Arctic Tale

The filmmakers crafted their nature footage into a kid-friendly "narrative" about the itty-bitty walrus and the little polar bear that could.

"...herd, relaxing on an ice floe beneath a gorgeous arctic sunset after a three-day clam binge (which walrus "mom"..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Arctic

Mads Mikkelsen follows in the wilderness steps of Jack London

"...been informed by London's work. So it is with Arctic, a chilly and straightforward story of survival...."

Feb. 15, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Archangel

"...Neville. Guy Maddin, the (seemingly) deranged Winnipeg director of Tales from the Gimli Hospital has returned to confuse, annoy,..."

Nov. 29, 1991 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Girl Cut in Two

French master Claude Chabrol's latest film is the tale of the downfall of a cheery, open-faced weathergirl in Lyons who falls in love with two different men.

"...former and a lot of the latter in its tale of the downfall of a cheery, open-faced weathergirl in..."

Dec. 12, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Zeppelin 3

"...at the Oslo airport in February three months later. “Arctic Circle,” pronounced my father when first informed of Norwegian..."

March 28, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Jordan Smith tells an interesting tale. The problem is that she doesn't understand that the..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Column

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...European auteurs include Bernardo Bertolucci's Besieged, Eric Rohmer's Autumn Tale, and Wim Wenders' The Buena Vista Social Club. Also..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Fall Film Previews

September

"...(they reportedly all survived the affair) to tell the tale of a goofy 18-year-old sandwich maker who likes to..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Voyage to the North Star

"...of a position to Boden as navigator for an arctic voyage on his latest acquisition, the Lodestar. Boden, citing..."

May 5, 2000 Books Review by Sidney Moody

Exibitionism

Beauty Vultures and the Plague of Sleep: Heartwarming Chill

"...fault line of the mind, underneath dreams, myth, fairy tale, and pure giddiness, lurk the odd characters of Rembert..."

May 22, 1998 Arts Review

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...excited about this lineup. I’m in awe of the talent on display throughout all the sections,” says Film Conference..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...in the eagerly-awaited meta-comedy/commentary The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent...."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...surprising agenda. Two Pigeons is a dark, urban morality tale with an underlying streak of jet-black comedy. Cast: Mim..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

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

"...and redemption. This quiet cinematic journey tells a of tale grief, solace and peace. Cast: Josh Lucas, Ayelet Zurer,..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Chapter 4: The Nineties!

March 1991 -- December 2000

"...a direct hit from an atomic warhead and the arctic blast of the air-conditioner might shudder momentarily if at..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Pirate Jane

Pirate legends, it seems, are the last bastion of childhood, the stuff of imagination for all ages, Margaret Moser writes. And the faces behind the fierceness were not necessarily men.

"...or crush advancing armies. Like Hen Frigates, there is tale after tale of strength and courage in all manner..."

July 13, 2001 Books Feature by Margaret Moser

Indie Rockers Souls Extolled Have a Whole Lotta Love

Singer-guitarist Zach Black talks new LP soulsex and finding the light in moments of darkness

"...Monsters”), and croon-led epics (“Fathers Before”) like an early Arctic Monkeys/the Strokes crossover – all while bandleader Zach Black..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Miranda Garza

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 12-18

"...no one to think about you." I'm bringing this tale to your attention, dear Aries, because I think the..."

March 12, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Fantastic Fest Interview: Girl

Writer/director/star Chad Faust heads into the dead heartlands

"...CF: In some ways he's a cautionary tale of the danger of when you have a superpower..."

Sept. 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Different Stages' Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Like the separate parts of the Creature's body, the technical and performance aspects unite to create a delightfully provocative production

"...Even if you've never read Mary Shelley's classic tale about the perils of playing God, you're likely acquainted..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

12 Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

Hip-hop, roots rock, pop, shoegaze, and more to keep your ears ringing

"...Woodruff, 23, drummer/singer of 5-year-old power punks Borzoi, his tale dovetailing nicely with those of bandmates Taylor Browne, bass,..."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by The Music Staff

Iggy Pop

"...QOTSA commander Josh Homme (guitar), Dean Fertita (bass), and Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders help update those albums' Berlin..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Hornography

"...Their 74-69 win over Oklahoma State tells a microcosmic tale of the men's 2015-16 season. They can be world-beaters,..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Sports Column by Kahron Spearman

National Top 10s

"...5) Arctic Monkeys, Favourite Worst Nightmare (Domino)..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Music Feature

TV Eye

If Kermit could see this

"...an exciting, optimistic tone. A welcome change from the cautionary-tale approach found elsewhere...."

May 25, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

1999 Austin Film Releases

A complete list of all films released for theatrical runs in Austin in the calendar year 1999 and eligible for consideration in the Top Ten.

"...SIGHT1.5(M.S.)1/22/99 AUSTIN POWERS: THE SPY WHO SHAGGED ME3.5(M.S.)6/11/99 AUTUMN TALE3.0(M.B.)8/27/99 BABY GENIUSES0(S.D.)3/19/99 THE BACHELOR1.0(S.D.)11/12/99 BAD MANNERS3.5(R.S.)2/5/99 BANDITS4.0(M.B.)10/15/99 BATS0(M.S.)10/29/99 BEDROOMS..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Screens Feature

Wrapped and Ready

"...re-creation of Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho and such other dark tales as Very Bad Things, Home Fries, A Simple Plan,..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Scanlines

"...and symbolism of Luhrmann's instantly popular retelling of the tale, but I will say that this is one of..."

May 16, 1997 Screens Feature

Page Two

"...is as though we are lost in some huge Arctic snowstorm rather than just blanketed by endless heat...."

July 26, 1996 Column by Louis Black