The Fight of His Life

Are Ronney Reynolds' Mayoral Hopes on the Ropes?

"...was a blustery October afternoon when Kirk Watson announced his mayoral candidacy on the bandstand at Wooldridge Park in..."

Dec. 6, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Kinky Lived Up to His Name

"...the "independent" vote [“Postmarks” online, Nov. 9]. When Kinky first came out with his new PR campaign, ahh, election..."

Nov. 13, 2006 Postmarks

His Name Was Gary Poulter

Meet the homeless man who became a movie star

"...He was a smart kid from California who dreamed of joining the circus. He was a Navy man and..."

April 11, 2014 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Top of His Craft

Prior to his appearance at the Austin Film Festival, writer / director Steven Zaillian remembers his first film, his most successful, and the lessons he's learned along the way.

"...Instead, Zaillian is a self-taught scribe who learned his chops on the job, beginning in 1984 with his..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

At the Top of His Game

Longtime Texas Monthly editor Gregory Curtis calls it quits; deputy editor Evan Smith will succeed him. Louis Dubose, editor of the Texas Observer for 13 years, announces he will retire.

"...and, arguably, that's what Greg Curtis is doing. Fresh off of being named one of the 10 best magazine..."

June 9, 2000 News Column by Lee Nichols

Louis Sachar: Top of His Class

"...Austin author Louis Sachar has been creating a body of work -- an oeuvre, if you will -- that..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Books Feature by Barbara Strickland

Howard Kaylan: Coming Out of His Shell

Two Turtles scurry back to Austin

"...a startlingly honest memoir that’s unflinching in its assessment of the author’s foibles and insecurities...."

June 6, 2013 Music Post by Scott Schinder

A Life of His Own

Diving right in with Tab Hunter

"...surf, firing an M-1 carbine in the cordite haze of a back-lot Guadalcanal hell or doing Tennessee Williams so..."

June 1, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Two Sides to His Story

Manuel Gonzales leads the nonprofit Austin Bat Cave into uncharted territory while readying for a rapid literary ascent of his own

"...exterior. The light is pristine. Two girls just out of school, Christmas break a hair's breadth away, stand on..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

Ben Snakepit Releases His Manor Threat

New collection of diary comics debuts at Beerland this Saturday

"...who draws an autobiographical comic strip every single day of his life – who’s been doing so, without missing..."

June 8, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Other End of the Line

In this cross-cultural romantic comedy, a telephone operator in India travels to San Francisco to meet the man she falls for over the phone.

"...Mukherjee and Anupam Kher. In discussing the Indian tradition of marrying by match, rather than for love, an American..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Legend of 1900

"...Clarence Williams Iii and Melanie Thierry. 1900 is the name of a character, not a century, in this lush..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

My Name Is Joe

"...Mcintosh, Gary Lewis, Louise Goodall and Peter Mullen. “My name is Joe.” The words tell only half the story...."

March 5, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Ghosts of Girlfriends Past

Matthew McConaughey stars as an oily womanizer who does an about-face in this purported romantic comedy.

"...Robert Forster, Anne Archer and Emma Stone. Ghosts indeed: This romantic comedy by name alone attempts to make funny..."

May 1, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Color Out of Space

Lovecraft adaptation finally captures eldritch horror

"...failed artist turned alpaca farmer Nathan Gardner (Cage) tells his wife, investment adviser Theresa (Richardson). So also it goes..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Quest of Alain Ducasse

Adoring profile of great chef is oddly flavorless.

"...Alain Ducasse. A chef with more Michelin stars to his name than he has fingers and toes, Ducasse is..."

June 22, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Horror Unearthed: The Return of Confessions of a Serial Killer

The lost Austin horror classic finally gets the respect it deserves

"...It’s said that after the failure of his debut feature, the artsy Eggshells, Tobe Hooper realized..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tomar Williams Hones Four Decades of Soul

Breakout of his family band, the performer seizes on his pop, soul, R&B, and hip-hop successes and failures in Tomar & the FCs

"...The dynamic namesake of Tomar & the FCs certainly looks the part..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Our Kind of Traitor

Stellan Skarsgård and Damien Lewis rock this John le Carré adaptation

"...How do you like adaptations of John le Carré spy novels? Juicy, like this past..."

July 1, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Art of Getting By

As coming-of-age dramas go, this one is flaccid and endlessly irksome.

"...Carl Franklin, Sam Robards and Alicia Silverstone. The Art of Getting By premiered at Sundance in January as Homework,..."

June 17, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

'The Blind Side' Follows the Life of a Top NFL Prospect

Michael Lewis' book chronicles the life first-round NFL draft prospect Michael Oher

"...“A lot of teams didn't bring it up [his past]. They just..."

April 20, 2009 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Spirit of the Game

"...in the biology department at UT. He transacts most of his business wearing shorts and sandals and enjoys playing..."

Dec. 13, 2006 Sports Post by Josh Bauermeister

Our Lady of the Assassins

"...director and producer who is most widely known for his American films Reversal of Fortune, Barfly, and Single White..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Wolf of Wall Street

Martin Scorsese's latest take on the American hoodlum is a relentlessly wild ride.

"...The Wolf of Wall Street is Martin Scorsese’s latest take on the..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

His Cup Runneth Over

Tipsy Texan David Alan is having the time of his life

"...David Alan is having the busiest year of his life. Between appearances at Food & Wine festivals..."

July 5, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Ben Kweller Plays First Show Following His Son’s Death

Noise Company SXSW showcase became a moving Zev memorial

"...Ben Kweller was four songs into his set Friday before pausing to address what loomed heavy..."

March 18, 2023 SXSW Post by Abby Johnston

AFF Review: Day of the Fight

Boxing drama hits hardest out of the ring

"...In Day of the Fight, actor Jack Huston’s debut feature as a..."

Nov. 6, 2023 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

SXSW Film Review: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

There are stars, and then there is Nicolas Cage

"...walking into Austin's Paramount Theatre for the world premiere of his metacomedy, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, was..."

March 23, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Worlds Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Time After Time

Fest to honor Nicholas Meyer, director of the beloved chrono-romance

"...Nicholas Meyer may not be a household name, but serious Star Trek fans will know him as..."

Aug. 15, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Name Boyhood Best of Year

AFCA celebrates locally made Linklater film with four awards

"...The Austin Film Critics Association has given Richard Linklater’s..."

Dec. 17, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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