SXSW Film Review: Caterpillar

Impressionistic documentary evokes the trauma of beauty standards

"...to be mislead, in the best possible way, by Caterpillar, a fascinating documentary written and directed by Liza Mandelup..."

March 18, 2023 Screens Post by Joe Gross

Never-Ending Man: Hayao Miyazaki

Behind the scenes as the Studio Ghibli mastermind returns to film

"...commences work on a new short film, "Boro the Caterpillar." The surprise here is that "Boro" will be its..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Oh Lucy!

Japanese/U.S. identity comedy.

"...as the abused war bride in Kōji Wakamatsu's disturbing Caterpillar, and she has never been afraid of the physical..."

April 20, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Happenstance

The horoscope of a young woman (Amélie's Tautou) predicts that love is just around the corner.

"...idea that never stretches beyond just that -- a caterpillar that never blooms into a butterfly...."

May 3, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Amazon

"...begin an operation to rebuild and transport an abandoned Caterpillar loadmover out of the jungle to initiate their diamond..."

Aug. 14, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Luv Doc: Debbie Downers

It is truly fascinating to witness the beautiful butterfly squeeze back into an ugly caterpillar

"...witness the beautiful butterfly squeeze back into an ugly caterpillar...."

May 25, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Power Surge

Local company finds flywheel generated electric power is a growing niche in the current market.

"...market its systems, Active Power has joined forces with Caterpillar Inc., the mining and construction equipment giant, which sells..."

Feb. 9, 2001 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Page and the Caterpillar

For years, Second Youth Family Theatre has set the standard for children's theatre in Austin, but its latest show, The Page and the Caterpillar, doesn't quite live up to that standard

"...The Page and the Caterpillar..."

May 11, 2007 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Pio Pulido

Brave enough to use symbols like the butterfly, the flower, the heart, the egg, and the dove, Austin artist Pio Pulido also proves in his new exhibition at the Dougherty Arts Center that he is wily enough to find new energies in these tired subjects.

"...qualities. Pulido's butterfly devours flowers and scorns the vulnerable caterpillar...."

Nov. 24, 2000 Arts Review by Rob Curran

10 Essential Showcases to See at Oblivion Access

Unpacking the unclassifiable experimental music festival, show by show

"...special guests.   – Michael Toland Thou, City of Caterpillar, Cloud RatElysium, Saturday 17..."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A tribute to tattoo legend Shanghai Kate, Hi How Are You Day, and Karima Walker highlight our recommended shows

"...Feifke's swinging, melody-first aesthetic.  – Michael Toland City of Caterpillar, Portrayal of GuiltEmpire, Thursday 26..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Underbelly's Alice in Wonderland

This new adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic sends its audience down the rabbit hole – and all over the Zach Theatre campus

"...face-to-eggshell with Humpty Dumpty, being addressed by the enigmatic Caterpillar, or having the Red Queen threaten off with your..."

April 8, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Hightower Report

Where There's Smoke, There's Firing; and Plenty of American Jobs

"...alone – overseas. For example, more than half of Caterpillar Inc.'s new hires in 2010 were in foreign countries...."

March 18, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

Love Is All Around

Lucinda Williams gets married onstage in Minneapolis

"...poet laureate Miller Williams, read a poem called "The Caterpillar," written when Lucinda was seven and with the last..."

Sept. 21, 2009 Music Post by Margaret Moser

2007 B. Iden Payne Awards: Prize night

Running down the winners at this year's awards from the Austin Circle of Theaters

"...The Page and the Caterpillar, Second Youth Family Theatre..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie

Animated Old Testament.

"...along for the ride is Jonah's sidekick Khalil, a half-caterpillar, half-worm traveling salesman who spits out cheap gags like..."

Oct. 11, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mutant Aliens

"...a nose, a flying fish with feet, a giant caterpillar, a 10-foot-high frog, a blue biped lizard, and a..."

July 5, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Summer and Smoke

In the Different Stages revival of Summer and Smoke, the way that actors Rebecca Robinson and Joel Citty embody the conflicted and conflicting natures of their characters, two people whose differences keep them apart even when they are drawn to each other, provides the tension that gives this production its life.

"...the other hand, seems closer in spirit to a caterpillar. Loping along with his hands in his pockets and..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Get Carter

"...given to whiny histrionics. Cumming, a Brit with huge, caterpillar eyebrows that convey more than most actors' entire bodies,..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...it to be effective, one must also eat the caterpillar larvae that feeds on it...."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Texas travel news and events for spring

"...equipment. That’s right, plop your pre-teen on a full-size Caterpillar mini-excavator, skid steers, and UTV. Kids must be at..."

March 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Caterpillar Director: Liza Mandelup, Producers: Jay Van Hoy, Matthew Cherchio,..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Gastro Obscura Reveals a World of Food-based Weirdness

The culinaristas of Atlas Obscura debut a brilliant new book

"...su filindeu pasta from Sardinia or the, erm, parasitic caterpillar fungus found in Tibet; rearrange your assumptions when you..."

Oct. 12, 2021 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 2-8

"...of his mottos was, "There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it's going to be a butterfly."..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Column by Rob Brezsny

Cultural Cancellations and Postponements: The Big List

What's not happening around Austin, arts-wise

"...remaining performances of Every Brilliant Thing, The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, and Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch canceled; Roe..."

March 24, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Family & Kids' Activities in the Time of Coronavirus

Get creative and cure cabin fever

"...children, and so far has read The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies, and more. It's..."

March 16, 2020 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

Austin Area Cancellations and Other COVID-19 Updates

Gov. Abbott declares statewide public health disaster

"...Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show and will postpone camps and classes through March..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by James Renovitch

Book Review: The Big Goodbye

The making of Chinatown gets its full due in Wasson's chronicle

"...aside, but never removed. Bring in the shovels, the Caterpillar D9s, the analysts, the exorcists, the art – they..."

Feb. 25, 2020 Arts Post by David Gaines

ACL Live Review: The Cure

Four-decade Brits make it look and sound easy

"...The five returned with “Lullaby” and “The Caterpillar,” singles for the pure devotees. Then they hit-hit-hit-hit for..."

Oct. 6, 2019 Music Post by Elise Barbin

Paramount Theatre Announces Fall/Winter Performances

Shinyribs, Ira Glass, and Potted Potter all on the horizon

"...Gretel! The Musical Sunday, Jan. 27: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show Sunday, Feb. 24: Me… Jane: The Dreams &..."

May 31, 2018 Events Post by Kimberley Jones

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