The Tillman Story

Documentary about the high-level cover-up of the circumstances surrounding the death of NFL star turned Army Ranger Pat Tillman.

"...was wrong. The fact that Tillman was felled by friendly fire in 2004 and the military then covered up..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Viva la Vida

The 26th annual Día de los Muertos celebration has a new twist this year

"...remembrance of friends, relatives, and heroes.To make the festival eco-friendly, organizers encouraged all participating artists and festivalgoers to work..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

The Lazy Fork

The latest in the Mikeska legacy lives up to the name.

"...location has morphed into a very pleasant and casual family-style barbecue and steak restaurant called the Lazy Fork. Owners..."

June 23, 2006 Food Review by Mick Vann

Failure to Launch

This date movie is dude-friendly by design, but all its attention to hairdos and cute outfits does not make up for its lack of romantic spark.

"...McConaughey is bitten frequently by animals). The film is dude-friendly by design, and while this approach invites cynicism (McConaughey..."

March 10, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Bulworth

"...platitudes he hears coming from his mouth and the family who's only present in his life for photo ops..."

May 22, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Men in Black

Jones and Smith make for an entertaining combo as they play secret agents who monitor extraterrestrials.

"...Roswell alien crash comes this witty-but-slight comedy from Addams Family director Barry Sonnenfeld. In fact, Men in Black opens..."

July 4, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Summertime

L.A. poetry slam never quite makes a full movie

"...director Carlos López Estrada has broken into the Disney family co-directing Raya and the Last Dragon, and he is..."

July 16, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

The Croods: A New Age

Pointless prehistoric sequel hasn’t evolved at all

"...luxury, and it helps that the Bettermans are old family friends of his. But the inevitable conflict between the..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Wolfwalkers

Gorgeous Irish animation speaks to the power of finding your pack

"...for a story); it's also a heartwarming story of family and friendship, a family-friendly examination of the horror of..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Art of Racing in the Rain

They're all good philosophizing puppers, Brent

"...takes over from there with Enzo faithfully by the family’s side for much longer than I knew dogs could..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Movie Review by Katelyn Landry

The Kid Who Would Be King

The Arthurian myth retold as an entertaining allegory for the hope of youth

"...Alex (Serkis, and yes, it's that family of Serkis) is a normal teenager with normal teenager..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Hail, Caesar!

The Coen brothers celebrate and eviscerate old Hollywood

"...efficient studio “fixer” Eddie Mannix (Brolin), a sturdy Catholic family man whose full-time job is keeping the studio’s nonstop..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Help Save Swede Farm Dairy!

Area farmers' market mainstay needs customer support

"...Austin area farmers' markets are bound to know the friendly Carlson family of Swede Farm Dairy – if not..."

Aug. 28, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Daily Hustle: 10/1/10

City takes over First Night Austin

"...Marc Ott recognizes the importance of having a safe, family friendly activity for Austinites to enjoy during the New..."

Oct. 1, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Journey to the Center of the Earth

The new version of this Jules Verne classic provides gentle fun, but without the 3-D visual effects "comin' right at ya," this journey's center will not hold.

"...(Fraser, who's become the studios' favorite go-to guy for family-friendly fare that nevertheless needs a muscular male hero), Trevor's..."

July 11, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Respectable Street

As Austin Pride revs up, will its soul get lost on the roadside?

"...See, here in Central Texas, Pride is family-friendly – and not just that family – all families..."

June 13, 2008 Features Feature by Kate Getty

Working Beauty

In spinning a fairy tale of gifts, outsiders, and thorns, Bonnie Cullum's own story gets told

"...before it and maybe more than most, this new family-friendly musical spins the story of the artist leading the..."

March 11, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Outdoor Concert Kicks Off the Zach Theatre Season

Music, moonlight, and Mickey Mouse thrills audience and performers alike

"...back with Songs Under the Stars, a series of family-friendly outdoor concerts performed by some of Zach's top actors..."

March 4, 2022 Arts Feature by Dina Barrish

Hit Brewery Row to Choose Your Own Austin FC Home Match Beer Adventure

How to get a little matchy-matchy with the city's first top-tier sports club and its many superb beer options

"...have to offer the pregame Austin FC scene, too: family-friendly, chill vibes, according to the brewery...."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Eric Puga

The Call of the Wild

Buck the dog makes another trip to the Yukon, this time with CGI assistance

"...Buck begins as the pampered pet of a well-to-do family in Santa Clara County, Calif., and ends up a..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...of the arrival of Spring. Lasting from noon-10pm, the family-friendly Austin Maifest includes a lunch cookout, happy hour, a..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

A Texas Snacker's Guide to the Holidays

Put your gifts where your mouth is

"...and accompanying nuts, pickles, and jams. There’s a similar, carnivore-friendly, meat-only charcuterie board. But our favorite is the cocktail..."

Dec. 5, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Great Comics Getting Greater

Austin's newest comic and film convention leaps into action

"...VN: Cedar Park is a family area, and the H-E-B Center is more friendly to..."

June 15, 2018 Screens Feature by Moisés Chiullán

Does Austin Need an LGBTQ Center?

A look at the city's lack of a queer community hub

"...Austin, arguably Texas’ most queer-friendly city, has long been a safe haven for people..."

April 11, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Mikaila Rushing

Penfold Theatre’s Around the World in 80 Days

This original, gender-bending theatrical take on Jules Verne’s adventure tale is a grand story told with delightful imagination

"...Thus begins Penfold Theatre's summer production, a goofy, family-friendly adaptation of Jules Verne's 1873 novel Around the World..."

June 23, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

First Look: Sala & Betty

Fine-dining chef brings family fare

"...for the drive-through, which offers breakfast, sandwiches, and whole family meals for eat-in and drive-through/takeout service; a dine-in lunch..."

Feb. 25, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

William Dear Says Freedom, R.I.P.

Biker tale 'The Northville Cemetery Massacre' revs at Weird Wednesday

"...a decade later, he'd be a mainstay of Hollywood's family-friendly fare, directing favorites like Harry and the Hendersons and..."

July 30, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Foraging Near Zilker

ACL Festgoers' guide to nearby restaurants

"...3) JuiceLAND This friendly and popular juice bar near Barton Springs offers fresh..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Food Feature

Stoker

Starring Nicole Kidman, this first English-language outing of Korean fave Park Chan-wook is stylish but wanting.

"...even heard of, in fact – moves into the family home, presumably to help along the grieving process for..."

March 22, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Parental Guidance

The actors deserve credit for the professionalism they bring to this family comedy stinker.

"...score, you could do worse than Parental Guidance, a family comedy with the same rating as its name. Just..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Movie Review by Leah Churner

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