S.L. Houser’s Earnest “Wind in the Door” and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Rod Gator, BLK ODYSSY, and Cloud Companion

"...hope in a world so damn dark." Imbuing the earthling experience into her lyrics, this time-traveling alien's desire for..."

June 2, 2023 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

SXSW Film Review: Gaia

South African ecohorror grows a very different creeping death

"...There’s a YouTube video that’s been blowing earthling’s minds for a number of years now. Entitled “The..."

March 17, 2021 SXSW Post by Marc Savlov

Fantastic Fest Wave Three Crashes Down

Music and madness fill festival lineup

"...He's here to save every one of us! Heroic earthling Flash Gordon protects the world from the nefarious Ming..."

Sept. 13, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mixed Metaphors

These craft cocktails are for the books

"...herbaceous. Then a bison-grass vodka represents Meg and her earthling friends. A few drops of lavender bitters creates the..."

June 17, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Shipping & Handling

Coming-of-age comedy Slash peeks into the world of erotic fan fiction

"...writer/director who's been at SXSW previously with feature films Earthling and Wuss, could render a narrative with enough impact..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

One in a Crowd: Sword of Gary 6000

Local Renaissance man Zach Hall looks to Kickstart a video game

"...over a litany of aliens out to prove the earthling’s inferiority...."

Feb. 3, 2016 Screens Post by James Renovitch

David Bowie’s Auto Memorial: Blackstar

Swan song LP admits “I Can’t Give Everything Away” but almost does

"...Low and Heroes, adding the electronic rhythm accents of Earthling and the introspection of Hours, then wrapping it in..."

Jan. 12, 2016 Music Post by Michael Toland

Five Faces of Frankenstein

This Halloween, Austin serves up five freaky takes on Mary Shelley's mad doctor and his monster

"...Raff, who, having had enough of Frank and, apparently, Earthling sex, zaps them before rocketing back to Planet Transylvania...."

Oct. 23, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Artist Intensive Unveiled

AFS program fosters creative hookups

"...selected include Clay Liford (the director of Wuss and Earthling) and his film Slash, along with three other writing-and-directing..."

June 6, 2014 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The One About Erotic 'Harry Potter' Fan Fiction

Filmmaker Clay Liford on fan fiction from '50 Shades' to 'Star Trek'

"...Austin-based filmmaker with two features you can rent online, Earthling and Wuss. His short film "My Mom Smokes Weed"..."

Sept. 21, 2013 Screens Post by Clay Liford

DVDanger: 'Lifeforce'

Like a comet, Tobe Hooper's long-forgotten sci-fi oddity returns

"...lengthy diversion mid-picture as one alien bodyswaps with an earthling, disappearing into the moors. It's another nod to Hammer,..."

June 22, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Summer Fun: Season’s Screenings

Austin filmmakers pick their favorite summer movies

"...music videos) if you disagree. – Clay Liford, Wuss, Earthling Return of the Jedi (1983)..."

May 14, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

David Bowie

"...Seventies. Bowie even evokes the electro of his much-maligned Earthling with "If You Can See Me," though the beats..."

May 3, 2013 Music Review by Michael Toland

Dark Skies

Aliens mess with a suburban family's peace of mind in this unsettling, slow-burn thriller.

"...innate alien logic – but what does this measly earthling know?..."

March 1, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Battleship

Crass and hugely dumb aliens vs. multiple earthling navies: Must mean the start of summer movies has arrived.

"...day, this crass and hugely dumb aliens vs. multiple earthling navies should thrill the hyperactive 10-year-old inside you. Adults,..."

May 18, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

At the Corner of Art and Commerce

The poster design of Yen Tan

Feb. 10, 2012 Screens Feature

Mars Needs Moms

Based on a children's book by Berkely Breathed, this animated film looks good but lacks emotion.

"...Martians, you see, have decided they need to capture earthling mothers to harness their disciplinary power, a quality that..."

March 11, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film

Clay Liford's sideways kind of sci-fi, Earthling

"...Head Trip: Clay Liford's sideways kind of sci-fi, 'Earthling'..."

March 19, 2010 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

SXSW Film Announces Feature Lineup

MacGruber, Mr. Nice, Micmacs among titles

"..."My Mom Smokes Weed," will premiere his narrative feature Earthling, while Austin's Mike Dolan will compete with Dance With..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Canon, Dance With The One, directed by Mike Dolan, Earthling, directed by Clay Liford, Helena from the Wedding, directed..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Meet Dave

Eddie Murphy reteams with his Norbit director for this new extraterrestrial comedy in which miniature aliens operate a spaceship that has a human form.

"...into his mouth) starts to have feelings for his earthling friends and dangerously postpones his departure, while back on..."

July 18, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Quentin Tarantino's Beloved Body Snatcher From Hell

"Goke: Body Snatcher From Hell"

"...SXSW kickoff. Top it. We dare you, foolish *gaijin* earthling...."

March 7, 2008 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

David Bowie

Hours of limited-release material offered for the first time stateside

"...Pixies cover "Cactus"). The other three platters are '97's Earthling, '99's Hours..., and 2002's Heathen follow-up, Reality. Limited-edition packaging..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Music Review by Dan Oko

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...this year's migration. For more info, contact [email protected] or flash@earthling.net. – D.M.Beyond City Limits• Former state legislator-turned-lobbyist Arlene Wohlgemuth..."

Jan. 6, 2006 News Feature

Down the Hill, Up the Hill, Into the Cave

Where the bad man in the ape suit and diving helmet touched me

"...Corman. The ape in the diving helmet kills one earthling but desires her sister. Her sister, surprisingly, seems not..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Screens Feature by Louis Black

David Bowie

Liveshots

"..."Battle for Britain," off 1997's drum and bass overload Earthling, kicked into Trent Reznor gear, giving way to "something..."

April 30, 2004 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Hollywood Is Calling

Sarah Hepola shows you how to get celebrities like Robert Heyges to call your cell anytime you want, but ideally on special occasions.

"...Greetings, Earthling. Congratulations on the anniversary of your open marriage! We..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Norman Normal Saves the World

With Norman Normal Saves the World, writer and solo performer Rob Nash creates a breakout vehicle for the sinus-clearing, "I could kill you right now" über-geek of Nash's Holy Cross Sucks!, and its absurd hilarity, along with Nash's usual clarity in characterization, chameleon comic abilities, and ever-sharp wit, make this Holy Cross installment a fine summer blockbuster of its own.

"...bragging rights, and a variety of action figures. Simple earthling rivalries don't, for instance, include an intergalactic -- nay,..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Men in Black II

"...featured Messrs. Smith and Jones as a pair of earthling cops keeping the planet's native populace safe from a..."

July 5, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

David Bowie

Record Review

"...simultaneously managing to render Bowie's last two semi-misfires, 1997's Earthling and '99's Hours ..., moot points at best. Heathen's..."

June 28, 2002 Music Review by Marc Savlov

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