James Taylor Pleases All at ACL Taping

The elder statesman of Americana makes a comeback

"...Thursday night’s Austin City Limits taping with James Taylor was as surprise-filled as any I’ve ever witnessed...."

Oct. 2, 2015 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Murder Suspect Christopher Taylor’s Uncle Was in the Unit That Investigated Him

Defense says he was recused but prosecutors insinuate bias

"...the courtroom and provide ongoing coverage of the Christopher Taylor trial. Catch up on the case and the ramifications..."

Oct. 30, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Spotlight: Ben Taylor

A chip off the ol' J.T.

"...If James Taylor and Carly Simon thought they could pull a..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature by Dan Oko

Dream Deceivers: The Story Behind James Vance vs. Judas Priest

Documentary about the famous case brought against Judas Priest by the parents of two troubled teens who committed suicide – because of alleged backward masking on an album.

"...Directed by: David Van Taylor. I can remember a year or so ago, during..."

July 17, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor

Turner Classic Movies offers 24 hours of Liz

"...time for Turner Classic Movies' 24-hour Tribute to Elizabeth Taylor, set for Sunday, April 10...."

March 23, 2011 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

Why Do Christopher Taylor's Attorneys Want His Trial in Trump Country?

Take a look at the counties they chose from

"...Austin Police Department Officer Christopher Taylor's attorneys signaled weeks ago that they'd ask for his..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Hank, Harry, and Jesse James

Sitting in with Jimmy Grabowske, steel guitarist to the stars

"...a colorful name had some local success with Jesse James & His Gang before most of the members were..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

James Carlos Blake

"...James Carlos Blake writes novels about violent men living in..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Why Not More on Tommy Taylor and Andy Salmon

"...more mention wasn't made of Andy Salmon or Tommy Taylor, who, whether they agreed or declined to be interviewed,..."

Jan. 22, 2012 Postmarks

And Taylor Makes 106

Speaker Straus makes tactical gains in race to be speaker again

"...Hughes Todd Hunter Carl Isett Jim Jackson Delwin Jones James "Jim" Keffer Carol Kent Tracy King Tim Kleinschmidt Lois..."

June 6, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Funny People

With this story about comedians which stars Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen, filmmaker Judd Apatow rewrites his own songbook in the key of James L. Brooks, a tricky mix of humor and heartfelt.

"...a young comic named Ira (Rogen) asks the singer-songwriter James Taylor, who has just watched Ira’s set. “Do you..."

July 31, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

21 Bridges

Chadwick Boseman brings Manhattan to a halt as a corruption-busting cop

"...Directed by: Brian Kirk. Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Stephan James, Taylor Kitsch, Sienna Miller, Keith David and J.K. Simmons...."

Nov. 29, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Get on Up

As James Brown, Chadwick Boseman captures the performer's voice, moves, sweat, and swagger, but this biopic, as a whole, needs a stronger compass.

"...Directed by: Tate Taylor. Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Aykroyd, Viola Davis,..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

UT Professor on the Making of Texas Film Epic Giant

Don Graham's Giant: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Edna Ferber, and the Making of a Legendary American Film

"...of the production in his new book Giant: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Edna Ferber, and the Making..."

April 13, 2018 Books Review by Joe O'Connell

American Outlaws

"...the cast, though (Aussie lead Farrell as young Jesse James is riveting when he's actually given something interesting to..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Harvey Can't Mess With Texas Benefit Concert

"...Edie Brickell, James Taylor, Lyle Lovett, Ray Benson, Willie Nelson, Paul Simon..."

Sept. 25, 2017 Photo Gallery

The Conjuring

This supernatural thriller from the director of Saw could be mistaken for The Amityville Exorcist.

"...Directed by: James Wan. Starring: Lili Taylor, Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Ron..."

July 19, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Terminator: Genisys

The Governator is back

"...Directed by: Alan Taylor. Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Emilia Clarke, Jai Courtney, Jason Clarke,..."

July 3, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fifty Shades of Grey

For all the commotion, it's just another wish-fulfillment fairy tale about a naive girl and her Prince Charming – but with tame BDSM.

"...Directed by: Sam Taylor-Johnson. Starring: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan, Jennifer Ehle, Marcia Gay..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Fire and Rain: The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, CSNY, and the Lost Story of 1970

David Browne's revisionist history of 1970

"...Fire and Rain: The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, CSNY, and the Lost Story of 1970by David..."

July 15, 2011 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Close Your Eyes

James Taylor and company at the Bass Concert Hall April 23

"...really, there wasn’t anything the least bit wrong with James Taylor’s voice Saturday night at a bustling Bass Concert..."

April 25, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: Holy Mountain and Red 7 in Danger of Losing Leases

Could the Red River Cultural District be losing two of its landmark live music venues?

"...Holy Mountain partner James Taylor characterized the increase as "completely unsustainable." Holy Mountain/Red..."

May 15, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Facing the Giants

A born-again high school football coach draws on a higher power to inspire his team to victory.

"...Tracy Goode, Bailey Cave, Jason McLeod, Steve Williams and James Blackwell. Like a modern-day Job, Grant Taylor (Kendrick) –..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Smoke Gets in Your Mouth

Taylor

"...206 W. Second, Taylor, 512/352-6206 Mon-Thu, 9am-8pm; Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat, 9am-'til they run..."

May 21, 1999 Food Feature

Split

Another twisted (and twisty) offering from M. Night Shyamalan

"...Directed by: M. Night Shyamalan. Starring: James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Betty Buckley, Jessica Sula, Haley Lu..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Playback: Holy Mountain Closing Oct. 1

Holy Mountain falls prey to skyrocketing rents Downtown

"...unmanageable figure for the club to sustain, confirms co-owner James Taylor...."

June 26, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Giant Steps Productions: Togetherness

D.I.T. concert promotion with James Taylor

"...I was 15 when I met James Taylor at Clementine Coffee, now Thunderbird Manor. Our friendship..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Music Post by Zoe Cordes Selbin

Shutter

Shutter is a shabby American remake of a Thai movie about a couple who sees mysterious images in photographs.

"...Directed by: Masayuki Ochiai. Starring: Joshua Jackson, Rachael Taylor, Megumi Okina, David Denman, John Hensley, James Kyson Lee..."

March 28, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Story Book Children

Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez duet their way into Austin's heart.

"...When Chip Taylor wrote "Storybook Children" in the mid-Sixties, there was no..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...of our presidents share the same lineage because of James Taylor Sr. (1636-98). His great-grandsons included Zachary Taylor and..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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