Wasn't That a Time: the Weavers, the Blacklist, and the Battle for the Soul of America

Once, folk singers faced jail time and worse for their political affiliations

"...caught in the crosshairs of the Fifties' so-called Red Scare, wherein entertainers were dragged in front of the House..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Can You Help? Paul Feig Needs A Simple Favor

Director talks cameos, thrillers, and mommy vloggers

"...have a little Hitchcock-esque cameo in there? But if you think you've seen him, he said, you're probably looking..."

Sept. 13, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How J.A. Bayona Made a Real Jurassic World

Director explains how his dinos are leaving the park behind

"...reality. Reality is what it is, but then when you find a way of presenting the story in a..."

June 21, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Rooster Teeth Became an Online Phenomenon

9.5 million YouTube subscribers can’t be wrong

"...in the online video business since two years before YouTube, and predates Twitter and Facebook. "We've outlasted more changes..."

May 11, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Did You Wonder Who Fired the Gun?

A true-crime family mystery indicts decades of racial violence.

"...Human beings have a need to know: who we are, where we came from – essentially, what happened. We..."

April 20, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

How José González Took Off

Swedish Argentine reflects on his quietude

"...Austin Chronicle: You played in punk bands growing up, so how did..."

Feb. 1, 2018 Music Post by Isabella Castro-Cota

How Austin Became the Cold Brew Capital of the World

No need to give up coffee during the sweltering season

"...No matter how much you love hot coffee, there comes a point..."

April 7, 2017 Food Feature by Dan Gentile

Tiny Tails to You

The cutest way to get your party hopping

"...For most grown-ups, petting zoos are something we left in our childhood along with playgrounds..."

Dec. 21, 2016 Events Post by Tamar Price

Recommended ACL Records to Get You Psyched for the Fest

The best CPR (concert psychin' rock) to get in the fest mindset

"...Getting to ACL can be a bear. Make sure you have tunes to keep the energy high on your..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Music Post by The Music Staff

The Q&A Hole: How Does Something Get "Overrated"?

With Lauren Weinstein, Tim Doyle, Pat Dean, Mark Finn, and more

"...Opinions, the saying goes, are like assholes: Anybody who has one, is one...."

Sept. 20, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Don't Let the Door Hit You on the Way Out

"...and for no one else to move here, ever. However, the varying organizations cannot come to a consensus on..."

April 1, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

You Ain't Alone

Ellen Bartel continues to process loss and grief through art in this four-work concert

"...loss itself but of her vigil, as her husband's caregiver, to his suffering that would, and did, end only..."

May 29, 2015 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Levitation Live Shot: Vaadat Charigim/Black Ryder/This Will Destroy You

Tent triptych – moody, jolting, maelstrom

"...is a wall of sound with no discernible structure. How do you say “derivative” in Hebrew? It’s moody languor..."

May 10, 2015 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

The One I Wrote for You

This filmed-in-San Antonio indie tells a familiar tale about the soul-sucking music industry, but does so with an engaging cast and contemporary spin.

"...contemporary spin. And, refreshingly, The One I Wrote for You is a family-friendly cautionary tale that refrains from seeking..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

DVDanger: Joe Swanberg Wishes You a Happy Christmas

On fatherhood, impostor syndrome, and staying unpredictable

"...said there's a term for it. Impostor syndrome, that you're waiting to get found out. That's what I feel..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How We Watch – and Who's Watching Us

Writer Kyle Killen and TV critics talk ratings and recap culture

"...“Ratings determine if you get into a good college or end up living..."

June 7, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

How Do I Food & Wine Festival?

An Austin Food & Wine Fest newbie retraces her steps

"...out of the Taste of Texas event at Republic Square Park in favor of family time, but after the..."

April 28, 2014 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Are DIY Chefs Biting Off More Than They Can Chew?

Five local foodies convene on kitchen DIY

"...the forthcoming Launderette and Angry Bear restaurants. What follows are the high points of the rain-drenched but very interesting..."

March 9, 2014 SXSW Post by Melanie Haupt

Bill Cotter's Parallel Apartments Are Full of Freaks Like You and Me

And the author presents a wine-fueled glimpse at BookPeople tomorrow.

"...Bill Cotter's new novel, The Parallel Apartments, should come..."

Feb. 24, 2014 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Trailer Park Knows What Little Girls Are Made Of

'Divergent' and 'Maleficent' trailers drop

"...It's not all sugar and spice and everything nice, you know...."

Nov. 13, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Housecore Headhunter Summons You

Festival boss Corey Mitchell makes his recommendations

"...If you ask Corey Mitchell which nation is making the most..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Kickstart Your Weekend With 'A Kiss Before You Go'

Local writer/director confronts sexual violence

"...for laughs. Writer/director Carley Marissa made A Kiss Before You Go to explore deep-seated emotional trauma...."

May 31, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

You Gotta Have the Mettle

Legendary Texas doc 'Hands on a Hard Body' keeps on truckin'

"...Cult stars are born, not made. Sometimes it's just a matter of..."

April 19, 2013 Screens Feature by Leah Churner

Yes, You Could Totally Meet Grumpy Cat at SXSW

And here's an interview with the people behind the varmint

"...How do you get to meet Grumpy Cat?..."

March 8, 2013 SXSW Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Where Are the Good Congress People?

"...Having averted the fiscal cliff, certain Republican Party neocons are now insisting that not only can we not cut..."

Jan. 21, 2013 Postmarks

Have You 'Herd'?

It's another stampede to La Follia's harpsichord concert

"...both concerts sold out. That being the case, would you doubt that the group would schedule a third program..."

Jan. 5, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

How the GOP Ended up With a Rape Problem

It's not just Todd Akin: Republicans reveal their radical mainstream

"...the press from economic and social radical Paul Ryan. However, his rambling comments about "legitimate rape" have revealed their..."

Aug. 26, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

How Gay Is Your fil-A?

Locals Johnnye's East Texas Soul pledges gay-chick solidarity

"...IDs "bi," and Dave's her hunka burnin' love. They've shared love, lives, a home, and have developed small businesses..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Cannes You Dig It?

Day Two: The Incredible Cat-Napping Man

"...So how do you follow getting a kiss blown to you..."

May 18, 2012 Screens Post by Vincent Van Horn

'The NFL Beat': You're Fired

A spin around the league’s coaching carousel

"...This is “The NFL Beat” and you’re fired. Yes, you. You have been a great reader..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

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