The Rugrats Movie

The babies' first theatrical adventure is nonstop, but padded with lots of pop tunes.

"...de rigueur despite some pretty heavy musical artillery (Elvis Costello, No Doubt, Laurie Anderson, and Iggy Pop to name..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

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

Blackest metal and droll humor combine for nonstop laughs

"...Played by the invaluable Phil Costello, Saittham (that’s Matthias spelled backwards, but “usually he..."

March 14, 2017 Arts Post by Sean L. Malin

Out of Bounds Comedy Festival 2017

Who gets the last laugh on an Austin summer?

"...Scandinavian metal musician posing as an obnoxious American metalhead (Phil Costello fills in as the Scandinavian);..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Punk Chronicles: "I Don't Think the Sex Pistols Inspired Anything Other Than a Buncha More Punk Bands!"

The San Antonio shoot-out ricochets locally in Chapter 4 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...Phil Tolstead, another San Antonian radio/TV/film major, answered. The duo..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

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"...GRETCHEN PHILLIPS: If dykes could be landmarks, Gretchen Phillips would be..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Backyard Wrestling

Memories from another dying Austin venue

"...2) Elvis Costello & the Imposters, October, 2002: Costello drew from When..."

April 30, 2008 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

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

“No Willie, Waylon, or the Armadillo in 1977!!!” The Punk Beast Begins to Stir in Austin

A nascent scene takes shape in chapter three of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...and Rio Grande location for a down-on-its-luck shop called Phil's Record Store. It soon moved to a large old..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Ballad of Joe Hill

Get up, stand up – stand up for your rights

"...War, and helped forge the careers of Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, and Joan Baez. The spirit of Joe Hill..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Heart and Soul

Lengthy Q&A with Huey Lewis

"...have Nick Lowe produce us, and then came Elvis [Costello] and Wreckless Eric, and the Damned. They started Stiff..."

Oct. 25, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...as her earlier work. (Texas Union Theater, 9pm) -- Phil West..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...to Austin. With Tiffany & the Gospel Motions, Randy Phillips of contemporary Christian act Phillips, Craig & Dean, Malford..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Only the Beginning

Wednesday Night SXSW "Sleepers"

"...Taking Yourself So Seriously. (Iron Cactus, 9 pm) - Phil West BOY WONDER: Boston-based quartet fronted by singer-songwriter Paula..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature

The 2000 Year Old Man: The Complete History

What once was old – very old – is new again

"...in ancient times (before there was God, they worshipped Phil) and provided the lowdown on history's famous figures (Shakespeare..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Screens Feature by Robert Faires

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Our readers talk back.

"...in Central Texas would negate the efforts of Sal Costello and the Austin Toll Party ["CAMPO Gets Toll Road..."

Dec. 24, 2004 Column

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"...political party that adheres so strongly to a root philosophy or has members that support the party's ideals even..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Column

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...Akina Adderley and BettySoo. With instrumental assists from Elvis Costello & the Attractions drummer Pete Thomas and Jellyfish keyboardist..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...over looping boom bap beats. His discography reveals his philosophy framework: Rap Conciencia ("Conscious Rap"), Palabras del Alma ("Words..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Charlie Faye & the Fayettes

"...Aided by fantastic players – drummer Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello's Attractions), bassist Eric Holden (Bodeans), keyboardist Roger Manning (Jellyfish),..."

June 10, 2016 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...Emily Hagins, all grown up with Grow Up, Tony Phillips; Mars director Geoff Marslett’s romantic tragedy Loves Her Gun,..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

DVDnds

"...and the original Byrds' boys choir harmonies; stunning Michelle Phillips' tear-rimmed eyes as she projects Mama Cass wearing a..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Wednesday Picks

"...blips of space rock coitus interruptus, and vocalist Jon Philpot stays high above the clouds but not in a..."

March 7, 2008 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Thursday

"...sense of humor, Dr. Spock's debut was titled Dr. Phil. – Michael Bertin THE FOLD9:30pm, Redrum Annex Spawning from..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Nordic Noise

Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland – 26 inches of SXSW over four days and nights

"...off with the anthemic "Set Free the Radio," a Costello-style excoriation of commercial radio featuring DJ patter from MC5..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Oops!

Our latest batch

"...to Gary Whiteknight. This was actually said by Teamster Phil Bunker...."

May 13, 2005 Column

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...9pm-2am, Maggie Mae's Local label kingpin Phil Waldorf shows off his stable of insanely talented artists,..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...of grassroots Republicans unalterably opposed to the discredited tax-and-spend philosophies of a party whose giveaway programs of the past..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Column

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"...shows by Widespread Panic, Disco Biscuits, Dark Star Orchestra, Phil Lesh, and many other jam bands, without hardly a..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Column

Holiday in San Antonio

The birth of Austin's punk scene: the Sex Pistols at Randy's Rodeo in San Antonio, 25 years ago this week.

"...had every single by the Pistols, the Damned, Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe. Lois and Kathy brought some of their..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Critics Poll

"...Caligiuri: Elvis Costello & the Imposters, Backyard..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Music Feature

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