By the People, for the People

It started on a mountain, and now it's over the hill: channelAustin is turning 40

"...was also the beginning of Austin's community access television (ACTV), the one place where "viewers like you" could shoot,..."

Aug. 2, 2013 Screens Feature

Playing for Keeps

In this all-too-predictable romantic comedy/drama, Gerard Butler plays an ex-soccer star who ultimately reunites with his ex-wife and son, whose team he coaches.

"...This provides for some amusing situations, though in a TV sitcom sort of way...."

Dec. 7, 2012 Movie Review by Louis Black

Memoirs of a Movement

Remembering the campaign to Save Our Springs

"...than you can imagine to the effort. Dean Rindy's TV commercials and compelling 14-minute video sealed the victory on..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature

Off the Record

All the fun fun fun that fits

"...Sin Sin; he's also handling bass duties on the current tour...."

Nov. 4, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Point Austin: Race-off

Tovo's Place 3 council campaign gets off to a dubious start

"...kicked off its Place 3 City Council run with TV ads and mailers denouncing a potential "city subsidy for..."

May 6, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Holder Says California Can't Stop Drug War

Prop 19 debate gets more heated – and less intelligent

"...LAT suggests it's the lack of dough to run TV spots in favor of the measure, but it could..."

Oct. 26, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Media Watch: Unwinding the Twine at KUT

Listeners protest cutbacks of legendary DJs Paul Ray and Larry Monroe

"...the weeknight overnight slots, replaced by a syndicated show, Undercurrents...."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Media Watch: Local News

The Statesman and its suitors, and the TV shuffle

"...to focus on its other businesses, including cable and TV, rather than battle the prevailing winds battering the newspaper..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Feature by Kevin Brass

JCVD

Jean-Claude Van Damme is the JCVD of the title, and in this career-adjusting film, the Muscles From Brussels advances from laughingstock to smart, respectable action-film star.

"...the last decade's ignominy of direct-to-DVD schlock, Van Damme's current reputation is such that those assembled at the crime..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

"...them, and our politics becomes just about commercials on TV." – Houston state Rep. Garnet Coleman, refuting suggestions that..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature

What's Happening?

Ruta Maya toasts the Summer of Love

"...The clock said 3:35am, and the TV flickered with images of various soft-lit women twirling phone..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Evan Almighty

Steve Carell's new film is a mild laffer instead of a divine comedy.

"...likely for this modern Noah-and-the-ark story that stars America's current top comic Carell, a host of live animals (in..."

June 22, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

"...Naked City• CBS Corp. is selling its local affiliate, KEYE-TV, to a private investment group as part of a..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature

Who Killed the Electric Car?

This multifaceted documentary about the history of GM's electric car seeks the culprit responsible for its demise and finds plenty of blame to go around.

"...are enumerated in the film. Also highlighted is the current Bush administration’s oil-friendly stance and the demise of the..."

July 28, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Heaven up Here

27 reason to further investigate the UK roster of bands at SXSW 2006

"...Clink, will sadly be unable to attend due his current state of shambles, baby. No matter. Anyone with an..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

'Secuestro Express'

Jonathan Jakubowicz and Elizabeth Avellán on 'Secuestro Express'

"...kidnapping thriller. It only makes passing references to the current political situation, probably much more intimately for someone from..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Screens Feature by Michael King

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...end. Their eyes lit up when they saw the TV cameras. Turning east, dozens of evacuees picked through donated..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Broken Flowers

Jim Jarmusch and Bill Murray meditate on middle age and the world of possibilities.

"...film’s opening sequence, we witness the departure of Don’s current live-in love (Delpy) as he sits diffidently on the..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Oh, Give Me a Home

The 20th 'New American Talent' exhibition reveals a country struggling with isolation and power

"...The current use of airplane imagery in art is easily tied..."

July 1, 2005 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Campaign Update: Frontrunner Dues and Blues

Kim and Clarke race for the line

"...campaign between frontrunner Margot Clarke and newcomer Jennifer Kim, currently in the early voting period prior to the June..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Ortiz's statement "We are 100 percent compliant with the current neighborhood plan" is unfounded given that the plan was..."

April 22, 2005 Column

Film News

Look no further than this alt-weekly's SXSW coverage for proof that Austin is the film capital of Texas, but don't forget some of the stuff going on 'Between the Scenes'

"...to our fair city should also take note of current projects that have Austin Studios, the nonprofit facility of..."

March 11, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...truly disappointing about the state of tolerance in our current political climate ["The Bad American," Arts, Nov. 12]. Maher..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Column

The Challenge of Judge Dietz

School finance decision puts responsibility where it's always been - on all of us

"...state District Judge John Dietz last week found the current Texas public school finance system unconstitutional. His rulings were..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...signed up in favor of the proposal. Taco Xpress currently leases a portion of the property where Walgreens intends..."

Sept. 10, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Playing the Downtown Game

The score so far, and moves still to be made

"...Block 21, subject of the city's current request for proposals, and the adjacent Block 22 (currently..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Reckoning

A traveling troupe of actors in medieval England stumble upon a mysterious murder and end up single-handedly inventing the morality play.

"...its very core. Who knew the birth of reality TV was really reality AD? Predictably, this brings all manner..."

April 2, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...22 that he's running for the Place 5 seat currently held by Will Wynn, now running for mayor...."

Jan. 3, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Migrating North

As the Texas and national film industry feels the burn of runaway production, many agree with one directive: Blame Canada.

"...many Austin-based crew personnel) have now evaporated almost entirely; currently there are far fewer M.O.W.s shooting in Texas, with..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Coach's Corner

Odds and ends: David Stern … Drew Bledsoe … KevinGarnett … Rick Reilly … and more.

"...Jasper appear to be a clever life form. With TV ratings on par with hockey, it's an understatement to..."

May 3, 2002 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

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