Veteran Lays Siege to Library, West Lake ... and Laura Bush

West Austin man on crusade against naming area's new library branch after first lady

"...pickup truck – there's nothing more inappropriate. Last Aug­ust, Alan Roddy launched a one-man crusade to change the library's..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Andrea Grimes

The Far View From the Water's Edge

Neighbors fear an overconstruction of mansions along Lake Austin

"...of a retaining wall. But neighbor and lake defender Alan Roddy says his battles are about more than simple..."

Dec. 9, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Lake Austin Shoreline Shortcuts Raise Alarm

A new grassroots group aims to draw City Council's attention to environmental concerns of Lake Austin

"...addressing lakeshore erosion, unpermitted tram construction, and water quality. Alan Roddy, founder of the collect­ive, has been busy gathering..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature by Jacob Cottingham

First Lady Inspires Veteran to Force Library Elections in Westbank

West Austin library district's elected board of trustees has sat uncontested since 2001

"...of trustees has sat uncontested since 2001, but veteran Alan Roddy has filed to run as a self-proclaimed "outsider..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Andrea Grimes

Get Over Petty Concerns!

"...Lake … and Laura Bush,” News, Feb. 15] on Alan Roddy and the new Westbank Community Library to be..."

Feb. 18, 2008 Postmarks

The Van

"...which is the final film adaptation of Dublin author Roddy Doyle's “Barrytown Trilogy” (Alan Parker's The Commitments and Frears'..."

July 18, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Snapper

"...and Ciara Duffy. Based upon the second volume of Roddy Doyle's working class Irish trilogy (the first book was..."

Feb. 25, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

When Brendan Met Trudy

"...Marie Mullen, Flora Montgomery and Peter Mcdonald. Irish novelist Roddy Doyle is perhaps one of the luckiest authors working..."

May 11, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Eye of the Storm

Doc explores the creative vision of an album cover art pioneer

"...work of everyone from Led Zeppelin, Paul McCartney, and Alan Parsons to the Mars Volta, Muse, and, most recently,..."

March 11, 2011 Screens Feature by Austin Powell

Anna and the Apocalypse

Scottish zombie musical is your new Christmas playlist

"...it works as a horror film. The script by Alan McDonald and the late Ryan McHenry is fearless about..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Further Reflections

"...Prod: Anant Singh, Helena Spring; Co-prod: Patricia Carr; DP: Alan Almond; Ed: Barrie Vince; Music: John Lunn; Cast: Ben..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...This film adaptation of the play by British playwright Alan Ayckbourn was made in 1989 but suffered an aborted..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Going Quietly D: Nicholas Bruckman Screenwriters: Nicholas Bruckman, Amanda Roddy Producer: Amanda Roddy When a young father chances to..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Winter Classic

South by Southwest 1998

"...but save for that, they remain workmanlike and almost nonchalant. At one point, on an Allen Ginsberg tribute titled..."

March 27, 1998 Music Feature

Sxsw

"...undisputed kings of the new polka revolution, Brave Combo balances a sense of humor with a reverence for the..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Cosmo Jarvis, Rhys Mannion, Claes Bang, Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Lalor Roddy (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...opening look unrealistic, it's likely that the whole delicate balance of Hollywood release strategies may get caught in the..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...Michael Cuomo, JD Williams, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Tina Sloan, Alan Dale (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Texas Titles in Toto

"..."Dallas," Alan Jackson..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature

Checking In: Los Coast Frontman Trey Privott Maintains Balance

“I’m doing my best to take care of myself and create things”

"...Waits, Pharrell [Williams], Anderson Paak, James Blake, Kanye [West], Roddy Ricch, Jeremih, Gucci Mane, Migos, Alan Lomax, Bob Marley,..."

Dec. 15, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Live Music to See This Weekend

Breaking down the next three days

"...Early Friday puts the guitarist alongside Houston blues rocker Alan Haynes and Austin guitar prodigy Jake Andrews, who’s wowed..."

July 21, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

Of Church and State

British director Stephen Frears discusses his new film, Liam

"...Billy Crudup, Don Cheadle, and John Malkovich. Writers like Roddy Doyle and Christopher Hampton and Nick Hornby and Donald..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...as Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris, and Neil Diamond; Ted Roddy as Paul Butterfield; and the Golden Arm Trio as..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Jim Stringer & the Austin Music Band: Carousel Lounge, September 30

Descriptions of live shows

"...for other Austin artists like Susanna Van Tassel, Ted Roddy, and Wayne "The Train" Hancock. Yet even with all..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Music Review by David Lynch

Dancing About Architecture

Shock Waves Goodbye

"...the side stage at 7:35pm... More magazine appearances: axeman Alan Haynes in July's Guitar Player; Johnny Goudie (displaying his..."

Sept. 1, 1995 Music Column

Music Recommended

Shawn Colvin, Timbuk 3

"...the building. But fret not, his good friend Ted Roddy has come through the back door with his new..."

Sept. 1, 1995 Music Feature