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Luca Guadagnino’s silly romance may turn you off sex and tennis both

"...Directed by: Luca Guadagnino. Starring: Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist...."

April 26, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Hiromi Uehara, Caroline Rose, and Fests Galore in Our Crucial Concerts

Choose your fest: Psych, Death, or Blues

"...synthesizers, electric pianos, and a crack band featuring trumpet star Adam O’Farrill. “Jazz funk” may be a bad word..."

April 26, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...Texas alert system. I also received a free preparedness starter kit, containing an LED flashlight, emergency blanket, glow stick,..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin Elders: Meet Doris “Sue” Bilich, Creative and Comedy Queen

Nearly seven decades of Austin memories

"...Sue wears her Star of David necklace “very openly and proudly,” she said...."

April 26, 2024 News Feature by Maya Wright

A Beloved Birthday, Dragon Boats, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Get out before the heat descends

"...bringing over 175 vendors from all over the Lone Star State to the air-conditioned corridors of Distribution Hall for..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Wrecking Mansions and Perfecting Accents With Abigail’s Directors

Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin take a bite out of vampires

"...you missed vampires that fear stakes and sunlight, then Abigail is the movie for you. Director Tyler Gillett credited..."

April 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Trials of Our Would-Be Rulers Highlight the Limits of American Justice

In Trump and Paxton trials, the rules don’t apply

"...trial for illegally concealing “hush money” payments to porn star Stormy Daniels in order to protect his 2016 presidential..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Paramount Theatre Announces Star Wars, Pink Flamingos, Sin City for Summer Classics Film Series

Plus Robert Rodriguez gets his star on Congress Avenue

"...has announced when Robert Rodriguez will be getting his star on the Avenue of Paramount Stars. It’ll be part..."

April 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Aaron Moten's Trip From Batboy to Fallout

How one St. Ed's actor became part of the new Prime series

"...Co-star Ella Purnell wrinkles her forehead a little. "I'm going..."

April 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...the tragic and touching lives of a family of Bigfoots, is getting a coast-to-coast opening weekend. While writer/director David..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...With her addictive hard stare, Lewis kicks off the first non-original, “Country Baptizing,” with..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...Collins song was covered by the members of Little Big Town and Sugarland. Keith Urban fist-bumped with the Buc-ee’s..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

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

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...available for Monday, two days, and the full weekend, starting at $100.   – Rachel Rascoe Texas Eclipse Festival..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...That set proved to be the starter pistol for a SXSW blitz where he’d step in..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Texas fans, the July 4 event rolled out a star-studded lineup including Bob Dylan, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss,..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Wanna See the Season 3 Premiere of Industry Early? Better Get Yourself to ATX TV Festival.

Austin fest will also premiere Julio Torres’ new HBO show Fantasmas

"...with creators/EPs Mickey Down and Konrad Kay and Industry star Myha’la Herrold, whose Harper ended season two at a..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Glen Powell to Enter Texas Film Hall of Fame

Actor to be honored ahead of Austin premiere of Hit Man

"...The biggest night in Texas film is about to honor one..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ways to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in Austin Based on Your Sun Sign

Beer, BBQ, raves, rooftop parties, and calming yoga, to name a few

"...BBQ Party in Driftwood featuring Dale Watson and his Lonestars with very special guests Tomar and the FCs for..."

March 26, 2024 Events Post by Christina Garcia

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...of the best casts in Saturday Night Live history, starting as a writer in 1990 and becoming a beloved..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...down with the sickness. You know, the one that starts with C and never actually ends?   – James..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Review: Murray’s Tavern

A great hangout, maybe not a great restaurant

"...long after the arrival of our spinach artichoke dip starter, which was runny and vinegary and served with thin..."

March 22, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Awards

Audience and jury love Bob Trevino Likes It

"...The comedy, starring Euphoria's Barbie Ferreira as a woman with two father..."

March 18, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: The Idea of You

Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine in a rom-com for adults

"...rom-com about an older woman and a younger pop star. But none of those would have been directed by..."

March 18, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Kermit the Frog, Tyler Childers Play Willie’s Luck Reunion

Annual fest still seamlessly threads contemporary country

"...Clouds threatened overhead all day at the 12th annual..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Standout sets to kick off the big music week

"...the supposed-dinosaur age of 31, co-signed by multiple rap stars – has applied that same street-show spontaneity to his..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

An Outdoor Screening, Bluey Live, and More Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

Get out and art this week!

"...couple from anyone.   – Wayne Alan Brenner Bluey’s Big Play..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

From Star Wars to Magpie, Daisy Ridley Traces an Eclectic Career in SXSW Session

The actress discusses the pleasures of producing

"...discuss her career, from the early days before her big break in Star Wars: The Force Awakens to her..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Jenny Nulf

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...Any Austin-based or Austin-headed music fan worth their salt starts encountering the same line of questioning come March: Anyone..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Film Review: The Black Sea

Charming experimental debut blends improv and travelogue

"...to hear director Crystal Moselle describe The Black Sea star and co-director Derrick B. Harden as “the unofficial mayor”..."

March 10, 2024 Screens Post by Katherine McNevins

SXSW Film Review: Road House

Eighties classic gets a rock ’em, sock ’em remake

"...jeans that helped make Patrick Swayze both an action star and a heartthrob. Indeed, the script by Anthony Bagarozzi..."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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