Problemista

Julio Torres channels dreams of toys, art, and immigration

"...Torres is truthfully one of the funniest comedians working today. His television series, Los Espookys, was short lived but..."

March 22, 2024 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

SXSW Film Review: Problemista

Los Espookys' Julio Torres makes his playful film debut

"...Torres is truthfully one of the funniest comedians working today. His television series, Los Espookys, was short lived but..."

March 14, 2023 Screens Post by Jenny Nulf

Dear Mr. Brody Documents an Eccentric, Forgotten American Story

Director Keith Maitland follows $25 million given away

"...totally far-out new age of peace and love, the heir to the Jelke oleomargarine fortune became a media sensation,..."

March 12, 2021 Screens Feature by Trace Sauveur

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...estranged sisters Beta and Zelda go in search of their mysterious Uncle Jerry. Cast List: Baize Buzan, Allison Torem,..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Sheryl Cole and Chito Vela: The Prize Fight

All eyes on the Democratic primary run-off in House District 46

"...neither garnered enough votes for a simple majority, extending their campaigns into a run-off. Voters in the district, which..."

May 4, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Levitation Review: Electric Wizard, Russian Circles, the Well

Doom for the ages

"...Oborn and Liz Buckingham’s interest in the occult, “Witchcraft Today” set the tone immediately: darkness is coming, so get..."

April 28, 2018 Music Post by Michael Toland

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...directing duo Julia Halperin and Jason Cortlund, who bring their follow-up to Now, Forager, the Austin-set music drama La..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Save the World With Bill Nye

SXSW Eco closing speaker thinks we're not a lost cause

"...of those opportunities," she said, "is introducing Bill Nye today. The best part of it, unlike this apple, is..."

Oct. 18, 2016 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Stephen Marley’s Revelations

Hip-hop/reggae’s “natural union” mixes tonight @ Empire Control Room

"...Root of Life. He’s staked his claim as creative heir to his father Bob Marley’s throne...."

July 22, 2016 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Welcome to Carnage Park

Director Mickey Keating's SXSW shocker reaches VOD

"...The film, which screened at SXSW and reaches VOD today, is Keating’s homage to Seventies wilderness psycho-horror and slashers...."

July 1, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

"Drawing Lines: Explorations of Place"

The final exhibit of this public art project shows how every district in Austin has had artists working for it

"...and selected for the districts, and they embarked on their residencies in the spring of last year. The works..."

April 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

L. Shapley Bassen's "Portrait of a Giant Squid"

First Place winner

"...Ray was surprised to be his first cousin Donna's heir. In his mother's photo albums from the postwar 1940s,..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Arts Feature by l. Shapley Bassen

Gwendolyn's Sword

A well-researched and swiftly paced historical novel for grown-up girls who dreamed of being knights

"...There are girls who are traveling home to visit their families this holiday, who find themselves staying in their..."

Dec. 11, 2015 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Fantastic Fest Unleashes Final Wave

New films from Charlie Kaufman and Owen Egerton join fest

"...final list of announced titles for Fantastic Fest 2015. Today's list adds 21 new titles and repertory screenings, from..."

Sept. 9, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Glorious Renewal

The Contemporary Austin gives new life to the place where it all began, Laguna Gloria

"...of Texas campus while current students keep pace in their fading steps. One studies the Contemporary Austin's newly acquired..."

March 27, 2015 Arts Feature by Caitlin Greenwood

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

First night SXSW Music recommendations and hints

"...no follow-up to 5-year-old archival release Strange Obsessions, but their tight, melodic, pogo-party grooves remain eternally fresh in serving..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...apiece, have been expanded to ten films each. While today’s press release doesn’t explicitly spell out the reasons for..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Theory of Everything

Based on Jane Hawking's memoir about her marriage to the scientist Stephen Hawking, this film really shows what goes into a relationship.

"...when each of them finds new soul mates and their union ends. Admittedly, this adaptation smooths over some of..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Heirloom Wisdom

Go on, take the money and run

"...a ruby-and-diamond ring he sold on consignment from his Heirloom Jewelry and Coins business on Burnet Road...."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Mondo Con Is Go!

Print and art show announces monstrous and hellish names

"...the local print mavens announced they will be holding their first convention this fall. Now they have confirmed that,..."

June 2, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Council Notes: Incentives, Booze, and More

Not quite as exciting as mayoral race buzz, but today's agenda matters

"...of the trio, attorney Steve Adler, emerging as the heir apparent in the eyes of many Austin business leaders..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Playback

Austin Music People wants to meet up

"...to be fine at the moment." Carll plays Antone's today, Aug. 22...."

Aug. 23, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

'Justified' Recap: 'Truth and Consequences'

Handling snakes and secrets can be dangerous

"...protect him from the same horrible death suffered by their father. At first, Billy doesn’t believe her and ultimately..."

Jan. 23, 2013 Screens Post by Virginia B. Wood

The AggreGAYtor: September 10

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...scores a touchdown, and Emily Dickinson strikes a pose. Today’s AggreGAYtor is still in the running towards becoming America's..."

Sept. 10, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

Giving a lot of sweet bouquets (and taking their sweet time doing it)

"..."Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow," Mexican American Cultural Center, curators: Los..."

June 8, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"..."Lauren Woods: Notes of a Native Daughter," Women & Their Work..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Girls on the Bus

Girls groups, from the back of the bus to Rhino Records.

"...and horny toads ran free in the vacant lots. Today, Sabo Road has its own exit off the Sam..."

Feb. 6, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow

This group show matches the majesty of the MACC's architecture

"...'Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow'..."

July 15, 2011 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Page Two: The Long Scream

The endless Republican nightmare casts its shadow on health care reform

"...cite them as the source for so many of their thoughts and actions, their marches and the signs they..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Column by Louis Black

The 1821 Club

Tuning in to the future of Austin's music scene today

"...musicians turn 18, graduate high school, and enter college, their fanbase is automatically broadened by the annual fall influx..."

July 10, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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