SXSW Comedy Review: Cavett on Comedy With Dave Hill

Dick Cavett's fave talk-show moments and friendship with Ali

"...and into a hilarious and touching conversation with WFMU’s Dave Hill...."

March 12, 2018 SXSW Post by Ashley Moreno

The Ballad of Joe Hill

Get up, stand up – stand up for your rights

"...heavyweights R.E.M., Dixie Chicks, Pearl Jam, Bonnie Raitt, and Dave Matthews, along with indie heroes Bright Eyes, Death Cab..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

The Black Metal Dialogues Live!

Dave Hill brings the legend of Witch Taint to extreme black life at SXSW

"...opening to an epic tale, it’s no “Sing, Goddess, Achilles’ rage,/ Black and murderous, that cost the Greeks/ Incalculable..."

March 10, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Alvin and the Chipmunks

What's it all about, Alvin? This by-the-numbers attempt at a chipmunk revival is not bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

"...Directed by: Tim Hill. Starring: Jason Lee, David Cross, Cameron Richardson and Jane..."

Dec. 14, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Twice Upon a Yesterday

"...Headey. Two films set in London's quaintly upscale Notting Hill neighborhood within one month (the other being, of course,..."

June 18, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Drunk Bus

Unlikely friends comedy makes all the right turns

"...Martin Pfefferkorn, Kara Hayward, Zach Cherry, Frank Iero and Dave Hill...."

May 21, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Comedy: Your 2018 Lineup

March mirth blows in with Bloom, Offerman, Gaffigan, & Cavett

"...Comedy, with WFMU radio host and Witch Taint creator Dave Hill conducting a live interview with talk-show legend Dick..."

Feb. 27, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Lake City

A heavy-handed melodrama that features a young, brooding antihero and Sissy Spacek as his emotionally paralyzed mom.

"...Directed by: Hunter Hill and Perry Moore. Starring: Sissy Spacek, Troy Garity, Rebecca..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

21 Jump Street

Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum go back to high school in this new take on the old TV series.

"...Directed by: Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Starring: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Brie Larson, Dave Franco, Rob Riggle, Ice..."

March 16, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Turns the Tables on Comedy Connoisseur Dick Cavett

The veteran talk-show host matters because he took the art of being funny seriously

"...subjecting him to queries from radio host and comedian Dave Hill of Witch Taint: The Black Metal Dialogues Live!..."

March 9, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Capyac, Marquis Hill, and Willie headline our recommended shows for the week

"...Year docks its 2-ton barge at COTA. Megadeth majordomo Dave Mustaine began the pandemic by beating throat cancer with..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Comedy Review: Witch Taint: The Black Metal Dialogues Live!

Blackest metal and droll humor combine for nonstop laughs

"...The answer is hopefully “yes,” because Dave Hill – the comedian and writer whose Witch Taint:..."

March 14, 2017 Arts Post by Sean L. Malin

SXSW Interview: Santigold

Philly pop songstress struggles with change on new disc 99¢

"...for tonight at Stubb’s, she’s relying on inspiration from Dave Chappelle to get her through these extreme times...."

March 18, 2016 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Princes of Punk

New Kinks “Picture Book”

"...Ray and Dave Davies had been pissed off since 1964’s “You Really..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

A Man, A Can, A Plan

SPAMARAMA™ Founder Dave Arnsberger

"...Don't start Dave Arnsberger talking. As an original yuckmeister of the Uranium..."

March 31, 2000 Food Feature by Margaret Moser

SXSW Comedy: Your 2017 Lineup

Making you laugh this March: Cenac, Sykes, Odenkirk, Hardwick, & more

"...Witch Taint, a comedic live reading and concert detailing Dave Hill's account of posing as a black metal guitarist..."

Feb. 21, 2017 SXSW Post by Robert Faires

Austin Film Festival Announces First Wave of Titles

Lineup drops the latest from Todd Haynes and a Hank Williams biopic

"...The Night is Young World Premiere Writer/Directors: Matt Jones, Dave Hill Over one night, two guys meet two girls..."

Aug. 19, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Teenage Catgirls in Heat

This Troma film was made right here in Austin and tells the lurid story of cats that metamorphose into nubile women and "rub up against things" and cause havoc.

"...Directed by: Scott Perry. Starring: Esmerelda Huffhines, Dave Cox, Carrie Vanston, Helen Griffiths, Martha Morales and April..."

Feb. 17, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...Island D: Judd Apatow, Screenwriters: Judd Apatow, Pete Davidson, Dave Sirus Filmmaker Judd Apatow directs Saturday Night Live breakout..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Time to Stomp Some Grapes

Hill Country wineries celebrate harvest

"...days, grapes are crushed by state-of-the-art machinery, but some Hill Country wineries like to recreate the crushes of the..."

Aug. 15, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Can’t Another Brother Cook These Delicacies?

VH1's Hip-Hop Honors, recapped

"...on the right foot. This year’s honorees included Cypress Hill, De La Soul, Naughty By Nature, Too $hort, and..."

Oct. 9, 2008 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Comedy: Your 2020 Lineup

Get ready for Buress, Davidson, National Lampoon, and more

"...Gborie Shane Gillis Stuart Goldsmith Patti Harrison Andy Haynes Dave Hill Mary Holland Sandy Honig Aaron Jackson Sabrina Jaless..."

March 4, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Comedy: Your 2019 Lineup

Leading the laughs: Griffin, The Daily Show, and Elon Musk?

"...Glazer Stuart Goldsmith Erik Griffin Kathy Griffin Tim Heidecker Dave Hill Abbi Jacobson Sam Jay Joss Johnson Michael Kosta..."

Feb. 26, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Out of Bounds Comedy Festival 2017

Who gets the last laugh on an Austin summer?

"...Live! – smash hit at SXSW 2017, with comedian Dave Hill reading letters he wrote to a real Scandinavian..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

John Singleton and Chris Cooper to be honored

"...The Night is Young World Premiere Writers/Directors: Matt Jones, Dave Hill..."

Sept. 30, 2015 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Lifetime Picks

29 years, 29 albums

"...To paraphrase Dave Chappelle, Michael is cleared of all charges and subsequent..."

Sept. 17, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Elvis Lives!

Detective and Then Some...

"...After more than 10 novels about Cajun detective Dave Robicheaux, crime writer James Lee Burke has turned to..."

July 25, 1997 Books Feature

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...Touch & Go recording artists, the Delta 72 (applause). Philly's punk R&B messengers grind riffs like tablets of holy..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Sxsw

"...change names. Finally, the reunion. It's about time, guys; Dave (Slutes) this is Rich (Hopkins). Remember? Dave's got the..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

The Webberville Conundrum

Austin's plans for an eastern landfill hit a little obstacle – the people who live there

"...Back in the early Eighties, Dave and Joann Gunlock bought themselves a little piece of..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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