Half Nelson

Ryan Gosling's bleakly hopeful turn as crack-addicted teacher Dan in Half Nelson is matched only by the smoldering realism of newcomer Shareeka Epps.

"...seemed hand-delivered by the Postal Service, and now with Half Nelson, he's entered into Wilco territory (with a soundtrack..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Half-Baked

Cameos from Steven Wright, Willie Nelson, Tommy Chong, and Janeane Garofalo help stoke this addled comic premise about selling pot to raise a buddy's bail.

"...have any use for the wheezy pothead humor of Half-Baked: no one I can imagine. As director Tamra Davis'..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Willie Nelson’s 69 Minutes

First of three sold-out nights proves the still is still moving

"...at a stageside tech outpost read “70 minutes.” Willie Nelson left exactly one minute on the table when he..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Playback – Lukas Nelson: Real as Promised

Lukas Nelson is a chip off the ol' Willie

"...The 28-year-old son of Willie Nelson backs Neil Young, hangs with Lady Gaga, and steals..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music Live: Willie Nelson and Avett Brothers Fête Ray Benson

GSD&M b-day bash for Asleep at the Wheel leader runs three hours

"...GSD&M on Tuesday night, in which outlaw Buddha Willie Nelson and Asleep at the Wheel’s frontman shared verses on..."

March 15, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Willie Nelson, Paul Simon, Bonnie Raitt Headline Hurricane Relief Benefit

Tickets on sale today for mega concert

"...arrives announcement of a mega benefit headlined by Willie Nelson and Paul Simon...."

Sept. 13, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

A Man and a Half

Hanging with music industry legend Jerry Wexler

"...& Dave, Donny Hathaway, King Curtis, Dr. John, Willie Nelson, Allen Toussaint, Staple Singers, Dire Straits, Bob Dylan, Carlos..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Asleep at the Wheel and ACL Celebrate a Half Century of History

New KLRU retrospective wrangles two Austin icons

"...While it's common local knowledge that Willie Nelson taped the pilot for Austin City Limits, less recognized..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Screens Feature by Doug Freeman

Heroes on the Half Shell

The oyster is Austin's world

"...Raw oysters are the Prince Rogers Nelson of the seafood world: staples of the scene, but..."

May 6, 2016 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

The Half-Century Psych of Shiva's Headband

13th Floor Elevators weren't the only local psych act exploring Austin's outer limits – and still doing so

"...you could say "Doug Sahm," "Bruce Springsteen," and "Willie Nelson," the Armadillo had the city hosting music of all..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

Sugar

Sugar, by the makers of Half Nelson, follows a major league hopeful's path from a baseball academy in the Dominican Republic to stateside spring training and single-A ball in rural Iowa.

"...with their affecting debut feature, the middle-class drug study Half Nelson starring Ryan Gosling (who earned an Oscar nomination..."

May 8, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

It's Kind of a Funny Story

When a 15-year-old overachiever checks himself into a mental ward, he learns to affirm the good things in life without ever whitewashing the bad.

"...Internet rounds that minute – filmmakers Boden and Fleck (Half Nelson, Sugar) take the opposite approach: with stillness. It’s..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Almost Willie

On the Road Again with the King of the RV Parks.

"...and grizzled good looks of none other than Willie Nelson, smiles as he hits the first note. Decidedly not..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley

On the Bus Again

On the eve of turning 80, Willie Nelson's still calling the tune

"...will be raised here this evening. Everyone knows Willie Nelson and Coach Royal were close friends...."

April 12, 2013 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

God, Guns & Guitars: Willie’s Picnic

Midwest farmer’s daughters, dirt road anthems, and a whiskey river

"...knives to a concert. Well, maybe most concerts. Willie Nelson’s annual Fourth of July picnic isn’t like most concerts...."

July 5, 2016 Music Post by Bryan Rolli

Beto O'Rourke and Ethan Hawke in Conversation

Two Texans discuss politics, fear, and the power of Willie Nelson to bring us back together

"...Ethan Hawke: I heard you played with Willie Nelson at his Fourth of July picnic...."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Ethan Hawke

Sister Bobbie

'Sister Bobbie' puts the 'Family' in Willie Nelson and Family

"...of the grand piano set on the floor. Bobbie Nelson seats herself at the keyboard with tender elegance, a..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Playback: Willie's Picnic Comes Home

Willie Nelson Fourth of July Picnic lands back in Austin

"...On Saturday, Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic returns to Austin for the..."

July 3, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Dancing About Architecture

"...the current situation at the Network. Since $150,000 (roughly half of AMN's budget last year) has been "found" by..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Austin Shift Meal Serves Meals to Hospitality Folks

Even with relaxing restrictions, residents are missing meals

"...It’s been a very difficult first half of 2020, and hospitality industry folks have been hit..."

June 9, 2020 Food Post by Irielle Wesley

Harvey Hurricane Concert Rallies

Can’t Mess With Texas benefit beams Lone Stars and all-stars

"...quickly the production coalesced. Credit promoter C3 Presents, Willie Nelson, and Austin’s all-star wrangler and musical director Charlie Sexton...."

Sept. 23, 2017 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Troublemaker

Ed Ward's first-hand account of Willie Nelson's Complete Atlantic Sessions.

"...Rhino Records issued a 3-CD box set called Willie Nelson, The Complete Atlantic Sessions. As always with such collections,..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Music Feature by Ed Ward

Aquaman

The underwater superhero brings long-awaited color to DC's films

"...when Atlantean princess Mera (Heard) informs Arthur of his half-brother’s (Wilson) plan to conquer humanity, Arthur finds himself torn..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Into The Black Hole at Other Worlds Austin

Director Gary Nelson on Disney's sci-fi epic, returning this weekend

"...screen at Other Worlds Austin this weekend, director Gary Nelson will be easy to spot. "I'll be the one..."

Dec. 7, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Poem Is a Naked Person

Les Blank’s doc on Leon Russell began shooting in 1972 and is finally released

"...and his brand of swamp/country/rock music are only the half of it. Blank was often more interested in the..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

'The NFL Beat': Week 8

It's not you, it's Cam Newton

"...little time for useless chatter or the exchange of half-hearted pleasantries. It's not you. It's me. I need to..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Perry's Vaccination Order Raises Questions

Perry Orders HPV Vaccine

"...called press conference Monday morning, Lewisville Republican Sen. Jane Nelson, who chairs the Senate Health and Human Services Committee,..."

Feb. 5, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Cradle Will Rock

"...Rivera's archly choreographed dance of semi-accommodation with bigwig patron Nelson Rockefeller (John Cusack) features some of Robbins' sharpest, wittiest..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Checking In: Country Soul Healer Charley Crockett Can Take This and Whatever’s Next

“I’ve made a career out of the most unlikely circumstances”

"...Times, as transportive as the local’s set on Willie Nelson’s virtual picnic early this month...."

July 24, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...After January's sneak peek of a half-dozen titles, SXSW Film has finally drawn back the curtain..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

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