Bottom of the Budget Barrel

City Hall scraped to the bone; now it cuts into it.

"...How Low Can You Go?" featured what City Manager Toby Futrell dubbed "the departments that this community feels absolutely..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Outlander Star Caitriona Balfe, Andor Creator Tony Gilroy Join ATX TV Festival Lineup

State of the industry panel also slated for June fest

"...Clemens (Paramount Television Studios and Paramount+ Original Scripted Series), Toby Gorman (Universal Television Alternative Studio), and Lisa Katz (NBCUniversal..."

April 27, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

In the Loop

In the Loop is a scabrous and funny study of how an offhand remark by a career politician can metastasize into an international conflict and, ultimately, war.

"...James Gandolfini, Chris Addison, Anna Chlumsky, Mimi Kennedy and David Rasche. Political vitriol, when dispensed with razored, rapier aplomb,..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...Brion, Louis C.K., Fred Armisen, Aimee Mann, Patton Oswalt, David Garza, Sarah Silverman, Colin Hay, Andrew Bird, Grant Lee..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Beside the Point

The plots thicken at City Hall

"...cheekily monikered Hey Cister! Consulting. Also named is attorney David Armbrust, Moriarty's former representation when he first landed the..."

July 27, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Morales Murder: Misreported worldwide

Blame for sloppy reporting goes to ... APD?

"...local crime story – on Tuesday, June 19, 40-year-old David Morales was beaten to death by three or four..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...has 'punishment' behind their professional recommendation." – City Manager Toby Futrell, in a letter to HNA officers (See last..."

Jan. 26, 2007 News Feature

The Sound of No Hands Clapping

Maybe it's because Americans so instinctively put British folk on a pedestal of erudition, but it's a welcome relief to find one who, however book smart, is a complete social imbecile

"...by Toby Young..."

June 30, 2006 Books Review by John Dicker

Come to Daddy

Family freakout with Elijah Wood in this slick and twisted thriller

"...national treasure McHattie (Pontypool, the Soska Sisters remake of David Cronenberg’s Rabid), Norval’s father is a hideous scum demon,..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Playhouse's Holmes and Watson

The joy in this staging of Jeffrey Hatcher's play is seeing the good doctor deduce which of three Sherlocks is the real deal

"...the fun is in the gravity. As our Watson, David Stahl takes every aspect of the case as seriously..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees

E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms

"...Brian Corkum, A Shoe Story Nate Dunaway, Jungle Book David Peña, Elephant and Piggie: We Are in a Play!..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Shit or Shinola? Dewhurst Puts His Foot in It

Lt. Gov. throws Texas DPS under the bus in an attempt to explain Tampongate

"...the House Bill 2 abortion debate. Now Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst has found himself neck-deep in what can politely..."

July 26, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council's Got ... Talent?

At intermission, we talk to the headliners

"...million in the first forecast prepared by talent judge Toby Futrell) is subject to quite a bit of skepticism..."

July 13, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: Blue Spectre

The 'Statesman' discovers a sinister plot to take control of city government. The culprits? Those union goons, of course

"...22). Then followed Sunday's encomium to Dallas Police Chief David Kunkle ("Dallas' police chief has the power that Austin's..."

June 30, 2006 News Column by Michael King

APD's White Settles: The End of Mala Sangre?

Unanswered questions leave a cloud over top brass

"...a 1997 suit, officers Stan Farris, Dennis Clark, and David Gann alleged they were transferred (and replaced solely by..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Twelfth Night

In Onstage Theatre Company's 'Twelfth Night,' the frolicking gaiety generally gives way to choppier stage seas and constricted emotion

"...trickery at the hands of her mischievous uncle, Sir Toby. Feste, the foolish truth-sayer, moves in and out of..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Arts Review by Heather Barfield Cole

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...plan. The resolution, which passed 7-0, directs City Manager Toby Futrell to report back to council in 90 days..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

DA says no evidence that city officials tipped off investigation subjects

"...city officials that were made by Austin Police Detective David New...."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Futrell Spares Knee: 'Moving Forward' at APD

Police chief scolded, not punished

"...According to City Manager Toby Futrell, Austin Police Chief Stan Knee did not harbor..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: The Healing of Wounded Knee

A tale of two city memos suggests more than paper-shuffling needed at APD

"...was not exactly a steel-toed work boot. City Manager Toby Futrell responded to City Attorney David Smith's perfunctory report..."

Feb. 25, 2005 News Column by Michael King

'There's Going to Be Some Changes'

The latest Mala Sangre testimony dismantles the APD party line

"...from Chapman, police Chief Stan Knee, and City Manager Toby Futrell, among others -- has been "no." Yet deposition..."

Oct. 17, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...its board of directors voted to support City Manager Toby Futrell's proposed FY 2004 budget -- including its 7.2%..."

Sept. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Stratus Sparks Citizen Uprising

Hundreds of citizens turn out to denounce the proposed Stratus deal.

"...to protect Barton Springs!" Similarly, Bunch raised City Manager Toby Futrell's ire with his criticism of how the Stratus..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...AWOL. The big budget flick from John Wick co-creator David Leitch opens May 3, but SXSW attendees get to..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...about any bluesman he ever covered. (State Theatre, 9pm) -David Lynch..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...of her feature directorial debut Booksmart, while Americana legend David Crosby (who will be in town for a conversation..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Mank

Corruption, lies, and credits on the set of Citizen Kane

"...Directed by: David Fincher. Starring: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried, Tom Burke, Charles..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Movie Review 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

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Grabuzov, Oleg Shtefanko, Ayane Nagabuchi, Rick Yune, Roger Allam, Toby Jones (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Halloween

The night he came home again (for the first time)

"...Directed by: David Gordon Green. Starring: Jamie Lee Curtis, Judy Greer, Andi..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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