Film & TV Articles – Page 13 of 13 – Texas Monthly

Incisive criticism, features, and news related to Texans on the screen—and behind the camera

September 30, 1993

The Fugitive

Stardom has caught up with Tommy Lee Jones—finally. But don’t expect him to act like he’s enjoying it.

June 30, 1993

The Making of a Sex Symbol, 1993

How did Vickie Smith, waitress from Mexia, become Anna Nicole Smith, world-famous face? It’s anyone’s Guess?

By Skip Hollandsworth

May 31, 1993

Deconstructing Willie

Carnality, Castration Anxiety, and Jouissance in Willie Nelson’s Taco Bell Commercial.

By Stephen Harrigan

September 30, 1992

Take Two

Made on a shoestring, Slacker was a hit. Now fans wonder if Hollywood money will change Rick Linklater’s style.

August 31, 1992

B-ing There

“People will watch anything,” says B-film director Bret McCormick.

By Helen Thompson

August 31, 1992

Why Unforgiven?

YOU COULD HEAR A GASP from the audience when Clint Eastwood suddenly appeared on the screen. It was just a preview of his new movie, Unforgiven, but there he was in a long, dark slicker, his face in profile, staring menacingly from beneath a dark hat with a flat rim:

By Gregory Curtis

July 31, 1992

Panhandle Hollywood

Plainview became Rustwater, Kansas, for the shoot.

By Joe Nick Patoski

July 31, 1992

Sibling Revelry

Austin film-maker Robert Rodriguez has joined the growing list of up-and-coming minority directors.

June 30, 1992

River Oaks 77019

Two prominent families, one soapy feud. What could be better for a summer miniseries?

June 30, 1991

Texas Movies: Hollywood, TX

How Hollywood sees us—and how Hollywood got us wrong.

By Larry L. King

April 30, 1991

Willie, the Actor

Is being himself good enough?

By Gary Cartwright

May 31, 1988

Extra! Extra!

In which the author becomes a star—for three seconds.

By Stephen Harrigan

April 1, 1988

Is J.R. Shot?

The tenth anniversary of the most popular nighttime series begs the question. How long can the Ewing’s doings hold are attention?

By Steven Reddicliffe

November 1, 1986

The Ballad of Fess Parker

He was the definitive Davy Crockett, and with good reason.

By Stephen Harrigan

April 30, 1985

A Date with Leatherface

Is there romance after a starring role in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre? A leading man reveals all.

By Gunnar Hansen

April 1, 1982

How Farrah Fawcett Changed the World

It was simple, really. With Charlie’s Angels, television discovered sex.

By Gregory Curtis

September 30, 1979

This Is The Way The Apocalypse Ends . . .

Coppola’s multimillion-dollar labor of love is finally finished. We think.

By George Morris

July 31, 1976

A Midsummer’s Nightmare

If you thought this summer’s film lineup looked promising, pinch yourself. "The Big Bus" and "Logan's Run," are anything but a reviewer's dream.

By Marie Brenner

July 31, 1976

Shoot Yourself

Your next home movies may not win any Academy Awards, but at least they don’t have to be rated ZZZZzzzz.

By Donald Pierce Jr.

January 1, 1975

From Fellini to Deep Throat

For a theater owner, money has redeeming social value.

By Gregory Curtis

January 1, 1975

The Naked and the D.A.

The war against pornography can get dirty.

By Griffin Smith Jr.

April 30, 1974

Maim!

Another big money musical is another disaster and cop stories are a too-familiar tune.

By Katharine Lowry

March 31, 1974

Comic Cowboys and Other Heroes

Cops, sci-fi, and westerns get served up as leftovers, and only one still tastes good. Meanwhile, Robert Altman has another dazzling film.

By Katharine Lowry

February 28, 1974

Leavin’ McMurtry

Leaving Cheyenne, which may be Larry McMurtry’s best novel, is made into a miserable movie. This is how it happened.

By Larry L. King

February 28, 1974

Devil Without a Cause

Lots of spooky movies this month as a new reviewer takes the wheel.

By Katharine Lowry

January 31, 1974

Of Nebbishes and Kings

Whether evading the law, loosening the bonds of marriage, or traveling to the future, escape is the watchword for this group of films.

By Judith Crist

Art |

January 1, 1974

Touts

Modern Art In HoustonSince its establishment in Dallas 6 years ago, the Janie C. Lee Gallery has been known for showing the most celebrated of contemporary American artists. In mid-December, they opened a Houston branch that promises more of the same.The initial show is a group exhibition which includes most

By Texas Monthly

January 1, 1974

Classics Illustrated

Neither fish nor fowl, filmed theater is a whole new art form.

By Judith Crist

November 1, 1973

Hi Ho Silver, Olé!

Jaded film buff? Try spending next Saturday night at the movies. The Spanish language movies.

July 31, 1973

What’s Up Documentary?

Fantasy finds it hard to compete with reality.

By Judith Crist

June 30, 1973

Variations on the Confidence Game

Ryan O'Neal, Adolph Hitler and Tom Sawyer have a lot in common. Trust us, you'll see.

By Judith Crist

May 31, 1973

Film Fatale

Bright lights and movie madness in Big D.

By Gregory Curtis

April 30, 1973

The Movie Pushers

Why movies play where they do, when they do, and if they do.

By Gregory Curtis

April 30, 1973

Remaking History Hollywood Style

Old films and old themes come uneasily back to life.

By Judith Crist

April 1, 1973

Two-Stepping to The Last Tango

Marlon takes it off and movies will never be the same.

By Judith Crist

March 1, 1973

Welsh Rabbit and a Mixed Bag

Dylan Thomas and Ingmar Bergman top some films of varying quality.

By Judith Crist

February 1, 1973

European Class, American Cheek

LUIS BUNUEL’S THE DISCREET CHARM of the Bourgeoisie is a deliciously pungent concoction by the 72-year-old filmmaker and his young co-scenarist, Jean-Claude Carriere, that will set your spirits soaring and your mind aglow. Never before has this always fascinating artist been quite so tantalizing, so tongue-in-cheek and so deft in

By Judith Crist