An American Tail: Fievel Goes West

Produced by Steven Spielberg, this animated film follows the further adventures of the Mousekewitz family, who came to America to escape the cat pogroms.

"...Simon Wells. In Fievel Goes West, the Steven Spielberg-produced American Tail saga picks up where the first one left..."

Nov. 29, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Battle of Small Beer vs. Big Distributors Rages on With Texas Beer-To-Go Bill

Another chippy round of political beer pong

"...for craft brewery freedoms in state history with Senate Bills 639 and 515-518. Those pieces of legislation legalized everyday,..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Freedom to Boycott Israel, Buy Property Top Priorities at Texas Muslim Capitol Day

Rallyers father in first year Texas has two Muslim lawmakers in Lege

"...member of the Austin chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations. "This year is really special – this is..."

March 10, 2023 News Feature by Leena Alali

All-American

Jimmie Vaughan at 50

"...cover band called the Chessmen, using the money to buy B. B. King records...."

Nov. 23, 2001 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Bill Campbell: Blues Me or Lose Me

Remembering the late, great guitarist

"...end. When it’s a musical landmark like blues guitarist Bill Campbell, who passed away on September 6, it can..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

American Movie

What to see at the sixth annual Cine Las Americas.

"...(1pm, the Hideout) Also Screening ... Hideout: 11am: Native American Series 1..."

April 25, 2003 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

These American Lives

Documentarians Bradley Beesley and Sarah Price root out characters in the Mississippi Delta, the streets of Milwaukee, and, soon, summer camp in Michigan.

"...2000 film, Caesar's Park, will screen on a double bill with Hill Stomp Hollar Wednesday, April 2, at 7:30pm..."

March 28, 2003 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Perry's Veto Axe Comes Down

Democrats and Republicans of all stripes and experience hit

"...session, issuing a grand total of 28 vetoes of bills passed. He was an equal opportunity bill killer, hitting..."

June 17, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: May 28

All the news that's fit to blog

"...legislative ire, Gov. Rick Perry vetoed a widely supported "Buy American" bill. To be fair, he probably was unaware..."

May 28, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

How Texas Wreaked Havoc on One Man's Journey to Citizenship

Living the American nightmare

"...here?" they asked. "We come in search of the American dream."..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Debunking Five Anti-Choice Lies This Session

No wonder why repro rights groups are using the mantra “Lies Into Laws”

"...It was billed as the session focused on nuts and bolts and..."

April 24, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Bad News Bears

This genial remake is Billy Bob Thornton’s game all the way.

"...Directed by: Richard Linklater. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Marcia Gay Harden, Greg Kinnear, Sammi Kane..."

July 22, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Hightower Lowdown

Republicans come out against "misleading information" -- oh, the irony! And, patriotic defense contractors refuse to buy American.

"...Attention Americans: The Pentagon is back on Code-Red Alert -- not..."

Aug. 8, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

Sommersby

"...Starring: Richard Gere, Jodie Foster, James Earl Jones and Bill Pullman. Sommersby is an updated American adaptation of a..."

Feb. 13, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Live reviews of Big Bill, Protextor, Black Fret Ball, and Margaret Moser’s memorial concert

"...and here are the reviews to prove it. Big Bill..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Page Two: We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident

Free speech: Do we have to spell it out for you? Plus, a farewell to a great American filmmaker.

"...act for any reason, and/or to decide to stop buying or to get rid of their records."..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Column by Louis Black

From Southerners to Seventh Grade

"...made such women. As my grandmother used to say, buying fried chicken at the drive-thru window is a far..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Books Feature

Cottage Industries

Eating locally never tasted so sweet

"...and basting it? Who owns a rolling pin and buys Crisco and lard anymore? More and more, that gigantic..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Back Door Man

A profile of Bill Bentley, former Austin Sun writer, current music industry impresario, and producer of tribute albums of Roky Erickson and Skip Spence

"...Several months ago, Bill Bentley watched Bill Bentley having a quick bite to..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Historic Agreement Reached on Craft Beer-to-Go Bills

Texas Craft Brewers & Beer Alliance of Texas finally work together

"...If you’ve been around Austin’s craft beer soap opera..."

Feb. 14, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

The Hightower Report

Remaking Trade Policy; and Wall Street's Fee Scammers

"...Act (for Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment), this bill provides a progressive path to a global commerce policy..."

July 24, 2009 News Column by Jim Hightower

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...are represented on the ECT Executive Board) want $2.2 billion worth of toll roads – the roads and tolls..."

May 14, 2004 Column

Attack of the Drive-In: Scott Derrickson Opens Up About The Gorge

How his new action-romance mixes Kurosawa and Taylor Swift

"...If Scott Derrickson was booking a drive-in double bill of one rom-com and one classic creature feature, what..."

Feb. 13, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Homestead Exemption Still Burning

How many votes can $2 a month buy?

"...a related editorial by Alberta Phillips in the Austin American Statesman ("Homestead exemption helps rich – and benefits rest..."

July 22, 2016 News Column by Michael King

The Luv Doc: Are Americans Crazy or Just Stupid?

We’re far beyond the era when a well-regulated militia – or for that matter even a poorly regulated militia - can provide our security

"...Dear LuvDoc, Why are crazy people allowed to buy assault weapons in America? Is it because Americans are..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Column by The Luv Doc

Austin Heart and Chicano Soul

"...6pm Friday. Besides being the best book on 1960s/70s Mexican-American rock, Chicano Soul is a landmark publication for filling..."

June 4, 2008 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Glen Hansard's One-Night Stand

Just Once with the Frames' Glen Hansard.

"...There’s a quote by Bill Callahan, the nomadic songsmith behind Smog, that’s been stuck..."

May 18, 2007 Music Post by Austin Powell

311 Story in Error

"...Thanks for the thoughtful article about Bill Bunch ["Oh No, It's Mister Bill!" Vol 16, No...."

Oct. 25, 1996 Column

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...be 76 World Premieres, 4 International Premieres, 4 North American Premieres, 2 U.S. Premieres, and 13 Texas Premieres. Texas..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gun Crazy!

Barack Obama may not be coming to get your weapons – but he's sure doing wonders for gun & ammo sales

"...The push to buy weapons and ammo has created a palpable sense of..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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