Black and Blue

Corrupt cop drama feels awkwardly dated

"...Starring: Naomie Harris, Mike Colter, Frank Grillo, Reid Scott and Tyrese Gibson...."

Oct. 25, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Red, White, and Blue

Second place, the 12th annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

"...crystal meth garage labs of the San Gabriel Valley and the leafy marijuana acreage of Humboldt County, when we..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Books Feature by Garth Mueller

'Black and White Photograph'

The second-place story

"...a drawer filled with nylons, white socks, fountain pens, and yellowed bank drafts, there is a black-and-white photo of..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Books Feature by Bill Cryer

In Black and White

Jesse Jackson and Tom Wicker

"...by Tom Wicker Wm. Morrow and Co., $25, hard..."

Aug. 30, 1996 Books Feature

Chet Baker in Black and White, but Still Blurry

Bruce Weber reminisces on Let's Get Lost

"...Oscar-nominated documentary, Let's Get Lost (1989), about jazz singer and trumpet great Chet Baker, to South by Southwest Film..."

April 27, 2007 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Black, Brown & Blue: Must-See Music

Brownout, Birdlegg, and Geto Boys anchor the week live

"...found the Latin hard funk outfit joined by MCs and fellow locals Riders Against the Storm and Bavu Blakes..."

Sept. 9, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Blue Streak

"...Lawrence, Luke Wilson, William Forsythe, Dave Chappelle, Peter Greene and Nicole Parker. Call this one Beverly Hills Cop: 1999...."

Sept. 24, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Soak in the 'Blue Sunshine'

Exclusive: New Mondo vinyl and VHS releases for 70s paranoia classic

"...roots with their latest release: A poster, vinyl soundtrack and VHS release for political/drug paranoia classic Blue Sunshine, to..."

Feb. 11, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man

"...Starring: Mickey Rourke, Don Johnson, Chelsea Field, Tom Sizemore and Vanessa Williams. Oh my, my. So much testosterone, so..."

Aug. 23, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

"Matt Rebholz and Rachel Wolfson Smith: We Can See Through Time" at ICOSA

Drawings in red and blue ink, intended to be viewed through 3-D glasses, pull the viewer in to landscapes that make the familiar look alien

"...pick up a pair of glasses, put them on and look around at the otherworldly landscapes on display. Are..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Arts Review by Melany Jean

Devil in a Blue Dress

"...Sizemore, Jennifer Beals, Don Cheadle, Maury Chaykin, Terry Kinney and Lisa Nicole Carson. Mean streets. They are what you..."

Oct. 6, 1995 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Art in Motion, Pride Kickoff, and More Weekday Recommendations

Arts and more to keep you busy

"...newer theatre or museums is the space given for land acknowledgement – statements about the ancestral roots of the..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Julián Castro, Women of Color, and Texas 2020

The path toward turning the state blue

"...to quietly translate for their monolingual tablemates (both English and Spanish) the proud claims to power from the nationally..."

Oct. 4, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Everything Went Black: Five Hits From Hell

What to watch this Halloween

"...October ends. It's a habit with a four-decade history and I'm certain you'd rather read my thoughts on the..."

Oct. 24, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...Two saw Willie Nelson sit in with Chris Stapleton and Orville Peck, Dua Lipa bleed Burnt Orange, and Chappell..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

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

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

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...kids – comics! You read ’em, you love ’em, and now you can learn how to make your own..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

I Found Clint Black’s Demo Tape in the Goodwill Bins

On unheard cassette, C&W star covers Jim Croce, Neil Young, Bob Seger

"...what I miss the most from life prior the pandemic. Going to concerts – of course – and eating..."

May 29, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Why They Hate Louis Black

"...Dear Mr. Black and blue, They don't necessarily hate you Louis for..."

March 13, 2006 Postmarks

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...sense of grief only members of a diaspora can understand. Houston-born photographer and activist Irene Antonia Diane Reece concentrates..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Long Story of East 11th and 12th Streets Takes a Turn

Austin’s historically black neighborhood continues to stand at the crossroads of growth

"...studied chemistry at Samuel Huston College in the 1950s and spent his evenings hopping from one club to another...."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...SXSW Film Festival staff received about 1,500 narrative features and 1,000 documentaries, and narrowed that down to about 150..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Peace, Love, and the House of Juicy

Legendary Father Akasha and princess BabiBoi talk the new Central Texas chapter of Juicy Couture

"...chapters all across the nation spreading its reputation for outstanding talent. In 2022, after representing it since 2019 in..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Column by James Scott

Austin Animator Eric Power Slices and Dices

Collage and stop-motion come together in his homemade epic Path of Blood

"...the Austin artist's first animated feature, Path of Blood, and a sign of his dedication to the elegant art..."

April 20, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Epaulets, Hard-Plastic C-Cups, and a Superhero Cop

NCsoft's gaming love-in

"...palace for signs of local video-game developer NCsoft's soiree and find none of the cues that signal a congregation..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...legends into delicious designs featuring women ringed by flowers and fiery hearts, flora and fauna of her Texas roots...."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas Book Festival 2020: Mychal Denzel Smith and Isaac J. Bailey in Conversation

The two authors discuss Black Americans and life post-America

"...On a balmy November afternoon, I and hundreds of others opened our laptops or turned on..."

Nov. 10, 2020 Arts Post by Evan Rodriguez

Kendrick Lamar, Ethel Cain, and More Highlights From Friday at ACL Fest

Homegrown acts Font, We Don’t Ride Llamas debut on big stages

"...well as second-weekend-only acts like Tegan & Sara, M83, and Sudan Archives still to come on Saturday and Sunday...."

Oct. 14, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...window at the lives performed in a strange, beautiful, and familiar apartment block.   – Richard Whittaker Lipstick..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Standout sets to kick off the big music week

"...from protesting acts, leading to plenty of schedule shuffling, and what about that Greg Abbott tweet?..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

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