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Cine Las Americas Revving Up

Cine Las Americas announces opening film

by Marjorie Baumgarten March 6, 2015September 30, 2025

Mamma Dallas Wants You

HBO is looking for the next drag superstar tomorrow in ATX

by Sarah Marloff November 14, 2014November 4, 2025

Back to ‘School of Rock’

Get schooled on the film by Mike White, Jack Black, and Richard Linklater in time for its 10th anniversary

by Chase Hoffberger August 23, 2013September 30, 2025

Nope, Charlie’s Still on Top

Could any other screenwriter plausibly be called the best of the 21st century (well, so far)?

by Kimberley Jones October 15, 2008September 30, 2025

Black and White and Rick All Over

The ABCs of ‘The School of Rock’

by Marjorie Baumgarten October 3, 2003September 30, 2025

Breaking Out

Jennifer Aniston does time in writer Mike White’s new prison movie

by Kimberley Jones August 23, 2002September 30, 2025

Video Reviews

Chuck & Buck is often disturbing, but remains watchable thanks to director Arteta’s fine blend of urban horror and dark humor.

by Mike Emery July 20, 2001September 30, 2025

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