2012 Texas Monthly BBQ Festival: Last-Minute Guide & Judging Primer

Can Dallas's new darling joint end Central Texas' brisket dominance?

"...21 pitmasters, your meaty binge will quickly risk your affinity for Texas BBQ the way your college days risked..."

Sept. 22, 2012 Food Post by Kenny Pailes

Terri

The keen observational style of this indie drama elevates it above the more commonplace films about high school misfits.

"...in his last feature, Momma’s Man, Jacobs has an affinity for stories about young men searching for their identities...."

July 22, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Anton Chekhov's The Duel

This is an even-handed portrait of discontented lovers: A love that starts out in a fever winds up with lots of pistol-waving.

"...portrait of discontents in The Duel, parsing feelings of affinity for the unpredictable and dissipated Laevsky; his sad, calculating..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Chloe

Atom Egoyan's new film is an erotic thriller that stars Julianne Moore, Liam Neeson, and the mismatched Amanda Seyfried.

"...longings. The script is by Erin Cressida Wilson, whose affinity for kink has been on full display in such..."

March 26, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'Honeydripper' Blues

Next-generation Austin bluesman Gary Clark Jr. relives 1950 with John Sayles' big-screen blues, Honeydripper

"...and Passion Fish, the writer/director/editor has also demonstrated his affinity for portraying a complex Southern culture free of cliché...."

Jan. 18, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Hannibal Rising

Who would have thought mass murder and cannibalism could be so dull?

"...troubled all the while by nightmares and an unnatural affinity for sharp metal objects – he begins the long,..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Rick

Directed by Gus Van Sant's longtime editor and written by Lemony Snicket author Daniel Handler, Rick is a harsh but compelling tale that loosely mixes tragedy and comedy.

"...daughter (Bruckner, last seen in Blue Car) and her affinity for computer sex chat enters the picture, as does..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Seagull's Laughter

Set in 1950s Iceland, this film is equal parts noirish mystery and coming-of-age tale.

"...sensibly in layers and color schemes that suggest an affinity with the harsh surrounding landscapes, Freya is a crimson-clothed..."

April 23, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Recruit

"...Spy vs. Spy mechanics. Director Donaldson has a certain affinity for these government cloak-and-daggers, having previously helmed last year’s..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Whole Wide World

"...affair but something more than a simple friendship. The affinity between these two disparate individuals – she an independent-minded..."

May 30, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Scary Movie

Sid Moody interviews director Larry Clark about his new film, Bully.

"...AC: The French film director Robert Bresson had an affinity for young people. Do you have an affinity for..."

July 27, 2001 Screens Feature by Sidney Moody

Shadow Magic

"...(Xia Yu), a young photographer's assistant who has an affinity for modern gizmos and gadgets. When first we see..."

May 4, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

President Bush's campaign mastered the use of the World Wide Web, and is expected to continue in office

"...says Glenn Smith, an Austin-based communications consultant who heads Affinity Dynamics, a Web-based grassroots management firm. "Now is the..."

Jan. 5, 2001 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Ogre

"...the French countryside, he finds he has a special affinity for the neighborhood children in the way he views..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Stir of Echoes

"...and its sequel for Stephen Spielberg), clearly has an affinity for Matheson's quiet brand of terror, bringing it all..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Lawn Dogs

"...career the British-born director John Duigan has shown an affinity for films about nubile young women and the conflicted..."

July 10, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Object of My Affection

"...confront directly. Of course, the notion of a thicker-than-blood affinity between two such people isn't out of the ordinary..."

April 24, 1998 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Xenophobia?

International Acts at SXSW

"...of work; the band makes a reference to its affinity for the Austin scene in just about every interview...."

March 7, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Live Shots

"...of Windham Hill, blues, and folk; but given his affinity for suspended chords and harmonics, as the set progressed,..."

June 28, 1996 Music Feature

Black Beauty

"...its encounters with humanity. Thompson has repeatedly shown an affinity for the perspective of an outsider looking in --..."

July 29, 1994 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Of Mice and Men

This second film adaptation of Steinbeck's novel features great performances and a screenplay by Horton Foote.

"...which it is based. (Director/actor Sinise unquestionably has an affinity for Steinbeck: he's staged a successful adaptation of Of..."

Oct. 23, 1992 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Visual Arts Review: Surrealist Showcase “All I Want Is Boundless Love”

Fewer melting clocks for more maternal moons at Martha’s Contemporary

"...only a similar color palette but also a thematic affinity for something quiet, something unsettling. Their tendency toward surrealism,..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Teedee Simons

Muralist Mila Sketch Celebrates a Decade of Creativity in Austin

Innovative immigrant artist on her approach, future, and love affair with the city

"...town on the Barents Sea, Sketch showed an early affinity for art. Even as a child, she had an..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by Julie Royce

Visual Arts Review: Karim B. Hamid’s “Saturn Returns”

Lydia Street exhibit ponders subversion and deconstruction

"...avid traveler and estate sale shopper with a particular affinity for old daguerrotypes. In working with the vintage portraits,..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

James Wade Brings It Back Home With New Novel Hollow Out the Dark

Texas writer turns his discerning eye to the tumultuous past

"...Nor does he hide his affinity for great literature, like that of Paulette Jiles, William..."

Aug. 20, 2024 Arts Post by Oscar Rodriguez

Czech Olympian and UT Alum Sára Kousková on Her Time Deep in the Heart of Czech Texas

The golfer reflects on her experiences at UT

"...love with the city’s food scene, developing a particular affinity for Tex-Mex. The kolaches, however, were a little surprising...."

Aug. 2, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Qmmunity: Spinning Right Round

Queer Vinyl Collective rules the record roost with new vinyl livestream the Studio

"...“just naturally stumbled into this vibe because of our affinity for euro disco, vapor/synthwave music, and gay lighting.”..."

July 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, June 14-20

"...the family configuration. 4) Major shifts in loyalty and affinity. 5) A raise in rank. 6) Revelations of secrets..."

June 14, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Review: “Flatland Revisited” at Lydia Street Gallery

Dreaming young girls and reimagined worlds run rampant in Deanna Miesch’s solo exhibit

"...seems to derive from these two stories is an affinity for a more fantastical approach to viewing the world...."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by Meher Qazilbash

Review: Monte Warden and the Dangerous Few, Jackpot!

Austin staple forges a connection between classic country and the Great American Songbook

"...for George Strait from 2004, that show the songwriter’s affinity for the old school. Frankly, Jackpot! doesn’t so much..."

May 24, 2024 Music Feature by Michael Toland

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