Media Watch: The Rag in the Modern World

Olde Austin Ragsters revive in a digital age

"...than myth and legend, tall tales of radical journalists throwing bombs at the establishment in the form of wild,..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...bike ride down Airport Boulevard protected from traffic. A train traveling over 200 miles per hour from Austin to..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

The Lemon Twigs, Obongjayar, the Zombies, and Ambré Added in SXSW 2023’s Second Lineup Drop

With a whopping 301 musical artists

"...away, March 13-18, SXSW Music unveils another triple-digit artist lineup. (Revisit the first one here.)..."

Dec. 7, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

World Cup Watch: It’s Kickoff Time in Qatar

The highs and lows as the tournament begins

"...Qatar's last-minute decision to ban the previously agreed upon beer sales..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Sports Feature by Nick Barbaro

SXSW Music: Japan Nite

Mainstay conference showcase delivers yet again

"...Always remember the fine print on every gig poster ever: “Lineup may change.”..."

March 19, 2016 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Trouble in Paradise

Rebecca Chastenet de Gery explains why her visits to Pacifica Fine Dining have varied in quality.

"...Pacifica Fine Dining3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Suite A-180, 327-3332..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Letters at 3AM: A Big Picture and a Long Game

A U.S. military powered by biofuels could be a game-changer that ends the oil wars

"...It's like Alice watching the Queen of Hearts play cards and croquet: "Three..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Column by Michael Ventura

The Problem Is Big Government

"...Editor, Michael Ventura's belief that America's best days are behind it may be true but not for the reasons..."

Nov. 2, 2004 Postmarks

Texas Titles in Toto

"...these two lists below. Texas Towns & Places"Abilene," Dave Alvin..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature

Luv Doc Recommends: How to Secede in Texas Without Really Trying

Esther's Follies, Friday, July 31, 2009

"...Texas is a really big state. Crazy big. Emphasis on the crazy. We may..."

July 31, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...The phrase "shit-hot," cribbed from some international band's bio, comes to mind when trying to put..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...MP3 file to fellow KOOP 91.7FM host Ryan Blake, offering a rare recording of undigitized Eighties/Nineties Austin girl group..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Ring in the New Year With a Binge Watch

12 streaming shows to get you to midnight and beyond

"...calls for an event, some pomp and circumstance – something that elevates it beyond just another Monday on the..."

Dec. 27, 2018 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Playback: Next Big Buzzes at SXSW 2018

Forecasting this year’s breakout acts

"...Pretending you knew about an artist before they blew up..."

March 9, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Your Weekend in Film

What major releases and one-off screenings are worth your theatre time

"...Jeannette Walls' bestselling memoir about growing up in poverty and under the..."

Aug. 11, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Playback: Don't Fence Me In

The Fun Fun Fun Fest schedule arrives, Flesh Lights return from touring with the Hives, and Tim O'Connor lives to fight another day

"...your Fourth of July wasn't quite as notable as mine. I came home late that night to find my..."

July 13, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Anime Beyond Miyazaki Arrives in Austin

Films like I Want to Eat Your Pancreas are changing American tastes for Japanese animation

"...Three weeks ago, the U.S. film industry got blindsided. The No. 1 movie was not the..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

What's a Hungry Brit to Eat in Austin?

It may not be Mum's bubble and squeak, but it's close

"...Yes, everything is boiled to flavorlessness. No, we don't believe in..."

May 7, 2010 Food Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rainin in Paradize

Manu Chao, changing the world one neighborhood at a time

"...And suddenly there he stood: Leprechaun in his regulation Sandinista green shirt and hat bent down..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Penfold Theatre’s Around the World in 80 Days

This original, gender-bending theatrical take on Jules Verne’s adventure tale is a grand story told with delightful imagination

"...One day, a debate arises in one of those staid, elite 19th century London clubs..."

June 23, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Experience the World in Eight Drinks Around Austin

A thirst for travel

"...lands. Take a trip around the world without ever buying a plane ticket with these tasty drinks found at..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Food Feature by Ali Linan

Outstanding in Their Field

Like father, like son: Two very different restaurants reflect a lot of the same values

"...Running his own innovative food trailer operation makes young chef..."

May 14, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

R100

Drafthouse Films is distributing this Japanese S&M mindwarp. You could do far worse for midnight-date movie fare.

"...Directed by: Hitoshi Matsumoto. Starring: Nao Ohmori, Mao Daichi, Hairi Katagiri, Lindsay Kay Hayward,..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Boy and the Beast

Japanese anime film is a fully immersive experience

"...A huge success in Japan, this thrilling, if overlong, epic from director Mamoru..."

March 4, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Speed Racer Show

"...Directed by: Various. “Go, Speed, Go.” That refrain, whether in the theme song or in the script,..."

Oct. 29, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Only Yesterday

Animated Japanese film about a woman reflecting on her childhood

"...Originally released in Japan in 1991 only to end up..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Tale of the Lion Tamer

Former WWE wrestler Chris Jericho's autobiography, released today, talks about the art that makes choreographed entertainment out of a sport.

"...Chris Jericho must have a bucket of hyphens somewhere, since he seems to be setting new records for the..."

Oct. 25, 2007 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

The Day After Tomorrow

A new Ice Age cometh

"...Directed by: Roland Emmerich. Starring: Dennis Quaid, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm, Emmy Rossum, Dash..."

May 28, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Swings Into Action with 'The Amazing Spider-Man' Director

Film fest adds major names plus eight new films to the slate

"...Looks like SXSW Film is ready to swing into action: Mark Webb, director of The Amazing Spider-Man,..."

Feb. 12, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mule Conversations

"...them. From "The Heart of Saturday Night" to "Downtown Train" and beyond, the songwriter's myriad compositions are filled with..."

April 23, 1999 Music Feature by Jody Denberg

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