Standing Up, Falling Down

Billy Crystal and a smart script add heart to this burnout dramedy

"...authentic. These are not the cut-out characters of some half-baked film festival darling one will forget an hour later,..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Dining for One at the Rubber Repstaurant

Austin’s Rubber Repertory provided, I mean, anything you desired

"...abutted by a crowd of what appear to be freshly-baked potato chips. And that plate is accompanied by a..."

Jan. 27, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Better Days

Bullying leads to murder in this Chinese high school drama

"...in part that's because there's something formulaic and optimistic baked into the traditional narrative: You graduate, and everything gets..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Architecture and Baking Competition at Fluff Meringues & More

Put your sugary construction skills to the test and win prizes

"...to four bakers. Each team must create a unique baked structure, with handmade decorations that are at least 80%..."

Sept. 30, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Hustlers

True crime drama gets an A-list female empowerment sheen

"...with a fierceness that can frighten; this truth is baked into every moment that Wu and Lopez share onscreen...."

Sept. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Ad Astra

Brad Pitt deals with a case of the space ... madness!

"...Gross is so hellbent on spoon-feeding the audience with half-baked philosophical ramblings from the younger McBride that they're never..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Subway Launches a Brisket Sandwich, Thanks to Austin

Locals unwittingly declare national chain’s barbecue "the real deal"

"...The baked beans were spilled when the room full of self-confident..."

Sept. 5, 2019 Food Post by Roxy Bonafont

July Is Crime Month: The Crime Blotter, Week 2

A curated guide to unlawful activities around town July 8-14

"...in the last category here is Jeff Bridges, whose sun-baked Dude – accent on "baked" – is one for..."

July 7, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Women of Hot Luck Fest Talk Food and Music

15 chefs share kitchen tunes & exclusive bites

"...it reminds us of summer nights in Argentina. Cuyo's baked goods were born out of our grandmothers' smoke-filled backyards,..."

May 24, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

7 Central Texas Destination Restaurants Worth the Trip

Travel guide-worthy dining and tucked-away spots near Austin

"...beautiful Blanco. Josie's Kitchen uses local produce, makes fresh baked breads, and features fine-dining-level daily specials like smoked salmon..."

May 17, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Five Can’t-Miss Austin Food & Drink Events This Week

You know you love a good local deal

"...beef or mushroom bolognese with salad and garlic bread, baked potatoes with turkey, tempeh chili with veggie toppings and..."

Jan. 29, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

The Kid Who Would Be King

The Arthurian myth retold as an entertaining allegory for the hope of youth

"...In fact, the uselessness of adults is baked directly into the film’s DNA. One of Cornish’s more..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Check, Please!

"...That pie you're eating, it was baked by one Eric "Bitty" Bittle, a valuable member of..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Danger One

Less Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang, more shrug shrug, meh meh

"...A smarter script might’ve allowed these missteps to be baked into the film’s appeal; instead, the film serves as..."

Sept. 14, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Restaurant Review: Hank's

Windsor Park's latest dining destination is hit or miss

"...from the starters menu were the artichokes and the baked ricotta. The artichokes, while plated a bit unartfully, came..."

July 20, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

July Is Crime Month: The Crime Blotter, Week 1

A curated guide to unlawful activities around town July 4-8

"...contrast: Frances McDormand's Minnesota-practical Marge Gunderson and Jeff Bridges' sun-baked – accent on "baked" – Dude. Thu., July 5,..."

July 4, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom

Latest dinosaur romp sticks to the equation, but still evolves the action

"...– will find little of value in Fallen Kingdom’s half-baked narrative. But those who just want to watch dinosaurs..."

June 22, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Tully

Modern motherhood unraveled and rebuilt by the Young Adult team.

"...knowledge that the other shoe will inevitably drop is baked into the equation; but that one tiny moment, rather..."

May 4, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Wonder Wheel

Woody Allen's ode to Coney Island

"...to its brilliant production values. Its storyline is a half-baked pulp novel: A fortyish former actress working as a..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Revolution Will Not Go Hungry

Sustain the people's resistance with home-cooked meals

"...to Cook, Feeding the Masses: Food for Crowds, and Baked Goods + Portable Snacks. In the introduction, Turshen explains..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

The Big Sick

The rom-com is dead! Long live the rom-com!

"...is to say there’s something of a spoiler already baked into the backstory. Nanjiani, deadpan-perfection, plays the fictionalized version..."

June 30, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Why Does Everyone Hate CodeNEXT?

Can a polarized Austin reach consensus on land use by next spring?

"...skeleton is fleshed out over the next few months. Half-Baked..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Review: EastSide Tavern

A mixed concept with a dang good tot

"...served at Friday football games or the chopped beef-stuffed baked potatoes dished out at church fundraisers – that seems..."

May 12, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

The Luv Doc: Soberingly Preggo

Pot, like most drugs, is pretty fucking wonderful when used recreationally

"...politically active stoners like to say when they're not baked, "Marijuana is a miracle drug." I wholeheartedly agree. There..."

April 21, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Texas VegFest Returns to Austin

Any time a bunch of vegans get together, you can bet it will be a party

"...there is education, there are volunteer opportunities, there are baked goods – so many baked goods. And while these..."

March 31, 2017 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris

Passengers

Bound for a distant planet, two persons awake prematurely

"...script has undergone revision since, but the ethical quandary baked into its premise – as one character explains it,..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Austin Bucket List

Dip your toe in local culture

"...ketchup and onions spilling over generous bratwurst on freshly baked buns. In the blue corner, a double team of..."

June 20, 2016 Columns Post by Molly Burke

With the Grain

How Austin kitchens are beginning to love gluten

"...are started three to five days before they are baked, and utilize multiple stages of preparation," he says. "We..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Fairground Attraction

In Austin, carnival food has no season

"...picks up for Little Lucy's when the temperature drops. "Baked goods are synonymous with cold [weather] comfort food," said..."

Nov. 27, 2015 Food Feature by Amira Jensen

Yakuza Apocalypse

Japan’s nuttiest filmmaker Takashi Miike strikes again

"...him/hate him divide. His plots tend to overflow with half-baked ideas and seemingly random chaos that eventually, surprisingly, coalesce..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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