Newsgeist: 1/17/11

The spirit of the news

"...brings you stories on Tunisian governmental conflict, Glee's Golden Globes, and an NFL Playoff upset. Read more for the..."

Jan. 17, 2011 News Post by Eric Pickhartz

Austin's Dot on That Great Golden Globe

'Before Midnight' and 'Dallas Buyers Club' get some HFPA lovin'

"...Association announced their nominees for the 71st Annual Golden Globes yesterday morning. Although the prime suspects were on the..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Screens Post by Neha Aziz

Long Way Home

Considering the art of the map, as inspired by two local exhibitions and a housewarming party

"...the Ransom Center exhibition "Images of the World: Maps, Globes, and Atlases," the multimedia extravaganza of "Drawn From Experience:..."

May 20, 2005 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

TV Eye

Who might win what and why

"...awards season is near. The Writers Guild, the Golden Globes, and the Screen Actors Guild recently announced the nominees..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Golden Globes were a big bust, but the new Terminator series opens an impressive can of whup-ass

"...The Golden Globes were announced last Sunday on NBC in a live,..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Bunnies and Bongs

Getting Your Band Noticed: Promotional Gimmicks

"...Christmas present, Rykodisc sent out a sizable number of sno-globes with an Eskimo, a husky, and yellow snow; for..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

TV Eye

'TV Eye' scratches its head over the Golden Globe nominees

"...corner, signaling the start of award season. While the Globes are focused on the big screen, the Hollywood Foreign..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

It's ba-ack: The season debut of The Wire marks the return of appointment television

"...the plot thickens. After weeks of wrangling, the Golden Globes ceremony will go on, albeit not in the originally..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye: Square Peg in a Globe-Sized Hole

Decoding the Golden Globe noms

"...is always a bit of grumbling over the Golden Globes. The idea that a comparatively small group of foreign..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Page Two: Once in a Lifetime

Obama and Clinton are the future – a real future that is better than any fabricated past

"...and then there is sheer, uncut fantasy. The Golden Globes, presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, are one..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Column by Louis Black

TV Eye

NBC late-night hosts Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien will return to the air in early 2008; also, 'TV Eye' eyes the Golden Globe noms

"...recently announced. (For a complete list of nominees, visit www.goldenglobes.org.) What is usually occasion for back-patting has been overshadowed..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

After a Fashion

Stephen gets caught, wants to buy Drew a bra, and is already picking out his attire for the Texas Film Hall of Fame

"...GLOBES NOTES The world has done a terrible thing to..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Whose hair made Stephen say, "DHOH!" at the GG's this year, and who was TLWIH? And that's just the national scene. … Locally, which partygoers were also BOAers and who counts as Stephen's NBF??? U must read 2 C!!

"...Baaad Dress = Awards-Show Disaster. One reason the Golden Globes are more fun than the Oscars is because at..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Review: “Flatland Revisited” at Lydia Street Gallery

Dreaming young girls and reimagined worlds run rampant in Deanna Miesch’s solo exhibit

"...chair and holding a knife. Numerous artistic reworkings of globes hang from the ceiling. A huge felt mural titled..."

June 14, 2024 Arts Feature by Meher Qazilbash

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda

The great composer, somewhat explained

"...He’s been awarded an Oscar, a couple of Golden Globes, and lots of other honors. But this film is..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Page Two: Loving and Hating John Wayne, Meryl Streep, Free Speech

Public or private, unspoken or expressed, the rights of every citizen are guaranteed

"...such as Meryl Streep's comments at last Sunday's Golden Globes ceremony. Many of those engaged in participating in the..."

Jan. 13, 2017 Column by Louis Black

Entourage

In this feature spin on the HBO show, it's still boys beings bros, only the screen is bigger

"...satisfaction in the film’s closing scenes at the Golden Globes. But others will be appalled by the film’s casual..."

June 5, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Amour

Death is part of love’s bargain, a fact filmmaker Michael Haneke lays bare.

"...and the Best Foreign Language Film at the Golden Globes (among other awards), Amour is also a strong contender..."

Jan. 25, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Dictator

Sacha Baron Cohen opts for scripted comedy this time and lands many good jokes and new offenses, but the target is soft and unmissable.

"...so he can win his country’s Olympics and Golden Globes, killing the nuclear scientists who disagree with his ridiculous..."

May 18, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

ARTroduction to Austin

Glass artist Morgan Graff wins Hanger's $10,000 art competition

"...of Glass Blowing Austin, proposed a series of glass globes of varying sizes and shades of amber, with each..."

Nov. 26, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar: A-one and a-two!

"...of us. Thank you, Douglas Plummer!... And the Golden Globes. We'll have to discuss that next week, but why..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

New in Town

A strident Renée Zellweger stars in this forgettable fish-out-of-water comedy.

"...befuddled by her recent choices (including this month's Golden Globes getup, in which she channeled Day once again, only..."

Jan. 30, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

After a Fashion

Gossip

"...other tech conferences, SXSW is more like the Golden Globes than the Oscars. The Oscars are reasonably predictable and..."

March 14, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

TV Eye

For once, Ellen Pompeo is spared Belinda Acosta's wrath while she goes after ... America Ferrera?

"...The Golden Globes were handed out last week. Though I've become jaded..."

Jan. 26, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

After a Fashion

Whose weekend was more chic: Austin's or Hollywood's? Find out as our Style Avatar ponders the Jingle Ball and the Golden Globes.

"...nary a hideous dress in sight at the Golden Globes -- unless of course, you count the red Valentino..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

TV Eye

A look at four new reality-based series trying to beat Survivor 2: Australian Outback to the punch. Good luck. Also, the latest twists on Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

"...Can Gellar win? The Globes are considered hipper than the Emmy's, so it's unlikely..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Follies, Samurai, and a Few Non-Alcoholic Events for the Weekend

Got a resolution to get out more? No problem.

"...failure. But at least the Academy and the Golden Globes voters recognized its artistic power during Douglas’ lifetime, awarding..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...life in Austin. Old issues. Really old issues. Snow globes. Softball trophies. Vintage tees, free bandanas, and branded hard..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

A Walk Through the Wildflower Center's Field of Light

Acclaimed artist Bruce Munro basks in the evening glow with his new installation

"...acres, the 28,000 solar-powered LED illuminations – glowing, translucent globes on top of acrylic stalks, dancing in the wind..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

10 of Austin's Best Bars

Looking for a new place to drink, dance, or eat? We got you.

"...cozy indoor space, warmed by light wood and glowy globes. Alongside natural and sustainably focused pours, the menu includes..."

June 25, 2022 Food Post

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