Man and Myth

Comic-book artist Dean Haspiel set to attend Staple! Independent Media Expo

"...Austin Books, this year's version features writer and artist Dean Haspiel as its guest of honor. The engaging Haspiel..."

March 2, 2007 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Where the Truth Lies

Master filmmaker Atom Egoyan goes for the mainstream with this new murder mystery, but sadly his aim is way, way off.

"...Directed by: Atom Egoyan. Starring: Kevin Bacon, Colin Firth, Alison Lohman, Sonja Bennett, Rachel Blanchard, Kathryn Winslow and Maury..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ruby in Paradise

"...Victor Nunez. Starring: Ashley Judd, Todd Field, Bentley Mitchum, Alison Dean and Dorothy Lyman. Ruby in paradise. Ruby in..."

Feb. 4, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Round (Italy, U.S.) Director: Jeff Baena, Screenwriters: Jeff Baena, Alison Brie, Producers: Mel Eslyn, Jeff Baena, Alison Brie, Dylan..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Caught is the true story of Guy Clark, the dean of Texas songwriters, who struggles to write poetic, yet..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Further Reflections

SXSW Film Festival

"...Dir/prod: Steven Lipscomb; DP: Dean Lyras, Bill Mills; Ed: Steven Lipscomb, Anthony Sherin...."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

Reflections

SXSW Film Festival and Conference

"...Ed: Gary Grider; with James Coburn, Charlton Heston, Harry Dean Stanton, John Milius, Peter Bogdanovich, Polly Platt, Harry Carey,..."

March 14, 1997 Screens Feature

The Year in Books

Thirty-one titles that got us talking this year

"...The imaginative swerve of Dean Young's Fall Higher (Copper Canyon) is hardly the most..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Short Cuts

With Screaming Black Yak Day upon us, Marc Savlov kindly gives out some kudos and guidance.

"...Austinites were up for the hideously prestigious Roy W. Dean Writing/Research Grant competition. Well, the two in question --..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Confessions of a 'Little House' Lover

Bonnets and braids and pioneer lovin': Christina Smith treks to the land of Laura Ingalls Wilder.

"...of the pageant, and to mark the occasion, hunky Dean Butler, who played Laura's husband, Almanzo Wilder, will be..."

Aug. 16, 2002 Screens Feature by Christina Smith

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...D: Dean Semler; with Howie Long, Scott Glenn, Suzy Amis, William..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...to flee the city in a crazy adventure. Cast: Alison Wheeler, Vanessa Guide, Margot Bancilhon, Philippine Stindel, Patrick Mille..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Funny Bunny Director/Screenwriter: Alison Bagnall Funny Bunny is a serious comedy about a..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

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

"...Spence Documentarian Farrel Mitchner explores the lives of headbangers Dean Murdoch and Terry Cahill. Cast: Paul J. Spence, David..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Wolfgang Petersen; with Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman, Dean Stockwell, Glenn Close...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

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

"...workers or to get rich and get out. Cast: Dean Imperial, Madeline Wise, Babe Howard, Dora Madison, Ivory Aquino,..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Contemporary Austin Goings & Comings

Judith Sims retires, Deming sculpture Mystic Raven returns

"...History, later the chair of the department, then interim dean of the College of Fine Arts, and, for all..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Who Are These Guys?

Dem primary candidates try to strike a campaign flame

"...toss-up. "First of all, nobody knows who's running," said Dean Rindy, Gammage's longtime media consultant in Austin and an..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...Hilary Swank, Chloë Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III, Alison Folland...."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Year That Slipped Away

The 6,000 Albums of 1995

"...Okay, fine. Here they are: Emmylou Harris, Wrecking Ball; Alison Krauss, Now That I've Found You; Jo Carol Pierce,..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Music Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Kidman, Matt Dillon, Joaquin Phoenix, Casey Affleck, Illeana Douglas, Alison Folland, Dan Hedaya, Kurtwood Smith, Wayne Knight, Maria Tucci,..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Hiring More Police Is Not a Great Way to Prevent Murders

A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides

"...Phillip Lyons, dean of the College of Crim­inal Justice at Sam Houston..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mirror, Mirror

"...neighborhoods' speech worthy of … Austin City Council [members] Alison Alter, Leslie Pool and Kathie Tovo.” That’s simply false...."

Sept. 15, 2020 Postmarks

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Edward Rowe, Simon Shepherd, Mary Woodvine, Giles King, Chloe Endean, Georgia Ellery, Isaac Woodvine, Jowan Jacobs (North American Premiere)..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...Horton, Marisa Tomei, Sasha Lane, Joe Keery, Gina Gershon, Dean Winters, Olivia Luccardi (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Council: Whatever It Is, I’m Against It

Council blocks vaping, punts AFD overtime, and commissions students

"...not be top of the list of any college dean looking for likely nominees, and recommended direct student involvement..."

May 15, 2017 News Post by Michael King

SXSW List No. 9

Number nine (Wale), number nine (Miike Snow), number nine (Peaches)

"...R&B specialist Cody Chesnutt, and London’s Bonnie & Clyde, Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince – the Kills – brings..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...Bacha Bazi (Boy Play), Gabriel Jason Dean..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Dead Weather

"...In Puritan times, Alison Mosshart would burn at the stake. Fronting the Dead..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Music Review by Austin Powell

ACL Music Fest Sunday Reviews

"...The Kills' Alison Mosshart for Meg White is a trade not even..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

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