The Hulk

"...and also to the flesh-toned version of his son, Bruce Banner (Bana) – has the echo of his infamous..."

June 20, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Thor: Ragnarok

The Marvel Universe's funniest movie to date

"...hasn’t mastered compound sentences, and he worries Thor likes Bruce Banner better than him. New character Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson,..."

Nov. 3, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Marvel's The Avengers

Excelsior! This Marvel adventure knocks it out of the universe.

"...Superhero newcomer Ruffalo makes a serious impression as scientist Bruce Banner, aka the Hulk, and while he lacks the..."

May 4, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Incredible Hulk

Finally, the Hulk is truly incredible. As of right now, it's Marvel's universe; we just live in it.

"...Industries, natch) and, like the Hulk's alter ego, Dr. Bruce Banner, it never stops moving. At the film's core,..."

June 13, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Unfair Firing at AISD?

In few-month span, Travis Heights Elementary custodian placed on administrative leave, fired, restored, placed on leave again, and finally terminated – stories behind ordeal vary

"...Lisa Robertson – decided to fire Berron. Union representative Bruce Banner, however, calls the case a "campaign of lies,..."

June 22, 2007 News Feature by Justin Ward

Teachers Need Money, Too

Austin Independent School District Superintendent Pat Forgione unveiled highlights from the preliminary 2002-2003 district budget Aug. 5, sparking angry dissent from the local teacher's union.

"...Predictably, Education Austin President Louis Malfaro and Vice-President Bruce Banner were unhappy with the piddling raise -- less..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

AISD Notebook

"...Bruce Banner's job as a teacher's aide at AISD's Alternative..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Comics Worth Spending Money on

Three Chronicle writers recommend 14 current comics, from standard superhero fare to funny-animal satire to slice-of-life drama.

"...by Bruce Jones, John Romita Jr., & Tom Palmer..."

May 3, 2002 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

AISD Budget

District may have resources to reverse cuts if it can muster the courage to raise taxes

"...now about raising those four cents," Education Austin vice-president Bruce Banner told the AISD board. "The district only has..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature by Michael May

The Other Boleyn Girl

The Other Boleyn Girl, with Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson, is an engagingly sordid meditation on protofeminism.

"...actor), imbues Henry with enough conflicted emotions to give Bruce Banner pause; he lusts, he rages, he rapes, and..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hoover/AISD Settlement Leaves Naughtiness Undefined

AISD board accepts resignation of Austin High art teacher, approves district's settlement offer

"...lawyer and won't comment on the change of heart. Bruce Banner of Education Austin, the union representing AISD employees,..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Michael May

'The Perfect Storm': AISD Board Adds by Subtracting

The Austin ISD board of trustees passes its 2003-04 budget.

"...game of "hide the money" -- and EA Vice-President Bruce Banner told the board, "Do not subordinate students, faculty,..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

AISD Budget Cuts Roll Toward Trustees

The AISD budget task force closes its deliberations as the Board of Trustees gets ready to act.

"...for the worst scenario, not the best," countered EA's Bruce Banner. "That's blocking your vision in one eye and..."

March 7, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Springsteen’s High Hopes in Houston

Rarities set-list turns on a pair of Hispanic siblings

"...Bruce Springsteen’s SXSW showcase at the Moody Theater in 2012..."

May 8, 2014 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...gave us what we want most: The Hulk as Bruce Banner's Id run amok, and lots of carnage caused..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Payroll

Rule of thumb

"...best friend," said EA's vice president for classified employees, Bruce Banner. He added that the current system, which easily..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

An Education Only a Boss Could Love

Public schools lurch a little closer to privatization with HB 2

"...experience" to guide teachers and children toward academic excellence. Bruce Banner, a vice-president of the local teachers union, Education..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Column by Amy Smith

Immortal Guardian Prepares for Revolution

Mobile prog/extreme metal quintet takes to the streets

"...hair metal fans, auxiliary lighting, and a massive band banner. All of which can feel terribly out of place..."

March 24, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Home Movie

Joss Whedon follows 'Avengers' with a Shakespearean labor of love filmed at his house

"...The Avengers that's like, to use a Marvel reference, Bruce Banner and the Hulk. You have one of the..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Robert Faires

Leaves of Grass Spreading

Tyler Durden talks South By bump

"...of Tweets from the Fight Club star (and best Bruce Banner ever) on his official Twitter feed yesterday: Update..."

April 1, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Demand and Supply

The CBAC makes its recommendations, and the school board ponders its options

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Waving Sen. Norm Coleman's Freak Flag

"...Coleman speaking through a bullhorn and unfurling an anti-war banner with other students. Since that time, the Brooklyn, NY-born..."

June 27, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Musings From the Mezzanine, First Half:
Spurs vs. Suns, Game 3

"...well for the Spurs. If, during the "The Star-Spangled Banner," all you can think about is sleeping with the..."

May 12, 2007 Sports Post by Dave Mann

Two Schools of Thought

The upcoming ACC and AISD elections share a ballot but address different challenges

"...concerned about intermingling wages, hours, and working conditions," said Bruce Banner of Education Austin, the union representing most AISD..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Mid-Century

Ghostly goings-on in this short-term rental shocker

"...Directed by: Sonja O'Hara. Starring: Stephen Lang, Bruce Dern, Shane West, Vanessa Williams and Sarah Hay...."

June 17, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...When that didn't work, contributions showed up in the Bruce Todd PAC from city lobbyists to help fund her..."

May 3, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Mixed Up Signals

"...Declaration of Arbroath. This declaration was written by The Bruce, his nobles and Bernard de Linton (the Abbot of..."

April 24, 1998 Column

The Wings of the Dove

"...that seem as though they should carry the Merchant/Ivory banner, but don't. Is this the inevitable backlash against Joel..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Two Turntables and a Microphone

Austin's DJ Culture

"...Jacqueline Specht photograph by Bruce Dye If 1997 put forth the question "Is Electronica..."

May 29, 1998 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Stars and Stripes Forever!

Where to get your patriotic tuneage this Independence Day

"...wouldn't be an Independence Day concert without "The Star-Spangled Banner" (here as arranged by Sousa and Walter Damrosch), and..."

July 3, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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