News Ticker: May 1

All the news that's fit to blog

"...time to look into the West Fertilizer explosion. Besides, Barbara Boxer seems to have it handled...."

May 1, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Bringing the War Home

No More Victims works for peace, one wounded child at a time

"...Congress from Austin Rep. Lloyd Doggett and California Sen. Barbara Boxer, who called the embassy to press for visas..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature by Emily Pyle

Death Star and Fat Boy

The "invisible hand" of utility deregulation looks an awful lot like Ken Lay's.

"...California senators about the problems, and according to Sen. Barbara Boxer, his VP Dick Cheney told them, "You people..."

May 17, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Traffic

"...Real-life U.S. politicians, such as Senators Orrin Hatch and Barbara Boxer, turn up in a D.C. party scene. In..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Kickstart Your Weekend With 'Hi, How Are You'

(Not a dating advice column)

"...a few idols to be thankful for: Willie Nelson, Barbara Jordan, Daniel Johnston…..."

Nov. 27, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

News Ticker: October 9

All the news that's fit to blog

"...• Sen. Barbara Boxer says that the investigation into the West tragedy..."

Oct. 9, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Yes and No on Pot Prop

Fighting over plan to tax and regulate pot in California

"...come from California's Democratic U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer who have signed on to the opponent campaign,..."

Sept. 28, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Climate Bill

Doggett worries that the climate bill may be worse than doing nothing

"...the bill. The next day, he met with Sen. Barbara Boxer, former Vice President Al Gore, and bill spon­sors..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...it is the height of irresponsibility." – U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., responding to President Bush's global warming policy..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature

DREAM a Little Dream

U.S. Senate may debate DREAM act this week.

"...the bill. As an interesting note, even though California's Barbara Boxer and Dianne Fienstein have both signed up, there's..."

Sept. 24, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Enron Autopsy

Alex Gibney on The Smartest Guys in the Room'

"...book called The Smartest Guys in the Room that Barbara Boxer likely masturbated to at least once; Alex Gibney..."

March 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

From Leftist to Left-ish

The "Real" Garbage Can

"...Bonior), and "The Whiny Women's Chorus" (Patty Murray and Barbara Boxer, whose appearance was hailed by cheers of "Babs..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

In His Corner

Marcy Garriott's first documentary, Split Decision, follows the vigilant struggles of Jesus "El Matador" Chavez, who continues to be punished for a crime he has already paid for. Prior to the film's release in Austin this Friday, February 9, Garriott shares her reflections on the film and on her role as a filmmaker and activist.

"...past or manipulate the present. Instead, the drama of boxer Jesus "El Matador" Chavez's story is in his vigilant..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Rocky Balboa

This final chapter in the Rocky saga is terrific – maybe not great, like that first kiss of fist in ’76, but good, solid, exhilarating entertainment of the stand-up-and-cheer variety.

"...(later a politically gutted film starring William Holden and Barbara Stanwyck which still later found itself echoed in Elia..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Good Boy!

A boy is the only human who can understand the mission of his dog from outer space.

"...Nelly (Murphy), Bernese mountain dog Shep (Reiner), haughty poodle Barbara Ann (Burke), and boxer Wilson (Faison) – eating out..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Further Reflections

"...the volatile career and emotional development of streetwise young boxers Joey and Jose, as well as Angel and Luis..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Cast: Robbie Kay, Jacob Batalon, Seychelle Gabriel, Tate Donovan, Barbara Dunkelman, Nick Rutherford, Zachary Levi (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Letters at 3AM: Johnny and Speedy

John Ertha was the first in my experience to embody the passion, courage, mind, and rascality that could be: a man

"...group that day was led by a counselor named Barbara Federer, or a name very like it. When she..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Column by Michael Ventura

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...THE BOXER..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Far and Away

"...Ron Howard. Starring: Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Robert Prosky, Barbara Babcock and Thomas Gibson. Howard is at his best..."

May 29, 1992 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

SXSW Announces Midnighters and Shorts

Henry Rollins, Jeremy Sisto join horror lineup

"...up every 30 years and demands a sacrifice. Cast: Barbara Crampton, Andrew Sensenig, Larry Fesseden, Lisa Marie, Monte Markham..."

Feb. 10, 2015 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

After a Fashion

Scrambling to take care of that Secret Santa on your list? Your Style Avatar has the perfect solution!

"...note as simple as "If you're going to wear boxer shorts that show above your pants, make sure they're..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...Indonesia, 2022, North American Premiere, 133 min An aspiring boxer discovers she’s a reincarnation of the goddess Asih in..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Another Texas Honor for Manziel

Johnny Football and the Syrian Kid

"...newspaper. As a young man he was also a boxer known as “the Syrian Kid” and sometimes sparred with..."

Jan. 26, 2013 Sports Post by Michael Corcoran