The Shadow of Oslo

How politicization drives presumptions in terror coverage

"...First there were the Oslo terror attacks. Then there was the discovery of a new threat..."

Aug. 1, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Finding God in the Gumbo

Once in the Ninth Ward and now in the Hill Country, the Smoking for Jesus Ministry serves up Real New Orleans Style fare with a side of spiritual nourishment

"...When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. So easy to say. But what do you..."

May 4, 2007 Food Feature by MM Pack

Weekend at Casey's

Thousands converge in the president's back yard to make a stand with Cindy Sheehan

"...Photographer Roxanne Jo Mitchell and I went to Crawford, Texas,..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Watchmen on the Walls of Freedom

UT composer Dan Welcher commemorates JFK: The Voice of Peace 40 years after the President's scheduled visit to Austin.

"...More than 5,000 Austinites were waiting to welcome the president of..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Music Feature by Robert Faires

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton

Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?

"...Blame it all on Sleepy Joe Biden...."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Kidnapped: The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara

Based on a true case, a 6-year-old is ripped from his Jewish parents by the Catholic church

"...Directed by: Marco Bellocchio. Starring: Fausto Russo Alesi, Barbara Ronchi, Paolo Pierobon,..."

June 14, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Girl in Progress

The roles of mother and daughter get mixed up in this old story told in a smart way.

"...Directed by: Patricia Riggen. Starring: Eva Mendes, Cierra Ramirez, Matthew Modine, Patricia..."

May 11, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Leo Tolstoy's Anna Karenina

"...Directed by: Bernard Rose. Starring: Sophie Marceau, Sean Bean, James Fox and..."

May 23, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Scratch

"...Directed by: Doug Pray. Doug Pray's previous music doc -- 1996's Hype! --..."

March 22, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Moscow, Belgium

Barbara Sarafian’s jaundiced but stoic portrait of exasperated middled-age womanhood is the big revelation of this Belgian import.

"...Directed by: Christophe Van Rompaey. Starring: Barbara Sarafian, Jurgen Delnaet, Johan Heldenbergh, Anemone..."

April 10, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Chef Nikki Is the Cannabis Alchemist

Celeb chef mixes science and flavor to create cannabis comfort food

"...“A lot of people don’t realize that when you're including..."

March 14, 2022 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Welcome to Tomstown

In the burgeoning Tomstown scandal, you can't tell the players or the plot without a program

"...Tomstown? Newcomers to Austin may not realize that the town was once known..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

The Pope's Exorcist

The true story of Father Gabriele Amorth gets a Conjuring-style makeover

"...Directed by: Julius Avery. Starring: Russell Crowe, Alex Essoe, Daniel Zovatto, Franco Nero,..."

April 21, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Empire of Light

The bulb glows dim in Sam Mendes' tribute to picture palaces

"...Directed by: Sam Mendes. Starring: Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward, Colin Firth, Tom..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Blacklight

Neeson gonna Neeson in this drab action-thriller

"...Directed by: Mark Williams. Starring: Liam Neeson, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Taylor John Smith,..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

East Austin's Rocheli Patisserie Brings Haute Couture to French Pastry

The Garcia family weathers multiple storms to open their paean to luxury

"...What could possibly be more lavishly French than spinning the..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Devenyns

Jackpot

"...Directed by: Michael Polish. Starring: Jon Gries, Daryl Hannah, Garrett Morris, Anthony..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Killer Reputation

Murders from Austin's not quite forgotten past

"...Amateur historian Jeanine Plumer is one of the few people..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Kevin Fullerton

The Summer Revival Spirit

Can I Get a Witness?

"...Summer films = fluff. That expectation can be a pretty fair assumption just about..."

June 12, 1998 Screens Feature

Salvation

Former Davidian David Thibodeau recounts life at Waco compound in new book, "A Place Called Waco."

"...David Thibodeau knows about salvation. On April 19, 1993, it..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Robert Bryce

SXSW Announces Midnighters and Shorts

Henry Rollins, Jeremy Sisto join horror lineup

"...it comes to putting together SXSW's Midnighters schedule, "I program a lot with my gut," explained producer and senior..."

Feb. 10, 2015 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

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March 12, 2004 Music Feature

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...Between mid May and Labor Day, there are only 15 weekends -..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...TO DIE FORD: Gus Van Sant; with Nicole Kidman, Matt Dillon, Joaquin Phoenix, Casey..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

The Dreamer

The Protagonist of Denise Chávez's New Novel Is in Love With a Long-Dead Movie Star

"...Mexican movie legend Pedro Infante would be 87 years old..."

April 13, 2001 Books Feature by Belinda Acosta

An Austin Music Poll FAQ: Attempting Answers on the 43-Year Tradition

Winner announcements move to print; the party moves to Antone’s

"...It's been 43 years. Just a few months after the launch of The..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Internal Combustion

COTA introduces new signature cocktail

"...As sporting events go, the Formula One Grand Prix may..."

Oct. 15, 2013 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Toasting Hogmany

The French Buffet

"...In my book, New Year's Eve celebrations always seem like forced affairs. Partygoers get..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Food Feature

'Magic' Game Day at the Dragon's Lair

"..."Well, I wouldn't exactly call it a sport," Brian Melcher (events coordinator at..."

July 16, 2007 Sports Post by Sofia Resnick

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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