American Splendor

At the center of its uniquely beating heart, American Splendor is a heartfelt valentine to Everymen (and Women) everywhere

"...under the sun. I was wrong, so sue me. American Splendor, if not entirely new in every single respect,..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The American Astronaut

Scripted and directed by the frontman of the musical group the Billy Nayer Show, American Astronaut is an imaginative and resourceful spectacle.

"...frontman of the musical group the Billy Nayer Show, American Astronaut is an imaginative and resourceful spectacle. Although self-indulgent,..."

Dec. 3, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cold Fever

"...Iceland and Japan? Everything and nothing, as the Japanese traveler Hirata (Nagase) discovers in this odd but pleasing road..."

July 26, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Satanic Hispanics

Latino horror anthology hangs wild and loose in its pan-American chills

"...2016, Don't Kill It) with the story of the Traveler, a mysterious figure (Ramirez) recounting bizarre tales of the..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Gattaca

"...As a child, he dreamed of becoming a space traveler and taking one of the daily Gattaca Corporation rockets..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Gimme Danger

Welcome to the fun house

"...times that birthed the band in all its collapsing American glory. Jarmusch’s ode to anarchic joy is first and..."

Nov. 11, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Developing Stories: Rent & Roll

French capitalism meets community bicycling

"...Like many another American traveler in Europe, I found fresh cross-cultural inspiration this..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

The Common Law

Visa to travel – when & why?

"...Overlooking visa requirements is a common mistake for American travelers who are accustomed to traveling to destinations that..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis

Fast, Fresh, Portable, Affordable

Hello, hungry traveler. Welcome to the land of the breakfast taco!

"...an ancient Mexican culinary tradition runs headlong into the American dream of fast-food service and entrepreneurship, creating a delicious..."

March 14, 2003 Food Feature

Jana Horn Issues Spooky, Biblical “Jordan”

Divine tragedy visualized via Jaime Zuverza clip

"...Three months after releasing an endearing 7-inch as American Friend, a collaboration with Deep Time drummer Adam Jones..."

Sept. 10, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Untapped Festival Austin Untaps Beer List

Check off your brewery bucket list in one convenient location

"...it during SXSW. Think of this as a Great American Beer Festival without a bunch of boozebags wildin’ out..."

March 30, 2015 Food Post by Eric Puga

Postcards From the Web

From Computer to Cancún

"...to discount groups with online deals, including the popular American Airlines (http://www.americanair.com) homepage. While the site itself offers similar..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Andy Langer

Prepárate Para Tener Miedo With New Horror Anthology Satanic Hispanics

Segment directors on celebrating Latino diversity through terror

"...Mendez (Don't Kill It), Satanic Hispanics is a truly panamerican project. After a smash run on the festival circuit..."

Nov. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

About Time

Love Actually maestro wants to make you cry with this romantic dramedy.

"...his 21st birthday, his father – a fellow time traveler played by the essential Bill Nighy, all ropey and..."

Nov. 1, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Man on a Mission: Richard Garriott's Road to the Stars

This film is a behind-the-scenes document of Richard Garriott's quest to be the first second-generation astronaut in space and the actual journey.

"...In 2008, Garriott became the first second-generation American space traveler when he blasted off from Kazakhstan, a..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Beach

"...blond locks and the insouciant smirk fairly scream Ugly American), it ain't half bad. It takes more than a..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Velvet Goldmine

"...image. To some extent, the same is true of American underground rocker Curt Wild (McGregor, doing an Iggy Pop/Lou..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Record Reviews

"...blue-collar wasteland left after the demise of the post-war American industrial base. Of course, nobody heard the last album..."

Aug. 14, 1998 Music Review

Faith and Fear at Fantastic Fest

Action director Gareth Evans returns to Wales for the chilling Apostle

"...flower petal in it. He combined that with the traveler, a pinch of his first experiment with supernatural horror..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Shadows Over Bergstrom

The economic and security changes of the last two years set off ripples at Bergstrom Airport.

"...of the Barbara Jordan Terminal, far from the Southwest, American, and Continental gates that carry the bulk of Bergstrom..."

Jan. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...pernicious influences. Their tactics are a protest against the Americanizing of the world. Their protestations would be less violent..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...York Times. You may also have read the Austin American-Statesman and The Dallas Morning News, both of which did..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...domestic policies that focused on the generosity of the American spirit. For your readers (and writers) who are too..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...29-Oct. 4, will feature 21 world premieres, 14 North American premieres, and 21 U.S premieres, plus a host of..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...be 76 World Premieres, 4 International Premieres, 4 North American Premieres, 2 U.S. Premieres, and 13 Texas Premieres. Texas..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...world premiere of her feature directorial debut Booksmart, while Americana legend David Crosby (who will be in town for..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

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

"...American Animal Director & Writer: Matt D'Elia Jimmy - eccentric,..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...and military posturing. Rather, the best defense is for Americans to begin to ask why our nation is singled..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Column

The Long, Hot Summer

Books to Spend Your Summer With

"...L. Ozeki's My Year of Meats (Viking, $23.95 hard), Japanese-American would-be documentary auteur Jane Takagi-Little is the director of..."

June 5, 1998 Books Feature

A New Generation Opens Up to Global Cuisine

Local tastemakers think outside America's borders

"...as a busser, hostess, cashier, and waitress at their Chinese-American restaurant...."

Dec. 9, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

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