The Last Voyage of the Demeter

Horror sets sail with the scariest section of Dracula

"...Demeter, the doomed and damned ship inspired by the disaster in Stoker’s 1897 masterpiece of horror, Dracula. The eerie..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Five Good Reasons to Leave Your Screen at RTX

Austin's leviathans of nerdery Rooster Teeth bring the outdoors inside

"...soon ...Fri., 12:15pm, Summit Stage, Ballroom A What a Disaster! Black Box Down Panel..."

July 7, 2023 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

How to Fight Fires in Elemental: Reimagine Wildfire

David Oyelowo narrates new documentary about our burning world

"...if we view wildfire as more than a natural disaster. “There are things we can do,” Oyelowo says, “and..."

June 27, 2023 Screens Post by Amelia Nonemacher

Opinion: House Bill 7 Will Not Only Endanger the Lives of Migrants, but of All Texans

HB 7 is dangerously far-reaching. But we should also be worried about what it doesn't say.

"...clarity around placement and path to reunification was a disaster when an official policy was in place, so imagine..."

May 26, 2023 Column by Hortencia Rodríguez Sandoval

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 19-25

"...Bond-like secret agent. It was a critical and financial disaster. But Kingsley's fortunes rebounded, and he was nominated for..."

May 19, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Soundwaves' New Exhibit Envisions 20 Austin Songs as Art Prints

Signed Spoon and Sue Foley pieces fundraise for the SIMS Foundation

"...Soundwaves focuses primarily on benefiting organizations promoting social justice, disaster relief, education, environmental sustainability, and mental health...."

May 12, 2023 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Comic Creator Spotlight on Evan Narcisse: “This Is Important Beyond Any Preconceived Notions About Superheroes”

For Free Comic Book Day we chat with Austin's sequential standouts

"...turns everything dark and gritty, and has all this disaster porn, because there’s a deep level of embarrassment to..."

May 5, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Cherry

Quirky, wry, and touching abortion dramedy puts character ahead of politics

"...way possible, Cherry can't help but spread a little disaster...."

April 28, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Suzume

Another modern fantasy wonder from the creator of Your Name

"...Suzume has lived through disaster. Orphaned and now living with her Aunt Tamaki (Fukatsu/Jennifer..."

April 14, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Can Plum Creek Handle City of Kyle’s Exponential Growth?

Plum dumping

"...testing. The current state of Plum Creek is a disaster," he continued, noting that 18 wastewater plants already discharge..."

April 14, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin’s Harry Edohoukwa and Lesly Reynaga Booked for Lollapalooza, and More Music News

Rolling Loud's SXSW dropout and the Long Center's 3D-printed stage

"...of what 3D printers will construct: “Additional social housing, disaster relief housing, and market-rate housing projects are also underway..."

March 23, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

At SXSW, José Andrés Shares How the Power of Storytelling Drives His Mission

Chef announces new cookbook inspired by World Central Kitchen’s work

"...We Feed People, chef José Andrés, founder of the disaster relief NGO World Central Kitchen, sat down with journalist..."

March 12, 2023 SXSW Post by Melanie Haupt

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...continues in the soulful reflections of February release "Best Disaster." – Mars Salazar Debby Friday..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Famed Austin Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph and the Future of Food

Joins the SXSW party and talk about how we'll eat

"...More on the Future of Food 2 Degrees From Disaster..."

March 10, 2023 Features Feature by Rod Machen

Godland

Faith and photography lead to disaster in this Icelandic drama

March 3, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Austin at Large: When Jesús Takes the Wheel

Garza sends several executives packing, brings on a host of City Hall veterans

"...them. (I don't think the blame for the near-miss disaster involving a cargo plane falls on her.) In any..."

March 3, 2023 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Never’s Post-Punk Introduction and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Malik Baptiste, Felt Out, and more

"...mozzarella on "Wallace and Vomit," lead track off their Disaster Piece EP, christened last week with a momentous gig..."

March 3, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

This Is Austin, Not That Great Interview: Fugitive

Power Trip's Blake Ibanez talks new Fort Worth metal venture

"...in Fort Worth. On Gilmore's barren verse ("Seasons of disaster/ Lines of victims caught/ Out in hell's half acre"),..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Music Feature by Katie Karp

As Austin Recovers From Winter Storm Mara, City Manager's Job Is (Again) on the Line

Walking on thin ice

"...to the people of Austin frustrated by the city's disaster response. Watson wants to ensure that process is fair..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Review: The Filigree Theatre's Fire in Dreamland

This compelling drama ignites but doesn't blaze

"...compelling production by Filigree Theatre – is the three disasters that have taken place in the vicinity...."

Feb. 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Got Repairs or Debris Following the Ice Storm? Here's What to Do.

Who to call, where to go, and how best to get back to normal

"...311 mobile app, at austin311.org, or through the Austin Disaster Relief Network at link.adrn.org/ws-cleanup-request. Travis County's Transportation & Natural..."

Feb. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Can Spencer Cronk Weather the Storm After the Storm?

City manager once again at risk after "ice hurricane"

"...to the people of Austin frustrated by the city’s disaster response. Watson wants to ensure that process is fair,..."

Feb. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City, County Issue Disaster Declaration, Seek Federal Funds for Cleanup to Come

Food Bank will be at two Eastside locations tomorrow

"...Judge Andy Brown and Mayor Kirk Watson issued a disaster declaration for both Austin and Travis County, which will..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Review: Flood of Spirits

World premiere conjures up a haunting evening

"...1900, in the shadow of the great granite dam disaster, when the city's dam feeding the hydroelectric power-house on..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: For All Their Wins, Abbott, Patrick, and Paxton Have Lost So Much More

A Texan reflects on the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad GOP leadership

"...substantive to fix the electrical grid. They blamed the deadly disaster of February 2021 on some ERCOT executive and fired..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Column by Al Lindsey

The Wandering Earth II

China's sci-fi apocalypse blockbuster gets an equally massive prequel

"...scientists and astronauts is all that stands against global disaster. Along the way, our heroes must survive an ecological..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Weird Wednesday Celebrates Low-Budget Legend Albert Pyun

An unstoppable workhorse whose films celebrated earnest fun

"...few weeks assisting pre-production on Akira Kurosawa's Dersu Uzala, disaster strikes when Mifune backs out of the movie to..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Screens Feature by Julian Towers

White Noise

Can Don DeLillo's postmodern landmark make it to the actual future?

"...helplessly cut off from experience, when the anxiety of disaster and conspicuous consumption were new and exciting feelings of..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Hot Air Balloon Safety Rule Finally Enacted

New rule was a response to the tragedy that claimed 16 lives in Lockhart

"...crash in U.S. history and the country's deadliest aviation disaster since 2009, killing 15 passengers and the pilot. In..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

Election Ticker: Say It Ain’t So, Zo

Qadri explains his GOP gigs, Guerrero explains her housing views

"...vote for Watson, saying, "Celia Israel would be a disaster." She responded, "Mackowiak's support for my opponent only confirms..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

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