AFF Announces Film Lineup

Black Swan! Meek's Cutoff! Blue Valentine!

"...The Austin Film Festival just announced its film lineup mere..."

Sept. 21, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Dead White Males

This critique of public education loses grade points on acting choices

"...The Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress, 964-5685,..."

Sept. 3, 2010 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Something to Sink Your Teeth Into

Good advice from a guy who survived Troll 2, George Hardy, D.M.D.

"..."For me, the big surprise has been how many people experience the..."

April 23, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

How the Other Half Loves

City Theatre turns out a high-energy, quick-tempoed sex farce that entertains

"...How the Other Half Loves..."

April 2, 2010 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Sundance Announces Shorts Program

Texans get the nod

"...film program yesterday, and a handful of Texans made the cut, including Park City regulars the Zellner Bros...."

Dec. 8, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

TV Eye

TV Eye likes what it sees in the new Fall lineup

"...The bulk of the fall TV season has launched, and..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Mome Vol. 14

The latest in the anthology series curated by Fantagraphics' Eric Reynolds and Gary Groth

"...The latest in this anthology series curated by Fantagraphics' Eric..."

May 8, 2009 Books Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Monsters vs. Aliens

In this animated film, a misfit band of monsters unleashed from quarantine defend Earth from an alien invader.

"...Conrad Vernon. Back in 2007, DreamWorks mogul Jeffrey Katzenberg rather boldly stated that he intended to only release films..."

March 27, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Off the Record

Blaze's blues strike a chord with the SXSW Film 09 and dropping out for the Black Angels' Psych Fest 2

"...According to local director Kevin Triplett, Drunken Angel: The Legend of Blaze Foley opens with a trailer for..."

March 13, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Friday the 13th

The latest coming of Our Man in the Hockey Mask was filmed in Austin.

"...Danielle Panabaker, Amanda Righetti, Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Derek Mears, Julianna Guill, Ben Feldman and Derek Mears. In..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Miss Witherspoon

This satire on reincarnation amuses but has trouble transcending its own gags

"...Miss Witherspoon..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

Esther's Follies

Esther's alumnus Derek Reid returns from L.A. to show us how funny Obama can be

"...Sure, the housing market is glutted, the stock market is in..."

Dec. 12, 2008 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

D&D Dispatch No. 3: Not at D&D

A reporter leaves the Dog & Duck, worries about Bo Derek

"...The Internet was not my friend at Dog & Duck..."

Nov. 4, 2008 News Post by Nora Ankrum

2008 B. Iden Payne Awards

A strong sense of community at possibly the funniest Payne Awards ceremony ever

"...The 34th annual B. Iden Payne Awards ceremony, held Sunday,..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Seussical the Musical

This theatrical tribute to the good doctor tries to take on too much at times, but its heart is in the right place

"...Seussical the Musical..."

July 18, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Will 'Safe-P' and TDCJ Be Held Accountable?

Legislative committee will hear testimony on a controversial substance abuse treatment program

"...of abusive treatment in a substance-abuse program operated by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, a legislative committee is..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Rehabilitation or Torture?

Texas prison inmates say their 'therapy' has taken a dark turn

"...According to some former and current inmates, the state's Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facilities. Funded by the..."

May 23, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Spotlight: Bobby Whitlock & CoCo Carmel

Derek's still-standing Domino and his new vocal counterpart

"...Out steps the host of the The Johnny Cash Show, barrel-chested in..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Eric Clapton

Gift guide

"...on a July Saturday in Chicago. Not only is the reunion of first supergroupers Steve Winwood and Eric Clapton..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Clapton: The Autobiography

Slowhand's rock & roll hangover

"...Clapton: The Autobiographyby Eric Clapton Broadway Books, 341 pp., $26..."

Nov. 30, 2007 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

AG's Office Warned Against Filing 'Punitive' Appeals

Warning stems from pending whistle-blower lawsuit against Gary Grief and the Texas Lottery Commission, for which the AG's office is serving as the defendants' co-counsel

"...The Texas Attorney General's Office, as well as other public..."

Nov. 23, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Blind Justice

UT law clinic provides due process for Guantánamo detainees

"...According to the Department of Defense, 340 detainees still are being held..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Truth Hurts

Rowdy Stovall's Mexican Sunrise was inspired by his real life, whether it be football injuries or run-ins with satanists

"...Mexico for some margaritas and dancing. Throwing caution to the wind, you swallow a countless number of cold ones..."

June 22, 2007 Screens Feature by Carson Barker

Racism Alleged at TCEQ

Lawsuit filed by two former Texas Commission on Environmental Quality employees accuses agency of racial discrimination, contends agency denied them promotion because they are black.

"...A lawsuit filed by two former employees of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality accuses the agency of..."

May 18, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

2006-07 Austin Music Awards Show

Austin Convention Center, Wednesday, March 14

"...with floral tributes to Ann Richards and Clifford Antone, the 25th edition of the Austin Music Awards evoked the..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature by Greg Beets

WilCo Lawsuit Settlement: Public Information Politics

County commissioners approve settlement of 2005 lawsuit by former sheriff's office lieutenants against Sheriff James Wilson and county, but why did plaintiffs settle for nothing?

"...Feb. 6, Williamson County commissioners approved a settlement of the 2005 lawsuit by former Williamson County Sheriff's Office lieutenants..."

March 2, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

God vs. Taser: Officer Sues APD

Former rookie officer claims he was forced to resign because of his religious beliefs after he refused to comply with a supervisor's order to use excessive force on a suspect

"...Perez filed a civil lawsuit on Dec. 19 against the department, his former supervisors, and an APD psychologist, claiming..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

WilCo Sheriff's Office Lawsuit: 'Stuff rolls downhill'

Williamson Co. and its sheriff, James Wilson, could stand trial on civil charges for violating the First Amendment rights of two former deputies and the Texas Whistleblower Act

"...Wilson, could stand trial on civil charges for violating the First Amendment rights of two former deputies and the..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

TCB

Finally, nobody died this week, heralding several new beginnings: Trail of Dead hopes its career is reborn on 'So Divided,' ex-Domino Bobby Whitlock relocates to Austin, Stretford comes back on the scene, and even the boy-band craze is revived

"...for a new ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead album. And so it is: The..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Petty Nastiness in WilCo

After more than a year of legal wrangling, federal judge sets date for jury to decide whether Williamson Co. Sheriff James Wilson demoted former WCSO officers Barry Simmons and Ralph Fisher in retaliation for reporting wrongdoing within department and/or for supporting Wilson's rival, former sheriff Jim Wilson

"...Williamson Co. Sheriff James Wilson demote two lieutenants because they publicly supported his political rival, former Sheriff Jim Wilson,..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Patty Ruland

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