"Whitney Turetzky: Feminine Grandeur" at the Elisabet Ney

In the way she transforms antique photographs of anonymous women, Turetzky elevates their subjects’ status to something holy and sacred

"...everyday women. Each woman is adorned with a golden halo much like those found in religious iconography, elevating their..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Arts Review by Marisa Charpentier

"Young Latino Artists 21: Amexican@"

This exhibit is about being Mexican-American, but it will make things happen for you whatever your ethnicity

"...women wearing dramatic makeup, metallic facial gear, and wild halos of what look like brightly colored sea worms. The..."

July 15, 2016 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Lazer Team

The first feature film from Austin's Rooster Teeth gang is a hoot

"...Red vs. Blue series, which repurposes the first-person shooter Halo video game as a uniquely weird, comic space opera,..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Anomalisa

Charlie Kaufman goes inside the minds of puppets

"...– a miracle. (She’s even lit sometimes to look halo-like.) Lisa (touchingly voiced by Jennifer Jason Leigh) is a..."

Jan. 15, 2016 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A Kinder, Gentler SXSW?

City to tighten "temporary" permits

"...as the repositioning of some of APD's 41 mobile HALO – High Activity Location Observation – cameras) will help..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Rooster Teeth Community Mourns Death of Monty Oum

Creator of anime RWBY succumbs to freak allergic reaction

"...fan videos, he really got on the radar with Halo/Metroid fusion "Haloid." His grasp of video games as a..."

Feb. 2, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wayward: The Prodigal Son

A dying father wants to bring his rebellious son back into the family fold in this faith-based film.

"...isn’t out to screw over Tyler at the Golden Halo casino is an honest-to-goodness hooker with a heart of..."

Nov. 5, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss

Pushing Air

Game audio design firm GL33k sounds off on whale calls, light sabers, and sweet jams

"...those salad years they worked on massive titles like Halo 4, Uncharted 3, and the Epic Mickey series, a..."

May 9, 2014 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

The Grand Budapest Hotel

Wes Anderson's film is a marvelous spectacle: spry, sly, and rich with microdetailed production design and tickling tributes to cinematic forebearers.

"...order to hit pause and wistfully linger on the halo-like lights that herald Agatha’s entrance and wow over the..."

March 14, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Full Monty

With the release of 'RWBY,' Monty Oum is officially Rooster Teeth's rock star

"...came in 2007, when he created a video called "Haloid," which featured animated models of the hero from Microsoft's..."

July 19, 2013 Screens Feature by Dan Solomon

RTX 2013: The Rooster Teeth Bite Back

And this time the gamer gathering is planning a big Spill

"...no surprise that most of the cast of their Halo homage web series Red vs. Blue and New Zealand..."

July 4, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wreck-It Ralph

"...of Duty, Gears of War, and, I think, the Halo series – and from there into Sugar Rush –..."

Nov. 2, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Deep in the Heart

The life story of Richard Wallrath, a former alcoholic who now funds scholarships for 4-H and FFA students, is told in this inspirational biopic.

"...a vision of Val Kilmer bathed in a backlit halo. This character is only listed in the credits as..."

Feb. 17, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Beer Flights

Rock out with your bock out

"...mostly Anheuser-Busch products and Heineken, although Widmer Brothers' Broken Halo IPA or Kona Brewing Co.'s Longboard Island Lager should..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Northern Exposures

Reflections on the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival

"...with autism, a quest that led them to Austin's HALO (Helping Autism Through Learning and Outreach) school and its..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

As Many Culinary Influences as Islands

Austin's Philippine "turo-turo" uprising

"...drinks, they offer other such refreshing dessert quasi-beverages as halo-halo (meaning "mix-mix," it's a traditional treat of shaved ice,..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Doom

Doom is not so much a film as a marketing tie-in, albeit one with some exceptional production values.

"...popular video game – not quite as popular as Halo, mind you – and its plot reflects that. Briefly,..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Wheeler Brothers: Fresh' / 'The Wheeler Brothers: Now Even Fresher'

In two Austin exhibits, Lubbock's Wheeler brothers offer another tour of burger joints, dry landscapes, girls, advertising signs, and references to famous paintings – mostly of girls – in the Americana narrative of Wheelerville

"...bothered by the presence of a pelican with a halo. What's refreshing about these stream-of-consciousness narratives is the respect..."

April 15, 2005 Arts Review by Rachel Koper

James' Journey to Jerusalem

A movie about a Christian pilgrim and chance, temptation, and illusions’ protection.

"...comfortably work. Shibe’s sweet and engaging face, with its halo of short dreadlocks, is always charming to watch, but..."

May 14, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Almost Famous

Red vs Blue's Machinima stars

"...3-D video games. Burns, who uses the popular game Halo for his creations, elaborates: "We take one of the..."

March 5, 2004 Screens Feature by Courtney Fitzgerald

The Gospel of John

The last years of Jesus are presented with more realism than pageantry.

"...being, even when performing miracles. No ethereal backlighting or halo effects, no gussied-up appearance, this Jesus and his apostles..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jegimajo!

There aren't any pushcarts at Jegimajo!, but you can sure get a taste of the Philippines there.

"...part of one of the mixed cold desserts like halo halo, a refreshing combination of shaved ice, tropical fruit,..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Food Review by MM Pack

Around the World ...

In 28 ethnic markets: where to shop when you want to live locally and eat globally

"...exquisite pearl and bubble teas, coffee drinks, smoothies, and halo-halo, but to have Pinoy food products here is a..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Food Feature by Mick Vann

The Hightower Report

Saudi Arabia puts lipstick on a pig; and Gary Winnick puts lipstick on his greed.

"...Winnick Wants a Halo..."

Nov. 1, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

Our Lady of the Assassins

"...of aching beauty and poverty, encompassed by a disconcerting halo of ancient culture and modern nihilism. Fernando (Jaramillo), a..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The New Cold Concoction

Iced tea gets a makeover

"...tea drinks, they offer other refreshing beverage/desserts such as halo-halo ("mix-mix," a traditional treat of shaved ice, tropical fruits,..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Food Feature by MM Pack

Divine Intervention

What Price Salvation?

"...Shannon. "Catholic hospitals, like Catholic schools, have an enormous halo around them. They are sacred cows."..."

March 12, 1999 News Feature by Lisa Tozzi

Record Reviews

"...THE HALO BENDERS..."

April 3, 1998 Music Review

JFK

Oliver Stone gives the "lone gunman" assassination theory a run for its money.

"...Cooper Everyman, square-jawed and driven by truth, lending a halo to DA Jim Garrison that doesn't exist in his..."

Dec. 27, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Into The Long Long Night at ATX TV Festival

Mark Duplass and Barret O'Brien test their friendship for indie TV

"...“a leap into the darkness, but there was a halo of light in the corner over there, and if..."

May 29, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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