Black Bear

Tricksy relationship drama explores the cruelty in creativity

"...There is a carefully sustained mood pulsing through Black Bear – the latest film from independent writer/director Lawrence..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Cocaine Bear

The ursine Dr. Rockzo goes on a bloody comedic bender

"...With Cocaine Bear already something of an internet phenomenon, a few publications..."

March 3, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Mickey and the Bear

Life on the front line of the opioid crisis

"...lives are caught in the constrictive clutch of bad, black fate. Hank’s a hulking, broken Iraq war veteran suffering,..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Qmmunity: Black and Queer Creativity

Speaking to Black and Queer AF variety show host Aira Juliet about showcasing Black creativity, plus queer events coming up

"...few events will send off this February better than Black and Queer AF at Ani's Day & Night. Co-hosted..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Column by James Scott

The Black Balloon

This prize-winning Australian film is a moving, youth-oriented work, featuring lovely performances by Toni Collette and Gemma Ward.

"...whole. There are a few minor missteps in The Black Balloon (which has won just about every award under..."

April 10, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Black Christmas

Redo of horror classic rejects subtext for political message

"...It’s been said that this latest Black Christmas (the third film to bear the name) is..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Another Firework Thrown at Iron Bear

Bar says APD is investigating the second incident

"...Austin Police said they do not believe the Iron Bear was specifically targeted. According to Commander Jennifer Stephenson, over..."

Aug. 9, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

It's Gonna Get Pitch Black at Other Worlds

David Twohy named this year's Defender of the Universe

"...J. Levi. Wrath of Khan mastermind Nicholas Meyer. The Black Hole explorer Gary Nelson. SF icon Sybil Danning. All..."

Nov. 17, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...wave of showcasing artists, including blues rock duo the Black Keys and Parliament-Funkadelic bassist Bootsy Collins...."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

ACL Review: Black Angels

Austin psych lords lower the doom

"...The Black Angels were made for these dark and tumultuous times...."

Oct. 15, 2017 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Gay Place: Back in Black

Gays, guerrillas lead the way to Halloween

"...GUERRILLA QUEER BAR: BLACK ON BLACK They're baaaack and wearin' blaaaaack. Drink. Talk...."

Oct. 23, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

The Bear Truth

Council Meetings Ain't Nothin' Like Alaska

"...throwed enough for a romantic lifestyle into a big black duffle bag and hit the road to the last..."

Dec. 5, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Local Writer Makes Black History Month Accessible to All

Autumn Arnett knows there are stories to be told

"...told him their class wouldn't be doing anything for Black History Month. Surely, Arnett thought, the teacher doesn't mean..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Black Panther Comic Writer Evan Narcisse on Heroes and Afro-Futurism

From Austin to Wakanda

"...Marvel's Black Panther follows the story of T'Challa, the king of..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Screens Feature by Moisés Chiullán

Qmmunity: Honoring Black Trans Lives

This Pride Month and always

"...at New York's Stonewall Inn. Without the actions of Black and Latinx trans women, we don't have Pride. We..."

June 5, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Austin Sparkles With Black Pride

ABP's fourth annual Pride Weekend, dykes you should know, and more events for your Summer of Pride

"...The body of Dallas' Chynal Lindsey – a 26-year-old black trans woman – was pulled from White Rock Lake..."

June 7, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Day After Black Wednesday

"...In Austin, three gay bars, OCH, the Iron Bear, and Bout Time II, carry on a tradition that..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Beyond Black-Eyed Peas

Eating lucky for New Year's

"...penny should be placed under each person's bowl of black-eyed peas to boost the luck potential. Hog jowl should..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Food Feature by Mick Vann

A Celebration of Black Women, a Benefit for Palestine, and Other Crucial Concerts

Hans Zimmer, Superfónicos, Lola Tried, and more recommended shows

"...  – Mattea Gallaway Her Majesty: A Celebration of Black Women in Music..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Brave

Although the animation looks terrific and the story features an immensely sympathetic heroine, Brave lacks the sheer imaginative oomph of prior Pixar pics.

"...coppery coilings that both surrounds and belies her noble bearings, this is surely a 'do to die for. Feisty,..."

June 22, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

'Ghosts of Ole Miss' Comes Off as Obtuse

Attempt at explaining a civil rights story is a mess

"...the audience is given the heavy-handed message that, Hey, black people are just like us! Well, that was a..."

Oct. 30, 2012 Sports Post by Will Eidam

The New Mutants

The last of the X-Men finally get to the screen

"...under the generic haunted mansion format lies The Demon Bear saga, one of the all-time great X-Men plots, in..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Kung Fu Panda

Jack Black's animated Po may be an animated panda bear, but deep down, he’s really just a nerd with a pop-culture obsession.

"...has a movie hero to call its own. Po (Black) may be an animated panda bear, but make no..."

June 6, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Qmmunity: A Decade of Austin’s Queer History

Plus Iron Bear says farewell to Eighth Street and Joterias returns!

"...2016 we saw the return, and rebranding, of Austin Black Pride, headed by a new crew of movers and..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Jungle Book

"Forget about your worries and your strife …"

"...When Mowgli becomes separated from his devoted protector, the black panther Bagheera (Kingsley), after barely escaping the single-mindedly vengeful..."

April 15, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Ted 2

Mark Wahlberg and the irrepressible Seth MacFarlane return for a sequel

"...Mark and the furry bunch covered in gallons of black men’s semen? You’ll either laugh out loud or gag..."

June 26, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Eight Lineups to See at Levitation This Halloween Weekend

Our picks at the venue-based festival, from Panda Bear to Flying Lotus

"...and Die Spitz, as well as fest founders the Black Angels. Located at 809 E. Sixth, the space also..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Treat Your Fine Queer Self With This Week's Qmmunity Events

Mask up for Austin Black Pride’s Pose watch party, drag brunch at the Iron Bear, and more

"...points and prizes. Sun., May 2, 12:30-2:30pm. The Iron Bear, 301 W. Sixth. No cover. www.theironbear.com...."

April 30, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Love Notes From the Bear

Austin's big brown bear of a singer-songwriter-Stratocaster, Jon Dee Graham, doodles his wife, real-life concerns, and ardor

"...Love Notes From the Bearby Jon Dee Graham 52 pp., $35 (paper)..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Ben Folds Five

Roadkill

"..."We hit a bear, a 300-pound black bear -- like the biggest black..."

April 18, 1997 Music Feature

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