that discovery in adulthood creates many repercussions.

"...baby is in the reverse situation. However, The Other Son is something of a triumph: Rather than a lighthearted..."

Dec. 14, 2012 Movie Review by Louis Black

The Prodigal Son

"...Hong Kong action filmmaker Samo Hung Kam-po, The Prodigal Son is a truly great chopsocky picture, seamlessly combining blistering..."

July 26, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Ben Kweller Plays First Show Following His Son’s Death

Noise Company SXSW showcase became a moving Zev memorial

"...Ben Kweller was four songs into his set Friday before pausing to address what..."

March 18, 2023 SXSW Post by Abby Johnston

APD Never Told Mother About Killing Her Son

Acevedo says he feels for the family

"...when she saw it: A photo of her then-20-year-old son, Byron Carter, on the news. He'd been shot...."

June 6, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Son Volt’s Surprise Show Stays Secret

“It really wasn’t a surprise, was it?” asked Jay Farrar

"...word. Such was the case with Sunday night’s underappreciated Son Volt performance at the Moody Theater’s new sister club,..."

April 18, 2016 Music Post by Doug Freeman

SXSW Live Shot: Son Little

Philly soulman and Roots collaborator introduces himself

"...The music world begins to learn the name Son Little, but it’s heard his voice before. Under his..."

March 18, 2015 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

SXSW Film Review: Son of the Congo

Can basketball star Serge Ibaka go home again?

"...is the one who got out: the lucky native son who escaped his war-torn homeland for the unimaginable riches..."

March 17, 2015 SXSW Post by Michael Agresta

Like Father, Like Son

Jeff and Spencer Tweedy align Saturday at the Texas Ballroom

"...true, Jeff Tweedy is in good hands with his son Spencer maintaining his backbeat...."

June 23, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

UT Alum Shares Harrowing Story of a Son Lost, Then Found, After the Boston Bombings

Brian Downes’ son and daughter-in-law severely injured in the blast

"...University of Texas’ alum Brian Downes’ search for his son after the Boston Marathon bombings...."

April 19, 2013 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Son of the Pink Panther

"...comic lead. Benigni plays the late Inspector Clouseau's illegitimate son, though Edwards has leeched him of Clouseau pére's haughtiness,..."

Sept. 3, 1993 Movie Review by Robert Faires

The Son

The Father director crashes with this mental health drama

"...Zeller’s new film, The Son, made me believe that The Father must have been..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Native Son

Robert Wright's 1951 depiction of American injustice finally restored

"...wanted to make movies. After publishing his book Native Son in 1940, he yearned to see his words on..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Our Son Should Not Have to Spend 20 Years in Prison

"...4]. My heart aches for the parents of the son who lost his life. My heart aches as one..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Postmarks

Mom Seeks Justice for Son Killed by APD

The police kill, advocates rally, white people urged to act

"...A mother, grieving for her son who was recently killed by Austin police, stood before..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mi Son

Rick Treviño returns to his roots.

"...she and her husband Rick Treviño Sr. raised their son Rick and his siblings Adam and Crystal. "We're Mexicanos,..."

June 8, 2001 Music Feature by Belinda Acosta

Lenka Clayton: The Distance I Can Be From My Son at the Blanton

In a series of amusing videos, the artist sheds light on the judgment calls parents make while balancing their children's safety and autonomy

"...video installation The Distance I Can Be From My Son, a toddler waddles down the grassy hillside of a..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Arts Review by Marisa Charpentier

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