Young@Heart

Even though this documentary about a choral group of lovable octogenarians whose perform songs by Sonic Youth and the Talking Heads sounds gimmicky, it is really about something to which we can all relate: our own mortality.

"...sex, incontinence, and the driving skills of the elderly, Young@Heart eschews the clichés about old people for something that..."

April 18, 2008 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Stars and Stripes Forever!

Where to get your patriotic tuneage this Independence Day

"...Sure, sure, the fireworks are what everyone wants to hear about on the Fourth,..."

July 3, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

When We Were Kings

This documentary Oscar winner is a vivid retelling of the "Rumble in the Jungle," in which Muhammad Ali bested George Foreman in a storied boxing match in Kinshasa, Zaire.

"...by: Leon Gast. Boxing, Don King, and Muhammad Ali are synonymous in the minds of many with decadent bloodsport,..."

March 28, 1997 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Changed Forever

Scenes and voices from Austin's reaction to the attacks

"...and, of course, the TV. Flickering across the screen are a panel of D.C.-based journalists discussing how the government..."

Sept. 28, 2001 News Feature by Michael May

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Friday

Seventies funk GOATs, queer nu metal, and so much more

"...witnessing Dolly Parton tell stories and sing timeless songs, we actually caught a shitload of music in between and..."

March 19, 2022 SXSW Post by Thomas Fawcett

We Remember What the Dormouse Said

Ten authors cut you a little slice of their own personal Wonderlands

"...Down the rabbit hole we go, reader, and you're already familiar with that metaphor..."

March 31, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

We Have an Issue: Babies on the Brain

In this week's cover story, new dads Kevin Curtin and Black Angels frontman Alex Maas talk about creativity and fatherhood

"...a sideways angle, as is the case with this week's cover interview with Black Angels singer Alex Maas...."

Jan. 1, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Gay Place: We're Expecting Guests

Gird up, ATX! The city's expecting 150,000 revelers in a rainbow sea next weekend.

"...We're Expecting Guests: OK, Austin. Gird your flanks. The city..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Old Times There Are Not Forgotten

"...shown the front doors, suspended for organizing girls to wear pants to school in protest of the dress code..."

April 14, 2008 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Where Are They Now?

The future of Music Televison

"...today announced progress in reunification talks with the breakaway Southwestern republics. Northern California was a reported early holdout, until..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

“It’s Like a Family Business, Except Rock Stars”: The Kindred Bond of We Don’t Ride Llamas

Afro rock sibling band is defiantly unconventional on new EP The Oracle

"...For most zoomers and younger millennials, the entrance of the video game Rock Band..."

April 29, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Forever Young

The alumni artists of "YLA 15" continue to transform our world into their own

"...In the 15th iteration of Mexic-Arte Museum's annual "Young Latino Artists" exhibition, the operative word is "young."..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Green Day to Crowd: “Tonight Is a Celebration! Austin, We’re Alive!”

The punks reflect on 30 years of F.S.U.

"...had a banger soundtrack that started with "Basket Case." We've come full circle with the Saviors Tour. The Linda..."

Sept. 12, 2024 Music Post by Cy White

Preservation Hall Jazz Band Now & Forever

New Orleans institution riles up the Paramount Friday

"...festival circuit – Coachella, SXSW, Bonnaroo – but how are jazz festivals in this new millennium? Is that a..."

Feb. 20, 2014 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

'If the Kids Are United ...'

The filmmaking wunderkinder of Center for Young Cinema talk shop

"...met with a core group of eight Center for Young Cinema kids, including Rusty Kelley, 16; Natalie Aston, 18;..."

June 25, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

We Have an Issue: Sounds Like Success

In this week’s issue, Christina Garcia profiles DJ and restaurateur Gabriela Bucio

"...club owner and restaurateur (Gabrielas, Taquero Mucho, Mala Vida) are ubiquitous; we ran our own piece in the Food section..."

July 8, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Red, White and Forever

Comic writer Mark Waid explains the appeal of Captain America

"...superhero, from Superman to his current run on Marvel's Daredevil. But it is his mid-90s runs on Captain America,..."

July 29, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Young Blood

Growing Up as the 'Living Dead'

"...Features," reveals Quigley, by phone from her Florida home. "We'd order pizzas, and then when the movie ended, we'd..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Tuesday

Bartees Strange, Coco & Clair Clair, plus a PinkPantheress misfire

"...Day two of South by Southwest Music fired on all cylinders, with long lines reappearing..."

March 15, 2023 SXSW Post by Nayeli Portillo

What We're Listening to Right Now

Medellin Collection, Kady Rain, David Ramirez, Slomo Drags, Whitmore Sisters, and User Unauthorized

"..."Seraphim." Five minutes in, enter crunchy heavy metal and ensnared blues rock – raging stylistic winks amid the band's..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

We Learned It by Watching Movies

A film primer for the best in wicked entertainment

"...help you navigate this new year. Screw the chocolates; we're going for the hard stuff. – Josh Kupecki California Split..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Only the Fourth Wall Is Forever

After 10 years, Salvage Vanguard Theater is moving on

"...Molly told me back in 1997, a blot of Dietz-sweat still damp on the Yellow Rose costume she was..."

June 24, 2016 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Job Goes on Forever

Breathing Room Producer Tim Perell

"...time at the movies. Every Sunday afternoon, in fact, we would walk downtown to the Angelika Film Center --..."

Feb. 28, 1997 Screens Feature

Big Dogs, Young Rebels, and Aging Giants

The Austin promoters who bring the music come in all shapes and sizes

"...the self-proclaimed "live music capital of the world," audiences are more aware than in most cities about who's putting..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...South by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film & TV..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How the BTS ARMY Superpowered the Megapopular Boy Band

This fandom moves mountains

"...is unique about the BTS fandom? In the documentary FOREVER WE ARE YOUNG, directors Grace Lee and Patty Ahn..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Feature by Jenny Nulf

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc

"...idealism, leaving little more than a lean, mean, unrepentant weeping machine. Frankly, I don't recall reading about any crisis..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

1 Fest, 2 Founders, 3 Days: 4ever

Forever Fest finds the total outer limits of all things squee

"...Forever Fest co-founders Sarah Pitre and Brandy Fons hate the..."

Nov. 1, 2013 Screens Feature by Amy Gentry

Fantastic Fest First Wave Films Announced (Finally)

Fantastic Fest 2009, Round One

"...Oct. 1 at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar) is Jared Hess's (Napoleon Dynamite) Gentleman Broncos, a promising slice of..."

July 13, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Remembrances of Raúl, Part Three

More memorials and memories of Raúl Salinas.

"...In memory of Raúl Roy “Tapon” Salinas (1934-2008), we continue to offer these words from those who knew..."

Feb. 25, 2008 News Post by Belinda Acosta

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