The Jacket

This mix of amnesia, time travel, and Adrien Brody adds up to a fairly forgettable experience.

"...a curious treatment regimen at the hands of Dr. Becker (Kristofferson), which involves strapping Jack into a garishly sewn-together..."

March 4, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

News briefs from Austin and elsewhere.

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...three years after the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution," said Brian Becker, co-director of the International Action Center, a coalition..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...upcoming TV shows, including producer Ava DuVarenay's adaptation of Brian Wood's critically acclaimed DMZ for HBO, and the long-awaited..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-File

Our own Wes Marshall wins Wine Press Award, Louie Mueller Barbecue named Official Best Barbecue in Texas, and more

"...Russell Smith is the official winemaker of record at Becker Vineyards (www.beckervineyards.com). Smith's contributions to the fine quality of..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood loads up your plate with events and a piece of the Big Apple.

"...another great bargain enticement. Be sure and sample chef Brian Krellenstein's new Special Tasting Menu, offering four courses for..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Reasonable Doubt

Did misleading DNA analysis land an innocent man on death row?

"...Perez since the night after the murders. Lead investigator Brian Manley, APD's current chief of staff, who at the..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Event Menu

Stomp grapes and pair wines at Central Texas wineries, meet a local Food Network star, and more tasty outings

"...• Becker Vineyards (464 Becker Farms Rd., Stonewall, 830/644-2681, www.beckervineyards.com )..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Thou Shalt Not Kill ... Except

Any film that has a story co-written by Bruce Campbell and features Sam Raimi in an acting role should pique the interest of a certain type of trash-movie maven.

"...D: Josh Becker (1985); with Brian Schulz, John Manfredi, Robert Rickman, Timothy..."

April 27, 2001 Screens Review by Jerry Renshaw

Broken News

Times Warner's struggling news channel lashes out at defectors

"...isn't commenting on the lawsuit. (Time Warner's lead attorney, Brian Greig, referred all questions to News 8 management.) But..."

July 14, 2000 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Austin Playhouse's A Little Night Music

Wonderful musical numbers, strong voices highlight Austin Playhouse's A Little Night Music

"...dashing Huck Huckaby) is recently wed to Anne (Sarah Becker), nearly 19 and still a virgin, having not yet..."

June 24, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Event Menu

Foodie events for July 4-8

"...• Celebrate the Fourth of July at Becker Vineyards (830/644-2681, www.beckervineyards.com) by competing in its Independence Day..."

July 3, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Bradley Bell, Pablo Jones-Soler Producers: Ross Levine, Emmie Lichtenberg, Brian Ferenchik Charli XCX, a popstar in quarantine, embarks on..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...their blemished glory for a life of meaning. Cast: Brian Hasenfus, Nick Dellarocca, Ann Palica, Angela Pagliarulo, J.R. Killigrew..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Joe Mantello; with Jason Alexander, Randy Becker, Stephen Bogardus, John Glover, John Benjamin Hickey, Justin Kirk,..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...Mars Home Planet D: Brian Frager, David Witters, Screenwriter: Leland Frankel The year is..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...schools could be considered. Unlike a similar forum at Becker Elementary, the response was decidedly mixed: While a few..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature

The Team Players: Who's Who on the Campaign Trail

"...below, are: in the Mayor's race -- Blane Kirk Becker, Ray Blanchette, John Johnson, Ted Kircher, and Jennifer Gale;..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

Stephen Doster

"...of place tinged with nostalgia in the strings of Brian Standefer and Warren Hood, and "You Should've Seen This..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Music Review by Doug Freeman

SXSW Releases Final Artist List

Ryan Adams, Lil Yachty, Neko Case, and 184 more

"...Amy Becker (London, England)..."

March 4, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin Film Festival Full Slate

Marquee names include Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Patton Oswalt

"...Santoalla: Directed by Andrew Becker and Daniel Mehrer Dark Matters Features..."

Sept. 14, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...and un-girly behavior. Cast: Carla Juri, Christoph Letkowski, Meret Becker, Marlen Kruse, Peri Baumeister..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz / U.S.A. (Director: Brian Knappenberger) — Programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz..."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Film Flam

Aisha Tyler emcees SXSW Interactive Awards, and more

"...Michener Center for Writers alums (and Film Flam pallies) Brian McGreevy and Lee Shipman. The Netflix-original series, which debuts..."

Jan. 10, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Shepherd

Dripping Springs recluse Sam Beam spills some Iron & Wine

"...Beam, an Iron & Wine regular, and Chicago-based producer Brian Deck, who's worked with Josh Ritter and Modest Mouse...."

Sept. 28, 2007 Music Feature by Dan Oko

TCB

There's like some shows and stuff, and some new places to see bands, and, like, people are getting shot, too.

"...finally opened last week. Owners Debbie Mylius and Leone Becker have been working on the cafe, now open daily..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Donnie Brasco

"...Newell. Starring: Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Gerry Becker, James Russo, Bruno Kirby, Zach Grenier, Brian Tarantina and..."

May 30, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Food-o-File

Virginia B.Wood doles out some needed advice about how to capture the best Hill Country peaches and updates readers on the local culinary news.

"...I'm grateful to have any fruit at all," peachman Brian Mayes told me solemnly. "There was a while there..."

June 30, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Theatre Critics' Table Nominations 1998

"...Roxy Becker, David's Redhaired Death Katherine Catmull, The Duchess of Malfi..."

May 15, 1998 Arts Feature