Straight Outta Austin

SLAB's new take on old-school barbecue

"...to sports and original artwork by local graffiti artist Aaron Darling of SprATX. Since I'm somewhat of a barbecue..."

Oct. 31, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

New Street Art Along Dirty Sixth on the Eve of Austin's Lockdown

"...Bern, Aaron Darling, and Jiminai painted murals in front of the..."

March 25, 2020 Photo Gallery

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Producers: Giang Ho, Bey Logan, Screenwriters: Ngo Thanh Van, Aaron Toronto, Uyen Nguyen Nha Ly, Thach Ngoc Nguyen, Nhan..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...this comedic short film. Based on real death events. "Darling" (Pakistan, U.S.) D: Saim Sadiq. An erotic dance theater..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dìdi

An Asian American wannabe skate punk comes of age in 2008 California

"...Chen, Chang Li Hua, Mahaela Park, Raul Dial and Aaron Chang...."

Aug. 2, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...is brought back into the legend's life with My Darling Vivian; while the convoluted friendship and creative dynamic between..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films You Haven't Seen Yet

Fox fairies, ultra-violence, and amnesia dominated 2015

"...The same all holds true for Mickey Keating's Polanski-esque Darling, and all eyes are on him for his next..."

Jan. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Zach Theatre's The Inheritance, Part 2

Second installment of this audacious opus is too much of a good thing

"...thirtysomething partners Eric Glass (Christopher Joel Onken) and Toby Darling (Jake Roberson), and a coterie of interesting others they..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Disarming Dubya

First-time director Alexandra Pelosi discusses Journeys With George, her surprising and fascinating documentary on George W. Bush's 2000 presidential campaign, viewed from the back of the press plane.

"...into a 75-minute film. (It should be noted that Aaron Lubarsky, another rookie, did a truly stupendous job editing..."

March 8, 2002 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Disarming Dubya

First-time director Alexandra Pelosi discusses Journeys With George, her surprising and fascinating documentary on George W. Bush's 2000 presidential campaign, viewed from the back of the press plane.

"...into a 75-minute film. (It should be noted that Aaron Lubarsky, another rookie, did a truly stupendous job editing..."

March 1, 2002 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...Dennis Carlyle Darling, Borrowed Time: Survivors of Nazi Terezín Remember..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

The Eugenic Circus Comes to Town

A Downtown hotel is hosting a natalist, eugenics-aligned conference in December. Why Austin?

"...gave up a potential scientific career to be a darling for the racist factions of the right," said Aaron..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Top 20 Austin Breweries

Gird your liver for our annual Central Texas brewery power rankings

"...flexed as the title beer sponsor of Austin festival darling Hot Luck, and you know Aaron Franklin isn't going..."

Nov. 12, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...Pancho Villa Takes Zacatecas Gabriel Tallent – My Absolute Darling Sherry Thomas – A Study in Scarlet Women and..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...a leg up on their revivalist peers with January's Darling Destroyer by juxtaposing raucous guitar licks and wholesome Motown..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

SXSW Music List No. 3

Dead Meadow, Sad13, Cindy Wilson, Lizzo, Boogarins, and 494 others

"...Aaron Cole (Bristol, VA.)..."

Jan. 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Swingle All the Way!

Stritch, Caruso deliver hit holiday cabaret from Birdland

"...Texas. I love the Karen Carpenter song “Merry Christmas, Darling.” And I love Christmas carols, I love the traditional..."

Dec. 20, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Sundance-ing With the Stars

Ten days, 90 hours' worth of shifts, and a whole lot of movie watchin'

"...metal-motocross movie is the first time I have seen Aaron Paul. Paul gave an emotional and sincere performance as..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Neha Aziz

Fun Fun Fun Fest Preview: Sharon Van Etten

"...a bubble for the past year," says Brooklyn folk darling Sharon Van Etten, who did not foresee herself ever..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...Brain Quest (Brain Quest)** H.W. Brands (The Heartbreak of Aaron Burr; The Man Who Saved the Union: Ulysses Grant..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Festival Brain

The Kid Are Alright Fest in retrospect

"...included Vibeke Falden, Brandur Enni, Falullah, Eim Ick, and Darling Don't Dance. After the Kids Are Alright Festival this..."

June 7, 2010 Music Post by Margaret Moser

'Chronicle' Mock NFL Draft

"...heard the Lions are looking to dump former UT darling Roy Williams, and the ‘Skins are bound to make..."

April 25, 2008 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Bardot, Buñuel, Handy Manny, and Home Run Derby

"...The critics loved this little Sundance darling (critic speak), which never reached theatres here in town...."

Aug. 17, 2007 Screens Review by Shawn Badgley

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...@ Crowne Plaza A KCRW favorite and longtime critics' darling, this Venice-based singer-songwriter and Silos alumni returns with his..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

"...Hydra Head Records, the challenging hardcore/metal domain of Isis' Aaron Turner. – Michael Chamy..."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature

Texas Titles in Toto

"..."Dallas Darling," Tex Ritter..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature

CinemaTexas

Photos and award winners from Cinematexas5

"..."Darling International," by Jennifer Reeves and M. M. Serra..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Screens Feature