Who's a Pepper?

The piquant history of an American hot sauce

"...was his role in hybridizing the no-heat jalapeño. Dr. Ben Villalon of Texas A&M University had developed the mild..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Food Feature by Mick Vann

SXSW Music Rounds Up Last Wave of Talent

Bully, Khalid, Car Seat Headrest, Lizzo, and Billie Eilish join fest

"...Austin talent, as well. That hefty add-on includes: Akaw!, Ben Buck, Beto & the Fairlanes, Big Wy’s Brass Band,..."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Under the Skin

Scarlett Johansson is the blank alien who prowls for earthmen in this spare and disorienting genre smash-up.

"...this is Glazer’s most hyperstylized and unnerving film since Ben Kingsley got on the wrong side of Ray Winstone..."

April 18, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Keeping Softball Alternative

Local creative types battle it out on the diamond

"...an outfielder’s glove to drive in the tying run. Ben Barthy followed him with another double for the game-winners...."

June 5, 2009 Sports Post by Mike Crissey

Romeo and Juliet

The trick in staging Romeo and Juliet has ever been keeping the suspense in the second half that the first half never really needs, and the Austin Shakespeare Festival almost manages it

"...intense, and their embraces are real. As Romeo's bud, Benvolio, Ben Wolfe has a role tailored to his strengths;..."

April 30, 2004 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

After a Fashion

Keg party at the lake! We get starstruck at the 10th anniversary party for Dazed and Confused, Richard Linklater's classic ode to bud and tube socks.

"...and his lovely wife, Julia; Austin Film Society's Rebecca Campbell and her husband, Andy; my cantankerous boss, Louis Black;..."

June 6, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Naked City

The Downtown Austin Alliance presented its annual Impact Awards to groups and individuals responsible for "revitalizing" the Central Business District, but not everyone is happy with what they consider downtown gentrification.

"...Dell executive Ben Bentzin received the chair emeritus award (bestowed by outgoing..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Further Reflections

"...Story: Scott Spiegel & Boaz Yakin; Exec prod: Laurence Bender, Quentin Tarantino, Robert Rodriguez; Prod: Michael Murphey, Meir Teper,..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Necessary Roughness

"...boxing champ Evander Holyfield and football pros Dick Butkus, Ben Davidson, Earl Campbell, Roger Craid, Tony Dorsett, Ed "Too..."

Oct. 4, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...THE AMERICAN PRESIDENTD: Rob Reiner; with Michael Douglas, Annette Bening, Martin Sheen, Michael J. Fox, Anna Deavere Smith, Samantha..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Carpenter, Robert Gossett. (R, 90 min.) From the Lawrence Bender production company A Band Apart (Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction,..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Death Watch: Where’s Your Evidence?

Exculpatory testimony, DNA at issue in two landmark cases

"...her death. The interview, according to Reed's attorney Bryce Benjet, validates longstanding questions concerning whether Fennell provided false testimony..."

Oct. 6, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Film News

Austin Studios gets an upgrade, plus the fall festival season begins

"...and air-conditioning are in place come December, says Rebecca Campbell, executive director of the Austin Film Society, which operates..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Working Beauty

In spinning a fairy tale of gifts, outsiders, and thorns, Bonnie Cullum's own story gets told

"...said to live in a fairy-tale world. It's Joseph Campbell 101: We're all on the hero's journey. But more..."

March 11, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...spent $4 million of his own cash to defeat Ben Streusand in the Republican primary, then coasted to an..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...unspeakable horrors. Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Álvaro Morte, Dora Romano, Benedetta Porcaroli, Giorgio Colangeli, Simona Tabasco (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: Nick Gomez; with Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Neve Campbell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Casey Affleck, Peter Dobson...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...THE SCHOOL OF FLESH D: Benoît Jacquot; with Isabelle Huppert, Vincent Martinez, Vincent Lindon, Marthe..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...Tatiana Maslany, Suzanne Clement, Henry Czerny, Mark Rendall, Deragh Campbell, Nancy Palk (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

On the Bus Again

On the eve of turning 80, Willie Nelson's still calling the tune

"...of revelers, including University of Texas Longhorns (footballer Earl Campbell, now using a walker), dignitaries (Attorney General Greg Abbott),..."

April 12, 2013 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Naked City

"...candidates is March 17. (Contact AISD for the paperwork.) Incumbents whose seats will be on the ballot: Sam Guzmán,..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature

Fall Film Previews

September

"...D: David Veloz; with Ben Stiller, Elizabeth Hurley, Maria Bello, Janeane Garofalo...."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...justice system as their situation pits the interests of incumbent president Martin Van Buren against founding father John Quincy..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Standing Up, Falling Down

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

"...Directed by: Matt Ratner. Starring: Ben Schwartz, Billy Crystal, Grace Gummer, Nate Corddry, Jill Hennessy,..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Top 10 Festival Films You Haven't Seen Yet

Fox fairies, ultra-violence, and amnesia dominated 2015

"...Anyone who has been watching Ben Wheatley's career since the bottle-drama brilliance of Down Terrace..."

Jan. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Cams, Carnage, & Climate

Zimmerman sides with Abbott over Adler

"...last month. According to U.S. Afghanistan commander Gen. John Campbell, the Oct. 2 attack by an American gunship that..."

Nov. 30, 2015 News Post

Gay Place: Find Your Qummunity

Events for every stripe of the rainbow, especially Qumbia Queers and Going Grrls

"...Tejas present this long-awaited reunion of booty quake to benefit Allgo. Thu., Aug. 13, 9pm. Spider House Ballroom, 2906..."

Aug. 14, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Seventh Son

Fantasy film about an apprentice Spook battling Julianne Moore's evil witch.

"...Directed by: Sergey Bodrov. Starring: Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Kit Harington, Olivia Williams,..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Boyhood Nominated for Six Oscars

Academy singles out Linklater, Adair, Arquette, Hawke

"...Steve Carell, Foxcatcher Bradley Cooper, American Sniper Benedict Cumberbatch, The Imitation Game Michael Keaton, Birdman or (The..."

Jan. 15, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

'The Funnybun Family Picnic'

In her new play for children, Emily Ball Cicchini clowns around with an Arthur Miller classic

"...idea of a clown play to Artistic Director Judy Matetzschk-Campbell, who responsed enthusiastically. "I think the Death of a..."

July 12, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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