First Shot

"...1970s. The Hong Kong police force is rife with corruption, working side by side with the Triads. Most of..."

Oct. 14, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Life and Times of Allen Ginsberg

"...there to the publication during the Sixties of such groundbreaking American poems as “Howl” and the emotionally wrenching “Kaddish”..."

Feb. 25, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Airborne

"...-- which they use as a way to beat up on Matthew. (It's almost as if the entire United..."

Sept. 24, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Shameless

"...Generation, Shameless is the story of three friends caught up in a very Austin love triangle. Rhodes (whom you..."

June 4, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Paper Wedding

"...calling and the two strangers are forced to open up to each other in order to save themselves. Again,..."

Nov. 1, 1991 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Fisher King

"...salvation, contrition and absolution...but it can't stop itself from breaking into Ethel Merman schtick or Robin Williams-inspired lunacy. This..."

Sept. 27, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Flame in My Heart

"...and was shot quickly in 16-mm black-and-white (later blown up to 35-mm) on a relatively miniscule budget with an..."

Aug. 30, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

We Have an Issue: “Best of Austin” Finalists Revealed

Plus: Our annual habit of breaking big news at the beginning of April

"...institutions and creatives who've helped define Austin culture to up-and-coming artists and brand-new businesses hatched during the pandemic...."

April 1, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Holiday Viewing: Black Christmas

The giving season can be murder in the original slasher

"...Who said Christmas is fun? Cold. Damp. Scarlet-clad strangers breaking into your house. Carol singers. It's Halloween with pneumonia...."

Dec. 2, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Present in the Past Tense

Chuck Klosterman talks about what now will look like later

"...Austin’s coolest customers showed up at BookPeople on June 16 to listen to Chuck..."

June 27, 2016 Arts Post by Rod Machen

Kingsman: The Secret Service

This comic-book riff on James Bond films finds fun amid the ultraviolence.

"...by Mark Millar (and artist Dave Gibbons). The fans’ erupting paroxysms may be a spiritual tribute to the action..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Best and Worst of TV in 2013

From 'Breaking Bad' to 'Bunheads,' this list has it all

"...his own version for television. Here's what he came up with...."

Jan. 3, 2014 Screens Post by Aleksander Chan

'Mo Music: New Music Tuesday

Breaking news with Michael Jackson and 'Mo Music.

"...artists we haven't heard from in ages are popping up with new tracks. Lets start with the biggest of..."

Nov. 9, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

The Sunday Survey: 9/19/10

Perry debate-dodges and council budget-passes

"...is a man of his word! Yes, he lived up to his promise to weasel out of a debate..."

Sept. 19, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Fraud and the World Trade Center

"...the last NIST report released late 2008 claimed rapidly erupting fires caused Building 7 to fall symmetrically in a..."

June 23, 2010 Postmarks

Not Your Father's Musical (Or Your Kid's, For That Matter)

Three local shows show breaking into song ain't what it used to be

"...Ashley and Matt, grandma Mildred, and uncle Fred periodically breaking into song. As with his other theatrical projects, Nash..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Common Law

I want to break the lease on my apartment, so I can move in with a friend and save money. My landlord says I still have to pay the remaining five months rent. Is there any way to break the lease and avoid paying rent?

"...Without a legal excuse for breaking the lease, your landlord can hold you responsible for..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Column by Luke Ellis

Chez Nous

Eating Well in Austin Without Breaking the Bank

"...today's standards, the offerings at Chez Nous are a super-bargain, and by any standards the cuisine is spectacular. $19.50..."

March 2, 2001 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Monkey Man

Dev Patel’s directorial debut is a gritty, nasty piece of work

"...uncover the person who murdered a loved one. The setup is a little slow, but measured, building the mystery..."

April 5, 2024 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Travis County Clerk Reassures Voters After a Rocky Start to Election Day

Poll workers cancel over coronavirus concerns, but lines are moving

"...workers cancelling on short notice and others not showing up to stations, but by 8am, the Clerk’s office has..."

March 3, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Mountain

Tye Sheridan and Jeff Goldblum in an engrossing experiment in form

"...their significance, and figure out what the heck he’s up to with his anti-commercial movies. Despite misleading titles such..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Becoming Astrid

Pippi Longstocking creator's life story isn't for kids

"...Sweden), she was Astrid Ericsson, a young girl growing up in a small village in southern Sweden. One perhaps..."

Dec. 7, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer

The man who would be kingmaker

"...and undissuaded bluster. Just when we’re about to give up on Norman as merely a legend in his own..."

May 12, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ratchet & Clank

This animated video-game spin-off fails on every level

"...behave exactly like that, a boring and bland story, breaking the fourth wall a few times in the same..."

May 6, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Austin Film Festival: Podcast People

John August takes his Scriptnotes podcast to church

"...his Scriptnotes screenwriting podcast, John August (Big Fish) looked up at the beautiful stained glass surrounding him in the..."

Oct. 26, 2014 Screens Post by Michael Agresta

Free Week Shakeups & Breakups

Finding new life amidst last calls minutes from your doorstep

"...Bobby Jealousy, the band Ellis fronted with her husband, Superpop ringleader Seth Gibbs, called it quits. They played their..."

Jan. 8, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Small Screen, Big News

Mark Gatiss, Lewis Black, and beyond

"...These days, it's hard to keep up with all the news. Here are some of the..."

July 19, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Letters at 3AM: An Arbitrary Nation, Part 5

Our Bill of Rights guarantees are breaking down in state justice systems across the country

"..."Officer Tied to Tapes' Destruction Moves Up C.I.A. Ladder" (The New York Times, March 28). Her..."

July 12, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

AISD to Consider Charters and Communities Tonight

Agenda a complex dance between trustees, neighborhoods and employees

"...for the 2013-14 school year. Introduced last year by Superintendent Meria Carstarphen, the AAFRs are designed to turn policy..."

Dec. 17, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: August 9

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...Lady Gaga hooks up with Lindsay Lohan, Bryan Fischer considers kidnapping, and Benigno..."

Aug. 9, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

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