Black Belt Jones

Nov. 6, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest

Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf

"...One fundamental story, two plotlines, three basic tales, five..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Ballad of Davy Jones

Hickoids guitarist keeps breathing

"...Except to infamous Hickoids guitarist Davy Jones. Last May, he sought relief from a persistent chest..."

May 22, 2015 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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

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

"...atmosphere. With two EPs and an LP under their belts, they’re all set to continue captivating audiences and crafting..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Saturday-Sunday SXSW Live Shots

Saturday night SXSW showcase reviews

"...local gray-hair in attendance John Morthland. – Jim Caligiuri Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears With the Relatives and..."

March 25, 2011 Music Feature

Preserving Pictures

"There are many days where it's, like, buy and save a super, super rare 1920s Harold Lloyd or Buster Keaton image, or buy some extra groceries … and saving their movie images always wins out."

"...There are movies you'd expect (such as cult favorite Black Belt Jones, the most frequently viewed image, according to..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

Adding to Pile: SXSW’s Fifth Artist List

Kirin J. Callinan, Heart Bones, Texas Gentlemen, and 97 more

"...electronic indie heartwrenchers Y La Bamba, and fellow Portlander Black Belt Eagle Scout, whose recent long song “Soft Stud”..."

Jan. 24, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Metal: A Headbanger's Journey

Lots of information and finely honed arguments characterize this vicariously thrilling and joyous documentary that explores heavy metal’s many permutations and sheer endurance over the past 30-odd years.

"...and lurching about, desperate to find that first revivifying belt of the day. KISS may have wanted to rock..."

March 24, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...legend of the valiant but chaotic Hanuman. Patel, a black belt martial artist and medal-winning practitioner of taekwondo in..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...Richard Linklater - dream is destiny Directors: Louis Black, Karen Bernstein Richard Linklater - dream is destiny is..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...music but didn't want to see our faces as Black men," scoffs the 86-year-old singer. "I'm about the only..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Best Albums of 2018 by Genre

Hip-hop, metal, pop, and more picks from our critics

"...2) Joe Armon-Jones, Starting Today (Brownswood)..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...1) The Thurman-Blackwell Justice Center is now estimated to have a final..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...oil derricks, sung in the tortured cry of some black mass. No hoods and knives for Pinkus and guitarist/vocalist..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

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”

"...Guitarist Steve Jones and drummer Paul Cook mugged for the cameras. Frontman..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

"...year's "Need to Get Some," off Epitaph barn burner Black City, and has been a staple of the Austin..."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature

Who Killed Father Ryan?

A 1981 Odessa murder haunts crime researchers, the Catholic Church, and an ex-con determined to prove his innocence

"...his team of supporters – Lubbock criminal attorney Jeff Blackburn – Reyos may at last be on a road..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Mother of All Texas Honky-Tonks

A look back at the Mother of All Texas Honky-Tonks

"...same Spoetzl brewery that brings us Shiner Bock) and belt buckles to women's silk panties. Texans and tourists alike..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Live Shots

"...weren't there or couldn't see, Carpenter's bass player is black. Now, nobody got up and walked out in disgust...."

May 16, 1997 Music Feature

Sxsw

"...pure pop. (Driskill Hotel Crystal Ballroom, 10pm) -- Peter Blackstock..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...PAUL JONES: This Delta bluesman recently told a reporter, "I believe..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Semple (Today Will Be Different); Orange Is the New Black's Diane Guerrero (In the Country We Love: My Family..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...and also adds a second notch to her director's belt (Bastard Out of Carolina) with this bittersweet story of..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Saturday Sleepers

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...Velvet Underground than the great outdoors. – Raoul HernandezTHE BLACK SWANS8pm, Friends Columbus, Ohio's Black Swans favor bittersweet minor-key..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Oleg Shtefanko, Ayane Nagabuchi, Rick Yune, Roger Allam, Toby Jones (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...until virtually every pair of arms was scraping the blackened ceiling in uniform joy. It's rare to find a..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...chat with other Czech culture enthusiasts.   – Kimberley Jones Swan Lake..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Love Letters, Pro Wrestling, and More Recommended Events

Your weekdays are spoken for

"...Diane Reece, which runs through March 6 and features Black Southern archival material that evokes a range of emotions...."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

ArmadilloCon, Art, a Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and More Recommended Events

Get out and get spicy this weekend

"...Friday 6, the Contemporary Austin (Jones Center)..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Band of the Year: Black Pumas..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

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