The Truth About Charlie Benefit Screening

"...is a fresh take on Stanley Donen's 1963 film Charade and stars Mark Wahlberg as the mystery man and..."

Sept. 24, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Emperor's New Clothes

"...reveal his true identity, and instead continues the pleasurable charade while dining in and enjoying good (if confined) life...."

Aug. 23, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Lost & Found

"...belonging to Dylan's best friend and partner, the whole charade takes on epic proportions, with Dylan simultaneously wooing Lila..."

April 23, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Siege

"...seek out the real agents of terror behind the charade. Zwick and co-scenarists Lawrence Wright and Menno Myers go..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Krippendorf's Tribe

"...his bogus research and he opts to continue the charade. But his bluff is called by his nemesis Ruth..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Trial and Error

"...the continuance is denied, he must continue the felonious charade to the bitter end. From this premise, occasional laughs..."

May 30, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Warriors of Virtue

"...animated Samurai Pizza Cats has more depth than this charade and more action, to boot. Best to re-rent the..."

May 9, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Further Reflections

SXSW Film Festival

"...THE BIG CHARADE..."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

Burnt by the Sun

"...and lusty exhortations about their various vices. Once the charade is revealed, though, Mitia is welcomed with open arms,..."

June 23, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

“Miserable” Winless Stretch Takes Its Toll on Austin FC

Struggling club faces D.C. United tonight

"...from MLS Cup Playoff contention, essentially ending a weeks-long charade that the club could somehow turn things around and..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton

Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?

"...which in retrospect seems to have been largely a charade grudgingly consented to by Patrick and almost all Senate..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Review: Austin Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream

Less-than-magical production salvaged by a night of unexpected spontaneity

"...love in its pages. The play is a dreamy charade that allows for mortals to mingle with pixies and..."

May 13, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

The Luv Doc: A Disgusting Pig

Sometimes good friends are really shitty roommates

"...installed linoleum kitchen countertop, but that was just a charade – an infinitely repeated ritual that was deeply etched..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Gets Political With the Chronicle

He should be a prime-time news analyst. Televisions would melt.

"...His trial starts next Tuesday, but it's a total charade. It's just Donald Trump telling Boris Johnson, "We want..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Quote of the Week

"...divide and disparage our country through the ridiculous impeachment charade is unprecedented."..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Column

Lege Lines: Dem Lawmakers Boycott Anti-Abortion Bill Hearing

Brass ovaries vs. HB 16, and other battle lines drawn at the Capitol

"...women directly and indirectly, we will not join this charade by participating in this political grandstanding on issues which..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Lege Lines: Bills on the Move

Tracking the fallout from the special session

"...a position to adjourn sine die and end this charade," he said. – Richard Whittaker..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Review: Aloys

A grieving detective tries to shake the shackles of loneliness

"...Tiring of the charade, Vera bows out of this grand illusion, forcing Aloys..."

Sept. 25, 2016 Screens Post by Kahron Spearman

I Like to Watch

Bringing The Thomas Crown Affair to Shondaland

"...Charade, Gone Girl, The Thomas Crown Affair – all are represented here,..."

March 18, 2016 Screens Column by Jacob Clifton

The Hightower Report: Obama Says "We're Writing the Rules." Who's "We"?

Obama resorts to a tacky bit of China-bashing

"...Second, Obama's entire TPP charade is blown to bits by his assertion that "we..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Column by Jim Hightower

Black Messiah: D’Angelo & the Vanguard

Politics and prose covered in cosmic slop

"...George Clinton and Bootsy Collins proud. Prince influences “The Charade” down to the claps, as its crooner pulls back..."

Dec. 23, 2014 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Austin Psych Fest Live (Sunday): Think No Think

Whoever managed the Levitation Tent did these psychs no favor

"...This stage manager charade doomed acts throughout the weekend. APFers who stuck to..."

May 5, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Big Ups for ‘Detective Downs’

Norwegian P.I. at Fantastic Fest updates the gumshoe tradition

"...is annoyed with what he views as his son’s charade. Ever since his wife’s death, he’s been more comfortable..."

Sept. 23, 2013 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sillakh Wants To Change the Way You Look at Boxing

And save his sport in the process

"...as brain-damaged and violence-prone, and you see the whole charade as just a half-step removed from watching prison gang..."

April 26, 2012 Sports Post by Kenny Pailes

Page Two: No Virtue

The vicious circle of constitutional desecration

"...the current political situation. It has become a dishonest charade of a Punch-and-Judy puppet show, aimed at appealing to..."

Aug. 12, 2011 Column by Louis Black

Man Cannot Live on Cinema Alone

Ron Deutsch's Chef du Cinema makes USA Today

"...and a screening of Alfred Hitch--er, Stanley Donen's classic Charade. Who knew Holly Golightly was into kippered herring? Eliza..."

Feb. 23, 2011 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Get a Journalist on It

"...to the Austin Bulldog interview. Martinez further reveals the charade, “I can’t say for sure, but I do not..."

Feb. 9, 2011 Postmarks

The World According to Voter ID

How to make your vote count if voter ID passes

"...penny-pinching nature of the other party, could end this charade of "protecting the integrity of the ballot." That amendment,..."

Feb. 4, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Jimmie D Is Keepin' It Queered

Brand-spankin' new baby blogger comin' atcha

"...tail. Contrary to popular belief, I cannot keep that charade up any longer. I was, however, born to a..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Jimmie D

Super Sad True Love Story: A Novel

A funny and spine-shivering satire of the not-too-distant future

"...iPhones around everyone's necks. Women's fashion has ended its charade; brands include JuicyPussy and panties from TotalSurrender. The United..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Books Review by James Renovitch

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