All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...The film is produced by Christine Vachon's Killer Films (Happiness, Velvet Goldmine). (Dec. 25)..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Way They'll Never Be

"...his constant and insistent expression of love and of happiness (and there is nothing harder to write about than..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Column by Michael Ventura

The Year of the Rabbit

The Origin

"...ornate paper cutouts and poems with the themes of happiness, wealth, longevity, and happiness in marriage with many male..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Patch Adams

"...the power structure, and is punished for his “excessive happiness.” These are the kinds of black-and-white polarizations that Patch..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Friend of the Deceased

"...Friend of the Deceased poses the question: “What price happiness?” and then answers via Lennon: “Happiness is a warm..."

June 12, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

'til There Was You

"...in it) that represents the real obstacle to Gwen's happiness. However, the film's story seems to present at least..."

June 6, 1997 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Something Gorgeous Without God

"...else, they cherished words. They discovered early that the happiness they'd dreamed of was impossible, so what was left..."

Sept. 27, 1996 Column

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...DOUBLE HAPPINESSD: Mina Shum; with Sandra Oh, Alannah Ong, Stephen Chang,..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...DOUBLE HAPPINESSD: Mina Shum; with Sandra Oh, Alannah Ong, Stephen Chang,..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...DOUBLE HAPPINESSD: Mina Shum; with Sandra Oh, Alannah Ong, Stephen Chang,..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...DOUBLE HAPPINESSD: Mina Shum; with Sandra Oh, Alannah Ong, Stephen Chang,..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

SXSW Brings the Cosmos to Austin

Keynote brings unseen images from the James Webb telescope

"...• Creating Happiness: The Art & Science of Disney Parks Storytelling: For..."

Jan. 10, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, August 6-12

"...know that it's best for your long-term health and happiness if you don't seek cozy involvement with a person..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Adrian Armstrong (Njune) remains hopeful in his pursuit of happiness. While technically a "rap" album, I Hope You're Happy..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Jonas Brothers Confront Superstar Past & Present at Erwin Center

Disney breakouts effortlessly transcend boy bandom

"...a six-piece accompanying band launched into “Rollercoaster,” off June’s Happiness Begins...."

Dec. 9, 2019 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

New Multimedia Exhibit Captures East Austin Then and Now

Bear Lopez collaborates to celebrate his disappearing neighborhood

"...drink cans, hot sauce bottles, and a plaque reading “Happiness is a journey, not a destination” at the vacant..."

Oct. 16, 2019 Arts Post by Saskia Henn

Los Coast Doubles Down on Its Psych-Soul for Label Debut

Local fivepiece embraces the spirit of wandering

"...thinking more recently about the difference between pleasure and happiness," says a meditative Privott, sun beaming onto his brown..."

June 14, 2019 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Holiday Viewing: A Christmas Tale

Turns out Christmas dinner is just as fraught in French

"...the turntable for a revisionist play of “Love and Happiness.” Everyone is drunk and content, at least in the..."

Dec. 3, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Living and Dying on Asian Screens

Austin Asian American Film Festival is back

"...more on Bush's short film "Vultures of Tibet.") Balmès' Happiness examines how the institution of a "gross national happiness"..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Pleasure of the Paynes 2014

The 'Fix' was in at the 40th theatre awards ceremony

"...Burdermord. Capital T Theatre's Detroit and There Is a Happiness That Morning Is scored a two awards each, and..."

Nov. 4, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Letters at 3AM: Wake of the Red Witch

Everything that begins also ends

"...of "that look in her eyes – that terrible happiness." Exactly Gail Russell's look...."

Nov. 29, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

The Egg & I

How an experimental treatment for major depression introduced me to the medical magnet and the return of 'energetic' medicine

"...– transmitters that in healthy brains communicate things like happiness and pleasure – would mean, before cursing myself quietly,..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Greg Harman

Melancholy Play

A funny, charming, truly sweet staging of a play that's not melancholy at all

"...love with her. Until, that is, Tilly unexpectedly finds happiness, which changes everything...."

Aug. 6, 2010 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Mermen

"...Atlantic Records offshoot, 2000's The Amazing California Health and Happiness Road Show mated the retro shimmer of indie debut..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Disagrees With John Mackey

"...among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Life: It is difficult to sustain life without food..."

Aug. 17, 2009 Postmarks

Film News

Film News eyes the horizon for another Spy Kids installment

"...11... Andrew Shapter celebrates the release of his documentary Happiness Is at 5pm on July 30 at Waterloo Records..."

July 17, 2009 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Amazing Talk by Bogotá's Former Mayor

"...in one three-year term. He began by saying that happiness is the goal of life, and so cities should..."

Jan. 30, 2009 Postmarks

SXSW Film

Daily reviews and interviews

"...Benjamin B. Smith's deadpan performance as Timothy is fantastic… "Happiness," by Sophie Barthes, is a comedy asking the question,..."

March 16, 2007 Screens Feature by John Razook

FronteraFest 2007: The lowdown

"...Happy People," by Don Fried. How stable is the happiness of an Eastern European village?..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Arts Feature

Letters @ 3AM

The author offers notes for a poem that tells how the America of our hearts is a forgotten country.

"...Jefferson was 32 when he penned the pursuit of happiness. He had yet to fall in love with his..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

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