All content by Alex Williams
“Goodnight Mommy” defies expectations at Fantastic Fest
Alex Williams
• October 1, 2014
Tusk” starts Fantastic Fest off with a bang
Alex Williams
• September 21, 2014
“V/H/S Viral” is sickeningly disappointing
Alex Williams
• September 21, 2014
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‘Lucy’ is a ridiculous but entertaining summer release
Alex Williams
• August 4, 2014
The essential Fourth of July movie list
Alex Williams
• June 30, 2014
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“Hellion” is a well-acted, painful exploration of grief
Alex Williams
• June 26, 2014
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Acting legend and UT alum Eli Wallach has passed away
Alex Williams
• June 26, 2014
Weekly Austin screenings: June 23-29
Alex Williams
• June 22, 2014
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Film critic remembers four excellent years
Alex Williams
• May 2, 2014
‘Sabotage’ is a gritty return to form for Schwarzenegger
Alex Williams
• March 28, 2014
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The best films at this year’s SXSW
Alex Williams
• March 17, 2014
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SXSW film preview: off the beaten path
Alex Williams
• March 9, 2014
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UT professor’s film, ‘Hellion,’ will play at SXSW
Alex Williams
• March 7, 2014
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‘Jack Ryan’ sets a low bar for 2014 action films
Alex Williams
• January 17, 2014
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The Daily Texan’s top 15 movie picks of 2013
Alex Williams
• January 14, 2014
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“Catching Fire” is a faithful adaptation, but incomplete film
Alex Williams
• November 22, 2013
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“Eastbound & Down” was more than Danny McBride’s best role yet
Alex Williams
• November 20, 2013
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Recent additions to Netflix offer procrastination options
Alex Williams
• November 15, 2013
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“Thor: The Dark World” has weak story between effective moments
Alex Williams
• November 8, 2013
“Slither”: A gleefully gross horror comedy
Alex Williams
• October 31, 2013
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Cormac McCarthy’s script bogs down “The Counselor”
Alex Williams
• October 25, 2013
Cormac McCarthy’s script bogs down “The Counselor”
Alex Williams
• October 25, 2013
“The Conjuring” effortlessly summons scares with great characters
Alex Williams
• October 22, 2013
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“The Fifth Estate” isn’t terrible, but it is misguided
Alex Williams
• October 18, 2013
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Interview with “We Are What We Are” director Jim Mickle
Alex Williams
• October 14, 2013
UT alumnus Robert Rodriguez produces sequel to ‘Machete’
Alex Williams
• October 10, 2013
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks about his directorial debut “Don Jon”
Alex Williams
• September 29, 2013
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Fantastic Fest brings strange films and Keanu Reeves to Austin
Alec Wyman and Alex Williams
• September 23, 2013
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Fantastic Fest promises violent films and celebrity sightings
Alex Williams
• September 19, 2013
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Brie Larson talks about filming “Short Term 12”
Alex Williams
• September 16, 2013
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“Insidious: Chapter 2” not worth seeing in theaters
Alex Williams
• September 13, 2013
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“Riddick” more fun than other installments with help of Vin Diesel
Alex Williams
• September 6, 2013
“I Declare War” entertains with captivating child characters
Alex Williams
• August 30, 2013
TV shows to look forward to this fall
Alex Williams
• August 28, 2013
Movies to look forward to in Fall 2013
Alex Williams
• August 28, 2013
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Teller, Woodley live up to high expectations in Ponsoldt’s film
Alex Williams
• August 26, 2013
Director adopts author’s story with personal touch
Alex Williams
• August 26, 2013
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Horror film’s stars attend Austin screening, answer questions
Alex Williams
• August 26, 2013
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Sci-fi “Pacific Rim” shows deep human context
Alex Williams
• July 18, 2013
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“Despicable Me 2” lacks creative plot
Alex Williams
• July 9, 2013
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“A Hijacking” maintains restraint, compels
Alex Williams
• July 2, 2013
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“The Bling Ring” focuses on flashiness
Alex Williams
• June 25, 2013
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World War Zzzz
Alex Williams
• June 25, 2013
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Bromantic comedy “This Is the End” does not disappoint
Alex Williams
• June 17, 2013
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“The Purge” suffers from shallow, simple characters
Alex Williams
• June 10, 2013
Matthew McConaughey and Jeff Nichols talk about “Mud”
Alex Williams
• April 26, 2013
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“Mud” is an exceptional coming-of-age story
Alex Williams
• April 26, 2013
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Lazy Saturday Netflix suggestions
Alex Williams
• April 19, 2013
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“Oblivion” is little more than a mixtape for sci-fi fans
Alex Williams
• April 19, 2013
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‘Trance’ is all flash and no substance
Alex Williams
• April 12, 2013
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“Wrong” gets a lot right
Alex Williams
• March 29, 2013
“The ABCs of Death” entertains despite inconsistencies
Alex Williams
• March 22, 2013
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‘Spectacular Now’ tops SXSW film lineup
Alex Williams
• March 18, 2013
“Grow Up Tony Phillips” relays the struggles of high school
Alex Williams
• March 15, 2013
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Films to anticipate at SXSW
Alex Williams
• March 14, 2013
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SXSW Sunday and Monday in Film
Alex Williams
• March 12, 2013
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SXSW Saturday in Film
Alex Williams
• March 10, 2013
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SXSW: Friday, Film
Alex Williams
• March 9, 2013
“Oz the Great and Powerful” is a pleasure to watch
Alex Williams
• March 8, 2013
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21 & Over is standard drunken comedy.
Alex Williams
• March 1, 2013
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is at his best in ‘Snitch’
Alex Williams
• February 22, 2013
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How to Win An Oscar Pool
Alex Williams
• February 22, 2013
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Newest installment in series shows us how not to Die Hard
Alex Williams
• February 15, 2013
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Celebrating Valentine’s is possible without going out
Sarah-Grace Sweeney, Kelsey McKinney, and Alex Williams
• February 14, 2013
‘Side Effects’ thrills despite flaws
Alex Williams
• February 8, 2013
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‘Identity Thief’ steals from better movies
Alex Williams
• February 8, 2013
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Romero and Juliet: Zombie romance bursts with creativity
Alex Williams
• February 1, 2013
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“Amour” devastates, impresses with its story of aging and mortality
Alex Williams
• January 25, 2013
Guillermo del Toro’s “Mama” delivers with round characters
Alex Williams
• January 18, 2013