The Girl Who Met Robert Johnson

Shirley Ratisseau wrote a song with Robert Johnson

"...Ask Shirley Ratisseau, 82, in failing health with heart problems, living..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Will Lege Rescue Starving State Parks?

Legislators claim help is on way for suffering parks system

"...across gaping cracks in the dashboard of Park Superintendent David Shirley's decrepit Dodge pickup, it became immediately clear as..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

The Haunting

"...thought it was about a haunted house. Silly me. Shirley Jackson's classic 1959 novel The Haunting of Hill House..."

July 30, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bell Blasts Perry for Underfunded Parks

Crisis predates current administration, but Dem says guv could have prodded Lege

"...outstanding, state-of-the-art facility, especially for Austin kids," Park Superintendent David Shirley said, echoing Bell's call for more funding. Upgrading..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Me and Miss Jones

Shirley Jones looks back at playing against type.

"...Partridge Family to hot-blooded grandmother in 2006’s Grandma’s Boy, Shirley Jones is one of the coolest 73-year-olds still working...."

Sept. 12, 2007 Music Post by Margaret Moser

The Disappointments Room

Kate Beckinsale moves into a haunted house

"...As part of her therapy, she and husband David (Raido), along with pre-teen son Lucas (Joiner), flee the..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Paul Bowles: The Complete Outsider

"...by: Catherine Warnow and Regina Weinreich. Starring: Nick Rafter, Shirley Knight and Rob Keith. Writers who are not as..."

March 31, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family

Madea is tasked once again with fixing a broken family.

"...Perry, Loretta Devine, Cassi Davis, Shad “Bow Wow” Moss, David Mann, Tamela Mann, Shannon Kane, Isaiah Mustafa, Natalie Desselle..."

April 29, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Texas Film Awards Celebrate the Maverick Spirit

Shirley MacLaine, Jeff Nichols, and others to be honored

"...honored with the Austin Chronicle Ann Richards Award as Shirley MacLaine receives a lifetime achievement gong. Galán said, "It's..."

March 3, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas vs. TCU: History Repeating?

Longhorns versus Horned Frogs Super Regional rematch preview

"...all just a little bit of history repeating. - Shirley Bassey..."

June 10, 2010 Sports Post by Will Eidam

Texas Platters

"...4 Stars -- David Lynch..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Music Review

Ring in the HollyDaze

Holiday Movie Previews

"...Star draws, however, are everywhere: Shirley MacLaine in The Evening Star, Michelle Pfeiffer and George..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Across the State

Heflin, Hochberg, Mercer, and Mabry among the incumbents on the bubble

"...R-San Antonio, being challenged in District 117 by attorney David Leibowitz. It's a Democratic district, and Mercer only owes..."

Oct. 22, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

All the Way to State

A high school play contest might not sound like a big deal, but it is to the 18,000 students in 1,200 schools across Texas who participate in the state's UIL one-act play every year -- and here's a look at why.

"...Addams tanks in this category, while Bowie (as in David!) tops the scales...."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Bad Medicine?

If Austin's Public Clinics Go Private, the Poor Could Suffer

"...federal requirement, overseeing an additional non-FQHC site -- the David Powell AIDS clinic. The MAP program exceeds federal requirements..."

Nov. 22, 1996 News Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro: Found a Job

If your job isn't what you love, then something isn't right

"...Want To Be With the Girls," the Laverne & Shirley star giggled to the talk show host. But Williams..."

Jan. 27, 2012 Music Column by Margaret Moser

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Joins SXSW Speaker Roster

A$AP Rocky, Olivia Wilde, and the Fonz all join conference

"...of speakers for the festival (running March 8-17), including Shirley Manson of Garbage and VR film pioneer Jessica Brillhart,..."

Jan. 15, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Screening Calls

What to see and when and where to see it at SXSW Film 04

"...and WhiteD: Craig Lahiff; with Robert Carlyle, Kerry Fox, David Ngoombujarra, Colin Friels, Ben Mendelsohn..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature

Naked City

"...Perry announced the appointment of Galena Park ISD Superintendent Shirley Neeley as the first female Texas Education Agency commissioner...."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Raped Twice?

Virginia Glore asked the APD for a rape test -- instead they're prosecuting her for DWI.

"...the SANE [sexual assault nurse exam] nurse at St. David's."..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Crow

"...Alex Proyas. Starring: Brandon Lee, Ernie Hudson, Michael Wincott, David Patrick Kelly and Rochelle Davis. First the bad news:..."

May 13, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Greed

Winterbottom and Coogan reunite to lampoon billionaires but the one-percenters won't flinch

"...Directed by: Michael Winterbottom. Starring: Steve Coogan, Isla Fisher, Shirley Henderson, David Mitchell, Asa Butterfield, Dinita Gohil, Sophie Cookson,..."

March 6, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Taps ConsenSys Founder Joseph Lubin for 2019 Keynote

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency track programming comes into focus

"...addition to Lubin – who joins previously announced Keynotes Shirley Manson and Lauren Mayberry (Music), Marti Noxon (Film), and..."

Oct. 9, 2018 SXSW Post by Bonny Chu

Film News

TV to the rescue, 'Madman' Robert Rodriguez, and more news

"...rest... Start brewing the coffee and baking the pie. David Lynch is expected here Jan. 24 for an Austin..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Live Shots

"...long list of reasons to be in Austin. – David Lynch..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Music Feature

Bonus Tracks

"...under the multilayered synths and drum machine beats. -- David Lynch..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Music Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Sarah Delappe, Chloe Okuno, Joshua Sharp, Aaron Jackson, Producers: David Hinojosa, Ali Herting, Lara Costa-Calzado, Tatiana Bears When a..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...town and Rob Thomas' Veronica Mars, as well as David Gordon Green's Joe...."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...D: Robert Altman; with Kenneth Branagh, Embeth Davidtz, Robert Downey Jr., Daryl Hannnah, Tom Berenger, Robert Duvall...."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

Sxsw

"...case, they're wisely skewed toward the female. Think Garbage's Shirley Manson with a better voice, more anger, and without..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

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