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The Aftermath of the Big Headline: Stronger
David Gordon Green talks about the unlucky bystander to history
"...the opening weekend of the Toronto International Film Festival, Stronger made its world premiere. The biographical drama tells the..."

Oct. 3, 2017 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Stronger
The story of Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jeff Bauman
"...Gyllenhaal), the subject of David Gordon Green’s latest film Stronger. Bauman, a somewhat neurotic, totally lovable loser from Chelmsford,..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Movie Review by Danielle White

Bigger, Stronger, Faster*
While examining steroid use and abuse, this documentary discovers that enhancement drugs permeate our culture. Who’s to say which ones should be illegal?
"...a harder heart than mine to be unsympathetic. Bigger, Stronger, Faster* is full of revelations, all brought to light..."

June 6, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Want Stronger, More Transparent Oversight of APD? Vote on It.
Next month's election has justice advocates and police fighting for control
"...they remain among the highest-paid to this day) for stronger civilian oversight...."

April 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Panel: Stronger Than a Séance – Resurrecting Jerry Garcia
Grateful Dead guitarist returns as a website
"...Tuesday’s lunchtime panel Stronger Than a Séance offered an enlightening primer on how..."

March 11, 2014 Music Post by Scott Schinder

Should Be Stronger Repercussions for Evading Arrest
"...Dear Editor, Evading arrest should have stronger repercussions. What would it take to get a law..."

Aug. 2, 2011 Postmarks

Security Guard Nearly Killed in Machete Attack Urges Stronger Social Safety Net
Police union blames prosecutors

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Texas Dems Want Stronger Immigrant Detention Oversight
More than 5,000 immigrant children in detention centers

July 31, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Travis County Crowdfunding: Still Stronger
The county has raised $135,000 to offset Gov. Abbott's February stunt
"...at Com­mis­sion­ers Court, County Judge Sarah Eckhardt announced that #StrongerTogether, the crowdsourcing campaign started by state Rep. Eddie Rodriguez,..."

April 28, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Stronger With Each Tear: Mary J. Blige
Soul queen slays the Moody Theater

March 1, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Who is dressing Kanye?

Jan. 14, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

City Needs Stronger Environmental Ethic

April 23, 2008 Postmarks

Young, Strong, and Getting Stronger
The Austin Film Festival Turns 10

Oct. 10, 2003 Screens Feature by Courtney Fitzgerald

Beyond the Mask
Christian swashbuckler changes the storytelling mode but not the message
"...clearly don't want to leave anything to speculation. However, stronger filmmaking technique would go a long way toward delivering..."

June 12, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Circo
A family-run circus that travels the back roads of Mexico is the subject of this documentary which explores the universal theme of filial loyalty.
"...Circo ends somewhat arbitrarily and could benefit from a stronger conclusion, but its portrait of a lifestyle that's at..."

April 29, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Two Lovers
Joaquin Phoenix (in what he claims is his last film role) stars as a nebbishy New Yorker caught between two very different women.
"...is an intensely felt, character-driven film, and there's no stronger character onscreen – not even Leonard – than Leonard's..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Surf's Up
This animated avian surf epic is most alive when its radio-friendly pop hits accompany beautiful CGI waves.
"...visuals, which are truly lovely but should support a stronger story and more memorable characterizations. My 5-year-old companion had..."

June 8, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Confetti
Even if it's not quite an affair to remember all year, this BBC Films mockumentary about three wacky weddings is pleasant and enjoyably diverting.
"...bitter best friend, pub rocker Snoopy) but without a stronger directorial hand, the film veers toward sheer silliness at..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Cape of Good Hope
There's a sweet bent to this simple South African film about a multicultural group of employees at a Cape Town animal shelter who find both goodness and hope in their troubled lives.
"...often make choices that beg the need for a stronger director. And while Bamford does a serviceable job in..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
"...who joins forces with Schwarzenegger’s time-traveling cyborg against the stronger, faster robotic assassin (the model-perfect Loken) who has been..."

July 4, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Baby Geniuses
"...is the best argument since the Olsen twins for stronger child-labor laws...."

March 19, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Gattaca
"...No diseases, no lazy eyes, no mediocrity, just faster, stronger, smarter all across the board -- except for the..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Sunset Park
"...toward the conference title is one of the film's stronger points; Phyllis is shown working to overcome the limitations..."

May 3, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Unstrung Heroes
"...is, instead, played by Michael Richards. Richards needed a stronger directorial voice that stopped him before his got too..."

Sept. 22, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A More Perfect Union
"...movie needs, if you'll forgive the pun, is a stronger constitution...."

Sept. 22, 1995 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Only the Brave
"...numbs Alex and Vicki. Playing the Part makes a stronger emotional connection, in part because of its lighter tone..."

May 5, 1995 Movie Review by Robert Faires

The Mangler
"...“Bad Film Adaptations of My Work Only Make Me Stronger” King, this pointless exercise in tweaking the suits at..."

March 10, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Safe Passage
"...sharply drawn as hers, Safe Passage would be much stronger. As is, the movie is largely schematic. Also, it..."

Jan. 6, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Wedding Gift
"...care less. Through the hard times, their relationship grows stronger and it is this love that enables both of..."

Aug. 12, 1994 Movie Review by Brian Baker

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
This animated Batman is from the same folks behind the TV cartoon series, and is a diverting take on the Caped Crusader.
"...mystery at all -- but the dramatic sensibility is stronger that you'd expect from a cartoon aimed at pre-teens...."

Dec. 31, 1993 Movie Review by Robert Faires

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