In the Thicket of It

Prolific Texan author Joe R. Lansdale is back with a hellish and hilarious new novel

"...we last caught up with the Nacogdoches-based yarn-spinner and creator of some of the dad-gummest ripping yarns this side..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Books Feature by Marc Savlov

Saturday SXSW Picks

"...the Festival's most energetic set. 2015 powerhouse Problemas, produced to stellar effect by Los Lobos' Steve Berlin, is the..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

In the Blind

A weekend at Dai Due's Hunting School for Women

"...gives you a distinct sense of ownership and connection to your own food sources – as well as the..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Screens Top 10s

"...1) 'WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE' The No. 1 spot is reserved for..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Big Chill

Wild Thing Chip Taylor waxes political on 'New Songs of Freedom'

"...To truly understand the success a single song can achieve,..."

June 27, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

20,000 Days on Earth

This documentary (for which Nick Cave receives a script credit), gets inside the artist's notoriously fussy creative process.

"...the inside of murder balladeer Nick Cave’s head would be a dismal place overflowing with violent death, insane religion,..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Prince Charming: Adam Ant

King of the Wild Frontier returns to Austin – tonight

"...phone from the offices of his new, self-owned independent label, Blueback Hussar Records. The first two-thirds of the label’s..."

July 26, 2013 Music Post by Tim Stegall

The Intouchables

The unlikely friendship that forms between a wealthy, white quadriplegic and a streetwise, black ne'er-do-well who becomes his live-in companion is the subject of this French film.

"...Directed by: Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano. Starring: François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny, Audrey..."

June 8, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Maxwell, Charles Cavanaugh, Brandon Bo yce. (NR, 92 min.) Before there existed The Usual Suspects - directo r Bryan..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Thursday SXSW Sleepers

"...Purple 8pm, Lucky LoungeBeaumont-bred garage rockers Purple debuted on last year's 409. That..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

The Great Beauty

An Italian writer and bon vivant reflects on his life in this walkabout with Felliniesque touches.

"...Directed by: Paolo Sorrentino. Starring: Toni Servillo, Carlo Verdone, Sabrina Ferilli, Carlo Buccirosso, Iaia Forte,..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 2010

"...All showcases subject to change. Dr. Dog..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

The Brothers Bloom

Adrien Brody and Mark Ruffalo are cast as the best con men in the world whose current swindle involves an eccentric heiress (Rachel Weisz) in this sophomore effort by the writer/director of Brick.

"...Schell. Johnson’s films require an imaginative leap, a willingness to overlook the wirework, so to speak, and just believe...."

May 29, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Confessions From the King of Fuzz

Cult soundtrack composer Davie Allan comes to the Alamo Ritz

"...should never admit that I was never on a motorcycle," Davie Allan jokes...."

Feb. 15, 2008 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

Fay Grim

The lunatic charm of Parker Posey is the best reason to see this wild, borderline-screwball sequel to Hal Hartley's 1998 film, Henry Fool.

"...Montgomery and Elina Löwensohn. There's no other woman acting today that even remotely resembles Parker Posey. For that matter,..."

May 18, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Killers / The Hold Steady

"...Sam's Town (Island)The Hold Steady..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Music Review by Christopher Gray

Live Music Recommendations for the Week

Shoegaze, hip-hop, jazz, and three days of Wilco

"...own bands, yet merge with PAACK as one power tribe syncing quintet harmonies with hand drums, flutes, electric solos,..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Saturday Picks & Sleepers

Last night blurbs – hip-hop Picks and slept-on Sleepers

"...for four or five years now. Out on San Antonio indie Saustex Records, last year's stateside debut, Los Niños..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

S.H.I.T. – So Happy It's Thursday blurbs

"...the hilariously poignant "Ray Davies and the Kinks." Greg Beets Venomous Maximus..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

2004 ACL Fest Guide

Everything you need to know

"...This weekend, red wristbands will upstage Lance Armstrong's yellow, because who do you know that's NOT going to the..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Music Feature

This Thanksgiving, Consider Native American-Inspired Dishes

Cooking with Indigenous ingredients

"...The Thanksgiving origin story most of us learned in elementary school is not..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Sicilia!

Restored Italian experiment is more form than substance

"...Jean-Marie Straub. Starring: Gianni Buscarino, Angela Nugara, Carmello Maddio, Vittorio Vigneri, Giovanni Interlandi, Simone Nucatola and Ignazio Trumbello...."

Sept. 11, 2020 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, July 17-23

"...LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): "How can I communicate to wild bunnies that I am their ally?" asked a..."

July 24, 2020 Column by Rob Brezsny

AAAFF Review: "Sister"

Short film is a letter to the children of China’s One Child Policy

"...see themselves on the big screen. Not as an actor, but as a person whose story is worth hearing...."

June 18, 2019 Screens Post by Lilli Hime

SXSW Wednesday Picks and Sleepers

"...Wednesday Picks BROWNOUT..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...The big story coming out of this year’s Sundance Film Festival was..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Hanna

Hanna is a through-the-looking-glass, arthouse action minimasterpiece.

"...Joe Wright. Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, Cate Blanchett, Tom Hollander, Olivia Williams, Jason Flemyng, Jessica Barden and Sebastian..."

April 8, 2011 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Letters at 3AM

A visit to Deadwood: The legends show you where to go. Once you get there, you do your best to find out why you came.

"...Wild Bill Hickok had elegant penmanship. His was an era..."

June 24, 2005 Column by Michael Ventura

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Harold Ramis; with Robert De Niro, Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Something Worth Living For

Michael Fracasso's World in a Drop of Water

"...photograph by Todd. V. Wolfson There's a quote on the..."

May 8, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

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