Sean Carey, Lucas Molandes, Rob Nash

"...activity that the streets of Downtown Austin had become. Comedy. Stand-up comedy. Not only in the midst of SXSW,..."

March 24, 2006 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: The Queer Stories That Made 2019

Looking back, enjoying gelato, and the return of Middle School Dance Party

"...while both the Capital City Men's Chorus (now Austin Gay Men's Chorus) and Equality Texas turned 30...."

Dec. 20, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Something Completely Different

Comedy writers Bob Odenkirk and David Cross took everything they’d learned from past comic masters and made their Mr. Show variety show into something completely different.

"...stole from radio and vaudeville the elements of sketch comedy and turned it into something uniquely television. In the..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Screens Feature by Ron Deutsch

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...close-ups make films like The Awful Truth, whose final scene reminds all of us that movies like these were..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Anything Goes

That free-for-all spirit is part of the kick of FronteraFest

"...joined onstage by his dog, Robin Goodfellow, for improvised scenes...."

Jan. 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Mr. 80 Percent

With Mr. 80 Percent, director Blake Yelavich and crew do their damnedest to entertain their audience, serving up James Sherman's loopy comedy of romance among roomies in a New York apartment with a lively energy that's winning even when the show works it a tad too hard in the "love me" department.

"...Single White Comedy seeks bright, fun-loving adult audience for good time. No..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Wintry Mix

The holiday film forecast

"...Comedy..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Blood and Guts and Dirt and Joy

Michael Miller may appear at first meeting to be withdrawn, but he is absolutely present onstage and off, and his willingness to "get dirty" with his characters and continuous challenge to himself to be better make this seemingly reserved actor one of Austin's best.

"...was at UT, where I staged a couple of scenes from The Beaux' Stratagem for a Department of Theatre..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Second Coming

Close Encounters of the Third Kind: Definitive Director's Cut (1977)

"...around, there's a sweaty-palm level of tension in the scene. Marvin excels as the leathery bad guy; the only..."

July 30, 1999 Screens Feature

O Solo Me-O

From Cosmic Accident to Refined Art: Rob Nash Onstage

"...a stand-up comic. In the late Eighties, he worked comedy clubs in Austin and on the road, as well..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Sxsw

"...sensuality was honed in Ann Arbor's famous Sixties blues-rock scene; over 15 years in Austin has given her a..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...of screen time presents a comic opportunity and every scene is a potential set-piece, so it's hardly surprising that..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Qmmunity: Pumpkin Spice Homoscopes

The seasons are changing, so find a new queer event to enjoy!

"...Textiles From woven tapestries of ocean garbage to quilted scenes of trans injustice, this group show brings together 10..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Josh Thomas’s New Show Promises Everything’s Gonna Be Okay

Qmmunity chats with the writer, actor, creator about his latest work

"...actual and chosen family in a touching blend of comedy and pathos that miraculously, was never as maudlin as..."

Dec. 11, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Erica Lies

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...SXSW Film has always been up with comedy, and a quick skim of the just-released feature lineup..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Featuring Texas

Films From Around the State

"...Kyle Henry's American Cowboy, a portrait of the International Gay Rodeo Association. Henry trains his sights on longtime bronc-buster..."

March 13, 1998 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...a real family. Steve Martin combines his peculiar physical comedy with a pathos that is so genuine and touching..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers

A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend

"...triforce collab from Louisianna Purchase, Bubu, and the Little Gay Shop, the Heel Country Fair hits the Far Out..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Magic Mike XXL

The boys are back in town

"...tag along. Their first stop en route is a gay bar, where they commandeer a “queen” contest and stalk..."

July 3, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

DVDanger: Meet Me There

Southern Gothic is no laughing matter

"...In Meet Me There, local improv comedy mainstay Friedrich plays Ada: She and boyfriend Calvin (fellow..."

June 23, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Will Ferrell runs comic circles around NASCAR.

"...well-rehearsed tricks. In spite of my yearning for new comedy ground, I can’t deny that there’s a good reason..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Defying Gravity

With Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Ang Lee took one of the most maligned of cinematic genres -- the kung fu film -- and created an epic many critics (this one included) are calling the year's best movie. We spoke with him about the film's grueling shoot, the refinement it makes to the martial arts genre, and more.

"...and Sensibility, just the kind of carefully calibrated, "feminine" comedy you wouldn't expect a filmmaker from Taiwan to direct...."

Jan. 12, 2001 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Frankie & Johnny

"...first half, Frankie & Johnny is an episodic romantic comedy of opposites attracting; there's a real joy in watching..."

Oct. 18, 1991 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...part in the list. Sandra Bullock brings her big-screen comedy The Lost City for its world premiere as part..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Austin’s Queer Community Feels Effects of SXSW Cancellation

Now's the time show local support however you can

"...at that drag show, or trekking to a new gay bar. If it strikes your fancy to go out,..."

March 13, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Where TV Fails

"...Thank goodness NBC moved the buoyant comedy Will & Grace from its near oblivion on Tuesday..."

April 30, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Further Reflections

SXSW Film Festival

"...(Rent, Dazed and Confused) presents a quotidian aspect of gay life little explored by popular storytellers and Camryn Manheim's..."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

Lucie 'splains It All

Austin Cabaret presents Lucie Arnaz, and here we have a lovely convo.

"...to mention show biz masters of their respective crafts (comedy and music), Lucie along with brother Desi, Jr., were..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Arts Post by Kate X Messer

Risk Immersion

Time again to sink deeply into FronteraFest's exhilarating experiments in performance

"...you can savor more self-written monologues, interpretive dance, improvised comedy, slam poetry, hip-hop, musicals, and who knows what else..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

I Love My Dead Gay Son: The Musical!

With 'I Love My Dead Gay Son: The Musical!', the energy-to-burn Yellow Tape Construction Company turn this cult film 'Heathers' into a loud, amped-up send-up of everything Eighties

"...I Love My Dead Gay Son: The Musical!..."

June 30, 2006 Arts Review by Robert Faires

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