Divest in Chase Bank

The city holds a $1.16 million contract with the bank

"...About 80 ralliers organized outside the JPMorgan Chase Bank on Sixth Street on Monday to demand that..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Chase

"...like to hear the director of a big, dumb chase film like this one say, “Hey, it's a big,..."

March 11, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

In Search of the Missing Time Capsule

It ain't easy keeping track of Austin's history

"...time capsule that was then buried at the old Chase bank building at 700 Lavaca. Last December, Davison was..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Dog

Dog Day Afternoon is a film about a wildly true bank robbery; as conveyed by John Wojtowicz in this doc, the story gets even nuttier when told from the horse's mouth.

"...22, 1972, he and two barroom acquaintances entered the Chase Manhattan Bank on Avenue P in Brooklyn, New York,..."

Aug. 22, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Chasing Liberty

A fictional president's daughter (Mandy Moore) skips out on her Secret Service minders (this doesn't remind us of any presidential daughters we know).

"...code name for first daughter Anna Foster (Moore), and chase is exactly what federal agents must do when 18-year-old..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Non-Stop

"...pavement in what appears to be the lengthiest foot chase in film history. Then-debuting writer-director Sabu (né Hiroyuki Tanaka)..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Bourne Identity

"...of style alone. Liman's film is essentially one long chase sequence, and it's constructed almost entirely from suspense tropes..."

June 14, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The November Man

Pierce Brosnan stars in this spy thriller that's decently made, but lacks the sizzle of a 007 or Jason Bourne.

"...executive-produces) and Director Roger Donaldson (No Way Out, The Bank Job) – the film moves along at a lively,..."

Aug. 29, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Puss in Boots

As infectious as the latest viral cat video, this animated film has the added slam-dunk of Antonio Banderas purring the voice of the title character.

"...large egg who eventually tricks the cat into a bank robbery that goes wrong, sending the captured Humpty to..."

Oct. 28, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Getaway

The story comes from Jim Thompson’s book, and the screenplay was written by Walter Hill. The star wattage is all McQueen and MacGraw, while the propulsion is all Peckinpah.

"...movie. But beyond that, The Getaway is a solid chase movie about a bank robber and his wife. The..."

Nov. 11, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The International

This conspiracy thriller starring Clive Owen and Naomi Watts never gets past second gear.

"...is Wilhelm Wexler (Mueller-Stahl), a consultant for the International Bank of Business and Credit, a lending titan that specializes..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Occupying the Future

Participants say they're in it for the long haul

"...down," explains Dawnielle Castledine, a member of Occupy Austin's banking committee. She estimates that $75,000 has been removed from..."

Oct. 21, 2011 News Feature by Ramon Martinez

The Thomas Crown Affair

"...plays Thomas Crown, a phenomenally wealthy New York investment banker (early on we're told he owns the skyscraper he..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Baby Driver

A heist goes wrong for a music-loving getaway driver.

"...who drives the getaway car for some brazenly dangerous bank robbers. From the mind-blowing opening heist and car chase..."

June 30, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Triple 9

Grimy policier is an electrifying muddle with killer cast

"...9 starts off with a bang. A daring daylight bank robbery goes without a hitch until the getaway hits..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Fun and Games With Stratfor

APD and DPS collaborated with private 'geopolitical intelligence firm'

"...it contains information about an Occupy Austin march to Chase Bank at 221 W. Sixth that took place on..."

March 7, 2014 News Feature by John Anderson

Takers

This Los Angeles-set heist movie stars lots of well-muscled men.

"...trying to figure out who engineered a thrilling midday bank heist. The audience knows, of course – the opening..."

Sept. 3, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Hightower Report

Oh joy – the branch bank of the future is here!

"...The giant banks that wrecked our economy are thriving today, thanks to..."

May 10, 2013 News Column by Jim Hightower

Articulations

A family of Austin artists faces deportation, playwright Cyndi Williams gets some recognition in Big D, and Arts Center Stage both gives and gets.

"...in December has been announced. It comes from JPMorgan Chase Bank of Austin. This donation kicks off the next..."

Jan. 10, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

The Blanton Museum of Art gets a cool million for its new building, Austin Museum of Art gets a new director of development to raise money for its new building, and a whole lotta Austin Artists get nominations for the 2001-02 Critics Table Awards.

"...an Austin native whose background couples 15 years in banking administration -- most recently, as vice-president and manager of..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Going for Broke

Fruit Salad Days

"...retail trends as the primary cause of the label's bankruptcy. According to Kunz, the music industry's retail crunch can..."

June 18, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

The Place Beyond the Pines

A melodrama, multigenerational epic, heist film, and motorcycle-fetish movie are all rolled into one in this Ryan Gosling and Bradley Cooper headliner.

"...tragic gutter glory. In a series of spectacular single-take chase scenes, the film follows Luke’s descent. The deeper he..."

April 12, 2013 Movie Review by Leah Churner

John Anderson's Top 10 Photos of 2019

"...a police officer after gluing herself to the downtown Chase Bank entrance on April 15, as part of Extinction..."

Dec. 19, 2019 Photo Gallery

Southwest Key Breaking Social Ground

Center aims to tackle unemployment issues in East Austin

"...of the organization's community advisory council and representatives of Chase Bank and Capital One Bank (involved in the financing)...."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Who Killed Jim and Tina?

Why has the murder of two people in Kyle, Texas, eight months ago not led to a single arrest?

"...a "residential redevelopment company" that markets its ability to purchase "problem properties." Earlier that month, Hall says, he delivered..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Most Dangerous Man in Austin?

Cody Wilson's day-to-day life is pretty routine. But the product he's selling threatens to make gun control laws obsolete.

"...stock, sight, and barrel, for example – can be purchased online with a credit card. No background check, no..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Planting the Seeds

Commercial kitchens keep Austin cooking

"...food businesses more effectively. She's applied for a $100,000 Chase Bank Mission Street grant which she would put toward..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Another Austin growth spurt

"...mind, Wesevich has applied for a $100,000 grant from Chase Bank's Mission Main Street Grants program and she's already..."

May 22, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Where the Girls Go/ATX: Let’s Dance

The best places to find dancing queers this weekend

"...makes a solid argument. So let's cut to the chase: What are we doing this weekend?..."

May 2, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Why Infiltrate Occupy Austin?

"...police officials would send undercover officers to J.P. Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Goldman-Sachs, et al...."

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