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'Journey to the Center of the Earth': Lava Trampsnew
The new version of this Jules Verne classic provides gentle fun, but without the 3-D visual effects "comin' right at ya," this journey's center will not hold.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
07-11-2008 |
Reviews
The Women of 'Jellyfish' are an Amorphously Defined Lotnew
This prize-winning Israeli film is set in contemporary Tel Aviv and is both a realistic and magical portrait of contemporary women.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
07-11-2008 |
Reviews
Examining Daddy Issues in 'When Did You Last See Your Father?'new
Based on the British poet Blake Morrison's written memoir, this film is a very particular yet universal story about the eternal knot between fathers and sons.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
07-03-2008 |
Reviews
Girls Gone Wildnew
The filmmakers score an A+ for the title of this tongue-in-cheek horror film that stars porn star Jenna Jameson and horror fixture Robert Englund, even though its best special effects are reserved for breast implants.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
04-20-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Jay Lee, Zombie Strippers
A Run for the Rosesnew
This booster documentary follows six horse trainers and their experiences on the 2006 trail to the Kentucky Derby.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
04-20-2008 |
Reviews
Foggy Notionnew
There's "something in the mist," and it's not only the beasts that bite but also the dark things that reside within.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
11-21-2007 |
Reviews
It Takes a Villagenew
This movie's high-concept premise would be easy to dismiss were it not so flawlessly executed.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
10-26-2007 |
Reviews
All in the Familynew
What passes for real life in this Steve Carell film is as genially inoffensive and predictable as the average TV sitcom.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
10-26-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Dan in Real Life, Peter Hedges
Shaggy Dog Story Wags a Fun Talenew
Weirdsville accomplishes something that is rare for Canadian-made comedies: It's actually funny.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
10-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Allan Moyle, Weirdsville
Mostly Leftovers Served at This 'Feast'new
Robert Benton directs this Oregon-set meditation on the permutations of love among a constellation of characters.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
10-05-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Feast of Love, Robert Benton
I Saw a Film Today, Oh Boynew
Julie Taymor takes the timelessness of the Beatles' music and yanks it earthbound into a minefield of literalism.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
09-28-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Across the Universe, Julie Taymor
Cool Breeze From the Windy Citynew
Curb Your Enthusiasm's Jeff Garlin wrote, directed, and stars in this endearing schlub-in-Chicago movie that features contributions from Sarah Silverman, Bonnie Hunt, and other comic performers.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
09-28-2007 |
Reviews
CSI: Riyadhnew
Initially, The Kingdom seems like it might be another of this season's politically charged movies, but it actually plays more like an explosive episode of CSI: Riyadh.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
09-28-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Peter Berg, The Kingdom
Water Girlnew
She's married to the sea, and he belongs to the earth: This Mexican film relies on prehistoric folk myths and a delightful color palette for its impact.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
09-21-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: José Bojorquez, Sea of Dreams
The Lady and Her Trampnew
This new French version of the D.H. Lawrence story is tastefully presented but not nearly as scandalous and coarse as the published novel.
Austin Chronicle |
Marjorie Baumgarten |
09-21-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Lady Chatterley, Pascale Ferran
