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Film Review Only God _admi

Stylistically notable “Only God Forgives” lacks character arcs

Alex Williams July 20, 2013

In his last few films – 2009’s merciless “Valhalla Rising” and 2011’s excellent “Drive” — Nicolas Winding Refn has demonstrated a strong interest in...

Film Review Pacific R_admi

Sci-fi “Pacific Rim” shows deep human context

Alex Williams July 18, 2013

Judging from his previous films, Guillermo del Toro’s creative engine seems to run on boundless enthusiasm for the fantastical. “Pacific Rim,” the new film from the Spanish director,...

Fun Fun Fun Fest leaks last round of bands

Elyana Barrera July 10, 2013

Fun Fun Fun Fest leaked its last round of performers on the east side Tuesday night. The list makes this year’s lineup seem like an all-star cast of past Austin festivals with Slayer, MIA, MGMT and...

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Leather pants take the stage

Jay Egger July 9, 2013

Kanye West walks on stage during a sold-out benefit concert at Madison Square Garden for victims of Hurricane Sandy — not wearing a suit or any typical runaway attire that we all know he can afford....

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Rooster Teeth Expo highlights “Halo” updates

Andrew Huygen July 9, 2013

A horde of nearly 300 people running across a convention floor, nearly knocking others down in the pursuit of an autograph from Jen Taylor, the voice of Cortana from the “Halo” series, was...

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“Despicable Me 2” lacks creative plot

Alex Williams July 9, 2013

The first “Despicable Me” flick was a pleasant enough diversion, but the only thing that necessitated a sequel was the towering box office gross. “Despicable Me 2” is more of the...

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“Adventure Time,” “Regular Show” theme of local art exhibit

Andrew Huygen July 4, 2013

An adventurous boy and his anthropomorphic, magical dog and a cartoon bird and raccoon employed as groundskeepers ­­— probably the last thing you would expect as the subject matter for an...

A Hijacking

“A Hijacking” maintains restraint, compels

Alex Williams July 2, 2013

Lots of films are enhanced and emotionally boosted by a musical score, but few have the ability to do the same using silence. “A Hijacking,” the impressive second feature from Danish director...

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“The Bling Ring” focuses on flashiness

Alex Williams June 25, 2013

The culture of celebrity worship has been parodied, lampooned, and satirized in endless films, but, despite its real-life inspiration, Sofia Coppola’s “The Bling Ring" is discouragingly...

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World War Zzzz

Alex Williams June 25, 2013

Of all the films coming out this summer, “World War Z” has the most potential to be a disaster. After all, its production has been a loudly publicized series of reshoots, conflicts and...

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Bromantic comedy “This Is the End” does not disappoint

Alex Williams June 17, 2013

With their previous works, “Superbad” and “Pineapple Express,” Seth Rogen and writing partner Evan Goldberg perfected the formula of the bromantic comedy. The pair’s directorial...

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“Man Of Steel” breaks from previous super films

Andrew Huygen June 17, 2013

In 1978, director Richard Donner, along with Christopher Reeve, convinced their innocent and believing audience that a man could fly. After seeing “Man of Steel,” I can tell you this: Zach...

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