AFS Cinema & Austin PBS – Austin Media Center
Volume 32, Number 43
news
Range War at the Dobie Ranch
A bulldozer's intrusion onto 'enchanted' property uncovers the struggles of UT's historic retreat for writers
BY AMY GENTRY
Point Austin: In Defense of Women's Rights
The GOP does battle for a government of men, not laws
BY MICHAEL KING
Then There's This: Swimming Upstream
Families' access to city pools depends on where they live
BY AMY SMITH
Headlines
Quote of the Week
Civics 101
City Cuts Fee Waivers to Marriott Builder; Labor Groups File Workplace Complaints
Labor rights groups stop playing nice
BY MIKE KANIN
Taco Tower Project on Council's Plate
The Taco PUD wins divided blessing of Planning Commission
BY ELIZABETH PAGANO
Council Preview: What Can We Afford?
Council takes on affordable housing, downtown development, and helicopters
BY MICHAEL KING
Perry's Vexing Vetoes
Perry kills 24 more bills
BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Redistricting Maps Head to House
New maps likely to draw court challenges
BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
Texas Poised to Hit 500th Execution
Texas is on the eve of its 500th execution since death penalty reinstatement
BY JORDAN SMITH
The Mad Men: Senate Votes to Impose New Abortion Limits
Senate GOP votes to impose new abortion limits
BY JORDAN SMITH
EUC Trio to Council: Take This Volunteer Job and Shove It
Three commissioners quit, citing Council and city management's lack of support and cooperation
BY MIKE KANIN
The Hightower Report: The Class of 2013 Seems to Get It
Civilization is what we make happen
BY JIM HIGHTOWER
food
Work in Progress
There's room for improvement at Freedmen's
BY CLAUDIA ALARCÓN
Zhi on Ice
Zhi Tea rolls out signature iced tea blends for summer
BY KATE THORNBERRY
Wine of the Week
Luxurious winemaker Amici Cellars also offers a couple of steals under $20
BY WES MARSHALL
Food-O-File
The restorative powers of pie, an urban farm code update, and Qui closing in fast
BY VIRGINIA B. WOOD
Food Events
June 20-26
music
Twisting by the Pool
Music on the printed page as opposed to a festival stage
BY RAOUL HERNANDEZ
Playback: In a New York State of Mind
Mother Falcon hits Gotham, Not in the Face sears Vancouver, and Black Joe Lewis comes home
BY KEVIN CURTIN
screens
The Society Pages
Reading the next chapter of the Austin Film Society's playbook
BY RICHARD WHITTAKER
What the Hell Happened at Austinist?
Local site dramatically changes direction after NYC overhaul
BY DAN SOLOMON
Who Highlights the Highlighter?
Local meetup puts faces to crowdfunding campaigns
BY JAMES RENOVITCH
Film Reviews
The Bling Ring
Sofia Coppola relates this true-life crime story about Hollywood teens who boosted things from celebrities' homes so they could walk a mile in their Louboutons.
Monsters University
This sequel is a prequel about the school days of the future Monsters, Inc. employees, Sulley and Mike.
Much Ado About Nothing
With Shakespearean language tripping off their contemporary tongues, the actors are more than game for Joss Whedon's informal, black-and-white take on this classic comedy.
Pandora's Promise
Bringing a fresh voice to an old controversy, this documentary argues that nuclear power is the true green energy.
World War Z
This bio-disaster movie with zombies and Brad Pitt is smart and ambitious, even if it doesn't break the mold.
arts & culture
Cloudy With a Chance of Winik
Marion Winik navigates the single life in 'Highs in the Low Fifties'
BY MONICA RIESE
Studio Visits: Bethany Johnson
In a sharply divided two-room studio, Bethany Johnson slowly works herself out of a rut
BY ANDY CAMPBELL
Andy Kindler
The 'comedian's comedian' returns to explain just why you didn't laugh at his last joke
BY ROBERT FAIRES
Arts Reviews
Shipwrecked!
The script for Penfold Theatre's latest outdoor production has its flaws, but what the company does with it is great
Gold Show / Rose Show
This program of films and dances by choreographers Heloise Gold and Julie Nathanielsz invigorated the senses
'Constructed Landscapes'
Seher Shah's collection best if viewed through one's own eyes first
columns
After a Fashion: The Jewelry Vault
Stephen's got a brand new bag, and it has some local landmarks on it
BY STEPHEN MACMILLAN MOSER
Oops!
Gay Place: DJ JD
From Margaret Wright and Prince, to Magnifico, Minor Mishap, and Ladyhawke, this is one gay music week. Oh, yeah, and JD Samson.
BY KATE X MESSER
Day Trips
Angry farmers sparked the name of this Texas town
BY GERALD E. MCLEOD
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
BY MR. SMARTY PANTS
The Luv Doc: Smells Like the Last Date
You can't trust your nose - even though you probably should
BY THE LUV DOC
Feedback
Letters to the editor, published daily
sports
Anarchy Championship Wrestling
American Joshi Queen of Queens Tournament
BY JAMES RENOVITCH
Soccer Watch
BY NICK BARBARO
comics
