Marc Savlov’s Top 10 Films of 2019

"...all laugh more at our elected officials – it's good for us and good for them." 6) One Cut..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Gay Place

What makes Austin so queer-friendly?

"...any) spaces for QPOC folks. I know we look good on paper, but numbers don't speak for experience. I've..."

Sept. 22, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Who Killed Vicki Nisbett? And Is She Even Dead?

No verifiable crime scene, no murder weapon, no motive, and no body

"...retesting that eventually exonerated Michael Morton of his wife Christine's murder in 1986. Duty planted campaign signs with red..."

Jan. 27, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Bleed for This

A boxer returns to the ring in this conventional drama

"...Hinds, Ted Levine, Jordan Gelber, Amanda Clayton, Daniel Sauli, Christine Evangelista, Tina Casciani, Liz Carey and Denise Shaefer...."

Nov. 18, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Nowhere to Go

The struggles of homeless teenagers and young adults often go overlooked in Austin

"...incarceration. But she also feels that anyone with a "good head on their shoulders can get a job."..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Makeda Easter

A Safe Place?

Parties, alcohol, and attitudes are contributing to a high number of sexual assaults in Austin

"...of town, alone, etc.," explains APD Sex Crimes Sergeant Christine Chomout. And of course, the greater concentration of people..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Football and Existentialism

Aggies annihilate Bulldogs 70-14

"...first half before coach Kevin Sumlin unleashed a chastened Christine Michael (who sat out against SMU for breaking team..."

Sept. 24, 2012 Sports Post by Emily Bevan

Then There's This: Back to the Garden

Comp plan aims to build a sustainable food system

"...New York, where rising stars like City Council Speaker Christine Quinn – a frontrunner candidate for mayor next year..."

July 13, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Headlines

"...Norwood, charged with the 1986 killing in Georgetown of Christine Morton; both women were bludgeoned to death in the..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Feature

AISD Approves Its Big IDEA, 6-3

Board ignores overwhelming opposition to charter proposal

"...speakers – including many Eastside students – had a good word to say about IDEA. Instead, they were unified..."

Dec. 23, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Arrested Development?

Young-at-heart Austin is home to a booming Young Adult literature scene

"...it, "a brilliant juxtaposition of ex- and next-gen hippies, good-time Bubbas, urban cowboys, hikers, bikers, college students, ... casual..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Books Feature by Melanie Haupt

TV Eye

Who might win what and why

"...Nominated drama ensembles include The Closer (TNT), Dexter, The Good Wife (CBS), Mad Men, and True Blood (HBO). Nominated..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

AE's Coal Conundrum

Energy planners and the fight over Fayette

"...big bite out of its sulfur dioxide emissions – good news for Austin, just 60 miles downwind. Sulfur dioxide..."

Nov. 20, 2009 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Confessions of a Shopaholic

Profligate spending may be out of step with the times, but don't short-sell the comic charms of Isla Fisher.

"...Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, Krysten Ritter, Joan Cusack, John Goodman, John Lithgow, Kristin Scott Thomas, Robert Stanton, Leslie Bibb,..."

Feb. 20, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Thank You

"...contuse as the years pass. You did such a good job, and I enjoyed being part of the beta..."

Dec. 19, 2007 Promotions Post

Club 'Chronicle' Team Zen Challenge

"...43, was born in the Netherlands and spent a good amount of time in Canada before finally making it..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Sports Post by Kristine Tofte

The Making of Our Team!

"...First of all, Liz your blog was good. You had the first amendment to express what's in..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Promotions Post

Suggested Reading and Tips for People Considering Bariatric Surgery

"...Fighting Weight by Khaliah Ali, Dr. George Fielding, Dr. Christine Ren, and Lawrence Lindner (HarperCollins, $22.95): Ali is not..."

July 13, 2007 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

TV Eye

Tube tops

"...The New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS): Julia Louis-Dreyfus is lovely as our all-too-human divorcée..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Emmy post

"...miniseries Thief. Although Thief received little fanfare, it was good to see Braugher's fine performance – in a series..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Watching, Breathing, and Eating the World Cup

France vs. Italy is one for the true gourmand, but what of the third-place game?

"...French friends were beside themselves with happiness. That's always good. They also liked my caipirinhas...."

July 7, 2006 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

TV Eye

News blast

"...room for Julia Louis-Dreyfus' The New Adventures of Old Christine (premiering March 13). If that show doesn't hit, something..."

March 3, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Welcome to Mooseport

Ray Romano, Gene Hackman, Maura Tierney, and Marcia Gay Harden search in vain for a laughtrack in Mooseport, Maine.

"...Gene Hackman, Ray Romano, Marcia Gay Harden, Maura Tierney, Christine Baranski, Fred Savage and Rip Torn. I’d like to..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Guru

"...Graham, Marisa Tomei, Jimi Mistry, Michael McKean, Dash Mihok, Christine Baranski and Malachy McCourt. There’s not a whole lot..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Chicago

This film adaptation doesn't so much recall the glory days of movie musicals as give it a new, era-specific reason to wake up and shake its tail feather.

"...Renée Zellweger, Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, John C. Reilly, Christine Baranski and Taye Diggs. The movie musical was never..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Truth About Charlie

"...Directed by: Jonathan Demme. Starring: Christine Boisson, Lisa Gay Hamilton, Ted Levine, Joong-Hoon Park, Tim..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...Faire to Remember are equal parts lilting melodies and good humor. Their song "Tolkien" is an unexpected MP3 hit...."

March 8, 2002 Music Feature

Neighbors vs. Neighbors

A profile of the Central Texas struggle over Alcoa Rockdale and its plans for expansionAlcoa announces new "voluntary" emissions reductions.

"...union's activism has been rewarded, says Schneebeli. "These are good jobs -- $13 to $17.50 an hour, with incentives...."

July 27, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

October Previews

"...Texas. The scientists and the police must save the good citizens. Good thing these batshit creatures only come out..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Screens Feature

Reflections

"...tall, dark, and handsome Hank, at 6'4", was too good a batter and first-baseman to be anything else. Luckily,..."

March 19, 1999 Screens Feature

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