Studio Visit: Gery Henderson

Raku artist Gery Henderson crafts the singlular in the collective

"...property on which his studio is sited. The raku artist and head of Rocket Skull Art Studio is a..."

Aug. 24, 2012 Arts Column by Andy Campbell

Down These Mean, Ink-Stained Streets

Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick brings his 'Nickel History' to Slugfest Gallery

"...Ukrainian lady who always referred to him as "Mr. Big Shot" and "you son-of-one-bitch."..."

Dec. 23, 2011 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Love & Other Drugs

A pharmaceutical salesman with devastating charm and a woman who has no interest in settling down learn that love is the best drug of all.

"...straddles comedy, medical crisis, and the three-ring circus of Big Pharma in the Nineties. Gyllenhaal plays Jamie, a Pfizer..."

Dec. 3, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too?

Reuniting the same couples from his 2007 film, Perry explores the next chapter in the lives of these old friends.

"...continuous output, this auteur evidences little evolution as an artist but a dependable worldview that mixes high melodramatics with..."

April 9, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Look Both Ways

This indie ensemble film from Australia examines big issues such as life and death but it's really at its best when probing smaller interactions.

"...film focuses on Meryl (Clarke), a single, slightly neurotic artist who constantly imagines her own death in a series..."

June 30, 2006 Movie Review by Brian Clark

The Cookout

Don't get burned on these leftover stereotypes.

"...But a scheduling snafu pits the cookout against a big meeting with potential sponsors, and Todd’s endorsement deal just..."

Sept. 10, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Matchstick Men

Neurotic con artist reunites with abandoned daughter in a surprisingly sweet bait-and-switch.

"...Angela (Lohman) – and Matchstick Men shucks off its big-con ambitions to explore something altogether sweeter: the discovery, 14..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Daredevil

"...engages Murdock in a playful schoolyard showdown, each martial artist attempting to master the other in a sequence that..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Fastpitch

"...Directed by: Jeremy Spear. At 35, New York conceptual artist Jeremy Spear trades gallery openings for the fast-pitch softball..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

American Movie

"...Directed by: Chris Smith. For every big-dreaming nebbish whose pursuit of filmmaking glory lands him at..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Holy Weapon

"...proceeds to challenge Heaven's Sword, a legendary Chinese martial artist, who accepts, taking the infamous “Greatest Drugs” to ensure..."

Sept. 1, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

The Magic Crane

"...epic tale following the exploits of a bumbling martial artist and the heroic, mystical crane rider that helps him..."

July 7, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Imaginary Crimes

"...is either a wishful dreamer or a calculating scam artist, always on the verge of some big mineral strike..."

Dec. 9, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Flaming Ears

"...The opening fire destroys the print shop of cartoon artist Spy (Heilmayr) who then sets out in search of..."

July 8, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Speed Racer Show

"...about this TV show. Created in Japan by comic-book artist Tatsuo Yoshia in 1967, it was imported to American..."

Oct. 29, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Another You

"...for the “mentally challenged” hooks up with an ex-con artist (Pryor). The two of them get sucked up into..."

Aug. 2, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin's Holiday Art Bazaars Are Still Bringing Good Cheer

Who wouldn't love a creative gift by an area artist or artisan? Here's where you can find them.

"...offering the usual array of creative gifts by area artists, artisans, and craftspeople: jewelry, photography, prints, glass art, ceramics,..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: KVRX Launches the Largest College Radio Festival

KVRX station manager Gab Soong starts the largest ever student-run radio fest, national phone theft ring uncovered from ACL Fest, and Big Thief’s Buck Meek settles down outside the city

"...radio station put on a festival. Aside from increasingly big South by Southwest events and in-studio sessions, the left-of-the-dial..."

March 1, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SuperFly

NYC blaxploitation classic gets an ATL reboot.

"...Jennifer Morrison, Esai Morales, Andrea Londo, Kaalan "KR" Walker, Big Bank Black, Antwan "Big Boi" Patton, Jacob Ming-Trent and..."

June 22, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

In Pease Park, Patrick Dougherty Constructs a Wooden Wonder

The environmental artist sticks the landing

"...his 288th. Before 2018 is out, the North Car­o­lina artist will have added another 10 to that number, in..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Bright Lights, Little City

An icon makes a big comeback

"...been a rock star or sci-fi writer; your sandwich artist would later go on to open your favorite bar..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

Model Citizens Bland and Keffer

Striking Poses in the Name of Art

"...be precise: the stunning and gorgeous paintings) by Austin artist Jennifer Balkan in her "Peep Holes" exhibition at the..."

March 21, 2012 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Samurai Sword

Austin Powell debuts “Into the Void” with the Sword's Trivett Wingo

"...Into the Void … With the Sword Just as..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Music Post by Austin Powell

Do-It-Yourself Girl Revolution

For the last two years Miranda July's work in fanzines, performance art, music, and movies have allowed her to support herself off her art. "No day job" - how many performance artists can say that?

"...work of other girls through her video chain letter, "Big Miss Moviola," and exposing her own troubled heart and..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Screens Feature by Ada Calhoun

Kambui Olujimi Speaks Art to Power in "Zulu Time"

This Brooklyn artist’s solo exhibition at the Blanton shows how those in power make sure the world runs on their watch

"...greets you when entering "Kambui Olujimi: Zulu Time," the artist's first solo exhibition in Austin, currently on view in..."

March 15, 2019 Arts Feature by Barbara Purcell

Inside the Octagon With New UFC Documentary Thug Rose

How Rose Namajunas puts the art in mixed martial arts

"...Thug Rose: Mixed Martial Artist debuted at the Austin Film Festival this week, and..."

Nov. 5, 2022 Screens Post by Rod Machen

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Big Bill, CupcakKe, Echo & the Bunnymen, Blxst, Boris, and more live shows to fill your evenings

"...Big Bill’s Bill Ball..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Neptune Frost

Activist artist Saul Williams crafts an Afrofuturist classic

"...American activist artist Saul Williams and Rwandan playwright Anisia Uzeyman have given..."

June 17, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Lizzo at SXSW: “It’s Bad Bitch O’Clock”

With an upcoming series and album underway, Lizzo is living her dream

"...an unscripted Amazon Prime series, Watch Out for the Big Grrrls, which premieres March 25...."

March 14, 2022 SXSW Post by Vivie Behrens

2020 Oscar-Nominated Short Films: Animated

This year's Academy-loved cartoons push the boundaries of the medium

"...high-quality computer animation makes it clear that there are big studios behind both these shorts (Sony and Pixar, respectively),..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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