Finishing Touches

On the eve of its long-awaited grand opening, UT's Blanton Museum gets its art in the right place

"...works of art at the Blanton Museum of Art finally have a new home, and starting this weekend, you..."

April 28, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Smoke Signals

This voyage of discovery based on Sherman Alexie's novel tells a story about friendship and father-and-son knots among Couer d'Alene Indians, a tale that resonates on the reservation and off.

"...disservice. At once poignant and slyly humorous, Eyre's film touches on the universal themes of loss, betrayal, redemption, and..."

July 17, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Articulations

A painful week for friends of the theatre with the passing of educator and director Gil Sharp and producer, director, and actor Don Phillips, Jr.

"...director, and actor Don Phillips Jr. unexpectedly took his final bow. Best known for Murder by Design Productions, his..."

April 11, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Army of Shadows

Although made in 1969, this French masterpiece by Jean-Pierre Melville is receiving its first stateside release.

"...puffery. Army of Shadows bears some of Melville’s trademark touches, such as his film noir aesthetic and focus on..."

Nov. 10, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Wedding Singer

"...from her marital doom? Will the two of them finally act on their mutually lovestruck impulses before it's too..."

Feb. 13, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Song of Sway Lake

Period family drama is evocative, if sometimes lacking in clarity

"...Elizabeth Peña, who died in 2014, making this her final film appearance – somehow appropriate to this movie about..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Human Centipede (First Sequence)

Coprophiliacs looking for a movie that really rings their chimes will be positively tintinnabulating from this arthouse horror number.

"...as he infuses The Human Centipede (First Sequence) with touches of dark humor and promotes it with the all..."

May 7, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Time Machine

"...film repeatedly comes up wanting in both explanations (the final act is a shining example of how not to..."

March 8, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Denial

Holocaust courtroom drama parallels contemporary issues

"...all of this because the excellent courtroom drama Denial touches on many of the same themes, albeit with a..."

Oct. 14, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

The concluding chapter of Peter Jackson's Tolkien tales brings us full circle.

"...this concluding chapter of the Jacksonization of Tolkien – finally gets almost everything right, and the concluding, nearly 60-minute..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Swampadelic

Grateful Dead + Papa Mali = 7 Walkers

"...from midnight to 4 in the morning, until they finally told us to be quiet so that they could..."

Nov. 26, 2010 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin

An authoritative film study of the career of the Little Tramp by the esteemed journalist Richard Schickel.

"...longtime film critic, has crafted what must be the final word on Chaplin’s life and work. Narrated by Sydney..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Articulations

The final exit for actress Patsy Goldwater, a home run for playwright Dan Dietz, a fair for your inner Frankenstein, and a training ground for aspiring critics

"...and friends of actress Patsy Goldwater, who made her final exit from this stage of a world on Jan...."

Jan. 24, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Bloody Angels

"...in terms of gutpunching suspense, by the time the final, grisly revelation is at hand you're hard-pressed not to..."

May 25, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

If Lucy Fell

"...they're off, chasing down what might be their one final dream. Joe, for his part, finally makes contact with..."

March 8, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

In Memoriam: Ken Johnson

Remembering the versatile theatre artist, who died March 2

"...considerably more success. In 1982, he wrote the drama Final Touches, which earned him critical acclaim and some West..."

March 8, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: City on the Fence Regarding Red River’s Homeless Problem

Red River merchants push to finally enclose dangerous alley with 10-foot fence, electro-pop diva p1nkstar touches down at Fuego ATX, and more

"...Following approval by the Downtown Commission, the city finally took another step toward the installation of a fence..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

The blurbing of SXSW

"...last SXSW's debut LP, Betrayer (Arclight), and here hopefully touches off further frenzy on new chase "Traveler." – Raoul..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

AISD Board to Consider $420 Million Bond Package

The Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee settles on a figure that offers relief while still being acceptable to voters

"...Austin ISD's Citizens' Bond Advisory Committee is putting the final touches on recommendations for a $420 million bond package..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

The Austin Film Society Unveils Its New Home for Cinema

Two-screen theatre will showcase the best of new and classic arthouse cinema

"...It's final touches time at the new Austin Film Society Cinema:..."

May 26, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Playback – Dead Man Walking: Jimmy LaFave

As terminal cancer ticks down Jimmy LaFave’s life, he says the show must go on

"...Meanwhile, he's putting the final touches on his musical legacy, which has spanned four..."

April 21, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Man Who Knew Infinity

Mathematics prodigy Srinivasa Ramanujan is the subject of this biopic

"...home in India is prolonged and unproductive. In the final third of the movie, Ramanujan begins coughing portentously, all..."

May 6, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Death Watch: Deficient Counsel, but Not Prejudicial

Lawyers' terrible job not enough to overturn a death sentence

"...Richard Vasquez didn't deliver the final blow that killed Miranda Lopez, his girlfriend's 4-year-old daughter,..."

April 17, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

'Trash,' Take Two

Allison Orr takes out the Trash a second – and final – time

"...Despite refinements, improvements, and new, personal touches like Brown's contributions to the crane solo, the structure..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Wednesday Showcases

Wednesday SXSW showcases at a glance

"...breakout track is, breathily, "Another Version of Pop Song." Finally, Art Brutist Eddie Argos' new outfit Everybody Was in..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Luke Savisky: Hands across the water

Images of hands projected across Wooldridge Park illuminate our assault on and communion with the environment

"...is one of two prelude events leading to his final piece for First Night Austin. The progression of images,..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Arts Feature by Benné Rockett

Sunset vs. Goliath

Tiny Sunset Valley defends the aquifer -- but could use a little neighborly help

"...the doubt. The two sides are now putting the final touches on a draft settlement agreement that would give..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Place 5 Run-Off: It's All Over But the Votin'

Margot Clarke and Brewster McCracken head for the finish line Saturday.

"...3.) And late last week Clarke was putting the final touches on a mass mailing...."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

More sponsors are added to A2K New Year's Eve party, Austin Energy Green Choice program is about to be announced.

"...agenda. Meanwhile at A2K party headquarters, "we're putting the final touches on everything," says Lisa Schickel, a production assistant..."

Dec. 31, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

Chief Countdown

Austin police prepare for A2K; Chief Stan Knee says the evening will be almost business as usual

"...Department, and an estimated crowd of 200,000 partygoers will finally know for sure if the first day of a..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

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