Liberal Arts

When a Manhattanite returns for a visit to his old liberal arts college, he falls hard for a student 15 years his junior.

"...Directed by: Josh Radnor. Starring: Josh Radnor, Elizabeth Olsen, Richard Jenkins, Allison Janney, Elizabeth..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Mountain Between Us

This is what a boring plane crash movie looks like

"...Directed by: Hany Abu-Assad. Starring: Idris Elba, Kate Winslet, Beau Bridges, Dermot Mulroney and..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

City Hall Hustle: It Will Be Mayor May Before you Know It

Plugging the holes in the city's campaign finance ordinance

"...the Hustle like nowadays? Well, at work I'm constantly refreshing Talking Points Memo for the latest campaign news, before..."

Sept. 26, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Common Law

Checking your credit history

"...The new year often brings about a renewed commitment to organizing our financial affairs...."

Jan. 5, 2007 Column by Carl Barry

The Common Law

Checking your credit history

"...Yes. Regularly checking your credit history is an important step in combating..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Column by Carl Barry

The Emoji Movie

What a time to be alive (in a smartphone)

"...The voice of this generation can be summed up in one lousy little nonword: “meh.” It can be defined..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Movie Review by Danielle White

The Campaign

A wan political comedy guaranteed to offend no one.

"...Directed by: Jay Roach. Starring: Will Ferrell, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Sudeikis, Dylan McDermott, Katherine..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Queen To Play

In this French drama, a placid, working-class woman discovers passions she never knew she possessed when she learns to play chess.

"...Directed by: Caroline Bottaro. Starring: Sandrine Bonnaire, Kevin Kline, Francis Renaud, Alexandra..."

July 8, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Kangaroo Jack

"...Directed by: David McNally. Starring: Jerry O'Connell, Anthony Anderson, Estella Warren, Christopher Walken, Michael..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Skulls

"...Directed by: Rob Cohen. Starring: William Peterson, Steve Harris, Christopher McDonald, Leslie Bibb, Hill..."

March 31, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Venom

Spider-Man's nemesis gets a spin-off without web-head

"...Directed by: Ruben Fleischer. Starring: Tom Hardy, Michelle Williams, Riz Ahmed, Scott Haze and..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Bedside Manner: Chasing the 'Infinite' Dragon

What do you read next when you really, really loved what you last read?

"...With books like Infinite Jest, you will almost always have some marginal opinion..."

Oct. 17, 2011 Books Post by Sarah Smith

Malibu's Most Wanted

"...Directed by: John Whitesell. Starring: Jamie Kennedy, Taye Diggs, Anthony Anderson, Blair Underwood, Regina..."

April 18, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Full Frontal

"...Directed by: Steven Soderbergh. Starring: Catherine Keener, David Hyde Pierce, David Duchovny, Nicky Katt,..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Down From the Mountain

"...Directed by: D.A. Pennebaker, Chris Hegedus and Nick Doob. Starring: Holly Hunter, David Rawlings, Colin Linden, Chris Thomas King,..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

The Relic

"...Directed by: Peter Hyams. Starring: Penelope Ann Miller, Tom Sizemore and James Whitmore. With..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Foxtrot

Israeli drama brings offbeat levity to anti-war narrative.

"...Directed by: Samuel Maoz. Starring: Lior Ashkenazi, Sarah Adler, Yonaton Shiray, Dekel Adin, Yehuda..."

April 6, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Playback – AAN Convention: Worth the Ink?

Checking the pulse of print media and music journalism

"...alt-weekly newspaper staffers from around the country – assembled in Austin for the annual Association of Alternative Newsmedia Conference...."

July 15, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

News Roundup: Refugees, Republicans, & Rhetoric

Refugee politics take center stage

"...In this week's News Roundup: the mayor welcomes Syrian refugees..."

Nov. 22, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Top Five

Chris Rock is on a roll with this funny yet pointed comedy, which he wrote and directed, and also stars in.

"...Directed by: Chris Rock. Starring: Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson, JB Smoove, Gabrielle Union, Kevin..."

Dec. 12, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Skyline

In this effects-heavy film, extraterrestrials invade Los Angeles.

"...Directed by: Colin Strause and Greg Strause. Starring: Eric Balfour, Scottie Thompson,..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Seek and Destroy

One Swordsman's 'diary' highlights of three months on the road with Metallica

"...some idea of what you may or may not find here...."

Jan. 9, 2009 Music Feature by Trivett Wingo

The Bubble

This gay-tinged Romeo and Juliet story set largely in Tel Aviv shows the complexities of love in a land where the conflicts are as old as Western religion and as new as suicide bombers.

"...Directed by: Eytan Fox. Starring: Ohad Knoller, Yousef Sweid, Daniella Wircer, Alon Freidmann, Zohar..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Shot at Glory

"...Directed by: Michael Corrente. Starring: Morag Hood, Kirsty Mitchell, Cole Hauser, Brian Cox, Michael..."

May 10, 2002 Movie Review by Nick Barbaro

Solid Roots Support the Tiarras' Indie Chicana Sound

No longer Tiarra Girls, the outspoken sister trio still puts family first

"...Sophia sensed a creeping tension in the air from behind the drum set...."

July 28, 2023 Music Feature by Wayne Lim

Virtual Cooking Classes With Top Austin Chefs

Extraordinary new series to benefit Southern Smoke Foundation

"...In the pre-pandemic times – remember those? – we spent..."

April 29, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Accelerates Into Weekly Artist Lists

Naked Giants, Ghost Wolves & Saint Phnx top 111 new reveals

"...shifts to weekly talent announcements. Today’s batch adds 111 emerging acts to the stack, including Seattle grunge-psych trio Naked..."

Jan. 23, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

ACL Review: Skepta

MC locksteps the crowd with infectious, street-level bangers

"...In a workmanlike set Friday afternoon, UK grime legend turned..."

Oct. 7, 2017 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

SXSW List 8

Peanut Butter Wolf, Kasey Chambers, White Denim and 147 more

"...by Southwest looms just 21 days away, so the lineup ticks toward completion, while big names remain reserved for..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Once and Future Library

New library committed to creating community gathering space

"..."We are trying to create an iconic landmark that is a tribute..."

Oct. 30, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

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