Red Rocket

Simon Rex gets under the skin of this year’s most fascinating scumbag

"...City, to be precise. The year is 2016, election coverage is on every television you can find, and riding..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Nightmare Alley

Guillermo del Toro goes into the dark of greedy souls in this noir remake

"...Great Gatsby. Biblically christened Enoch, this stillborn presence presides over Nightmare Alley with all-seeing authority, bearing silent witness to..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Verde Report: Upcoming Expansion Draft Conjures Bad Memories for Austin FC

Charlotte FC takes the "new kid" mantle in the MLS

"...With over 150 unprotected players at their disposal, Sporting Director Claudio..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City

Gory take on the original survival horror game

"...the cinematic adaptations of the hugely popular Capcom horror games are passed from one B-movie auteur to another...."

Dec. 3, 2021 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

BoomBaptist and the Art of Crafty Self Promotion Schemes

Instrumental hip-hop mastermind sells us his world

"...Though technically a CEO – overseeing the delectably named Cream Dream Records – Thaggard's no..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Politics Gift Guide 2021: Ain't That Good News

Some gift ideas for the politically and civically minded

"...like under the Festivus pole? Here's some stuff! State Government Santa..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Johannes Roberts Says Welcome to Raccoon City (Hope You Survive the Experience)

How the latest Resident Evil film goes back to basics

"...Across 25 years, 28 games, six live action films, and four animated films, Resident..."

Nov. 23, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Power of the Dog

Benedict Cumberbatch is malevolent and magnetic in this High Plains tragedy

"...The most overbearing character in The Power of the Dog is never..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Inside Austin’s Fantasy Roleplaying Speakeasy With Oakda Malkuth

Straddling two worlds with Tiny Minotaur's bartending orc

"..."My name is Dana Bauerle-McKnight," the woman informs me over coffee outside a local cafe. It's a pleasant afternoon..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Death Watch: SCOTUS Hears Texas Spiritual-Advisor Case

A prayer for the dying

"...Huntsville's execution chamber to lay on hands and pray over him. Prison officials said they would allow the pastor..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Verde Report: Coach Wolff Candidly Assesses Austin FC’s First Season

“We're going to be better in the second year for everything that we've gone through in this first year”

"...a folder with him as he patrols the many recovery rooms and treatment areas of the state-of-the-art St. David’s..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Coach Josh Wolff Candidly Assesses Austin FC’s First Season

“It doesn’t come easy and it doesn’t come cheaply”

"...a folder with him as he patrols the many recovery rooms and treatment areas of the state-of-the-art St. David’s..."

Nov. 3, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy

Longing and loss explored in this stunning, tender anthology

"...Hamaguchi has a way of making a film that’s over two hours feel like it’s a minute long. It’s..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Austin at Large: This Train Will Leave on Time

But Project Connect's power structure bends a bit to help everyone get on board

"...approve (the property tax rate earmarked for) the major overhaul of Austin's transit system was tantamout to creating a..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

A Rhythmic Ray of Light: Austin Community College's Hip-Hop Production Instructor Ray LaManna

From prisoner to professor, he wants to change people's lives

"...headphones bleed loudly, but the empathetic instructor calmly comes over to warn him that everyone else can hear his..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

As Early Voting Ends, Here's What We're Watching in Austin's Nov. 2 Election

Proposition A PACs finance reports and what's on the ballot for outlying areas

"...County turnout through Tuesday stands at 6.72%, or just over 57,000 votes cast. Normal local campaign rules of thumb..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison and Austin Sanders

Austin FC Rediscovers Its Intensity in Win Over Houston Dynamo

ATX, Dallas will face off in Copa Tejas showdown

"...and desire lifted Austin FC to a 2-1 win over the Houston Dynamo at Q2 Stadium on Sunday...."

Oct. 25, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Verde Report: Can Copa Tejas Salvage Austin FC’s Season?

Which Texas squad will walk away with the honors?

"...Copa Tejas is using a GoFundMe campaign to retroactively cover the cost of production...."

Oct. 22, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC vs. Minnesota United FC

"...hopes for the home team. Read The Verde Report's game recap and analysis...."

Oct. 17, 2021 Photo Gallery

The Verde Report: Three Questions Austin FC Must Answer in Its Final Six Games

A supreme striker, mid-week matches, and more Qs in need of an A

"...He's only scored one goal but has influenced the game in obvious ways to the benefit of Austin FC's..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin at Large: There’s No Zoning in Baseball!

Austin keeps hitting economic grand slams, but we can still tinker with the rulebook

"...and I are among the many Californians who have, over the last four decades, helped create the Austin you..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Hope 4 Hip Hop Preserves and Reanimates History for the Next Generation

“Hip-hop is a melting pot, a mestizo of the arts.”

"...Austin Recreation Center gym. James Brown booms exuberant exclamations over rattling, syncopated rhythms. Crisp white leather gleams in flashes..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Arts Feature by Adam Wood

Top 25 Austin Breweries of 2021

Our annual list of Central Texas’ top beers returns

"...right, the corollary here is that brewing is a game tough as nails – so tough, you can eat..."

Oct. 12, 2021 Food Post by Eric Puga

South of Heaven

Jason Sudeikis and Evangeline Lilly hold on to love on the run

"...got that twitchy energy of a man always looking over his shoulder, especially when he has bad old friends..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Brea Grant's Madelines to Open Other Worlds Film Festival

Time traveling crime drama spearheads first wave

"...Extension Multipass for virtual screenings for only $60. Head over to otherworldsfilmfest.com for passes and info. Now here's that..."

Oct. 7, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's 10-Year No-Kill Deal With Austin Pets Alive! May Be Dead

Like cats and dogs

"...animals and be safe about it by November 23." Overstaying Its Welcome?..."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Public Notice: For Further Consideration...

So yeah, let’s really get serious about housing in Austin

"...of treating it like a political football in a game between the Urbanists and the Neighborhoods...."

Oct. 8, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Most Memorable Moments of Saturday’s ACL Fest

Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Mongolian metal, Doja Cat, Dayglow, & more

"...On Saturday night, while looking over a sprawling audience, Jack Harlow reflected on his first..."

Oct. 3, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest

Megan, Miley, Maidza, and one really long line

"...Barton Springs Road. I cut ahead with the majority over the bridge, where I still spent 45 minutes locked..."

Oct. 2, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Enjoy fall foliage, festivals, and fairs

"...up the creaky wooden doors, lifts the heavy shutters over the glassless windows, and invites the world in. On..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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