China Moon

"...its predecessor. Blame it on a narrative that is chock-full of holes due to heavy-handed hacksaw editing techniques. The..."

March 11, 1994 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

What's Eating Gilbert Grape

"...just what Gilbert's been looking for, although he's not fully aware of the fact. In her eyes he finds..."

March 11, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Perfect World

Shot in and around Austin, Eastwood's first film after his Oscar-sweep with Unforgiven is a taut, occasionally touching chase film that pits a prison escapee/kidnapper (Costner) against a Texas Ranger (Eastwood) in 1963 Texas.

"...hoping the system would straighten the boy out, given time. Instead, Butch came out a career criminal, and the..."

Nov. 26, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hard Boiled

"...once again back with his favorite director, and this time out he's nosing around illegal arms caches set up..."

Sept. 10, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Hocus Pocus

In this comedy, sister witches from the 17th century re-emerge in modern-day Salem, Mass.

"...Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz, Thora Birch and Vinessa Shaw. Chock-full of visual tricks and treats, Hocus Pocus is actually..."

July 16, 1993 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Why Has Bodhi-Dharma Left for the East?

"...cow, which escapes from the monastery one night and purposefully roams the nearby woods. Bae conjures some extraordinary shots..."

July 9, 1993 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Cliffhanger

This tale of rock jocks caught up in a Treasury Department heist gone bad, is a great action thriller and breathtaking to look at

"...with technical feats involving distances traversed and the actual time involved.) Stallone is surrounded in this movie by lots..."

June 4, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Watch it

"...(Amis) that he has been stringing along for some time. And as for John, who still hasn't found what..."

May 21, 1993 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

Dolly Dearest

"...knack for timing. She doesn't waste a lot of time setting up the premise: the typical dopey TV family..."

Oct. 25, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Impromptu

"...given for Marie's maliciousness and distress. Most of the time, however, we're distracted from lapses in character development by..."

May 24, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Ju Dou

"...Set in China of the 1920s (a safe, pre-revolutionary time) the movie tells the story of a woman named..."

May 10, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Austin Chronic: A Chat With the State Rep Candidate Who Ripped a Bong in Her Campaign Ad

Texas Hill Country candidate Sally Duval wants you to vote for freedom and logic

"...alcohol in particular, and I know this from a lifetime of experience with cannabis use for pleasure. I believe..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...Roy Spence. At that point, there weren’t really any full-time campaign managers in Central Texas, Young told us. If..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz

Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate

"...At the time, Garrett said, there were plenty of existing newspapers delivering..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Abe Asher

MaXXXine

Triumphant third installment in Ti West's cinematic slasher-horror series

"...bring their themes of sex, cinema, and violence to full fruition when the trilogy is complete. Because, just as..."

July 5, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Jess Williamson, Stay Black & Live, Babestock, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week in Austin

"...nights at Antone’s, Williamson will bring 2023's alt.country showstopper Time Ain’t Accidental to life, along with cuts from her..."

June 14, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Rooster Teeth Shutting Down

Austin studio behind Red vs. Blue winding down after 21 years

"...The company is part of Warner Bros. Discovery, which..."

March 6, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Holigay Movie Review

Three LGBTQ holiday movies to throw on, plus one bad queer movie challenge

"...created the most controversial lesbian Christmas film of all time; just check the Letterboxd reviews. Yet this tale of..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column

10 Years On, KUTX Celebrates Staying Fresh

Hip-hop, local talent help to upend public radio assumptions

"...Radio station. The established KUT 90.5 would transition to full-time news programming, while the newly purchased frequency promised to..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Austin ISD Doesn't Have Much Choice in TEA Deal, Attorney Tells Board

Either they agree to terms, or a conservator will force them

"...For the third time in a row, parents called in to a meeting..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Last-Second Alex Ring Goal Salvages Draw for Austin FC in New England

El Tree next face Portland Timbers on Sept. 17

"...For the third time in the span of a week, a soccer match..."

Sept. 3, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Brightwood

Time loop drama is a twisted depiction of codependence

"...the couple has been running in circles a long time before they put their jogging shoes on that morning...."

Aug. 25, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Insidious: The Red Door

Time to tiptoe through the tulips once again

"...like a light bulb about to burn out: It’s time for another Insidious film...."

July 14, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

SXSW Panel Recap: Beyond Podcasting: How Ashley Flowers Redefined True Crime Storytelling

How the Crime Junkie host built a media empire

"...of the most popular true crime podcasts of all time. Flowers was skeptical about podcasts, but binged the show..."

March 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Kat McNevins

Trusting Your Gut: Texas Film Awards Honoree Michael de Luca on a Life in Cinema

From New Line to Warners, the exec discusses his career

"...down, concentrating on the thing I'm doing at the time." Again, modestly, he added, "I guess, at 57, I'm..."

March 2, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Taking a Tour of Freedom House

Poet KB Brookins talks their new full-length book Freedom House

"...Black trans Texan, Brookins has built Freedom House, a full-length book of poetry...."

Dec. 17, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Public Notice: Public Land for Public Good, Act 3

Why is it so hard to make actual progress on housing?

"...Type 1s, these STRs are investor-owned units rented out full-time to tourists, meaning they're not available as homes for..."

Dec. 9, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

What We're Listening to This Week

Dayglow, Sunny Sweeney, Chucky Blk, Alexi 8bit, and more local sounds worth your time

"...record. Toying with various pop forms, People in Motion fully departs from the guitar-centric bedroom rock flair of freshman..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Remembering James “Prince” Hughes, Atomic City Owner and Austin Punk Luminary

The Prince is dead, long live the Prince

"...1700 San Antonio their home away from home and full-time hangout spot...."

Aug. 7, 2022 Arts Post by Marc Savlov

Local Roller Derby Community in a Jam Over Extreme Heat

A shade covering could cost more than $100,000

"...like 15 parking spots, the track is in the full sun, there's no shade, no bathrooms, no water."..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

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