It’s funny when quite possibly one of the best movies released on a given day stars characters that are made entirely of clay. But if you’re not “into” that sort of thing, don’t worry. At least a couple of today’s new releases might be worth your hard-earned cash. *Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit Director Nick Park’s first feature film was the cute and clever Chicken Run, but we love him more......

We know there is seemingly a dearth of good movies these days (we’re not looking at you, March of the Penguins and Broken Flowers), and that has led some people to go to extreme measures in search of cinematic happiness. (Sorry, ‘bout your bad luck, Ben.) But let us give you a little heads up on a movie you may have slept on recently. About three weeks ago, our father (yes, Austinist has one......

Although we know you like to boogey and we know you like to booze, sometimes a nice night at the movies is the perfect cure for what ails you. With that said, there are five new movies being released in Austin theatres this weekend and a host of first-runs worth checking out if you have not already taken our advice. But if you see one movie all weekend, go see Broken Flowers. *Broken Flowers......

In Broken Flowers, the third installment of what David Edelstein wonderfully refers to as Bill Murray’s “Loneliness Trilogy” (Lost in Translation, The Life Aquatic), Murray perfects his ironic loner deadpan as the emotionally isolated Don Johnston. (Yes, there is a double entendre there, even triple, as Murray’s character lies catatonic on his sofa watching “The Private Life of Don Juan” on his expensive television.) The film begins with Johnston’s character struggling to muster an......

Although we know you like to boogey and we know you like to booze, sometimes a nice night at the movies and a big tub of buttered popcorn makes is perfect recipe for a relaxing weekend evening, especially with all this rain. With that said, there are a few new movies being released in Austin theatres this weekend and a host of first-runs worth checking out if you have not already taken our advice.......