Top 10 in Design 2008

2008 was a great year for design – see what made the list

"...it is: national/local art & design related goodness from 2008...."

Dec. 30, 2008 Design Post by Andy Campbell

Olympics on the Moon

"...quit bickering over which tired, old city gets the Olympics. Is anyone excited to watch the Athens games this..."

Aug. 5, 2004 Postmarks

Sanya Richards Finally Wins the Big One

Ex-Longhorn takes world championship in Berlin

"...the stretch in Beijing to take third at the 2008 Olympics...."

Aug. 18, 2009 Sports Post by Lee Nichols

TV Eye

While you're watching the Olympics, who's watching you?

"...When the Summer Olympics start in Beijing on Friday, you may be watching...."

Aug. 8, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

5 Days of War

Renny Harlin directs this explosion-heavy film about the Russian-Georgian crisis of 2008.

"...heeded its own warning. Renny Harlin’s film about the 2008 Russian-Georgian crisis – a brutal skirmish that unfolded while..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXsports: Mega-Events and the Damage Done

How events like the Olympics and the World Cup destroy the host cities

"...most Americans think of Sports Mega-Events (SMEs) like the Olympics or the World Cup, we think of the tremendous..."

March 15, 2015 SXSW Post by Eric Sollenberger

The Snowman

Jo Nesbø's crime series hits the big screen

"...secure rights to host the Winter Games, aka the Olympics, possibly through heinous methods. And then there’s another detective..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Playing Through

Let's see Michael Phelps do a decathlon

"...can't blame them. I had to Google the phrase "2008 Olympic Decathlon Champion" to come up with Clay, who..."

Sept. 5, 2008 Column by Thomas Hackett

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...support their claims with regard to Houston and the Olympics...."

Oct. 4, 2002 Column

Euro2008 Quarterfinals Set; Aztex to Host Tigres

"...Group play in the 2008 European Championship has just ended as we go to..."

June 18, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

The Year in Sports

A look back at 10 notable events in CenTex sports, '08 style

"...Beijing to represent the University of Texas in the 2008 Olympics. Current and former Longhorns brought home 10 gold,..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Sports Feature by Mark Fagan

'Kicking It' for the Homeless; Cheers for the Home Teams

"...the national team that's going to Australia for the 2008 HWC in December. For full event info, download this..."

Aug. 28, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

No Medal, but Hooker Runs Lifetime Best

Longhorn Ex places fifth in Beijing

"...that the United States team has suffered in the 2008 Olympics...."

Aug. 21, 2008 Sports Post by Lee Nichols

Soccer Watch

Dynamo drop season opener, Man U steamrolling competition, and more

"...the U-23 team failed to qualify for the Beijing 2008 Olympics, and just three months before the tricolores open..."

April 4, 2008 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Bradley New U.S. Coach

"...Under-23 team as it tries to qualify for the 2008 Olympics, and he's also one of the five finalists..."

Dec. 13, 2006 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry

Alison Klayman's doc is as much a rallying cry for freedom of expression as it is a portrait in progress of an artist whose career is ongoing.

"...Ai achieved international renown in 2008 as one of the designers of the spectacular Bird’s..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Woman, a Gun and a Noodle Shop

Surprisingly, Zhang Yimou's Chinese remake of the Coen brothers' debut film, Blood Simple, winds up something of a limp noodle.

"...selection to direct the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics in 2008, a dazzling spectacle that wowed the universe...."

Sept. 24, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Olympic Flamers

Carryin' the torch for LGBTQ

"...Matthew has been out since the 2008 Beijing Olympics where he won his first Gold Medal...."

July 27, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Liz Williams

SXSW Film

Daily reviews and interviews

"...rapidly changing fortunes of three taxi drivers as the 2008 Beijing Olympics draw near. Among them are Bai Jiwen,..."

March 19, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Playing Through

Eric Shanteau may be the third-fastest individual medley swimmer in the world, but that doesn't guarantee him a spot on the U.S. Olympic team

"...a second away from simply getting invited to the Olympics. Had you gone, you'd likely have come home with..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Column by Thomas Hackett

Wednesday Showcases

Wednesday SXSW showcases at a glance

"...Seattle fourpiece is bludgeoning The Cold Testament, follow-up to 2008's epic and unapologetically church-baiting Horoskopus, into form. Carrying on..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Soccer Watch

"...Cup final and possibly a preview of the 2021 Olympics final, 11:30am on ESPN2. As you may recall, there..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Top 10 Soccer Stories of the Year

The Austin Aztex top the list

"...5) U.S. Women win the Olympics, and everything else in sight, under new coach Pia..."

Dec. 29, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...12, to honor local athletes and coaches from the 2008 Beijing Olympics. At 7pm, a procession will begin at..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature

80th Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays Opens Wednesday

The Texas Relays at UT is one of top track & field events in the nation and the center of a big party scene

"...of the biggest highlights: UT's men – led by 2008 Beijing Olympics U.S. team coach Bubba Thornton – are..."

April 3, 2007 Sports Post by Lee Nichols

Portrait of the Artist as a Righteous Dissident

Filmmaker Alison Klayman discusses her new doc, 'Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry'

"...to document the actual children's death toll following the 2008 Sichuan earthquake – his figure turned out to be..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

From the Vaults: David Gordon Green

Highlights of our coverage of the filmmaker since 2001

"...Smith by stating: "He kind of created a Special Olympics for film." You can read the rest of the..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fun Fun Fun Fest Lineup Revealed

November 8-10 festival washes 86 acts onto Auditorium Shores

"...queen Big Freedia (2010/2011), Delorean (2010), local rapper Phranchyze (2008), Thee Oh Sees, and Japanese thrashers Melt-Banana (2009)...."

July 9, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Culture Connectors

The 2013 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...and serving as visual arts producer for the 1996 Olympics Arts Festival – she has succeeded spectacularly. That isn't..."

May 31, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Saturday Picks & Sleepers

Last night of SX handicapping

"...7 Patio In relative obscurity throughout Austin even after 2008's golden age throwback The Sounds in My Head Part..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

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