The true events that “Compliance” is based on — a series of particularly cruel prank calls to fast-food restaurants — call to mind instances like the Stanford prison experiment,...
When the pieces of David Cronenberg’s adaptation of Don DeLillo’s “Cosmopolis” began to fall into place, the biggest question mark was always Robert Pattinson, who plays billionaire...
The first trailer for “Lawless” looked like a film way too light and action-packed for director John Hillcoat, who relentlessly punished audiences with his last two films. “The Road”...
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Renowned classical pianist Van Cliburn has been diagnosed with advanced bone cancer and is resting comfortably at his Texas home, his publicist said Monday.
The 78-year-old...
“Take This Waltz”
Directed by Sarah Polley
Magnolia Pictures (116 mins.)
Many know “Take This Waltz” writer/director Sarah Polley only in an acting capacity, and she’s...
Alamo Drafthouse
One of the signature Austin movie chains, the Alamo Drafthouse's mixture of food, beer and great movies has left a definitive footprint on the developing Austin movie scene. CEO Tim...
It’s rare that a film slapped with an NC-17 rating doesn’t opt to defang a bit, since the cultural stigma that comes with the rating can be a death sentence. But thankfully, William Friedkin’s...
Vince Vaughn had something of a hot streak in the early 2000s, and it was one of those rare moments where a star’s schtick is perfectly utilized in several roles in just the right order. Flicks like...
Has there been a film this year more anticipated than “The Dark Knight Rises?” Christopher Nolan’s take on the Batman saga has lent an unprecedented level of prestige to the superhero...
“Extraterrestrial”
Directed by Nacho Vigalondo
Vértigo Films; 90 mins.
Aliens invasion sideshow in comedic film’s character study
Nacho Vigalondo is a mainstay of...
“Beasts of the Southern Wild”
Directed by Benh Zeitlin
Fox Searchlight; 91 mins.
Filmmakers are often drawn to the great cities of the world as their locations precisely because of the distinctness...
Oliver Stone is a prolific director, but our generation hasn’t been privy to his best work. His unique bits of Americana mostly hit theaters in the ‘80s, with the director doing his best work...
