A Thousand Words

Eddie Murphy plays a truth-challenged literary agent who learns his lesson when a bizarre set of circumstances allow him to utter only 1,000 words before dying.

"...Directed by: Brian Robbins. Starring: Eddie Murphy, Kerry Washington, Allison Janney, Clark..."

March 16, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Words?

An Anti-abortion Exhibit Produces Protests and a Free Speech Controversy at UT

"...When is a student organization not a student organization? What are the..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

A Fish Tank Worth a Thousand Words

Hiep Hong’s award-winning aquascapes are worthy of the greatest tanks

"...All of Hiep Hong's best creations are covered in water...."

Feb. 10, 2017 Features Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Thousand Pieces of Gold

"...Directed by: Nancy Kelly. Starring: Rosalind Chao, Chris Cooper, Dennis Dunn and..."

July 5, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Luv Doc: A Few Thousand Words

Even a few thousand words from a fake doctor are not enough to fix years and years of dysfunction

"...I'm writing to you in hope that you will tell me what I should do. I..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

A Thousand Splendid Words

Khaled Hosseini on Afghanistan, poetry, and writing

"...Khaled Hosseini transcends borders through books. We caught up with..."

June 9, 2013 Books Post by Jessi Cape

Worth a Thousand...

Words Play Off Images in Four New AMOA Exhibitions

"...Septima Poinsette Clark, photographed by Brian Lanker Consider the value..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Never Mind Those Thousand Words

ICOON from Amberpress makes meatspace convo all point & click.

"...You want something when you're in a foreign country: Eventually this..."

Oct. 28, 2008 Design Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

8 Murders a Day

The drug-related violence occurring in Juarez, Mexico, is the subject of this impassioned documentary.

"...Directed by: Charlie Minn...."

Jan. 13, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Characterless Tweeter

Two Bit Art eschews typing for drawing

"...A tweet may be limited to 140 characters, but a..."

May 15, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

YBN Cordae’s Sold-Out Tour Promises a Bigger ATX Stake Next Time Through

Maryland MC packs C+TIL and eyes the unbuilt Moody Center

"...YBN Cordae feels like a rare breed within the sometimes divisive..."

March 2, 2020 Music Post by Derek Udensi

How Becoming a Book Saved The Dead Friends Society

Austin filmmakers Paul Gandersman and Peter Hall turn the page on a new career as horror novelists

"...What do you do if you can't get your horror..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Hundred's Not Enough

One Word Is Too Many...

"...The cliché comes so easily... A picture is worth a thousand words. The truth..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Books Feature by Margaret Moser

Faster Than Sound: A Festival Blooms in the Desert

Amid concern over a new C3 festival, homegrown Marfa Myths strives to grow with the Texas city

"...Lampooned by The Simpsons and heralded by Anthony Bourdain, Marfa..."

May 3, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Working: Researching, Interviewing, Writing by Robert A. Caro

The author of The Path to Power shares the methods and motivations he employs while producing his award-winning biographies

"...With the release of his 1974 book The Power Broker: Robert Moses..."

April 5, 2019 Arts Review by Roberto Ontiveros

Sweet Blues: A Film About Michael Bloomfield

Director Bob Sarles’ backstory on the box set DVD doc

"...After watching Sweet Blues: A Film About Michael Bloomfield from..."

July 3, 2014 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Forget About That Goddam E.A.S.T. For a Minute, OK?

Even though it's just a month away, yeah, we know …

"...But, listen: You don't want to miss the trees for the forest...."

Oct. 11, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Clash Over Gas

Squaring Off

"......"

Jan. 1, 1999 News Feature by Walter Cole

The Luv Doc: The Depravity of a Gruntle

Dragging someone out of black hole is never easy

"...Dear Luv Doc,..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Austin FC Reveals Stadium Noms, Your New Neighbors Are Coffee & Dogs, Jimmy Eat Sandwich at Old Thousand, Salt & Time on Seventh Respawns, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what’s happening in Austin’s culinary scene in the last week..."

March 31, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Lazarus Opens on Airport, J-Prime Opens Downtown, Old Thousand and JewBoy Bring the Holiday Fusion, Chanukah Gets the Haute Cuisine, and Everything Is Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from numerous..."

Nov. 30, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Spamarama’s Happening, Kombucha Is A-Tappening, Texas Wine Auction’s Got the Deals, the Roosevelt Room’s on Wheels, and Nolan Ryan Outpitches Those Damned Tornados …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here's what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from numerous..."

March 30, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Free Ice Cream from Lick, Fitzhugh Parties Hearty, Bird Bird Biscuit Spawns Anew, SXSE Does That Too, Don’t Forget Woo Woo, and What the Hell Is a Shaketini?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from numerous..."

Oct. 13, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Words for Words

Spoken-word artists on their art form, the National Poetry Slam, and one another

"...The National Poetry Slam overtakes Austin starting Aug. 7 at venues..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Arts Feature

After a Fashion

Get well, Todd Wolfson!

"...TODD VEE He used to scare me with his wizened eyes and bandanna on his..."

July 17, 2009 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion: Happy 60th

Your Style Avatar occasionally must offer a mea culpa. Get in line ...

"...It may have been one of the largest private parties that..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Stephen's gratitude is sincere, and we may thank some great news for it

"...DEAR DIARY The sleeping pill is not working. I open..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

A DIY Approach to Helping the Unhoused Pays Off at Camp Esperanza

No funding? No resources? No problem.

"...It was the last of May's thunderstorms, and the rain pounded..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A Better Tomorrow

For years, the city of Austin's arts funding process has been mired in perpetual gloom, but with the city reviewing its Cultural Contracts Program, artists and arts companies talking with each other about collaborations and a shared vision of what the arts mean to Austin, there are glimmers of light on the city's arts funding horizon.

"...For years, the city of Austin's arts funding process has been..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Strange Storm in The Clearing at Other Worlds

Appalachian horror will be part of this weekend's Return to the Galaxy all-dayer

"..."The sky split in two." Those words stuck with Stephanie Trainer. She was reading an issue..."

May 21, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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