Seven of Five

Brewster McCracken, Margot Clarke lead the pack in a crowded open-seat City Council race

"...subject of family ties, Clarke's stepfather is the late Charles Alan Wright, a UT law professor and constitutional expert..."

April 18, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall

When two iconic Austin businesses share an address, someday one was going to lose out

"...There’s a balance in diversity, in a place where Amiga games, still..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

UT Law Professor Illuminates the Dangers of The Shadow Docket

Stephen Vladeck's new book reveals how SCOTUS is secretly undermining the republic

"...So Vladeck, currently holder of the Charles Alan Wright Chair in Federal Courts, argues that reforming..."

June 30, 2023 Arts Feature by Maggie Quinlan

KMFA's History

"...death by financial crisis. A key advocate was attorney Charles Alan Wright, who, as board president until 1990, drummed..."

July 6, 2007 Arts Feature by Katherine Gregor

Place 3

"...Daughter of Eleanor Custis and legendary UT law professor Charles Alan Wright; has worked as a software developer and..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature

So I Married an Axe Murderer

Remember when Mike Myers was funny? This film features one of his best performances as a poet who reluctantly marries, then fears that his bride (a meat butcher) is a bluebeard.

"...Myers, Nancy Travis, Anthony LaPaglia, Amanda Plummer, Brenda Fricker, Charles Grodin, Phil Hartman and Debi Mazar. What solid story..."

July 30, 1993 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Jean-Claude Van Damme, Powers Booth, Raymond J. Barry, Whittni Wright, Ross Malinger, Dorian Harewood. (R, 110 min.) To complain..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...opening look unrealistic, it's likely that the whole delicate balance of Hollywood release strategies may get caught in the..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Cosmic Groove (that’s Sir Doug Sahm, of course) and Alan Berg’s The Jones Family Will Make a Way, about..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Leplat Prudhomme, Jeanne Voisin, Lucile Gauthier, Victoria Lefebvre, Aline Charles FESTIVAL FAVORITES..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Further Reflections

"...Tom Gamble; DP: Rob Sweeney; Ed: Olof Kallstrom; Music: Charles Engstrom; Cast: Ernest Borgnine, Kim Hunter, James Morrison, Wendell..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Saturday Picks

SXSW Music Fest preview guide

"...highlight a knack for the unusual. – Belinda Acosta Charles Wright & the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...2002: The Life of David Gale (Universal Pictures) D: Alan Parker; S: Charles Randolph; with Kevin Spacey, Kate Winslet,..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Art

Art Openings

"...on display through March 16. Photographs by world-renowned photographer Alan Pappé are featured at the gallery through March. The..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature

2007-2008 B. Iden Payne Award Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...Leslie K. Hollingsworth and Julianna Elizabeth Wright (Peter and the Wolf)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

2008 Payne Awards Nominations

The full list of honorees for the Austin Circle of Theatres' annual theatre honors

"...Leslie K. Hollingsworth and Julianna Elizabeth Wright (Peter and the Wolf)..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...The French playwright Beaumarchais (The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro)..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...in Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood. Cast List: Shein Mompremier, Alan Myles Heyman, Madelin Marchant, Success St. Fleur Jr., Kerline..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: Jasmin Dizdar; with Charlotte Coleman, Charles Kay, Rosalind Ayres, Roger Sloman, Heather Tobias, Danny Nussbaum,..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Election Donors

"...Funding, LP$395,000 George & Amanda RyanDallasRyan & Co. P.C.$371,368 Charles C. ButtSan AntonioH.E.B. Grocery$346,000 John Eddie WilliamsHoustonWilliams Bailey Law..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...Domenica Ruta, Stephen Harrigan, Fiona Maazel, Marion Winik, David Alan, Lucinda Hutson, and Mando Rayo and Jarod Neece, to..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Letters at 3AM

Even though 2002 was an exceptional year for American cinema, American art has never been more marginalized, ghettoized, and controlled, than it is today.

"...High Country, John Ford's The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Orson Welles' Mr. Arkadin (U.S. release), Robert Aldrich's Whatever..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Column by Michael Ventura

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...FATHER OF THE BRIDE PART IID: Charles Shyer; with Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Martin Short, Kimberly..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...a greater likeness to a mountain crashing in an avalanche. Once back with her family, the upper-caste Thakurs consider..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...“The Map Reader” (New Zealand, 90 min.) Writer/Director: Harold Brodie 
Cast: Jordan Selwyn, Bonnie..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Markets, Matheson, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with arts, culture, and a bit of capitalism

"...getting the three-seashells treatment? Join hosts Eric Samaniego and Wright Sulek as they ask whether this bafflingly beloved film..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...Fort Tilden Directors/Screenwriters: Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers It shouldn't be this hard for Allie and..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...Roadsworth: Crossing the Line (Canada) Director: Alan Kohl Stencil artist Peter Gibson’s personal and professional struggle..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Thursday Picks

"...8pm, Dirty Dog Bar Fortunately for Alan Schaefer and Dave Longoria, the World's Greatest Record Collection..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature