The Longest Yard

Sandler and Rock keep the ball in play for this old prison football gem, although they fail to score any new points.

"...into existence via nonstop practice and the occasional inspirational speech. Director Segal clearly knows Sandler’s strengths (he should –..."

May 27, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Melinda and Melinda

Woody Allen literally imagines a scenario as both a comedy and a tragedy, but we can't understand why half of this movie isn't at least amusing.

"...Annie Hall and Manhattan, to society’s evolution in economics, speech, or music. (Allen’s go-to swing soundtrack no longer triggers..."

April 1, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Silver City

John Sayles adds his cinematic two cents to this election year’s plethora of politically minded movies.

"...Chris Cooper (Adaptation) in a near mimicry of the speech patterns of our current grammatically challenged president and his..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mean Girls

Clique comedy about teen groupthink lacks real bite.

"...and, even worse, interrupts the requisite Teen Movie Climactic Speech. These missteps interfere with what might have otherwise been..."

April 30, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Mambo Italiano

Broad gay and Italian stereotypes mambo through this farce.

"...hand-waving among the various family members. Italian mannerisms and speech inflections are presented most stereotypically, the most grievous offender..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Pinocchio

"...understandable – if anything, his Life Is Beautiful acceptance speech-cum-performance art piece alerted film lovers to the (already well-known..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Whole Nine Yards

"...played by Kevin Pollak is his mangled manner of speech), bumbling maneuvers, and gratuitous bathroom humor. The one thing..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Illuminata

"...Shakespeare penned his “life is but a poor player” speech, director Turturro adds another drop into the bucket of..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Movie Review by Sarah Hepola

Baby Geniuses

"...anthropomorphizes toddlers by giving them the power of adult speech; no monosyllabic gibberish for these kids. Are they cute?..."

March 19, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

It's Hard to Say

Hating Speech at UT

"...also had to contend with the issue of free speech in all its glory and ugliness. Pro-Hopwood Law Professor..."

Feb. 6, 1998 News Feature by Marc Levin

Gray's Anatomy

"...more mundane, personal situations such as this. Peppering his speech with the odd one-liner and the occasional risqué anecdote,..."

July 18, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Drunks

"...(Lewis) disappears in a funk after delivering an emotional speech about his lifelong problems with self-medication. In alternating scenes,..."

June 6, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

"...decked out in crushed velvet and lace, why his speech is spiced with “groovy” and “baby,” why his jet..."

May 9, 1997 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Camp Nowhere

"...point in the film that Lloyd delivers his inspirational speech, which he concludes by saying, “Just because you're smart..."

Sept. 2, 1994 Movie Review by Brian Baker

Lost in Yonkers

"...as the object of Bella's affections, Merson as Grandma's speech-impaired daughter. Ruehl occasionally borders dangerously close to precious but..."

May 21, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Emma & Elvis

"...the rebellion that saves the day for freedom of speech. Despite the overall recognizability of these characters and situations,..."

May 14, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ladybugs

"...sexism upside-down when he gives his girls a feminist speech inspiring them to victory. Admittedly, Ladybugs is a clapboard..."

April 3, 1992 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Daughters of the Dust

"...are predominantly West African. In tandem with their insular speech patterns, there developed amongst this all-black community a resonant..."

Feb. 14, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dreaming With Elephant Gym, 9m88, and LÜCY at SXSW’s Taiwan Beats Showcase

A six-act journey from island grooves to hip-hop chaos

"...in flanging riffs and seashore percussion, to a moving speech celebrating dreamers, the Tuesday night Taiwan Beats showcase at..."

March 15, 2023 SXSW Post by Wayne Lim

SXSW Film Review: Boycott

The real victims of the GOP war on free speech

"...see their hometown featured prominently in a documentary about anti-speech legislation. Then again, these past few years have been..."

March 22, 2022 Screens Post by Matthew Monagle

Austin Film Festival Review: Disfluency

Communication breakdown in this award-winning drama

"...“As you know, speech is not perfect, because we are not perfect.” These..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Screens Post by Adrienne Hunter

Adler Kicks Off

Steve Adler tells supporters “together we will win this campaign!”

"...Adler formally initiated his 2018 re-election campaign, in a speech that recalled his “New Way Forward” of 2014 while..."

Jan. 15, 2018 News Post by Michael King

During Austin Visit, A.G. Jeff Sessions Rehashes Immigration Myths

Activists protest Sessions and the DOJ's "racist" agenda

"...visited Austin on Friday, Oct. 20, to deliver a speech about immigration rife with mistruths and fear-mongering...."

Oct. 23, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Vela Kicks Off

Immigration lawyer formally adds name to foggy HD 46 race

"...exhortation by President Barack Obama in his Chicago farewell speech. Vela held his kickoff at Tres Amigos for the..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Post by Michael King

SMTX Pride Gets Mayoral Nod

The inaugural 2014 San Marcos Pride event is now officially official

"...Marcos event when the mayor called her about a speech...."

July 25, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Kali Daryl Robinson

Pater Familias

In Ted Cruz's case, the tree doesn't fall far from the apple

"...It's the stuff of stump speech legend. Rafael Cruz flees the regime of Fulgencio Batista..."

Nov. 5, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Live From the DNC

The grand finale, including Barack Obama's Thursday speech

"...sleep. But briefly, my impression of Pres. Barack Obama’s speech is that he made a compelling case against the..."

Sept. 7, 2012 News Post by Jen Sorensen

'I am Not a Problem That Must be Handled'

The speech that reveals the agony of the sanctuary city bill

"...Hernandez Luna , D-Houston, just delivered the most powerful speech the Texas House of Representatives has seen in years...."

May 10, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

'When I Was Your Age'

The full text to the Obama back-to-school speech

"...else. That's part of his Back to School Event Speech, the text of which is now available at www.whitehouse.gov...."

Sept. 7, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Cornyn Takes Wimpy Stance on Border

Senator addresses Border Trade Alliance via video at annual International Conference

"...need one. So Cornyn said in a live video speech to the Border Trade Alliance at its annual International..."

Sept. 27, 2007 News Post by Lee Nichols

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