Sound on Sound Review: The Frights

Eighties party jam

"...Cali trio the Frights, Bostonians Vundabar, and Aussie duo Hockey Dad...."

Nov. 12, 2017 Music Post by Isabella Castro-Cota

Warrior

Knockout performances by the three central characters and powerfully effective fight sequences are the key ingredients that spur this male weepie.

"...movie set amid the slightly less violent sport of hockey) has a firm handle on his material and how..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

All in the Family

"...Hockey DadFri. 17, Sidewinder Outside, 10:20pm A couple of Australian..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Sound on Sound Fest Make-Up Shows

Salvage includes Grizzly Bear, Cannibal Corpse, Noname

"...Yelle, Capyac (Mohawk) Japandroids, Cloud Nothings (Emo’s) The Frights, Hockey Dad, Vundabar (Cheer Up Charlies) Noname, Arima Ederra (Scoot..."

Oct. 16, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Second Big SXSW Music List

Nile Rodgers, Modern English, Cool Kids, and 204 more added

"...big batch of programming – headlined by the local granddaddy of all festivals' second 2017 Music keynote: Nile Rodgers...."

Nov. 15, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music: Second Band List of 2016

Tommy Stinson, Thee Oh Sees, Mercury Rev, and 212 more

"...Hockey Dad (Wollongong, Australia)..."

Nov. 17, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Toronto International Film Festival

A first-timer's diary

"...is currently working on a documentary on Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, the car guru; his past works include Comic..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Field of Dreams

Confessions of a Sensitive Jock

"...even though my father tried hard to teach me. Dad was a formidable ballplayer in his youth. He lived..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Features Feature by Lorne Opler

Jack Frost

"...his parental and spousal obligations by missing the umpteenth hockey game of his son Charlie (Cross) and failing to..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Coach's Corner

In his "View From the Couch," the Coach takes on a variety of pressing subjects, from the demise of the Detroit Red Wings and Pat Riley, to the sad state of women's golf.

"..."View From the Couch":I watch NHL hockey only at playoff time, so changes appear more abrupt..."

May 4, 2001 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Pride and Glory

Edward Norton and Colin Farrell top this predictable police procedural about clean and dirty cops who are also brothers in a family of Irish cops.

"...we have two brothers, plus a brother-in-law and a dad who's the chief of the detective bureau in which..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Wendy's Daughters Stand Up

Open letters respond to charges Davis was a bad mother

"...jobs regularly and going to school. She met my dad when Amber was still very young. They had an..."

Jan. 28, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

My Animal

Poignant addition to the teen wolf movie pack

"...being a werewolf that comes from her dear old dad. Those bonds of blood are more alluded to more..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s Best Breweries, According to Children

Meet your beer garden friends, the Beergardigans

"..."The lemonade was organic and moms like that, but [Dad] let me have a [Dublin Vintage] Cola. Moms don't..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Inside Out

Audacity is matched by artistry in the latest Pixar crowd-pleaser

"...keeping Riley buoyant and bopping with enthusiasm: for ice hockey, goofy faces, and her dear parents. But when Dad..."

June 19, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Saturday Night Live

Mayor Kirk Watson takes his downtown vision to the streets

"...[KW shooting]. Oh! Missed it by a mile! My dad was a great pool player. I can remember as..."

Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

2000 Kids Summer Fun Guide

Listings

"...direction. "Mommy, why's your hair two different colors?" Or, "Daddy, how come your belly looks pregnant?" Awww, just makes..."

May 5, 2000 Features Feature

SXSW Scares & Shorts Revealed

Late-night fare and short film lineup announced

"...grief against his younger sister Jo. Jo plays ice hockey with the boys, hoping to gather strength to bring..."

Feb. 8, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Fest Fills the Card

Massive list includes closing night film

"...comedy phenomenon chronicling the daily problems of hicks, skids, hockey players, and Christians...."

Sept. 5, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Introducing Grizzly Hall

Former Emo’s co-owner Jason Sabala opens new Eastside venue

"...We didn’t get the reaction we wanted from basketball, hockey, and baseball. Football was something that people really came..."

April 26, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin Film Festival Announces (Almost) Full Slate

Opening and closing night films still to come

"...In the Name of the Father; Jenny Lumet presenting dad Sidney’s Network; and writer Randall Wallace presenting Braveheart...."

Sept. 17, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Top 10 Sports Retirements 2010

From 'The Big Unit' to 'The Big Hurt'

"...experience years later: “I got to play with my dad. I got to go to work with him. That’s..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

Coach's Corner

"...mean it's exciting. Nowhere is this truer than in hockey, where defensive overtimes can easily stretch into the next..."

June 25, 1999 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Fall Movie Round-Up

Sneaking Into Autumn

"...October Releases: D3: THE MIGHTY DUCKS These Disney kids' hockey pictures are starting to line up like ducks in..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...gang of brutal terrorists who have taken over a hockey rink where he, as well as the U.S. vice..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Coach's Corner

"...still filled with ambivalence, but my mom told my dad who told my brother who called to tell me..."

Dec. 8, 1995 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton