American Filmmaker

Chris Smith's American Movie depicts one man's passionate struggle to make a film.

"...drunk, and permanently possessed, Mark Borchardt is a distinctive American character, one who defies all obstacles (external and internal)..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

American Reunion

Thirteen years after American Pie jump-started sexual innuendo for a new generation, this sequel is the best one in the series.

"...years after the Weitz brothers forever defiled the great American apple pie with sexual innuendo and jump-started the joys..."

April 6, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Texas Monthly's Taco Editor on the Past, Present, & Future of the American Taco

Q&A with José R. Ralat, the man with one of the most envied titles in town

"...cuisine, he’s just come out with a new book, American Tacos: A History and a Guide, that chronicles the..."

April 22, 2020 Food Post by Lina Fisher

American Pie 2

"...a T-back. Actually, it's the only thing out there right now that fits the equation: horny teens + clueless..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...was gathering inside the high-end hotel: the 46th annual American Legislative Exchange Council conference...."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Kids Are All Right

A grin-cracking great portrait of a modern American family in minor and major crises.

"...Mia Wasikowska and Josh Hutcherson. The Kids Are All Right, a grin-cracking great portrait of a modern American family..."

July 23, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

American Pie

"...brothers' film (Chris produced it), a gooey slice of American Teen Male 101 that nonetheless strives mightily to put..."

July 16, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Fall of the American Empire

Oscar winner Denys Arcand mixes crime, political commentary

"...of his earliest works, 1986’s The Decline of the American Empire for his new film. He continues to mine..."

June 28, 2019 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

American Animals

Truth, lies, and self-deception in this remarkable true-crime docudrama

"...their characters should be. Based on the strengths of American Animals, this tension between fact and fiction is something..."

June 15, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

SBOE Passes Mexican-American Studies, but Whitewashes the Name

Right-wing board member objects to “hyphenated Americanism”

"...Education finally agreed to provide public high schools with Mexican-American elective curriculum standards in a final vote cast Friday,..."

April 13, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

American Violet

This moving message film tells a story about a miscarriage of Texas justice.

"...in her small Texas town. Based on true events, American Violet tells a story about a miscarriage of Texas..."

May 1, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Quiet American

"...of the country’s post-9/11 mood of circumspection, The Quiet American is now finally going into wider release this week,..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

American Pastoral

Philip Roth's beloved book hits the screen

"...“The fact remains that getting people right is not what living is all about anyway. It’s..."

Nov. 11, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero

Charming, old-fashioned true story of one brave pupper.

"...Boston terrier mix who saved the lives of numerous American soldiers during the War to End All Wars a..."

April 13, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SBOE Member Wants to “Deny Hispanics” Vote on Racist Mexican-American Textbooks

Education watchdog reveals e-mail exchange after public info request

"...of Education held a public hearing on a controversial Mexican-American studies textbook, recently released e-mails reveal board member David..."

Sept. 21, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Opening the Case on the American Sherlock

Kate Winkler Dawson reports on an early master of forensics

"...tale about the early days of criminal forensic investigation, American Sherlock: Murder, Forensics, and the Birth of American CSI...."

Feb. 12, 2020 Arts Post by Mike Berry

First Look: The Obamas Become Producers With American Factory

Upcoming Netflix documentary finds culture clash within global trade

"...What’s the American Dream if not pliable? On its best days, it’s..."

June 17, 2019 Screens Post by Sam Russek

The Right to be Offensive

Joseph Kahn on his new battle rap social satire Bodied

"...priority was freedom of speech. With that comes the right to say things that someone will find offensive. Joseph..."

Nov. 6, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

State Board of Education Rejects Racist Mexican-American Textbook

Board votes unanimously to dump controversial, error-riddled book

"...and Democratic SBOE members preliminarily shot down a controversial Mexican-American studies textbook, after months of debate and rallies against..."

Nov. 16, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

DVDanger: 'American Mary'/'Ninja III: The Domination'

The changing POV of the female revenge flick

"...potboiler Ninja III: The Domination and Canadian psycho-surgical creeper American Mary, she has finally started to control her own..."

June 15, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Latin American Officials say Drug War is a Failure

Former presidents of Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico say U.S. drug policy is a failure

"...-- are among the 17 members of the Latin American Commission on Drugs and Democracy. During a press conference..."

Feb. 12, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

And Thy Right Hand Shall Teach Thee

"...illustration by Jason Stout Littleton won't go away, not..."

May 28, 1999 Column

Austin African American Book Festival Comes to Carver Museum

Authors and activists address the state of Black culture

"...The Austin African American Book Festival celebrates its 11th year and, like years..."

June 21, 2017 Arts Post by Jennifer MacKenzie Murphy

'The American Scream' Rises From the Grave

Fantastic Fest Halloween doc fave returns to screens today

"...dark wish is fulfilled with the resurrection of The American Scream...."

Nov. 9, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Eight Austin Chefs Are Competing In the American Lamb Jam

Will any of our culinary warriors rise triumphant from the fray?

"...good riddance, pandemic! – the fine folks of the American Lamb Board bring back their popular American Lamb Jam,..."

May 3, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Right-Wing Funded Civitas Institute Is Almost Up and Running at UT-Austin

Classes focused on “liberty” start this fall

"...Civic Leadership, a newly created college tied to the right-wing funded Civitas Institute that has drawn skepticism and criticism..."

March 27, 2024 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

Bart Layton on Secrets, Lies, and American Animals

How the documentarian turned true crime tropes on their heads

"...Bart Layton stumbled across the amazing true story behind American Animals, it was a much simpler path. "I read..."

June 14, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rep. Molly White Not Quite Sure Who's an American

Republican rep says Muslim visitors should pledge allegiance to U.S.

"...Capitol Day," a lobby day organized by a civil rights coalition, including the Council on American-Islamic Relations, "urging lawmakers..."

Jan. 29, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

Far-Right Pro-Natal Conference Will Proceed in Austin as Planned

Line Hotel hosting anti-democracy, pseudoscientific speakers

"...Conference is still happening. This weekend, a group of far-right personalities will descend on the Line Hotel in Downtown..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Local Grain-Free Mexican-American Food Launches at Target

Siete Family Foods makes better-for-you chips, tortillas, and queso

"...been a big couple of years for Austin-based Mexican American food brand Siete Family Foods, which makes better-for-you takes..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

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