Citywide 86'd: The Finale is Complete! A New Champion Reigns!

Uchiko's Ben Schwartz takes top honors at the cooking competition

"...need to – or maybe already do – know: Ben Schwartz of Uchiko defeated Bradley Nicholson of Barley Swine,..."

June 17, 2014 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Moontower Comedy 2020: The First Wave

Fest taps Middleditch & Schwartz, Nikki Glaser as headliners

"...Moontower 9, including headliners Nikki Glaser and Middleditch & Schwartz...."

Nov. 15, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Heavyweights

"...Directed by: Steven Brill. Starring: Ben Stiller, Tom McGowan, Aaron Schwartz, Shaun Weiss, Tom Hodges,..."

Feb. 24, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Citywide 86'd Holds Round 3 at Central Market

Local cooks competed for a spot in the June finals

"...Flynn from La Condesa; Vincent Guerra from Barlata; and Ben Schwartz from Uchiko. They were given the first set..."

April 30, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Blue Iguana

Trans-Atlantic diamond heist flick wth additional hijinks

"...Directed by: Hadi Hajaig. Starring: Sam Rockwell, Ben Schwartz, Phoebe Fox, Simon Callow, Frances Barber and Amanda..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Movie Review

Moontower Announces Jenny Slate, Leslie Jones, Jay Pharoah, and More for Its Just for Laughs Festival

Samantha Bee, Ziwe, Monét X Change, and many more added to lineup

"...includes Trevor Noah, Seth Meyers, Vir Das, Chelcie Lynn, Ben Schwartz, and a cavalcade of others. Add to that..."

Feb. 9, 2023 Arts Post by James Renovitch

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

Night School

Kevin Hart goes back to school. Sadly, not comedy school.

"...Riggle, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Brooke Butler, Taran Killam, Keith David, Ben Schwartz, Fat Joe, Romany Malco and Al Madrigal...."

Sept. 28, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

These Local Cheeses Are Curated to Be an Edible Experience

Antonelli’s, Vino Vino, Il Bruto, and La Matta think beyond the palate

"...Vino as – a wine and cheese bar," said Ben Schwartz, executive chef at Vino Vino. For his selection..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Food Feature by R.T. Frank

Chef Shuffles at Texas French Bread, laV

Today's local food news

"...In chef shuffles, Texas French Bread announced that chef Ben Schwartz would be joining the team. Schwartz is no..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

Food truck musings, Citywide 86'd finalists, and finito for two Italian eateries

"...in June: Lauren Ortiz (Uchi), Bradley Nicholson (Barley Swine), Ben Schwartz (Uchiko), and Murphy Parks (Searsucker). We'll keep you..."

May 9, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

New Menus, New Bourbon, New Yoga Retreat

And Bahama Bucks (finally) moves into town

"...with fluff. Tickets to attend the launch are $15, benefitting the Austin Humane Society and include a BARK x..."

Dec. 13, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...The Unicorn D: Robert Schwartzman Facing the fourth year of their engagement, an indecisive..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Walk

Philippe Petit dreamed it and Robert Zemeckis brings it to life

"...Directed by: Robert Zemeckis. Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley, Charlotte Le Bon, James Badge Dale, Ben Schwartz,..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Seth Meyers and Devon Walker Bringing the Funny to Moontower

Late Night host and SNL star join the 2023 comedy fest lineup

"...Ben Schwartz & Friends Brad Williams Carlos Ballarta Chelcie Lynn..."

Dec. 1, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Director Jeff Fowler on the Enduring Success of Sonic the Hedgehog

How the blue hedgehog became more than just a spiky speedster

"...watching a really enthusiastic and speedy hedgehog (voiced by Ben Schwartz) take on the evil Doctor Robotnik (Jim carrey),..."

May 20, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Outside In

Jay Duplass and Edie Falco in a story of post-prison re-integration.

"...Shelton. Starring: Edie Falco, Jay Duplass, Kaitlyn Dever and Ben Schwartz...."

May 25, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Citywide 86'd Heats Up

Tickets now on sale for finals

"...stage in a celebrated chef’s kitchen. Last year, Uchiko’s Ben Schwartz took the top spot, winning him a trip..."

May 19, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...El Naranjo, Uchi junior sous chef and 2013 winner Ben Schwartz, Windy Hill Farm owner Ty Wolosin, and KXAN..."

March 13, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Citywide 86'd Preliminary Rounds Complete

Four cooks move forward into final round

"...Ortiz of Uchi, Bradley Nicholson of Barley Swine, and Ben Schwartz of Uchiko to compete for valuable equipment and..."

May 6, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Cast: Taron Egerton, Nikita Efremov, Sofia Lebedeva, Anthony Boyle, Ben Miles, Ken Yamamura, Igor Grabuzov, Oleg Shtefanko, Ayane Nagabuchi,..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Scott Christopherson’s Peace Officer, while in the Visions category, Ben Powell sets sail with Barge, about tugboat workers, and..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...D: Wayne Wang; with Jeremy Irons, Gong Li, Ruben Blades, Maggie Cheung...."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...home. Cast: Camila Morrone, James Badge Dale, Calvin Demba, Ben Rosenfield, Rebecca Henderson (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

FronteraFest Schedule

"...the future, freedom, choice, and imagination pushed Gigi and Ben together into a relationship...."

Jan. 8, 2010 Arts Feature

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...Transpecos Director: Greg Kwedar, Screenwriters: Greg Kwedar, Clint Bentley For three U.S. Border Patrol agents, the contents of..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Give 'Em a Hand

The nominees for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Things in Life, Ben Prager Production, Musical..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...Stories from Fattoria Poggio Alloro) Candace Fleming (Oh No!)** Ben Fountain (Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk) Thomas Frank (Pity..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

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

Five Events You Shouldn’t Miss at ATX TV ... From the Couch!

From Perry Mason to Nancy Drew, it’s time for you to get a clue about this year’s ATX Television Festival

"...are still moving forward, lockdown and all. IndieWire critic Ben Travers will "sit down with" showrunners and writers Dan..."

June 5, 2020 Screens Feature by Selome Hailu

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