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Flags of Our Fathers
The first half of the film continues Clint Eastwood's ongoing deconstruction of America's hero myths but then detours into some uncharacteristically sentimental mulch.

Oct. 20, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Mystic River
Clint Eastwood's newest is a dark, lachrymose tale of slowly snaking evil.

Oct. 17, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Obamarama This Saturday
Rally at Eastwoods Park this weekend
"...Get thee down to Eastwoods Park this Saturday, or Obama will put you on..."

April 18, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Gran Torino
Clint Eastwood directs and stars in what could be a perfect career-capper due to the perceptive way the character he plays seems to be a culmination of all the roles he's played before.

Jan. 9, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Eeyore's Birthday: A statue where the party started
The Eastwoods Neighborhood Association is raising funds for a sculpture of Eeyore to commemorate the park's part in the launch of that Austin rite of spring, Eeyore's Birthday Party
"...time. But the celebration actually got its start in Eastwoods Park, that patch of green space just north of..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Million Dollar Baby
Glorious performances and Eastwood's confident direction result in a film that transcends the rules of its genre and shows us, with an unvarnished simplicity, how human beings struggle to come to terms with the unthinkable.

Jan. 28, 2005 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Naked City
A frat house plans a basketball court for its property in the Eastwoods neighborhood, where a single-family house now stands.
"...The fraternity, Delta Tau Delta, has so angered its Eastwoods neighbors with its plans for demolition that they have..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by David Garza

The Lords of Parking
Neighborhood Associations Deciding Curbside Privileges
"...of Austin ascertained that my neighborhood association - the Eastwoods Neighborhood Association, governing the area from 26th to 32nd,..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature by Jeff Mandell

UT Area Cautious -- at Best -- Over Planning Effort
Campus-area residents take their turn in the city's neighborhood-planning spotlight.
"...are pessimistic about the long-term prospects for their neighborhoods. Eastwoods NA member Barbara Epstein, who spent several of her..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Hereafter
Clint Eastwood looks into the great beyond and sees dead people – lots of them, and chatty souls they are, too.

Oct. 22, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Trouble With the Curve

Despite its love of baseball lore, this film, starring Clint Easstwood and Amy Adams, is really a melodrama about the reconciliation of a father and daughter.

Sept. 21, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

J. Edgar
The man who played Dirty Harry directs Leonardo DiCaprio as America's top cop, J. Edgar Hoover.

Nov. 11, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

'The Zoo Story'
A take on Albee's classic two-hander has the actors swap roles throughout the run
"...its Zoo Story in five different outdoor locations, including Eastwoods Park, Old Settlers Park, and Little Stacy Park. Call..."

April 15, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Paris 36
This French film set in late-Thirties Paris is something of a backstage drama, but it's marred by glossy reminiscing and melodramatic politicizing.

April 24, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Developing Stories
The Concordia redevelopment highlights the need for the city to do more than plan from the dais
"...about 1,400 shops and condos. The Hancock neighbors (and Eastwoods Neighborhood Association) have opposed the proposed 20-story buildings, high-rises..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Concordia Moving Plans
The little Lutheran school along I-35 is relocating, and a large mixed-use development is slated to take its place
"...higher end of proposals. Dana Twombly, president of the Eastwoods Neighborhood Association, says she agrees with the mixed-use concept..."

July 14, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Open Range

Aug. 15, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

How Many Villas = MF-6?
NUNA residents feel betrayed, but Villas supporters say the proposed apartment complex is better than the alternative.
"...Yet members of NUNA, Eastwoods, and other nearby NAs remain angry at Goodman and..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...neighborhoods just to the north of it, Hemphill Park, Eastwoods Park, Hyde Park, Heritage, and Shoal Crest (west of..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Column

Qmmunity: Stop, Drop, and Shop
Qmmunity advises on what local places are best for gay gift shopping this year
"...for a 2024 on-the-road tour. Sat., Dec. 9, 1pm. Eastwoods Park, 3001 Harris Park Ave. Free but donations appreciated...."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Faster Than Sound: Twain’s Texan Metamorphosis
The Big Thief favorite finds a home locally, Brew & Brew Solo Sets gratify, and a send-off to outlaw country drummer Paul English
"...Meeting up locally at Eastwoods Neighbor-hood Park, the multi-instrumentalist arrives fresh from dates playing..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Lee Elementary Still Lee Elementary
Campus renaming debate still rumbles on the AISD board
"...teacher • Wheeler's Grove, the original name of nearby Eastwoods Park and site of early Juneteenth celebrations..."

May 26, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lee Renaming Brings Out Butter-Knife-Sharp Wit
Don’t ask a question you don’t want to know the answer to
"...campus • Wheeler's Grove, the original name of nearby Eastwoods Park..."

April 29, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD to Consider Ridding School Names of Confederate Legacy
AISD Board in the process of crafting a mechanism that allows for renaming schools upon public request
"...Lee; and Wheeler's Grove, the original name for nearby Eastwoods Park and site of some of Austin's first Juneteenth..."

Nov. 20, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Studio Visits: Matt Rebholz
Conspiracy theories and the painstaking work of being a graphic novelist
"...is homey and filled with light from windows overlooking Eastwoods Park. Rebholz keeps binoculars nearby to watch the birthday..."

Jan. 17, 2014 Arts Column by Andy Campbell

Gay Place: Loss
Let someone save your life tonight, sugarbear …
"...the grass with ACC's GSA. Fri., April 27, 5-9pm. Eastwoods Park, 3001 Harris Park Ave. Free. www.theqaustin.org...."

April 27, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Res Publica
Citizens' calendar, Jan. 27-Feb. 3
"...Long Road to Justice. Noon. UT campus, Texas Union, Eastwoods Rm. 2.102. www.utexas.edu/diversity/events/hemansweatt...."

Jan. 28, 2011 News Feature

Becoming Herself
What role the 'Universe of Texas' played in the life and art of Marcia Gay Harden
"...they wound up south of the law school near Eastwoods Park, down the street from the Posse. And I..."

May 21, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

City Hall Hustle: New Year Wish List
From cops to condos, we got your splash pads right here
"...at Bailey, Bartholomew, West Austin, Clarks­ville, Lott, Chestnut, and Eastwoods parks. Splash pads – finally, a new ubiquitous word..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Crash-Scene Budget
The budget balances, and stitching is transparent
"...2) Close seven park pools (Bailey, Clarksville, Eastwoods, Odom, Palm, St. Johns, West Austin). After the summer..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

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