Point Austin: 'No Bueno'

Court says the Lege still trampling on voting rights

"...wrote, "Although we have already concluded that the Congressional Plan cannot be precleared under section 5's effect prong [i.e.,..."

Sept. 7, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Exit, Pursued by a Bear

An abusive husband gets a shot of Southern discomfort in this hysterical revenge comedy

"...bestie Simon and stripper-slash-actress Sweetheart, Nan devises an elaborate plan to feed Kyle to the bears lurking in the..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Point Austin: The Usual Suspects

The argument over geographic districts takes a nasty turn

"...position on council districting – that is, the "10-1 plan" or nothing – are motivated by personal political considerations...."

July 27, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Moonrise Kingdom

Wes Anderson is back with another delightful movie about beautiful dreamers and full-time schemers.

"...full-time schemers: the criminally inept Dignan, with his 75-Year Plan (Bottle Rocket); Max Fischer, the half-cocked Renaissance man-child (Rushmore);..."

June 8, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Council Meeting From Purgatory

Bring a pillow and wear your hard hat

"...before the morning briefings (on the Imagine Austin Com­pre­hensive Plan and Permanent Support­ive Housing finance), to be followed by..."

April 27, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

He Said/She Said: Drake

Live Shot of last night's Drake show at the Erwin Center

"...Luke: As someone who doesn’t plan on seeing Justin Bieber, this will probably be my..."

Feb. 28, 2012 Music Post by Luke Winkie

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...to get Tommy's long-ago donated sperm back. The crazy plan goes hilariously awry and shows how far a couple..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Full Circle

The gospel according to Ruthie Foster

"...Even in the military, Foster couldn't escape the pull of her talent. After an impromptu performance..."

Jan. 27, 2012 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas

Light ’em up for everyone's favorite movie stoners.

"...Go to White Castle and 2008's Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay) in which the weed-loving pair aren't..."

Nov. 11, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Dillinger Escape Plan tore through Emo's East proving no stage is safe from their insane show.

Chrontourager checks out Dillinger Escape Plan at Emo's East 10/26/11

"...Dillinger Escape Plan is not for the timid. In fact, every..."

Oct. 27, 2011 Events Post by Andrew Miller

After a Fashion

Stephen laments the political heat generated by the fires

"...possible to secure myself, be prepared, and have an escape plan. Then I can help my friends and neighbors..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

This Week's Waste of Time

We handicap the 600 playable games of Ludum Dare

"...of Radness). The theme of this year's event was "escape."..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Screens Post by James Renovitch

The Hightower Report

Hiding Behind the Hedge; and Ryan Peddling a Raw Deal

"...armored truck through, billionaire hedge fund dealers like Paulson escape the usual 35% tax rate, instead paying (at most)..."

May 20, 2011 News Column by Jim Hightower

SXSW Film Festival 2011

A few more days to go ...

"...satellite venues are options for those who want to escape the Downtown scene altogether. The complete venue list includes..."

March 18, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

When the New Thing Is Old News Already

Call it Murphy's nth Law of Computing: 'Any given program, when running, is obsolete'

"...them in favor of electronic transfers, while UK banks plan to dump them completely by 2018. To an outsider,..."

March 4, 2011 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Rite

In this supernatural thriller, Anthony Hopkins plays a Vatican-based exorcist who trains a doubting seminary student to drive out the Devil.

"...is a man of little faith. Michael wants to escape his dreaded fate, which is to join his creepy..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sex Offenders Exposed

Are sex offender laws causing more harm than good?

"...ranks of Texas Voices, to earn a chance to escape the list...."

Sept. 10, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Hightower Report

Marooned on BP Island; and Dems Cave on Disclosure

"...such offshore drilling? Yes ... but: When Liberty was planned in the Bush years, it was magically declared by..."

July 9, 2010 News Column by Jim Hightower

'That Summer Feeling'

Davis Gallery artists offer vistas of Texas and beyond into which you can escape

"...capture the serenely colorful majesty of what we might plan our vacations to escape into. Although that "serenely" has..."

July 2, 2010 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sandra Bernhard ♥ America

Sandra Bernhard returns to Austin for We're Still Queer Honey!

"...AC: How's the planning going?..."

June 4, 2010 Features Feature by Cindy Widner

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...March 9, that Gobert had shared with her a plan to escape from jail. At press time, in light..."

March 12, 2010 News Feature

Modern School Lessons: Reading, Writing, and Real Estate

The sale of a historic Central Austin estate puts private schools in jeopardy

"...in a tizzy for a while." So while the plan is to keep SAMS on the property, Henderson said..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Hell: A Novel

In this comic novel set in the underworld, Butler swings for the fences but creates little more than a breeze

"...means: a realization that sets into motion a daring escape plan that includes no shortage of historical figures and..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Books Review by James Renovitch

Sex, Thugs, and Thanatos

The mad, bad bounty of Fantastic Fest 2009

"...Like all good people across our lovely and peaceable planet, I love Dame Julie Andrews. As a boy growing..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Drought Prompts Call for Conservation

With Lake Travis and Barton Springs hit hard by the drought, the call for more conservation funding grows louder

"...clean, safe water to drink and beautiful places to escape the demands of the city and let our children..."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

How Many Cats Did Austin Save Last Year?

By the numbers, shelter and animal advocate efforts show significant progress

"...Local Winograd supporters also oppose the city's plan to move the municipal shelter (from its current location..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

By the People for the People

"...percent of the American population voted against the bailout plan, yet we implemented it regardless. What happened to the..."

April 2, 2009 Postmarks

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...Brian Hecker Cast: Williams H. Macy, Cheryl Hines, Steve Kaplan, Alia Shawkat, Jon Polito Regional Premiere..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Biomass: A Question of Wood, Not Could

Council will vote this week on a proposed wood-waste-fueled power plant, but just because it's carbon-neutral doesn't mean it's perfect

"...buy 100 megawatts of energy from a waste-wood-fueled power plant located outside Nacogdoches in East Texas. The plant will..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Two-Wheeled Texas

Bikers' best bets on the highways and byways

"...rally. 6575 Decker, 928-2939. Cowboy Bar and Paradise Bar Escape the hot, hot heat in the only air-conditioned bars..."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Angela Armstrong

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