Manischewitz Releases New Products with Modernity and Health in Mind

Blogger Amy Kritzer gives some new products a trial run.

"...The classically kosher brand Manischewitz conjures up images of potent, fruity wine often served at Bar Mitzvahs and..."

Sept. 27, 2012 Food Post by Amy Kritzer

Don't Click Us, We'll Click You

How the Internet started searching us

"...Web days when we hunted down the news instead of the other way around? When did we stop searching..."

March 2, 2012 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Believing the Children

In 1992, Fran and Danny Keller were convicted of multiple counts of child sexual abuse at their Oak Hill day care center and sent to prison for 48 years. It's likely they were innocent. Indeed, it's very likely that no crime ever occurred – except an absurd and overzealous prosecution

"...It was the second day of what would be a six-day trial of Keller and..."

March 27, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Vote Brand X!

The thin line between political campaigns and corporate branding

"..."Conan! What is best in life? "To crush your enemies, see them driven..."

March 14, 2009 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

SXSW unveils the full band list. What more could you ask for?

"...By VH1's standards, Austin music is having the Best Week Ever. Last Thursday, City Council unanimously passed a..."

Feb. 8, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

More From 'Iconoclast' Country

W. Leon Smith on freedom of speech, peace, and Crawford

"...The small town of Crawford, Texas, is accustomed to making news. The modest..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Born in the Barn

How Shakespeare at Winedale spawned some of Austin's – and the country's – best theatre

"...James Ayres didn't set out to create an army of ardent theatre makers. All he was trying to do..."

July 23, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Rape saga redux and other local imbroglios.

"...mayoral candidate Gus Garcia in the October 19 issue of The Austin Chronicle ["Naked City: Garcia Rates AISD 'Unacceptable'"]...."

Oct. 26, 2001 Column

Aleshire the Agitator

Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Limelight

"...tearful farewells when Travis County Judge Bill Aleshire leaves office on New Year's Eve. Instead, it would be more..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Scanlines

Hate

"...gun that becomes a special trophy since a friend of theirs who was beaten by the cops lies in..."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

Books, Books, Books

The Summer of '95

"...good book to read. We hope to inspire some of your choices with these reviews, but we hope just..."

June 2, 1995 Books Feature

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...glamour galore. Boggle your brain with the burly-q brilliance of Ruby Joule, Something Blue, Alexander the Great, and Selma..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...for this year's film festival, but the complete list of all the movies at this year's hybrid event. The..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Letter From Guest Editor Ethan Hawke

Blaze director on why it’s time for us all to act like grownups and demand integrity from our elected officials

"...I was born here. Maybe it's because so much of the best of my work life has originated from..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Ethan Hawke

Future Imperfect: Our Favorite Dystopian Films

VOTE: Deadly roller derby, sad clones, and a Road Warrior duke it out

"...None of us much want to spend our leisure time contemplating..."

Sept. 28, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Luv Doc: Facial Hair

In the end the mortality rate of bearded vs. non-bearded people is exactly the same

"...some examples: Abraham Lincoln – shot in the back of the head. Jesus Christ – tortured and crucified. Guy..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc

Randall Stephens: 'I Can Handle the Job'

"...Stephens. My childhood was in Northeast Oklahoma, small town of Wagoner. I went into the Air Force after high..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Takeaways From Fantastic Arcade: Day 1

Life lessons learned through video games and the people who make them

"...Dominated by locals, the opening day of Fantastic Arcade proffered its fair share of insights into..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Screens Post by James Renovitch

From the Vaults: Nominees on Rewind

The Texas Film Hall of Fame film series in focus

"...Every year, the Texas Film Hall of Fame honors legends in the entertainment industry at an..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mixed Use, Mixed Emotions

An anniversary review of Austin's vertical mixed-use program discovers a range of responses to density, change, and planning

"...zoning tool to advance the broader City Council policy of promoting dense, more sustainable growth. A brief refresher: To..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Just in Time for Nader '08

Henriette Mantel and Steve Skrovan on An Unreasonable Man

"...An unavoidable aspect of An Unreasonable Man is the sense the viewer gets..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

I Live My Broken Dreams

This year's rock docs examine the 'outsider myth' and more among the likes of Daniel Johnston, Townes Van Zandt, and Wild Man Fischer

"..."It seemed to me that there were a lot of people that had a kind of a morbid curiosity..."

March 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Will Robinson Sheff

Page Two

Critical response to Kill Bill ignores the current cultural resonance of cinematic vengeance.

"...Showing no embarrassment, I offer the director's cut of last week's column. Long past..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Military Hospitality

Austinites Warmly Received at "School of the Assassins"

"...This group of Austin activists and journalists get the red-carpet treatment (complete..."

Dec. 5, 1997 News Feature by Joshua Fisher

The ACM Machine

Assistant City Managers Outlive Rumors of Their Demise

"...Immediately following the election of the new "green" council, City Hall buzzed with rumors..."

Sept. 12, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

DVD Watch: Barbara

Morality takes center stage in this quiet marvel of 2012

"...As we scurry to see all the year-end releases of 2013, consider making time for Barbara, one of the..."

Nov. 12, 2013 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Five New TV Shows To Watch

We pick our favorite pilots from the new fall crop

"...TV season is fast approaching with the network’s blitz of new series. Some might last, but most will fail...."

Sept. 4, 2012 Screens Post by Aleksander Chan

Point Austin: Uncivil Service

City Manager still overreacting to civil service proposal

"...I was thinking of variations on that hoary joke this week, as I..."

Aug. 31, 2012 News Column

Video Game Gift Guide

Downloadable edition

"...there's cyber Monday, but it's tough to be proud of gift that can't be wrapped. If you know very..."

Dec. 2, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

The Hightower Report

Ban Cluster Bombs; and Christmas: Daddy's Philosophy

"...Take the gross stupidity of cluster bombs, which America's political and military leaders embrace..."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

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