Bad Dog's Good Deeds

Contrary to its name, the new Bad Dog Comedy Theater isn't a mean spoiler on Austin's comedy scene. It's about bringing things together, like improv / sketch comedy and stand-up, two veins of comedy that are almost always separate.

"...of reason. Why would you invite such abuse on yourself and your new business? Is Pruter a masochist? Yes,..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Arts Feature

Girl, Upgraded

According to the 1999 Interactive Digital Software Report (IDSA), the majority of people playing computer games are older than 18, and 38% percent of the people most frequently playing computer games are women. Boy, have things change

"...-- and maligned -- girl toy for a modern world, Mattel unleashed a splashy new ad campaign. "We girls..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Postmarks

Plan for People, Not Cars

"...controls. Not to mention the added traffic congestion, non-point source pollution, and lung damage...."

March 26, 1999 Column

Record Reviews

"...Diary of a Mod Housewife, was such a compelling tour de force that it seems impossible that a follow-up..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Music Review

Six-String Reverb

In the Beginning ...

"...Six-String Samurai The soft-spoken Mungia readily admits to having entered the Loyola Marymount University film program with the intention..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Exhibitionism

Agamemnon: Not for Moderns

"...Enter translator Robert Lowell, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet who was a..."

April 17, 1998 Arts Review

Postmarks

Do the Right Thing

"...Your recent article by Robert Bryce about the old Industrial..."

March 27, 1998 Column

Won't Get Schooled Again

Austin's Music Class of '98

"...It's detention for Kelly Willis, Charlie Robison (standing) and..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Postmarks

"...Deer Park, this has severely eroded the equity in our homes...."

Oct. 3, 1997 Column

False Accusations

"...that I love. Unfortunately, that place is also the center of much controversy, and it would appear that no..."

March 21, 1997 Column

Reflections

SXSW Film Festival and Conference

"...Festival. The symbols (RP) and (WP) indicate regional and world premieres. Additional reviews will run next week...."

March 14, 1997 Screens Feature

Reissues

"...ideas from Coltrane. It's one of Mobley's best, containing four fifths of the 1957 Messengers: Hank, drummer Blakey, pianist..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Feature

Online Hit

Instant Sports Patents a Pastime

"...shills in the ballpark duped listeners with an imminently entertaining display of news reporting and theatrical performance, they also..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Screens Feature by Andy Langer

Recommended Events for This Week’s Cooling Temps

Fairies, succulents, and lowriders in this weekend’s suggested happenings

"...Pack your pencils, papers, and cute animal-themed folders because this month's..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hey, Look! It’s the Crucial Concerts for This Week.

Cooling temperatures mean no reasons not to go out and see some music

"...fault, really. If he hadn’t convinced the guys to enter into a sex pact in the first movie, then..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Matilda, The Matrix, and Mixers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get nerdy, brooding, and out there with these suggestions

"...Monday 12, Moody Center..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Top 10 Festival Films of 2023 You Haven’t Seen Yet

From the Toxic Avenger to school shootings, the best of the fests

"...(plus maybe an out-of-town ringer) that might just become your new favorite flick...."

Dec. 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Stick Together

In light of frightening futures, the queer community must stand together

"...be debated that will have immediate bad effects on our trans family and our drag community. Only days ago,..."

May 12, 2023 Column by James Scott

SXSW Brings the Cosmos to Austin

Keynote brings unseen images from the James Webb telescope

"...South by Southwest is getting ready to expand your view of the cosmos with the announcement of a..."

Jan. 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

All the Dirty Little Secrets: Halina Reijn Digs Up Bodies Bodies Bodies

The director of the Gen Z Clue on why she won't direct on stage

"...films like Paul Verhoeven's Black Book or Bryan Singer's World War II drama, Valkyrie, in her native Holland she..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: To Shame the Strong

Let the congregation sing: “For God’s sake, give more power to the people”

"..."But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Mill Scale Metalworks Handcrafts Barbecue Smokers of the Stars

Appreciating the artistry in steel – and smoked meats – is part of their business model

"...serious business – and the right smoker is key. Enter Mill Scale Metalworks...."

Feb. 21, 2020 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Paul Soileau’s Double Duty

With a new show for Rebecca Havemeyer and a new album by Christeene, is the busy performer having an identity crisis?

"...22, he dropped a new album, which was followed four days later by a bacchic launch party at the..."

June 1, 2018 Arts Feature by Kirk Lynn

Capital T Theatre's Small Mouth Sounds

This hilarious and moving production reveals near deafening truths with barely a sound

"...there are around 6,500 different languages spoken around the world, so from culture to culture, there's already a metric..."

May 25, 2018 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

DVDanger: Another Evil

Carson D. Mell on crying exorcists, plus home release update

"...If there's something strange in your neighborhood, calling a needy, dysfunctional, arrogant ghostbuster might not..."

May 6, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fast, Cheap, and in Control

Cost-of-living increases are making local artists do more with less

"...arts events. I mean, math, right? So, then, with resources for artists in Austin shrinking as rents are skyrocketing..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Pawn Shop Rock

In hock? We've got just the ticket!

"...bar. It's a rare day home in an incessant touring schedule, and he likely has better things to do..."

Aug. 29, 2014 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

SXSW Expands Film Lineup

'Sleepwalk With Me,' 'Safety Not Guaranteed' added

"...will walk among us at SXSW Interactive? Hold onto your complimentary tote bags, then, public radio nerds: SXSW Film..."

Feb. 15, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

AFF Teases 10 Titles

Duplass Bros.' latest comedy gets regional premiere

"...and startling facts with the lives and careers of four teachers, Matt Damon narrates the collective story by and..."

Aug. 23, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Geek Shall Inherit the Earth

A dystopian future meets a pop-culture obsessed past in Ready Player One

"...Rush jersey obtained at the band's most recent local tour stop. The original cassette-only stereo has been replaced with..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Books Feature by James Renovitch

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