Concussion

Will Smith is the doctor who pioneered research into NFL head injuries

"...into CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy). That’s the story of Concussion, which details how Omalu (a somewhat taciturn Smith) discovers..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Isn’t It Romantic

Another entry in the bizarre "head trauma leads to female empowerment" rom-com genre

"...the lesson seems to be that only a brain-rattling concussion can allow a woman to see (or hear, in..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Walking Contradiction: Texas High Schools, Football, and Concussions

Thousands of students mash helmets every weekend – at what cost?

"...Having already sustained a concussion one year prior, the linebacker knew what to anticipate...."

Oct. 30, 2013 Sports Post by Joseph Baucum

For the Kids

The UIL and school districts can do better work curtailing concussions

"...the helmet reputed by some coaches to prevent football concussions. She is in disbelief...."

Dec. 24, 2013 Sports Post by Joseph Baucum

The Ongoing Tradition

The Taos Talking Pictures Festival has carved out a place as one of the country's top 10 film festivals with an eclectic, mellow mix of artists, activist politics, panels, and New Age philosophy.

"...year's winner was Daniel Yoon, the director of Post Concussion, a semiautobiographical film about a Fortune 500 executive who..."

April 28, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The War With Grandpa

DeNiro back on the "wacky gram-gram" schtick (hope the check cleared)

"...other can be described as Home Alone lite: No concussion-inducing swinging paint cans or burn-inducing doorknobs inspired by Looney..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Beanpole

Post-war Russian drama reappraises the position of women veterans through a strange compact

"...war barely over, she is a ghost. She has post-concussion syndrome, a disorder that leaves her stock-still at a..."

April 10, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Angel Has Fallen

An unexpected twist in the franchise is all for the better

"...Take the concussion subplot. It’s an inspired bit of writing. Given all..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Life of the Party

Melissa McCarthy goes back to school

"...and Ennis, both playing a form of mild bafflement/low-grade concussion for something approaching, but not even grazing, laughs. Second,..."

May 11, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Being Evel

Evel Knievel rides again in this retrospective doc

"...doomed rag doll tumbling across the pavement (crushed pelvis, concussion, multiple fractures). Then there’s his much-ballyhooed Grand Canyon jump..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Soccer Watch

"...will be the first games to incorporate a new concussion protocol announced Tuesday by FIFA, soccer's world governing body,..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

The Good Eye: Closet Therapy

Peeling back the layers of clutter to an organized you

"...Houston with broken ribs, a broken foot, and a concussion that would temporarily alter her personality and take away..."

April 18, 2014 Column by Amy Gentry

The Football Prophecies: Week 14

Courtney Love sings the anthem, a shooting in Oakland, and more

"...Cleveland: Chiefs’ running back Peyton Hillis will sustain a concussion from a vicious second-quarter blow by Browns’ linebacker Scott..."

Dec. 7, 2012 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

The Best of Times, the Worst of Times

A look back at Texas A&M and Missouri's first season in the SEC

"...missed games with knee and shoulder injuries and a concussion...."

Nov. 27, 2012 Sports Post by Emily Bevan

'The NFL Beat': Week 12

Enterprising fantasy football journalism

"...will suit up this week following his Week 10 concussion, and this news bodes most positively for Bears WR..."

Nov. 24, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

The Departed

Watching this new film by Scorsese is tantamount to falling in love with the director all over again.

"...identity. When he finally collides with his doppelganger, the concussion reverberates across the entire film. Scorsese doesn't have much..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Heart of Film Festival Schedule (Revised)

"...Post Concussion* (9:40pm)..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Screens Feature

Austin Heart of Film

Screenwriters Conference and Festival Schedule

"...9:30pm Post Concussion*..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Screens Feature

Dancing About Architecture

The dulcet tones of the karaoke fill the former Electric Lounge, but that's not the fate of the building.

"...set, having apparently lucked out and avoided suffering a concussion. Not so lucky was Texacala Jones and her T.J...."

Sept. 17, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

One Woman’s Battle for Justice After a Cop’s Reckless Driving Killed Her Partner

One moment destroyed Pam Watts' life and created an activist

"...lay in a Kyle hospital bed with a severe concussion, a badly bruised lung, three broken ribs, cracked knees,..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, July 22-28

"...will walk away without even a hint of a concussion. I believe in myself and worship myself, but even..."

July 22, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Escapism and Connection: The Illustrated Life of Billy Perkins

Hustling Austin posters for 30 years, Perkins perseveres

"...to come pick me up – I had a concussion...."

June 17, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Video of APD Use of Force on East SIxth Goes Viral

Elisha Wright's attorney says police version of events is wrong

"...same information. He added that his client suffered a concussion from the arrest along with bruises and swelling to..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Richard Linklater: In Defense of Animation

The Apollo 10 1/2 director show it's not just for kids

"...AC: Speaking of concussion, you mentioned at the AFS Cinema screening that there..."

April 9, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Verde Report: Sizing Up Austin FC’s Roster After Offseason Makeover

Retooled and refreshed, ATXFC is carrying plenty of confidence into a crucial second season

"...and Cascante looked overmatched following (now-retired) Matt Besler's season-ending concussion last season. The club got the help it needed,..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Austin FC Scores Top Defender in MLS SuperDraft

Kipp Keller signing signals good news for a squad desperate for depth at center back

"...After a concussion prematurely ended Matt Besler's season in September, Austin FC..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Lands Top Defender Kipp Keller in MLS SuperDraft

St. Louis University sophomore joins the big leagues

"...After a concussion prematurely ended Matt Besler’s season in September, Austin FC..."

Jan. 11, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Top 10 Defining Moments of Austin FC’s Season

The highs and lows of the squad's Q2 debut

"...Besler, brought invaluable leadership and defensive prowess before a concussion sidelined him for the last 12 games...."

Dec. 17, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Lessons From an Austin FC Collapse

What needs to get fixed if the Verde are going to start winning in a near-ish future

"...a big way since the cool-headed defender suffered a concussion in a match at the beginning of September. In..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Suspect in 2019 Assault of Gay Couple Arrested for Bond Violation

Frank Macias arrested in East Texas after missing court date in connection to hate crime

"...hospitalized for their injuries, with Perry suffering a major concussion with minor internal bleeding. Macias, his brother Miguel Macias,..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

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