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May 15, 1998 Movie Review by Robert Faires
Four Days in September
"...moral absolutism that makes revolutionary action possible weakens many political movies by alienating viewers who distrust their propagandistic feel...."
Feb. 13, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith
Some Mother's Son
"...the British Empire, is no closer to social or political assimilation today than when it came under Crown rule..."
Jan. 31, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith
La Scorta
"...ripped from the pages of contemporary newspapers, this Italian political thriller uses that country's internal corruption and intrigue as..."
July 14, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
True Colors
"...and holier-than-thou '90s do battle in True Colors, a political drama of all-too familiar dimensions. The painstakingly obvious screenplay..."
June 21, 1991 Movie Review by Steve Davis
Austin at Large: It’s Mayor Wonderful’s Life
Look at all this sh*t getting done! Watson brings political chops back to City Hall.
"...your workplace, yes? The fact that these are also political decisions, made in public, should not be a surprise..."
Feb. 24, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison
The Oath
Promise you'll see this hilarious and timely political satire
"...effectively while at the same time strip-mining the zeitgeist’s political contretemps down to the bloody marrow. (Notably, a trio..."
Oct. 19, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
The First Purge
Blumhouse's political-horror franchise gets a timely prequel
"...a hand grenade rolled under the door, a stealthily political (and, in hindsight, unnervingly prescient) metaphor for middle-class compliance..."
July 6, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker
2016: Obama's America
Dinesh D'Souza, the conservative author, expounds on the president's past, and discusses what he thinks America would look like if Obama were to be re-elected.
"...this writing, have made this reactionary work the sixth-highest-grossing political documentary in the United States since 1982, yielding only..."
Aug. 31, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Bulworth
"...himself as an artist. Thus he has created this political satire that's as fresh and exhilarating as anything we've..."
May 22, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
The War Room
"...and Chris Hegedus. Starring: James Carville and George Stephanopoulos. Political campaigns and cinema vérité make strange bedfellows. Spin doctoring..."
Nov. 26, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Dune: Part Two
Frank Herbert’s galaxy-spanning narrative continues
"...in which Paul finds himself enmeshed. However, this esoteric political theory isn’t dissected through discussions, but instead it’s explained..."
March 1, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker
Chile '76
Story of radicalization evokes the golden age of political thriller
"...historical atmosphere. The violent, systemic suppression of thousands of political dissidents through murder and torture, the fear and suspicion..."
Aug. 18, 2023 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki
The Battle of Small Beer vs. Big Distributors Rages on With Texas Beer-To-Go Bill
Another chippy round of political beer pong
"...back at it again for another chippy round of political beer pong in this, the 2019 Texas Legislature. Only..."
Feb. 1, 2019 Food Feature by Eric Puga
Mr. Fish: Cartooning From the Deep End
Documentary explores the dying art of controversial editorial cartoons
"...the endangered to near-extinct status – that of the political cartoonist...."
Aug. 31, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
Dark Money
Campaign finance reform as true-life political thriller
"...Even though this documentary is pitched as a “political thriller,” there’s an inherent challenge in shaping the topic..."
Aug. 3, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
The Hightower Report
IRS should outlaw all 'social welfare' political fronts
"...If you're covered in political stink, it might be prudent to avoid yelling "dirty..."
June 7, 2013 News Column by Jim Hightower
The Ides of March
George Clooney's modern morality tale about the ongoing battle between idealism and corruption in the political realm is perfectly cast.
"...America. Clooney’s fourth directorial outing calls to mind Seventies political thrillers such as The Candidate and All the President’s..."
Oct. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Incendiary: The Willingham Case
The "junk science" used to make the case for the Texas execution of Cameron Todd Willingham for the arson murders of his children is persuasively laid out in this locally made documentary.
"...on your point of view – and, perhaps, your political persuasion – the name Cameron Todd Willingham incites different..."
Sept. 23, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
Point Austin: Have You Heard the Dish?
The ambivalent state of political journalism
"...quirk of journalistic fate – like browsers at the political buffet, reporters tend to write what's in front of..."
March 12, 2010 News Column by Michael King
Point Austin: Scenes From an Election Day
A snapshot of one primary day's political doings
"...has spent his entire professional life as a Texas political insider – Democrat and Republican – and has become..."
March 5, 2010 News Column by Michael King
Strayhorn on Woodside Trails
Former comptroller defends her actions on foster care
"...adamant that she did not wield any of her political power to shut down Woodside Trails. "I did not..."
Nov. 21, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Eagle Eye
Too bad it's autumn: With its frenetic car chases; near-erotic fascination with explosions, gadgets, and guns; and disposable storyline, Eagle Eye is the very definition of a summer blockbuster.
"...blockbuster: good, manic fun plus a heavy dose of political intrigue adding up to two hours of clamorous, mind-numbing..."
Sept. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt
Stealing America: Vote by Vote
This documentary account of Election Day 2004 thinks it has the answer: conspiracy and treason, Republican-style.
"...loyalties lie on the left side of the American political spectrum remembers Election Day 2004 with dread. The misery..."
Sept. 19, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt
Page Two: Red-State Specials
In the current political climate, reasoned debate turns too easily to ideological hate
"...new attitude or merely a current fad. Historically, our political and social interactions haven't changed that much, and when..."
Dec. 29, 2006 Column by Louis Black
Trudell
John Trudell, the Native American rights activist and spoken-word artist and musician, is the subject of this reverential biographical portrait that feels more like a press package than a full-fledged biopic.
"...the Native Americans who occupied Alcatraz in 1969 in political protest. He was a highly visible participant in the..."
March 31, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Bush's Brain
Bush's so-called brain is Karl Rove, whose mastery of dirty tricks deserves clearer scrutiny than it gets in this documentary.
"...years have marked something of a renaissance for the political documentary, both in terms of quality and public awareness...."
Aug. 27, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
Wag the Dog
"...the Dog one of the wittiest and most mordant political satires to come along in quite some time. This..."
Jan. 9, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
A Perfect Candidate
"...If you're not already cynical enough about the American political system this election year, then A Perfect Candidate is..."
Oct. 11, 1996 Movie Review by Steve Davis
The House of the Spirits
"...a 50-year-long family melodrama with magic realism and knowing political reference points. The movie then adds this incredible, star-studded..."
