Two Hometown Heroes Nominated for James Beard Awards

Jesse Griffiths, Bryce Gilmore get nods in food industry honors

"...Considered the most prestigious North American award for food industry participants, the James Beard Foundation..."

March 19, 2013 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Any Given Wednesday

One man, 10 years, some seriously sublime weirdness

"...As mainstream Hollywood filmmaking continues to produce, year after year,..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Legend of Zorro

Whereas the Zorro of yore was a cunning subversive with a libidinous guerrilla panache, this new take with a tyke added is more like Leave It to Zorro.

"...Directed by: Martin Campbell. Starring: Antonio Banderas, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Adrian Alonso, Rufus..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Marble Falls

The demise of one small town's one-screen theatre comes down to cold logic in a big business. James McWilliams reports.

"...At approximately 10pm on July 19, Marble Falls finally lost..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Screens Feature by James McWilliams

The Lifestyle: Group Sex in the Suburbs

"...Directed by: David Schisgall. Never has sexuality looked so unsexy. Schisgall's documentary..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Woman Chaser

"...Directed by: Robinson Devor. Starring: Patrick Warburton, Emily Newman, Lynette Bennett, Ron Morgan, Ernie..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Alarmist

"...Directed by: Evan Dunsky. Starring: David Arquette, Stanley Tucci, Kate Capshaw, Mary..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Velvet Goldmine

"...Directed by: Todd Haynes. Starring: Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Christian Bale, Ewan McGregor and Toni..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Nell

"...Directed by: Michael Apted. Starring: Jodie Foster, Liam Neeson, Natasha Richardson and..."

Jan. 6, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Please Baby Please

Andrea Riseborough remains unmissable in this wild, weird, and divisive Fifties fantasy

"...Directed by: Amanda Kramer. Starring: Andrea Riseborough, Harry Melling, Demi Moore, Karl..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Booksmart

The kids are better than alright in Olivia Wilde's raucous, resonant comedy

"...Directed by: Olivia Wilde. Starring: Beanie Feldstein, Kaitlyn Dever, Billie Lourd, Mason..."

May 24, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW’s Big Third List

YFN Lucci, Wyclef Jean, Ought, and 572 more

"...In one gargantuan list, South by Southwest programmers have stocked more than..."

Jan. 10, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Robert Faires' Top 10 (+1) Theatre Riches of 2017

From monsters to mountains, wolves to wild horses, the year came alive with figures boldly created onstage

"...1) LET THE RIGHT ONE IN (National Theatre of Scotland/Texas Performing Arts)/THR3E ZISTERS (Salvage Vanguard Theater)..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Boy and the World

A singular masterpiece of mixed-media animation that is as beautiful, chaotic, depressing, and joyous as the world it depicts

"...Directed by: Alê Abreu...."

Jan. 22, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Boyhood Nominated for Six Oscars

Academy singles out Linklater, Adair, Arquette, Hawke

"...Looks like the Academy has finally caught on to something Austin’s known all..."

Jan. 15, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Live Culture

Attendees of the Austin Fermentation Festival (Sat., Nov. 15) can choose from a variety of free workshops and classes from local producers.

"...Sauerkraut: Lawrence Kocurek (Kocurek Family Artisanal Charcuterie, Trace, Counter 3...."

Nov. 7, 2014 Food Feature

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...SXSW comes further into focus with a third batch of artists released just now by the..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Tap That

Music and Beer equal players at Untapped Festival in Dallas

"...This Saturday at Gilley’s Dallas, the Paste Untapped Festival will couple..."

Sept. 5, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Flying Swords of Dragon Gate

There's just too much everything in this chop-socky actioner by Tsui Hark.

"...Directed by: Tsui Hark. Starring: Jet Li, Zhou Xun, Chen Kun, Li Yuchun,..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Barry Gifford, YA Author

The Wild at Heart scribe taps a new audience

"...You don't generally think of the Young Adult racks at your local..."

Oct. 7, 2010 Books Post by Marc Savlov

Hellboy II: The Golden Army

Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy II is the most splendidly imaginative and creatively uncorked piece of fantastic cinema since his Pan's Labyrinth netted an Oscar trifecta in 2007.

"...Directed by: Guillermo del Toro. Starring: Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Doug Jones, Jeffrey Tambor, Luke..."

July 11, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Davie Allan's Aim Is True

"...Don’t let the title track fool you. Davie Allan isn’t just moving right along...."

June 23, 2008 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Planet B-Boy

The global revival of breakdancing is the subject of this documentary, which shows off the mad skillz of competitors around the world.

"...Directed by: Benson Lee. If, like me, your mad skillz on the dance floor are limited to the..."

April 4, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Protector

Thai martial arts star Tony Jaa, who made a strong stateside impression in the recent Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior, stars in this follow-up action picture, that plays like an invigorating Free Willy with elephants.

"...Directed by: Prachya Pinkaew. Starring: Tony Jaa, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Bongkoj Khongmalai, Xing..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Movie Review by Brian Clark

Film News

Tall tales of the Texas film industry

"...Bigfoot lives! Or at least his scary Texas cousin does, in The Wild..."

July 14, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

The Applicators

Bonus tracks

"...The Applicators..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Music Review by Greg Beets

Capital Idea!

On the phone, on the Web, on the farm, or in the store: giving a little Austin to the foodies on your gift list

"...If you want to give Austin for Christmas, food is definitely the..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Food Feature

Voodoo Black Exorcist

A mummified priest comes to life aboard a cruise liner and decapitates people while pursuing his long-lost love.

"...Directed by: Manuel Caño. Starring: Alfredo Mayo, Eva León and Julio Peña...."

Jan. 7, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

.38 Special

Holiday Platters

"....38 SpecialA Wild-Eyed Christmas Night (CMC International) Another forgotten band attempts..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Music Review by Ken Lieck

Meow Mix

Texans Are Wild About Exotic Cats, but at What Cost?

"...When David Ramirez brought Simba home, it never occurred to him..."

Aug. 4, 2000 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

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