Rap Trio Third Root's Trill Pedagogy

Ultra-enlightened hip-hop crew set to school the Austin Music Awards

"...George (né Jeff Henry) is one-third of Third Root, an ultra-enlightened hip-hop trio also fielding MC/poet/teacher Charles Peters..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Austin's Paramount Theatre Turns 100

As the grande dame of Austin theatres turns 100, it matters more than ever

"...had lately made the Paramount a dumping ground for Charles Bronson Death Wish knockoffs and kung fu fist-fests. With..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Speechless

"...Keaton, Geena Davis, Christopher Reeve, Bonnie Bedelia, Ernie Hudson, Charles Martin Smith, Gailard Sartain and Ray Baker. They quip..."

Dec. 16, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Utopia Fest 2014

An incredible vibe, camping, and transformative performances

"...word “Utopia” signifies an idyllic society, but its Latin root actually means “No Place.” Both apply to September’s hill..."

June 6, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Mayor's State of the City Is … Mixed

Adler touts city initiatives, decries “shadow” of state backlash

"...With a little help from Charles Dickens, Mayor Steve Adler delivered a mixed but certainly..."

April 18, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Rattling Our Stage

A Survey of Austin's Rebel Theatre Scene

"...(e.g., Rude Mechanicals' Lust Supper and curst & Shrewd, root wy'mn's no mo' blues and dyke/warrior-prayers, Lisa D'Amour's Oscar..."

April 10, 1998 Arts Feature

The Dictator

Sacha Baron Cohen opts for scripted comedy this time and lands many good jokes and new offenses, but the target is soft and unmissable.

"...Directed by: Larry Charles. Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Anna Faris, Ben Kingsley, John..."

May 18, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Sally Field, Max Greenfield, Beth Behrs, Wendi Mclendon-Covey, Stephen Root, Elizabeth Reaser, Jack Antonoff, Natasha Lyonne, Tyne Daly. (World..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Despicable Me 2

Gru exchanges supervillainy for domesticity in this sequel, although the Minions are still the animated film's best selling point.

"...Despicable Me 2 looks like something out of a Charles Addams cartoon. With his bulky frame and hairless noggin,..."

July 5, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Bad Santa

Billy Bob Thornton plays a thieving, degenerate Santa.

"...the forever-bullied boy, and yes, a half-hearted quest to root out Willie’s dormant (dead-drunk) heart, but happily, that message..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Land of 1,000 Dramas

Venues

"...isn't producing, other companies -- e.g., Salvage Vanguard Theater, root wy'mn theatre, Rude Mechanicals -- frequently book the space..."

March 12, 1999 Arts Feature

TV Eye

"Down There" gets its proper due on HBO.

"...to write a play about vaginas? Ensler's play took root when she asked friends about their vaginas. Their responses..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

How to Be a Popular Girl

What will shy novelist Sarah Bird do now that she's back in the limelight, Dick Holland asks in this profile of the author of The Yokota Officers Club.

"...but now, as we visit over pimiento cheese and root beer, we hear, from the other room, "Brown-Eyed Girl,"..."

June 22, 2001 Books Feature by Dick Holland

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...tactic that divides the city and does not address root issues ["NAACP Targets APD Funds," News, June 25]. This..."

July 9, 2004 Column

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Charles Hagerty, Hair..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Man and a Half

Hanging with music industry legend Jerry Wexler

"...the Drifters, Champion Jack Dupree, Ivory Joe Hunter, Ray Charles, Big Joe Turner, Otis Redding, Solomon Burke, Wilson Pickett,..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Hip-Hop Pioneer Tee Double Perseveres

Holding the vision through institutional racism, isolation, and a double transplant

"...mid-Eighties. He'd run down on competitors alongside fellow native Charles "Chilly Red" Edwards. The latter states that Johnson, ever..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...They're not the only directors with Austin roots in today's massive lineup drop: PJ Raval has his..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Insiders at Introgen

As Texas looks for a new economic boost, the decision-makers like to have a piece of the action

"...viral attacks on cancer, because it goes to the root cause, a malfunctioning replication of cells. Side effects, in..."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

O Brother, Where Art Thou?

In this Depression-era Coen brothers film, a trio of chain-gang escapees seek a (possibly mythical) treasure while on the lam from a diabolical sheriff.

"...Blake Nelson, John Goodman, Holly Hunter, Chris Thomas King, Charles Durning, Michael Badalucco and Stephen Root. Whether you leave..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Dir/prod/scr/dp/ed: Dominic DeJoseph; Cast: Jon Hyrns, Marco Giudice, Charles Langley, Jeanne Foss, Silverman, Paul Yates...."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...is the connection between all these women and the roots of their dissatisfaction. Novelist McMillan was assisted in the..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Allison Janney, Marc Maron, Andre Royo, Owen Teague, Stephen Root, James Landry Hebert, Matt Lauria, Catfish Jean (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: I’m Just Not Into Labels

CD Baby brings DIY Musician Conference to Austin, Sidewinder won't be ready for SXSW, and PledgeMusic withholds Fastball campaign funds

"...San Antonio hip-hop trio Third Root splits its upcoming album, Trill Pedagogy, into four EPs..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...who travels back through his life, looking for the root of his unhappiness...."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Coach's Corner

Pre-season NFC predictions to assist you in your betting pools.

"...Dallas: My wife thinks I'm scum to root against Wayne McGarrity. I'll live with it. If you..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

The Castle

"...Directed by: Rob Sitch. Starring: Wayne Hope, Tiriel Mora, Charles Tingwell, Anthony Simcoe, Sophie Lee, Stephen Curry, Anne Tenney..."

June 4, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

From Southerners to Seventh Grade

"...sentences throughout the novel ("The cock was like the root of his root, the knot in the ropes that..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Books Feature

Austin’s Oktoberfest Gets the Royal Treatment

Partying with the prince, per tradition, at Koko's Bavarian Biergarten

"...its vibrant food scene. At my wedding in 2018, Charles [Attal, of ACL and C3 Presents fame], Jesse [Herman,..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound: A Month in Austin Rap

Three top-grade hip-hop albums emerged this fall. Let’s recap.

"...After traversing the national slam poetry circuit, Charles Stephens, aka Chucky Blk, pivoted to hip-hop two years..."

Dec. 13, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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