Film & TV
December 30, 2019
Terrence Malick’s ‘A Hidden Life’ Is Inspiring But Hard to Learn From
The Austin director’s war film is notable for its near-total absence of politics.
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Film & TV
November 22, 2019
With ‘Waves,’ Houston Filmmaker Trey Edward Shults Reexamines the Traditional Family Drama
The director's third film follows a family that must deal with an unexpected tragedy.
Film & TV
March 11, 2017
Terrence Malick’s “Song to Song” Offers a Glossy Take on the Austin Music Industry
'Song to Song' doesn't accurately reflect the realities of the music industry, perhaps intentionally so.
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Film & TV
March 10, 2017
The Not-So-Secret Life of Terrence Malick
The world’s most private director turns his lens on the place where he’s always been most public: Austin.
Music
January 3, 2017
Terrence Malick’s Austin Music Movie Is Finally Actually Happening
The reclusive Texas filmmaker’s long-simmering saga of love and betrayal in the Austin music world premieres on March 17.
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Dan Solomon
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Film & TV
November 23, 2016
The Canonization of Tree of Life Continues
But is Terrence Malick’s film deserving of such reverence?
Arts & Entertainment
February 24, 2016
The Checklist
What to watch, read, and listen to this month to achieve maximum Texas cultural literacy.
Film & TV
December 16, 2014
Watch The Trailer For Texas Filmmaking Giant Terrence Malick’s New ‘Knight Of Cups’
Texas’ weirdest superstar director has an appropriately weird trailer for his latest film.
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Dan Solomon
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The Culture
March 11, 2013
Days of Heaving
Terrence Malick is suddenly making a lot of movies. That’s the good news.
The Culture
January 21, 2013
Own Stars: What Are Your Favorite Texas Celebs Up To?
Drew Brees learns how to get to Sesame Street, Candy Spelling hoards Beanie Babies, and Sandra Bullock smuggles sausage.
The Culture
April 16, 2012
What about Those Dinosaurs in “The Tree of Life”?
One of the most talked-about scenes in Terrence Malick's Oscar-nominated film finally explained.
Hollywood, TX
June 30, 2011
Out on a Limb
Terrence Malick: Brilliant or pretentious? Discuss.
Feature
December 1, 1998
The Man Who Wasn’t There
Who gives a hoot about an owlish auteur with nary a directing credit in twenty years? All of Hollywood, that’s who—which is why Austinite Terrence Malick’s The Thin Red Line is the most anticipated film of the season.
Film & TV
May 31, 1996
Gov, American Style
Ann Richards gets ready for prime time.