Song to Song

Malick takes on the Austin music scene (sort of)

"...(rare breed, that). For another instance, humans in love here say things like “I love your soul” but never..."

March 24, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Things Not To Fear: 1) The Reaper, 2) The World Horror Convention in Austin

An Interview with Convention co-chairs Nate Southard and Lee Thomas

"...As promised yesterday, here's that interview with Nate Southard and Lee Thomas, the..."

April 27, 2011 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Toy Story 3

The gang is back, and Pixar has delivered another animated gem that has the toys finding their purpose in life now that their owner has outgrown them.

"...Unkrich. If you follow film blogs, you might have heard this week of a scrambly panic in Tinseltown over..."

June 18, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Name of the Game

The Hives

"...slicker “Won’t Be Long,” plus clop rocker “Square One Here I Come,” and hard-banking closer “Bigger Hole to Fill”..."

Sept. 15, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Italian Job

"...Jason Statham and Franky G. That whooshing sound you hear is the sales figures of the Cooper Mini puncturing..."

May 30, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Cherish

"...bracelet program. The meat of the story takes place here, in the confines of Zoe's rundown warehouse studio, where..."

July 5, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Panic

"...tragedy. Macy is at the top of his game here, as are all the other actors, and together they..."

March 2, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Billy Elliot

"...that's almost guaranteed to melt all but the hardest hearts, while making those of us with more sensitively calibrated..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Antz

"...to look at, sure, but it also just sits there -- and it's the most expensive Woody Allen film..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Music News: Wednesday/Thursday

Dignitaries, cancellations, surprise pop-ups, and Thursday picks

"...Elsewhere in the greater U.S.A., the term “March Madness” stirs..."

March 17, 2016 SXSW Post by Kevin Curtin

Everything I Know About Film Festivals I Learned From SXSW

Marc Savlov's tricks and tips for a successful festival experience

"...Savlov here. I've been a part of South by Southwest Film..."

March 8, 2013 SXSW Post by Marc Savlov

Don't Let Up, Texas Obama Director Says

"This race is going to tighten up," Sepúlveda warns

"...as neighboring New Mexico) and trying to help Dems here. Some excerpts from his presentation:..."

Oct. 20, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Sarah Silverman: "You've Got to Always Be Writing and Always Be Changing"

The Moontower headliner on the joy of funerals, and gallows humor

"...Sarah Silverman audibly perks up when she unexpectedly hears the voice of an Englishman calling from the Austin..."

April 21, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Beauty and the Beast

A live-action remake of the Disney film

"...Menken and Howard Ashman’s recognizable songs, and you may hear the ka-ching! of a cash register. There’s nothing wrong..."

March 24, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Letters

Mother Teresa biopic delivers no miracles

"...convent school girl hoping to glimpse a vision or hear celestial voices, the lapsed yours truly included...."

Dec. 4, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Some People in Austin Need to STFU

Stand-up comedian Katie Pengra offers a lesson in heckling.

"...This is your journo Brenner, here, with a brief intro...."

Oct. 20, 2014 Arts Post by Katie Pengra

Fast Forward Austin

This is not your standard music festival – you'll hear sounds you've never heard before

"...at a music festival. You're in a bar Downtown, where you've shown your wristband, grabbed a drink, and settled..."

April 11, 2014 Arts Feature by Natalie Zeldin

Mo' Music: 20 Top Tracks of 2013, Part 2

Part 2 of Rob's year-end countdown

"...parts. Even a voracious music addict like me can't hear everything. Let me know what I missed in the..."

Jan. 5, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Muscle Shoals

The Alabama town that birthed two music studios and inspired great recordings by Aretha, the Rolling Stones, and scores more is viewed in this laid-back documentary.

"...an unprecedented reputation in American music. It’s the place where Aretha lamented about never loving a man the way..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Spectacular Now

An outstanding cast and eloquent storytelling shape this delicate film that becomes a dark study of a budding, young alcoholic.

"...Summer with that warning, and I think it applies here, too, despite the marketing efforts to sell this thing..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Belle Sounds

A pick-up line, 16 years, and now an eponymous debut

"...as indie folk-pop. The duo’s featured on Waterloo Records’ Hear Texas Here listening station...."

April 30, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Sleepwalk With Me

In his directorial debut, Mike Birbiglia plays a struggling comic who begins sleepwalking shortly after he moves in with his longtime girlfriend.

"...campuses. The film is on its surest, sharpest footing here, detailing Matt’s hard-fought refinement of his voice and the..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Dark Knight Rises

An uncannily accurate mirror of the contemporary cultural zeitgeist, this epic finale to the Batman trilogy is just that: epic.

"...with grim irony and even more brazenly pessimistic metaphors.) There's far more to the story – not least of..."

July 20, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Texas Young Composers Concert

A dozen budding Beethovens hear music they wrote performed by the Austin Symphony

"...budding young Beethovens from high schools across Texas wouldn't hear their compositions performed by the Austin Symphony Orchestra on..."

April 15, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Off the Record

A Thanksgiving feast with Speak, A Welch Family Affair, and Ornette Coleman

"...minutes before I realized I wasn't going to get anywhere. Like any parent, I'd like to see them do..."

Nov. 26, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Inside Job

This documentary, which is narrated by Matt Damon, illuminates the U.S. economic crisis with detailed yet engaging analysis.

"...Inside Job uncovers little that hasn’t already been reported elsewhere in other news outlets and publications, but Ferguson does..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Top/Vers/Bottom Ten (er... Nine)

Was 2009 a year for the queers?

"...Ok, so I'm late with my top ten list. Here's how I justify it:..."

Jan. 7, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

and a girl singing with a flower in her hair maybe

Shooting more breeze with jazz storm Sonny Rollins in advance of his Bass Concert Hall stand on Sunday.

"...April’s music monsoon here in the Live Music Capital, from Leonard Cohen and..."

April 30, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Conspirare

A PBS special puts you right in the midst of this celebrated choral ensemble

"...is a significant event. But if you still haven't heard Austin's beloved – and increasingly world renowned – vocal..."

March 6, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Keepers of the Flame

RIP Manny Castillo

"...after a short battle with cancer was terrible to hear. He played with San Antonio’s popular Snowbyrd (on Smith’s..."

Jan. 12, 2009 Music Post by Margaret Moser

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