At Close Range

The Men Behind the Texas Militia Myth

"...claims the largest militia in the country, estimated at close to 10,000. Yet until the Oklahoma City bombing, I'd..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Open Range

"...Luna, James Russo and Abraham Benrubi. Kevin Costner’s Open Range is the best new Western to come out of..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Range Life

"...albums I’ve been meaning to write about on the Range Life label from my hometown of Lawrence, Kansas. Starting..."

July 8, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Lee Leffingwell: 'Think Long-Range'

The incumbent mayor defends his record

"...I've taken the view that we have to think long-range; we have to plan long-range. That's why – I..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Two Local Vegan Powerhouses to Close This Month

But don’t despair, not all hope is lost

"...comfort-food cafe Counter Culture, run by Sue Davis, will close at the end of December. The vegan spot originated..."

Dec. 4, 2022 Food Post by A. Richmond

After Five Decades, Austin Recovery to Close

Nonprofit succumbs to financial challenges made worse by COVID

"...Edith Royal and Community First! Village outpatient programs will close down. As of April 20, AR had 46 clients..."

April 22, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

"The Art of the Hollywood Backdrop" Provides a Close-up on Cinema's Scenic Paintings

The exhibition of 12 vintage backdrops painted for MGM films reveals their techniques for creating grand illusions

"...1966 hanging onstage and backstage at Bass. The movies range from a biblical epic to historical dramas to a..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Documentary Cowboys Shows That Some Are Still Out on the Range

If you thought cross-country cattle drives were the stuff of legend, this Austin Film Festival showing will make you think again

"...Langmore, attempts to correct the history by taking an up-close and personal look at an industry that persists to..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Screens Feature by Matthew Monagle

How Close to You Want to Be to 'Contagion'?

AMC Barton Creek debuts its IMAX screen

"...larger, slightly curved and specially treated IMAX screen positioned closer to the audience. The new IMAX theatre maximizes the..."

Sept. 8, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Range War at Commissioners Court

Officials choose up sides over law firm's proposal to privatize tax collections

"...giant ledger books and hand-scribbled entries. He continued keeping close tabs on his "baby" during his iron-fisted reign as..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Fear

Stock characters and unintentionally funny dialogue doom this film about a beleaguered father who tries to protect his smitten daughter from a drug-dealing, trash-talking, randomly violent psychopath.

"...James Foley, the gifted filmmaker who brought us At Close Range, After Dark, My Sweet, and the stunning Glengarry..."

April 19, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Country of Exiles?

Country of Exiles: The Destruction of Place in American Life

"...one-trick pony of a book, it delivers. --Barbara Chisholm Close Range: Wyoming Stories..."

July 9, 1999 Books Review

A Way With Guns

Young writer Kevin Wood grew up with BB guns, and rifles and hunting, so it was a bit of a shock for him to discover that he wasn't as comfortable with a handgun.

"...week, my father and I went to a gun range -- you know, where people go to practice shooting..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Features Feature by Kevin Wood

Beeswax

This Austin-shot indie from Andrew Bujalski is a remarkably naturalistic slice of life.

"...and Janet Pierson. Shot in Austin and featuring a range of talent that's more often found behind the camera..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Yes Man

Jim Carrey plays a guy who just can't say no, a predicament which creates more a collection of humorous set-pieces than a satisfying movie.

"...opportunity that presents itself. This plot gimmick veers suspiciously close to the 1997 Carrey vehicle Liar Liar, in which..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Movie Review by Theresa Everline

Austin @ Large: The Real 'Victim No. 1'

Another summer, another shooting, and a moment of truth for police oversight

"...Owens, who was unarmed, was shot five times at close range by APD officer Scott Glasgow, who had apparently..."

June 27, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Spike & Mike's '97 Festival of Animation

"...the most remarkable achievement of all, the Oscar-winning A Close Shave from Brit Nick Park and his Aardman Animation..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Maximum Risk

"...Nifty, huh? Admittedly, some of these impressive moments come close to the kinetic set-pieces found in some of Lam's..."

Sept. 20, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Youth in Revolt

Teen angst is on the docket in this Michael Cera vehicle that's pleasant but never delivers on the revolt promised in the title.

"...(Buscemi, in an ill-defined role) is schtupping a blonde closer to Nick’s age than his own (in fact, she’s..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love

"...Randy gets around by skateboard; Evie drives her own Range Rover. And, oh yeah, they're both 17-year-old girls. Randy..."

July 28, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Monster in a Box

"...the show and kept the camera at a decent range and used minimal, but choice, expressive movements, cuts and..."

June 12, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Martian

Circumstances force Matt Damon to become a wily Robinson Crusoe on Mars

"...a role tailor-made for Damon, who beautifully expresses a range of nuanced feelings without (thankfully) resorting any hand-wringing theatricality...."

Oct. 2, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

If You Can't Stand the Heat ...

Republican Jill Warren is behind in the polls and going negative on her Democratic opponent Ann Kitchen, in the race for House District 48 in Travis County.

"...consultant, Hans Klingler, insists that this is an "extremely close race." But regardless of the posturing, both camps realize..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Brassed Off!

"...where, in 1992, the government austerity is threatening to close the local “pit” as part of a national trend..."

June 13, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

'A Couple of Ways of Doing Something'

Chuck Close gets in Austin's face with new examples of his pioneering portraiture

"...an artist lived up to his name, it's Chuck Close. With the immense photo-realist portraits that made his name..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Left Behind

AISD moves to close Webb Middle School – and transfer the "merchandise"

"...It's the closest thing to a full sentence I've heard from a..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

Austin FC Finds “Turning Point” Moment With Upset Win in Seattle

Finlay, Zardes goals break winless streak

"...1-0 lead. But Stuver made himself big, denying the close range shot, and sending Austin the other way with..."

May 18, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Saturday

Ukraine's KAZKA, Fuck Money, Shawn Mendes, Beck, and more

"...in-person South by Southwest since 2019 came to a close with a busy Saturday that, for many, started with..."

March 20, 2022 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Virginia B. Wood's Cookbook Collection Will Live on at Cookbook Cafe

Home "On the Range" at the Central Library

"...food writers Claudia Alarcón and MM Pack, along with close friend of over 40 years Pamela Nevarez-Fisher, sought to..."

June 22, 2018 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Flying Pig Hunters

Feral hog helicopter hunt debate chews up time as clock counts down

"...said the animal wouldn't suffer because it was a close-range shot. "You think it's close range from a helicopter?"..."

May 14, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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