The Rookie

The film recounts the baseball career of Texan Jim Morris, who, in 1999, became the oldest rookie major-league pitcher to take the field in 40 years.

"...to a large extent, the filmmakers succeed in this endeavor. The Rookie embeds its formulaic homilies about believing in..."

March 29, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Yi Yi

At nearly three hours long, Yang's final film is a novelistic portrait of the Jians, a comfortable middle-class family, presumably like many others, whose members can be categorized neither as happy nor unhappy.

"...chance that she might hear and respond, but the endeavor causes Min-Min to flip out because it makes her..."

April 6, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Faithless

"...and desires runs the risk of seeming a narcissistic endeavor, one that unnecessarily serves the needs of the filmmaker..."

March 16, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Wedding Planner

"...Sight, while he casually seduces in just about every endeavor, egging you to lay back and luxuriate in that..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Intellectual Life of the Early Renaissance Artist

"...their arts' rightful place in the firmament of intellectual endeavor. Central to this endeavor was the study of the..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Books Review by Tim Walker

Coming Soon

The Most Memorable Sex Scenes in Film

"...of sex as a terribly romantic, but ultimately disappointing, endeavor ..."..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Screens Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Playing by Heart

"...the human heart works. He's mostly successful in his endeavor, although there is the occasional banal line of dialogue..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Celebrity

"...with the superficiality of what passes today as artistic endeavor and aspires to achieve something more meaningful: He's the..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Texas Platters

"...work. Instead of coming off like a truly intentional endeavor, the Regalmatic Two's music sounds like the drummer and..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Music Review

The Word Made Flesh

Ebenezer Baptist Blends the Spiritual and Temporal

"...think it's always been part of the African-American churches' endeavor to minister to the totality of life," he says...."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Mother Night

"...operatives. As he was warned upon going into the endeavor, Howard's participation in the spy operation would be disowned..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wallace and Gromit: The Best of Aardman Animation

"...rash of sheep disappearances. In addition to this latest endeavor, a sampling of Park's earlier, pre-Wallace and Gromit work..."

June 14, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Heal Thyself

City to Perform Self-Reflection

"...eliminate excess management layers, and streamline "customer service." The endeavor would be a lot more confidence-inspiring, however, if the..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Crumb

"...got all his siblings to join him in this endeavor and the results were quite elaborate and well-organized. But..."

June 30, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Freeport Wins Small

Thousands and Thousands of Dollars

"...were honest differences over the meaning of the word "endeavor" in the law's definition of "project," which was "an..."

May 19, 1995 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Toys

"...anyone was willing to invest in his resolutely fanciful endeavor. Even that attention-getting trailer featuring Williams doing comedic riffs..."

Dec. 18, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

How Three Austin Songwriters Found Family in Next of Kin

On debut EP Homemaker, Lili Hickman, Madison Baker, and Caelin reach queer country transcendence

"...hooks and catchy melodies, may be an even bolder endeavor. In 2025 America, Next of Kin could be considered..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...far put on pop-up art shows with her Quarters endeavor – now, she’s venturing into pop-up concerts, like this..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...yard. Arguably, they miss the point of the entire endeavor...."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Austin FC and Urban Heat Launch Merch Collab

Team Verde reps local post-punks

"...over the past few years. The soccer club’s latest endeavor is a limited edition merch collaboration with local post-punk..."

April 30, 2025 Music Post by Mattea Gallaway

God, Texas, and Film Incentives

The devil's in the details for Texas' multibillion dollar plan

"...not least since the funding mechanism takes the whole endeavor out from under House Appropriations Committee scrutiny. This is..."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date

Make sure to make time for the coolest queer you know, aka you.

"...find turning down plans with friends a truly difficult endeavor. Maybe that’s because I spent a long time not..."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

Controversial Definition of Antisemitism at Universities Would Limit Criticism of Israel

Lawmakers hear testimony on both sides of the proposed law

"...in the definition include calling the state a “racist endeavor” or comparing its policies to Nazi policies. [inset-1-left]..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...cohabitation between them turns out to be a challenging endeavor...."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Album Review: Hayes & the Heathens

Hayes Carll and the Band of Heathens capture Southern-fried synergy

"...song would almost suggest we don’t take the entire endeavor too seriously, but the combined songwriting heft between Carll..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 13-19

"...poets. A similar principle applies in many fields of endeavor. To be excellent at what you do, you must..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Album Review: White Denim, 12

Onetime Austinite conjures Seventies garage rock on dozenth LP

"...James Petralli occupies center stage, not only as the endeavor’s sole constant, but by circumstance, necessity, and temperament, he’s..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Levitation, a Cumbia Halloween, Jazz Hall of Fame, and More Crucial Concerts

From spooky to undead and beyond, these are the shows to see

"...from dreamy midtempo act Turtle Pond to his solo endeavor. Released via Flyer Club Records (the local outpost behind..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...week, but celebrating the deceased should be a year-round endeavor.   – James Renovitch Pinthouse’s 12th Anniversary..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Oddities, Psychos, Unprofessionals, and More Weekday Events

Get out and get weird

"...lifestyle. If you’re looking to attempt your own joint endeavor, there are worse places to get advice than from..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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