The Light Between Oceans

Gorgeous period melodrama fails to connect

"...otherwise unoccupied Janus Rock off the western coast of Australia, 100 miles from the nearest human contact, the isolation..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man

Part concert film and part fascinating biography, this deft film is a moving tribute to Leonard Cohen’s musical legacy.

"...the film took place in January 2005 in Sydney, Australia, and titled, “Came So Far for Beauty,” after one..."

July 14, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sweet Country

The modern Western goes to Northern Australia.

"...Morris, Thomas M. Wright, Ewen Leslie, Gibson John, Matt Day, Natassia Gorey-Furber, Tremayne Doolan, Trevon Doolan, Sam Neill and..."

April 13, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bob Byington Sees the World, Writes Home About It

Harmony and Me's adventures in Australia

"...Bob Byington took his comedy Harmony and Me to Australia, we asked him to keep a journal for us..."

March 8, 2011 Screens Post by Bob Byington

England-U.S. Drawn for World Cup Opener

The World Cup draw is announced

"...England vs. the U.S. on the opening Saturday night (noon-thirty here in Austin) is one of the..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Women's World Cup Breakfast Continues Tomorrow

"...house, matching national cuisines to the countries playing that day. This year, with the Women's World Cup held in..."

Sept. 13, 2007 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Event Menu

If Andiamo's pre-Valentine's dinner isn't up your alley, consider entering Boomerang's Fastest to Eat a Pie contest

"...380-0032, www.boomerangspies.com) celebrate the company's anniversary on or around Australia Day every year. This year, the party includes food..."

Jan. 29, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter

Everything you wanted to know about riding and racing motorcycles is revealed in this encyclopedic doc.

"...The encyclopedic documentary On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter spans the globe, thoroughly covering the..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Tour de France 2012: Stage 16

Will Wiggins be the first Brit in yellow?

"...and two category 1. All in all, a tough day in the Pyrenees, but it's going to be these..."

July 19, 2012 Sports Post by Larysa Pachulski

Savlov's Top Ten Redux Part One: The Good, the Badass, and the Weirder

Savlov's other Top Ten

"...it!" Or, in the case of, say, Baz Luhrman's Australia, "Unclean! Unclean! Beware! Steer clear!" Frankly, I much prefer..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Aztex Tryouts, MLS Comes to CenTex, and More

"...Wednesday, Feb. 6, was the first day for most national..."

Feb. 6, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

SXSW Adds Glass Animals, Girlpool & Black Lips

Artist roster expands by 162 acts

"...Southwest’s Music festival is coming into focus. Schedules emerged, day party lineups are announcing hourly, and most of the..."

Feb. 27, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music List Four

Spoon, Kate Nash, Malcolm London, and 141 more added

"...on out, the conference will release small batches every Friday. This week’s arrives a day early so as not..."

Jan. 19, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Tuesday News Gay: Dec. 13

Queerty editor teams up with Gay Place for weekly news round-up

"...Michele Bachmann, and an amazing marriage equality ad from Australia changes the conversation from tax benefits to L-U-V...."

Dec. 13, 2011 Qmmunity Post by Daniel Villareal

Red Hill

Genuine passion for the Western genre is displayed in this Australian take on High Noon that stars True Blood's Ryan Kwanten.

"...Daly. What the hell is up Down Under these days? Australian directors and actors have been flooding the international..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...Hump day at South by Southwest 2025 heated up in more..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest

Megan, Miley, Maidza, and one really long line

"...The first day of ACL Fest in two years, though truncated due..."

Oct. 2, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Tour de France 2012: Stage 17

Strong bonds and passive-aggressive tweets

"...Bagnères-De-Luchon to Peyragudes 143.5 km (89 miles) Last day in the Pyrenees, y'all!..."

July 20, 2012 Sports Post by Larysa Pachulski

Playback: Austin Record Convention's United Nations

Forget Record Store Day, the Austin Record Convention remains the biggest vinyl swap in the USA

"...in the Palmer parking lot at the break of daylight on Friday, browsing the boxes of dealers waiting for..."

June 17, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

World Cup Daily: June 24

A daily update on the action in Brazil

"...There were no real surprises on the first day of the group stage finales, highlighted by Mexico advancing..."

June 24, 2014 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Jon Reiss Drops a 'Bomb' on Graffiti World

'Bomb It 2' screens at the Drafthouse Aug. 7

"...variations of global street art, and 2) get to Australia...."

July 31, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

La Doña, Wet Leg, Wolf Eyes, and Chris Patrick Added to SXSW’s 2022 Music Ranks

… along with 302 other acts from around the world

"...South by Southwest expands its 2022 music lineup today with over 300 acts including Detroit experimental noise terrorizers..."

Jan. 26, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Live Music This Weekend, Sept. 1-4

An extra day of delights for your weekend music-going

"...going an extra 24 hours for the long-awaited Labor Day weekend...."

Sept. 1, 2017 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Food-o-File: Weekend Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...Track cold brew coffee to be available, as well. Saturday, Jan. 24, 10am until sold out...."

Jan. 24, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Cosmic Psychos: Blokes You Can Trust

Aussie pub rock trio’s frontman Ross Knight in Q&A

"...Ross Knight’s spirits were high when he called from Australia to talk about the Cosmic Psycho’s trip to Austin..."

Sept. 16, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Saturday Night's Alright

Bloodshot Records, Joe Ely, and David Bromberg compete for your attention

"...This Saturday shapes up to be one of the best days..."

Sept. 16, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Leffingwell's Got It in the Bag

City to look at sacking petroleum grocery bags.

"...not? This week, Leffingwell has an item creating a 90-day study period in which to rethink local grocers' reliance..."

April 16, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Can Reviving Extinct Species Slow Climate Change?

SXSW panel explores the science of de-extinction

"...On day one of South by Southwest 2024, Ben Lamm –..."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Madeline Duncan

Friday ACL Face-Off: Guns N’ Roses vs. Tame Impala

Which headliner stands taller on the fest's first day?

"...Jungle" video, played by MTV at 4am on a Sunday in 1988, nearly a year after the single's release..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Scientists Revisited on A Place Called Bad

Aussie grunge progenitors await a new generation of action rockers

"...Credited/blamed for grunge, Australia’s intrepid Scientists made an impact on alt-rock disproportionate to..."

Aug. 19, 2016 Music Post by Michael Toland

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