Danke Schön, Homo Arigato!

This month's Homo Arigato! speaks the language of German love and lust

"...and wonderment: Rainer Werner Fassbinder's The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant...."

Jan. 27, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Lawrence Everett Forbes

The Flower of My Secret

This florid film comes across like Almodóvar riffing on Fassbinder's The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant and Douglas Sirk's (Imitation of Life). The story about a writer who is dissatisfied with her life marks the return of Almodovar's dark, delicious humor.

"...like Almodóvar riffing on Fassbinder (The Bitter Tears of Petra Von Kant comes to mind) riffing on Douglas Sirk..."

April 26, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Live Shot: Haden Triplets

Gorgeous, polished harmonies, but the live show needs work

"...day and they were justifiably beat, Rachel, Tanya, and Petra Haden could’ve used a bit of a spit-and-shine. Or..."

March 13, 2014 Music Post by Melanie Haupt

Miracle on E. 7th St.

After 25 Years, Ruperto Reyes Brings Magic Back Home

"...photograph by Minh Carrico For Ruperto Reyes, Jr., Petra's Pecado brings him full circle. After more than 20..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Arts Feature by James E. Garcia

Petra's Pecado

Rupert Reyes' bilingual comedy 'Petra's Pecado' hits the audience with Mexican culture like a well-wrapped enchilada washed down with a frosty margarita

"...Petra's Pecado..."

July 29, 2005 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

When Night is Falling

"...sobbing in a laundromat to a stranger, circus performer Petra (Crawford). Bob's death begins a period of contemplation for..."

Dec. 22, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Exhibitionism

Phantom of the Opera: Window Display

"...eyes toward the end and just listen.— Elise Guillot PETRA'S PECADO: A MINOR MIRACLE — AND YET MORE..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Arts Review

Petra's Cuento

With Teatro Vivo's enjoyable revival of the bilingual comedy 'Petra's Cuento,' no matter what language the characters are speaking, it's a language you'll understand

"...Petra's Cuento..."

July 28, 2006 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...sobbing in a laundromat to a stranger, circus performer Petra (Crawford). BobÕs death begins a period of contemplation for..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Peter and the Wolf Go to Texas

Lionheart Youth Theatre's new adaptation unites the music of Mother Falcon with the puppets of Glass Half Full Theatre

"...character will be limited to swapping out Peter for Petra. "It is important to me that audiences see female..."

Dec. 11, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...ELENA (Brazil) Director: Petra Costa Elena moves to NY with the dream of..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Rodrigo Duarte-Clark

Playwright Rodrigo Duarte Clark discusses the genesis of his play, 'Doña Rosita's Jalapeño Kitchen,' and the new production being mounted by Austin's Teatro Vivo

"...wedding. There's a play that Teatro Vivo has done, Petra's Pecado, that they've had a lot of success with...."

Feb. 10, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Austin Theatre Critics' Table Nominations 1998

"...Lust Supper, Rude Mechanicals Managed Care, Frontera@Hyde Park Theatre Petra's Pecado, Teatro Humanidad Cansada 30 Neo-Futurist Plays From Too..."

May 15, 1998 Arts Feature

Last Christmas

This is a movie inspired by a Wham! song, and you know what? It works.

"...woman is being kept a secret from her mother, Petra (Thompson, clearly having fun with her accent), and their..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Haden Triplets

"...triplets, the daughters of Olympian jazz bassist Charlie Haden. Petra, Rachel, and Tanya made music separately for years, in..."

March 14, 2014 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Ender's Game

Orson Scott Card's supposedly unfilmable militaristic sci-fi novel makes the leap to screen.

"...the respect of his fellow cadets, among them Steinfield's Petra (seemingly a potential romantic interest that fails to jell)..."

Nov. 1, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Petra Haden

Record review

"...Petra Haden..."

April 1, 2005 Music Review by Greg Beets

The Last Horror Movie

The U.S. premiere of this self-reflexive horror film from England is presented in Austin by Fangoria magazine.

"...and traipsing into existential overkill with his oblivious girlfriend Petra (Beamish) and friends, as well as his ever-present cameraman..."

June 18, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Reviews

A wholly originally, wholly beautiful rumination on memory and rootlessness

"...Petra Going makes a living out of making nowhere her..."

March 16, 2001 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Slow Biz of Show Biz

A conversation between filmmakers Richard Linklater and Rachel Tsangari

"...a visually arresting travelogue following the globe-hopping adventures of Petra Going. Slow Business took more than five years to..."

March 2, 2001 Screens Feature

Maquila: A Tale of Two Mexicos

"...with expertise in the subject, including Elvia Arriola and Petra Mata of the San Antonio-based group Fuerza Unida. The..."

Aug. 2, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Crosstalk: KMFA Announces Middle Sattre’s Sophie Mathieu as 2024 Composer-in-Residence

While Mange plays final show due to anti-trans legislation

"...final bow comes Sunday, Jan. 28, at Mohawk with Petra von Kan’t...."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Let’s Get Physical

Move your body-ody-ody-ody at these fitness-focused queer events

"...Digger of Dirt, Of the Roses, Petra von Kan't Rock all night long with these queer..."

May 26, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Quntry & Western

DJ Boi Orbison lassos queer country nostalgia with Neon Rainbows

"...With You A galactic lineup of Digger of Dirt, Petra Von Kan't, Good Pollution, and Female Gallery. Thu., May..."

April 28, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Real Roxy Hours

Local queer comic and jill-of-all-trades Roxy Castillo talks her performance style and history ahead of her run on the Moontower Just for Laughs Fest

"...followed by an all-trans lineup: Digger of Dirt, Mange, Petra von Kant, and Good Pollution. Sun., April 16, 3pm...."

April 14, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Scorpio Season

For the Qmmunity editor's birthday, have an extra helping of queer events with yer slice of b-day cake

"...your Thursday, with Transy Warhol, Zeta, Born Twins, and Petra von Kan't. Thu., Nov. 17, 6:30-11pm. The Far Out..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Column by James Scott

Austin Chronicle Pup Pics

"...Dog: Petra Human: Marketing & Engagement Manager Nick Corey..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Photo Gallery

Aaron Franklin’s Hot Luck Fest Returns in May

And if you love great food, you’ll likely be returning too

"...Sawicki, Mei Lin, Nightshade (Los Angeles, CA); Misti Norris, Petra and the Beast (Dallas, TX); Patrick Feges, Feges BBQ..."

March 1, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Seismic Dance Event, Jazz at St. James', Feels So Good Fest, Susannah Joffe, Amigo the Devil, and more

"...bilingual feminist anthems as the Tiarra Girls, while Dan Petra offers quiet introspection with their guitar. As a solo..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Terror Tuesday and Weird Wednesday Return to the Alamo!

Sorry about that exclamation point, citizen, but we’re excited af

"...ah, The Mafu Cage and The Bitter Tears of Petra van Kant. Sure. Anything that’s, like, characters in one..."

Sept. 15, 2021 Screens Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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