Letters at 3AM

Our Ecstatic Days' is that rarest of creatures: a great novel. The first great American novel of the 21st century. Steve Erickson has discovered the secret of creating a novel that is not a book but an organism. Proust did it. Joyce almost did it. Faulkner sometimes did it. Marquez did it. Yes, that's the company Steve's keeping in Our Ecstatic Days.'

"...Twenty years ago the woman I was married to intercepted a review copy..."

March 4, 2005 Column by Michael Ventura

TV Eye

Friends is dead. Long live Friends. Now, can we move on?

"...After enduring weeks of hype, the series finally ended last week. It was the end..."

May 14, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Screening Calls

What to see and when and where to see it at SXSW Film 04

"...All listings subject to change. For the full schedule of SXSW Film 04 screenings, including ticket..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature

TV Eye

Strong words from Edward James Olmos, and what's on this week.

"...If it's July, it must be time for the annual TCA gathering. That's the Television Critics Association to..."

July 18, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...VIOLET CROWN: Violet Crown rests easily at the head of Austin's melodic-rock class, due in part to..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Coming Soon

Trend Watch

"...Prior to the launch of this year's fall TV season, many critics..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Fall is falling … or rather, fall TV is falling into our laps. The question is, will it be as welcome as a purring li'l kitty cat digging in for a nap, or as rank as last week's bong water seeping in to your new chinos?

"...for new fall TV series, one thing is clear: There's not much out there that thrills me. There are..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Screenwriter Daniel Giat, recently in town for the Austin premiere of his 'Path to War,' talks about LBJ's legacy.

"...For many who came of age during the Vietnam War, it meant living in fear of being..."

May 24, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

What, you think watching TV for a living is easy? Boy, does "TV Eye" have a thing or two to tell you.

"...The regular TV season is winding down, and there's a..."

May 17, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Tube Temptations

Keeping one eye on television and the other on pop culture

"...Hey! It's the holiday season. Time to get out, spread good cheer,..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

PBS delivers the goods.

"...Thank goodness it's almost over. If there's been a more abysmal summer television season, I can..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

The year on television -- things we thought we'd never see, things we'd like to see more of, and reasons to keep watching.

"...staff who tended to him during his bypass surgery, the typically acerbic Letterman showed his human side...."

Jan. 5, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Television's best girl-power trio isn't on primetime -- it's the Cartoon Network's The Powerpuff Girls

"...but I would never be like those girls. Among other things, I didn't have two sisters or gal pals..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Now in its 15th year, the Independent Spirit Awards were created to recognize the so-called "indie" filmmakers who get by with low budgets, favor originality over the formulaic, and feature lesser-known or unknown talent in front of the camera. Well, that's what it used to be like.

"...Of all the awards shows, the Oscars ceremony is the granddaddy of..."

March 24, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Groovin' on Gellar

Monica Lewinsky, Monica Schlewinsky

"...Lewsinsky and Barbara Walters not that long ago. In the opening skit she played Mrs. Lewinsky-Clinton in the year..."

May 14, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Astro-nomical!

Television fetes itself next

"...Sunday at the 50th Annual Emmy Awards with a deluxe four-hour gala..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Screens Column by Christopher Gray

Where Are They Now?

"...Like most families, the Follies has had members leave home and settle in..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Arts Feature

Dancing About Architecture

"Bob" Watches Over Us or: Weekend of Slack

"...since you've seen that particular palindrome peering down from the top of this column? Yes, though original Chronicle music..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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