The Abreasted Development of Russ Meyer

"...The X-rated king of softcore sex films, Russ Meyer, looking..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Going 'Beyond' With John LaZar and Erica Gavin

Alamo Drafthouse Rolling Roadshow, June 10

"...Gavin like Russ Meyer. Except John LaZar, who, as the mad, bad, altogether dangerous-to-know Tinseltown popgun impressario Ronnie Barzell,..."

June 9, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Movie Duos, Rude Little Pigs, and More Events for the Week Ahead

Time to reflect and project

"...[UPDATE: The MLK Day March has been canceled due to cold..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Scanlines

Top Ten Video Rentals of 1996

"...2. Smoke 3. To Die For 4. Fargo 5. The Usual Suspects 6. Braveheart 7. Casino 8. Crumb 9...."

Jan. 10, 1997 Screens Feature

Be Your Own Pet

"...Get Awkward opens fast and hooky, a Ramones-style rah-rah-rah. Then, Be Your Own Pet gets growing pains. The Nashville..."

March 28, 2008 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Bill, James, Lance, Tom, Burt, Ken, Festus, and Tommy

"...The actor who played Lance Rocke in the classic Beyond..."

July 16, 2004 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Talking George Lucas, Pop-Up Hanukkah, and More Events

Get out this week with our recommended happenings

"...five decades after her onscreen debut as “partygoer” in Beyond the Valley of the Dolls, just the mention of..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Life Itself

The life of Roger Ebert is celebrated in this documentary by the director of Hoop Dreams.

"...Softcore-porn filmmaking king Russ Meyer, who really admired Roger Ebert,..."

July 11, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

Plastic Platoon

Paul Hanley and Kieran Healy on their 10-year tour of duty to make a stop-motion Vietnam epic starring action figures

"...how many years we will have to spend in the jungles of Vietnam when we could pave the whole..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Never Been Kissed

A newspaper editor re-enrolls in high school for a story on what the younger generation is up to.

"...Jessica Alba and Marley Shelton. Josie Geller (Barrymore) is the youngest copy editor at The Chicago Sun-Times, a fact..."

April 9, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Raul's in Overdrive: "Have a Good Time, Get in Free, and Drink Some Beer"

Enter 1978, when Austin punk meets San Antonio’s the Next and Dallas’ the Nervebreakers

"...Editor’s note: This is Chapter 6, Part 1 of a serialized history of Austin punk by veteran writer..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Roller Derby Update: 11/27/10

The off season is on

"...The 2010 Roller Derby season may be technically over, but..."

Nov. 27, 2010 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...Invited recently to the Austin Music Commission, yours truly testified about journalism and..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

This Changes Everything: Austin Witnesses to Sex Pistols' Chaotic Randy's Rodeo Show Go Home and Start Bands

UK instigators blow the roof off San Antonio dance hall in Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...Editor’s Note: You often don’t know you’re witnessing history in the moment you’re..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Sundance Review: 'Life Itself'

Tissues not suggested but required

"...As humans we don't know everything there is to know about our lives. However, there are..."

Jan. 28, 2014 Screens Post by Neha Aziz

Roller Derby Update 4/30/11

Texies pack their bags for cooler climes, TXRD has double fun in May

"...Happy birthday to the Texas Rollergirls: April 27 marked the eighth anniversary of..."

April 30, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Wild and Delirious

A columnist's lament, by way of some favorite cultural touchstones

"...was lucky enough to spend time hanging out with the king of softcore filmmaking, Russ Meyer (Faster, Pussycat! Kill!..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Column by Louis Black

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...RED DYE #4, THE DISOWNED, THE SNOBS, FORTY SECOND SCANDAL: Over the next..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Gay Place

The Gay Place celebrates the gayest SXSW ever

"...it me? This year is nuts. 2010: Who put the queer juice in the Ozarka bottle over at the..."

March 19, 2010 Column by Kate X Messer

Wednesday Picks

"...Copa Austin's foremost Middle Eastern band has been providing the soundtrack to Persian nights in Austin for more than..."

March 7, 2008 Music Feature

Author by Author

Notable Folks in Their Own Write

"...Jim Hightower is one of 11 local literati contributing reviews in this issue. photograph..."

May 1, 1998 Books Feature

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...South by Southwest is a game of numbers: approximately 845 showcases/bands, divided by five nights, divided..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Qmmunity: If You Know, You Know

OUTsider explores queer crevices and more in their 2023 fest

"...inexplicable YES-ness can also apply to queerness, which is the subject of this year's edition of Austin's classic DIT..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

In Print

The X List: The National Society of Film Critics' Guide to the Movies That Turn Us OnIts reach is ambitious, covering films from the mainstream and the fringes, from the buddy flick to good, old-fashioned hard-core porn.

"...The X List: The National Society of Film Critics' Guide..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Shortcuts

"...Austin movie screens have increased by a total of 16 this week with the opening of Act III's..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

Chac-Mool

A rare glimpse inside the inner circle of accordion pioneer Esteban 'Steve' Jordan

"...In the legend, Esteban "Steve" Jordan is always playing for his..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Scanlines

Kenneth Branagh and Julie Christie in Hamlet. Mel who?

"...The title itself is fairly stupid (as are many of..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Screens Feature

Scanlines

"...& Music, I Luv Video, and Vulcan Video for their help in providing videos and laser discs.)..."

March 20, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...TIM EASTON: Easton may be known to some as the frontman for Columbus, Ohio's Haynes Boys, but on his..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature