The Hightower Report

Monsanto goes on the attack; and giving thanks for American progressivism.

"...This biotech giant is insanely manipulating the genetics of our world's food supply without long-term testing of how these..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

Letters at 3AM

Monet's Water Lilies transport us to a time before the definition of eyesight and humanity.

"...us lit cigarettes that fumed in metal ashtrays beside our typesetting machines, and we all had such fast fingers..."

June 8, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

Postmarks

Sudden Death

"...so be it. To her I would say that our society has a duty to dispose of certain individuals..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Column

Art in Motion, Pride Kickoff, and More Weekday Recommendations

Arts and more to keep you busy

"...the space being used. Space that was not always ours, but taken. The Blanton’s latest exhibit tackles that question,..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil

This spell isn't as bewitching the second time around

"...once considered a god among actresses – gave us our first true, arguably perfect, glimpse at a live-action Maleficent,..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Movie Review by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: Back to the Future

GOP officials take opportunity to demagogue on heels of Obama clean air plan announcement

"...U.S. contribution to global warming emissions – came from our would-be Elmer Gantry, Lt. Governor Dan Pat­rick, who mounted..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Column by Michael King

The Creation

Texas Choral Consort's performance of Haydn's masterwork reawakened one's sense of life in all its immense variety

"...Northwest Hills United Methodist Church, 7050 Village Center Dr. Aug. 17..."

Aug. 22, 2014 Arts Review by Robert Faires

DVDanger: All This Horror Business

Catching up with the major terror releases

"...to find out what happened to a team of four documentarians, last seen in the Amazon rain forest. What..."

July 26, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

East Cameron Folkcore: Tour Diary, Part I

Cruising through Germany with the cursers of disgust

"...In February, we released our second LP, For Sale, at the Scottish Rite Theater...."

Sept. 24, 2013 Music Post by Jesse Moore

'Water in Time'/'The Night Way'

Bill Kennedy's photos and Bob Schneider's prints immerse you in watery goodness

"...Flatbed World Headquarters, 2830 E. MLK, 477-9328..."

Aug. 5, 2011 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dome Sweet Dome

How do you contain an international music festival? Build a dome, and they will calm.

"...of hooves behind me, breath on my neck. The Four Horsemen? The Austin Police Department...."

April 1, 2011 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Pondering Downtown Condos

Frequently Asked Questions

"...we are not 'overbuilt'!" Their key argument: After the four high-rise condo projects now under construction sell out, no..."

March 13, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

We Were the Urban Pioneers

Our search for the just-right million-dollar condo, in the wilds of Downtown

"...face insuperable odds, cheerless solitude, and public ridicule – our lives would be far different. There would be no..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

They Hear America Singing!

Grammy-nominated Conspirare brings together 600 voices in search of our national sound

"...mayhap? Or – and I know this is after your time, but still ... – some standards by the..."

Jan. 26, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Puns of Steel

There's a science to interpreting puns; just ask audience members at the 23rd Annual O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships.

"...ever after because he placed too many CONDITIONERS on our marriage, which was really CRIMPING my STYLE. So we..."

May 12, 2000 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Juliette Binoche and Trần Anh Hùng Sample The Taste of Things

The ingredients of the lauded French romance about cooking

"...France has given much to the creative world: in art, in literature, in cinema. But it was..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: Does Austin Need SF Zoning?

Or is this status quo protection already obsolete in the City That Never Shrinks?

"...all and should be the No. 1 focus of our local leaders as we enter our third decade of..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Houston Prop 1 FAIL

In the wake of HERO's overturn, Houston's vulnerable left vulnerable

"..."It was about protecting our grandmoms," said Lt. Governor Dan Patrick on the overturning..."

Nov. 4, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Who Saved the Electric Car?

SXSW Eco speakers applies purchasing power to environmental issues

"...she regards that as an irresponsible position. "Companies need our help."..."

Oct. 13, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Stan the Man

The legendary name behind Marvel Comics comes to town for Wizard World

"...Marvel Comics, this week's guest of honor at Wizard World Austin Comic Con shaped what the superhero genre has..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chewies and Spikes And Jaynes, Oh My

Wizard World Austin Comic Con returns

"...A year ago, after the first Wizard World Austin Comic Con, I asked their PR director Jerry..."

Nov. 13, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Hightower Report

Global Game That Never Ends; and A New Name for Occupation

"...anything about until recently, when Washington began to escalate our military involvement in it. It's an extremely impoverished nation..."

Jan. 22, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

SXSW Interactive Panel: We Have Been Objectified

Objectified panel

"...all a house really is: a place to put our stuff."..."

March 16, 2009 SXSW Post by Marc Savlov

This Ain't No Picnic: Minutemen on Patrol

The sinister legions of the 'Drug Cartel' have little to fear from the latest incarnation of border hysteria. As for the rest of us ...

"...of El Paso, is what McGauley calls his "Command Center": Two navy blue silos bridged by a large hay-scattered..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Diana Welch

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Eddie Taylor's 100th birthday, Dry Cleaning, and Terry Allen highlight our recommended shows

"..."Ladies and gentlemen, the greatest guitar player in the world."..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Deconstructing ISIS

UT professors discuss the rise of the Islamic state

"...It took the world by surprise when ISIS announced the establishment of a..."

March 1, 2016 News Post by Dina Samir Shehata

Fortune Chinese Seafood Restaurant

Fortune: We welcome you to Austin

"...giant prawns, and eels (market price on each; pick your favorite of 11 different preparations). Dim sum carts cruise..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Food Review by Mick Vann

The Best of Food in 2007

Top 10 Quotes From 'Ratatouille'

"...celebrities have ruined it for me. But some of our own have made it to the screen (notably Flip..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Samurai Sword

Austin Powell debuts “Into the Void” with the Sword's Trivett Wingo

"...and Year Long Disaster. ABANDON EVERY HOPE, ALL WHO ENTER HERE...."

Feb. 2, 2007 Music Post by Austin Powell

Energy Abounding

Few words better encompass what the Kathy Dunn Hamrick Company is all about

"...location had to be changed. "The State Theatre is our home," Hamrick says. "This would have been our seventh..."

July 7, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

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