Point Austin: Looking for a Magic Bullet

CodeNEXT arguments reflect the complexity of affordability problems

"...requirements – a broader version of Austin's endless zoning battles over planned unit developments...."

Sept. 15, 2017 News Column by Michael King

City Council Takes a Field Trip

CodeNEXT, off-site workshops push agenda through January

"...projects and music industry matters ("New City Council, New Battles," Jan. 6), little of that looks to surface in..."

Jan. 13, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Headlines

"...fleeing persecution or emergencies. See "New City Council, New Battles" Jan. 6...."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature

Trolls

Banal plot mars this toy marketing scheme

"...(“America’s Movable Fighting Man”) in after-school, backyard Bic lighter battles, Trolls never stood a chance. Still, Dude-like, they have..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hacksaw Ridge

A pacifist goes to war in Mel Gibson's brutal film

"...the American assault on Okinawa, one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific. From the truckloads of dead bodies..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXsports: League vs. Player

Sports attorneys focus on the battles off the field

"...league that owns Sunday has become one of “constant battles over interpretations," as well as “political and liability-driven,” says..."

March 12, 2016 SXSW Post by Kahron Spearman

The Boy and the Beast

Japanese anime film is a fully immersive experience

"...aging Lord Soshi (Tsugawa), and is rife with kendo-style battles over who is best to succeed him. (Possibly, they..."

March 4, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Peanuts Movie

Happiness is a warm animated cartoon called The Peanuts Movie

"...references familiar elements of the Peanuts folklore: Charlie Brown’s battles with the kite-eating tree, Lucy’s dispersal of bad advice..."

Nov. 6, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Lit-urday: Joe, the Slave Who Became an Alamo Legend

The story of one man’s witness to history and life in bondage

"...of two people to survive one of the bloodiest battles of the Texas Revolution was returned to bondage after..."

Oct. 31, 2015 Books Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Our Brand Is Crisis

Sandra Bullock shines in David Gordon Green's political comedy

"...”Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.” That’s a maxim from artful warrior..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Barbara's Fire

Attorney, teacher, and veteran fighter for freedom, Barbara Hines retires from a career mentoring students

"...her start in the trenches of the abortion rights battles – at a time when the landmark Roe v...."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Cyrano de Bergerac

Rostand's homely hero earns a handsome production from Austin Shakespeare

"...recognized for more than his unfortunately large nose. From battles afield to battles of wit, Austin Shakespeare's production, under..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

Pride

In this inspirational true story, striking Welsh miners and the local LGBT community find common bonds.

"...uplift rather well, and today’s headlines suggest that such battles of compassion are still being waged three decades hence...."

Oct. 10, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Step Up: All In

The dance competition continues – but this time in Vegas.

"...the worst way: Even the dancing disappoints. The many battles have fewer drop-jaw moments and they tend to strike..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Hercules

Director Brett Ratner puts Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson through his paces as the Greek demigod.

"...stripped away, and until a digitally bombastic finale, the battles carry the welcome weight of actual stunt work while..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Two Local Video Games Announced

BattleCry Studios and Crytek USA reveal upcoming titles

"...turns out well. BattleCry from BattleCry Studios touts 32-player battles in their free-to-play online game set for public beta..."

June 10, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

DVDanger: Asian Exchange

New takes on old standards and international transplants

"...on an old tale in Bushido Man: Seven Deadly Battles (Shout! Factory.) It hits a completely different but equally..."

June 7, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mike Martinez: 'Leadership of Austin's Tomorrow'

"...that we are, so that we don't revisit old battles, that we don't allow some new idea to come..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

I, Frankenstein

Aaron Eckhart stars as a modern-day Frankenstein, who faces off against supernatural creatures in this film based on the graphic novel by Kevin Grevioux.

"...Nolan’s Batman trifecta. Unfortunately, and despite the frequent, Matrix-esque battles he engages in, this particular riff on the continually..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Meme Weaver

Local distributor Indie Meme brings independent film from India to the U.S.

"...of Onir. "He's the guy who's been fighting the battles."..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Matthew Irwin

The Snitch Cartel

This Colombian film is based on the true story of Andrés López, a drug trafficker who later worked with the DEA.

"...in the surfeit of detail regarding the internecine cartel battles which, minus much character definition, can make the viewer’s..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A 'Prince' Among Men

David Gordon Green makes himself at home in Bastrop for 'Prince Avalanche'

"...who not to fight for, and where your real battles are. Sometimes on the bigger movies the battles are..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Screens Feature by Dan Solomon

Mardi Gras Indians and Po'Boys

Chef Darold Gordon brings New Orleans traditions to Austin

"...create a custom consisting of extravagantly beaded ostrich-feather costumes; battles for who performs best; and songs for the tribes..."

Feb. 9, 2013 Food Post by Carly Yansak

Safe

The (Jason) Stathamization of action filmmaking continues with the star's latest.

"...Crank: High Voltage. Enough already with the pointless gun battles that litter Safe like spent syringes in a shooting..."

April 27, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Reefer Madness: The Thin Green Line

Author Jonah Raskin explores the contradictions of life in Marijuanaland

"...JR: It does move slowly. And the battles are continuing. I believe recently in Michigan the feds..."

Oct. 7, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

Both ridiculous and ridiculously fun, this is over-the-top robotic mayhem.

"...complete with a 50-minute final battle to end all battles that lays waste to virtually all of Chicago in..."

July 1, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips

Texas avoided much of the devastation of the Civil War, but not all of it

"...Most Civil War historians list five battles that took place in Texas. At the Battle of..."

April 22, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Insidious

Insidious, from the original Saw team, lacks thrills and originality.

"...as it first comes to grips with and then battles a malevolent force that has lured young son Dalton..."

April 1, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Eagle

This sword-and-sandals epic is an old-fashioned boys' adventure tale about Roman warriors in the second century.

"...resentment toward occupying forces and the efficacy of waging battles on an enemy’s indigenous turf. Marcus and Esca even..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Attorney General: Abbott Amps Up Conservative Credentials

Radnofsky points to attorney general's flip-flop on immigration

"...recidivism rates than other offenders. Abbott has increasingly picked battles with the federal government, filing a series of lawsuits..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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