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Kimberley Jones
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Editor-in-Chief and Film Critic, The Austin Chronicle
Austin
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TechnologyScience Psychology and Media
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By Kimberley Jones Verified|The Austin ChronicleVerifiedCynically, you could roll your eyes at a film industry so bereft of original ideas it’s even remaking its arthouse hits. But The Wedding Banquet, Ang Lee’s’ 1993 breakout feature, is actually an inspired vehicle to revisit. Thirty years ago, gay marriage wasn’t legal in America, and most general audience LGBTQ narratives were about coming out, or getting AIDS. Why not bring the dramedy – well-liked but long in the tooth, not to mention unavailable on streaming – up to 21st century code?
By Kimberley Jones Verified|The Austin ChronicleVerified2025, R, 120 min. Directed by Scott McGehee, David Siegel. Starring Naomi Watts, Bill Murray, Sarah Pidgeon, Noma Dumezweni, Constance Wu, Ann Dowd, Carla Gugino. REVIEWED By Kimberley Jones, Fri., April 4, 2025 Sure, a dog can play dead. But how about deadpan? The magnificent Great Dane at the center of this grief comedy has perfected a kind of expressive expressionlessness.
By Kimberley Jones Verified|The Austin ChronicleVerifiedFilmmaker Jeremy Workman has a history of documenting obsessive behavior: the guy determined to walk every street of New York City’s five boroughs in The World Before Your Feet, the domino artist prodigy painstakingly positioning countless blocks in Lily Topples the World.
Company Info
The Austin Chronicle
The Austin Chronicle is an alternative weekly newspaper based in Austin, Texas, established in 1981. It serves as a progressive, independent news source, focusing on local and state news, arts, music, film, theater, food, and politics. The paper has evolved from a bi-weekly publication to a weekly format, distributing free copies through local newsstands. It has a significant readership, with approximately 600,000 readers as of recent data. The Chronicle features investigative journalism, event listings, and opinion pieces that reflect Austin's cultural and political landscape. It organizes annual events like the Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival and publishes special editions such as the "Best of Austin" Awards and restaurant guides. The paper also includes regular sections dedicated to music, film, and arts, providing curated event calendars and artist profiles. The Austin Chronicle remains a vital part of the local media ecosystem, promoting Austin's vibrant culture and community.
Austin, Texas, United States
+1 512-454-5766
Founded: 1981