Page Two: Life, Fiction, and Selling Out

Life, fiction, and selling out

"...at Great Hills) is a conceptual collaboration between Young and director Jonathan Demme. The film (which had a special..."

March 31, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Whether Saving Lives During the Freeze or Saving the City From Save Austin Now, Bob Nicks Just Helped

"I didn’t do a thing. I sat in my office and dispatched people. But I was part of it.”

"...Bob Nicks' phone lit up with call after call as..."

April 8, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Sick: The Life and Death of Bob Flanagan, Supermasochist

"...dying, masochistic performance artist who lives with a dominatrix and amuses himself by hammering nails through his dick. The..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Bob Marley: One Love

Jamaican reggae pioneer gets the biopic treatment

"...Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, James Norton, Tosin Cole, Umi Myers and Anthony Welsh...."

Feb. 16, 2024 Movie Review by Carys Anderson

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...new show from Vermont-born “musician, artist, bookbinder, juggler, woodworker, and dungeon master” Cooper McBean. Through a series of tones..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Creationism Alive and Kicking in Glen Rose

Monkeys, schmonkeys – a museum in Glen Rose argues against Darwinism

"...– Robin and Crystal Bernard..."

Aug. 5, 2005 News Feature by Greg Beets

Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami

Cultural icon Grace Jones, caught raw and wondrous.

"...when the star(s) align, masterpieces like D. A. Pennebaker’s Bob Dylan: Don’t Look Back and Bradley Beesley’s Flaming Lips..."

April 27, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Announces Midnighters and Shorts

Henry Rollins, Jeremy Sisto join horror lineup

"..."I program a lot with my gut," explained producer and senior programmer Jarod Neece. "I was a biochem major,..."

Feb. 10, 2015 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The March Primaries and After: The Filing Report

Flurry of last-minute filings

"...filings before the Jan. 2 deadline, 10 more potential candidates – including five for state representative – have entered..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Jamaica Dancehall Legend General Smiley on Pioneering the Art Form and Settling in Central Texas

Austin Reggae Fest standout might as well call Austin home

"...Selam International Mart & Cafe, a small Ethiopian restaurant and grocery tucked away in a North Austin strip mall,..."

April 19, 2019 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

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

Willie Bob Cougar

Three legends at the Dell Diamond

"...this was it. Songwriting icons from three generations – Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, and John Mellencamp – each with..."

Aug. 5, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...fashionable city. We’re too attached to our flip-flops, tank-tops, and other hyphenated items that are really more about summer..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Musical Fajitas, Mama Fried Papas, Les Dames Are Recruiting, El Alma Turns 10, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering …

"...what’s happening in Austin’s vast culinary scene, as the pandemic continues to fade (at least for those who’ve been..."

June 23, 2021 Food Post

Maps, Balls, and Testifying

The testimony gets mighty strange at the re-redistricting trial.

"...them?" asked Wilson, inviting the lawyer to the witness stand...."

Dec. 26, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Music and the movies, the two oldest and most defining elements..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...first announcement for film, so you've had your headliners and competition titles, with the normal array of talent and..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

CupcakKe Keeps Austin Pride Going, and the Crowd Moaning, at Sold-Out Antone’s Set

Texas openers Lynn, Shirt Off Fe, and Ladi Earth upped the energy

"...Manner, who has also hosted Boldly James, Lil’ Keke, and Lil’ Flip at Antone’s this summer...."

Aug. 17, 2023 Music Post by Adam Cherian

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...believe this story’s mix of surreal imagery, emotional catharsis, and girls with swords ascends beyond most other magical girl..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

ZZ Top, Bad Company, and Cheap Trick Stage a Texas Jam

Seventies headliners reanimate the me decade for the ages

"...the Americas. Seventies stadium stalwarts Cheap Trick, Bad Company, and ZZ Top count three of four original members, two..."

May 20, 2019 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...C’mon y’all freaks and geeks: Austin’s premier transmedia festival dedicated to bold creativity..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Riding With Bob

"...in the early 1950's (l-r) Luke Wills, Johnnie Wills, Bob Wills, and Billy Jack Wills All Photos Courtesy of..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Music Feature by Lee Nichols

Tift Merritt

'ACL' sides

"...Tift MerrittBramble Rose (Lost Highway) Bramble Rose may be her recorded debut,..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Music Review by Jim Caligiuri

Leon Russell & the Bob Dylan Rumor

Outlaw era deejay Woody Roberts helped produce Willie Nelson's first Fourth of July picnic in this excerpt from his new memoir Horse Racing & Rock 'N' Roll

"...Following our excerpt of Me and Sister Bobbie, outlaw era radio deejay Woody Roberts returns..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Music Feature by Woody Roberts

Heart and Soul

Lengthy Q&A with Huey Lewis

"...wildlife. There’s lots of wildlife here. We have deer, and pheasants – and elk in the mountains, and bear..."

Oct. 25, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Remembering 'Easy Rider' and 'The Last Movie'

CinemaTexas program notes

"...by Peter Fonda. Written by Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Terry Southern. Director of photography: László Kovács. Film editor:..."

June 4, 2010 Screens Feature

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...Gus Garcia. He has a long list of accomplishments and a lot of people know it, but somehow the..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...be found in last week's issue. The symbols (RP) and (WP) indicate regional and world premieres...."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Commissioners Court: Precincts 1, 2, and 4

Pct. 1: Davis vs. Parker

"...in a three-way Democratic primary battle against Stacy Dukes-Rhone and incumbent commissioner Darwin McKee, but don't tell that to..."

Oct. 23, 1998 News Feature

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