Spanking the Figurative

A new Austin gallery captures dancers with paint

"...David Ohlerking's stopping for a rest and a bite to eat, sitting on the low black couch in..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

On the Line, Two Shots

The Texas Documentary Tour revisits Steve James' 'Hoop Dreams'

"...donor, the MacArthur Foundation, which would subsequently come in with some big bucks, asked whether there was any chance..."

April 7, 2006 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

The Libertine

Johnny Depp runs away with the show in this murkily filmed picture, cackling all the while and defiling beauty in all its forms as the exceedingly decadent Earl of Rochester.

"...is a carriage crash of epic proportions, and so it’s difficult not to crane your neck around to get..."

March 10, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

In Her Shoes

Even if these Shoes are not perfectly stitched, the fit is nevertheless comfortable and the look is polished.

"...Mark Feuerstein, Candice Azzara, Ken Howard, Norman Lloyd, Brooke Smith, Francine Beers and Richard Burgi. Fans of director Hanson’s..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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"...Disgusted by Prom PhotosDear Editor:..."

July 1, 2005 Column

Unleashed

Jet Li, in his first Western role of any depth, convincingly plays both man and beast, although a sentimental script by producer Luc Besson hampers the story.

"...an acclaimed European auteur of genre filmmaking who’s never quite risen to the level of his mentor. In Leterrier's..."

May 20, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Brother to Brother

A festival favorite jumps to the big screen with its story that compares and contrasts life as a gay black man in the present day and the Harlem Renaissance.

"...She Hate Me). While Perry negotiates a shaky relationship with a white hipster (Burns) and chafes against the homophobia..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Migrating North

As the Texas and national film industry feels the burn of runaway production, many agree with one directive: Blame Canada.

"...multibillion dollar, all-American industry suddenly turns around and finds itself a shadow of its former glory, dependent on offshore..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

James McMurtry

Texas Platters

"...James McMurtry. The lyrics of many of this Austin singer-songwriter's compositions address said alteration of the landscape, especially those..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Music Review by Christopher Hess

Right Where They Belong

Raoul Hernandez goes on tour with the Flatlanders

"...53rd & Broadway, NYC. Backstage at 'The Late Show With David Letterman.' 3pm...."

July 26, 2002 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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"...Editor:..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Column

The People vs. Mike Sheffield

The new APD oversight agreement is a first for Austin -- but will it do what it's supposed to do?

"...happy that the Austin Police Department will now be monitored by citizens like yourselves. It remains to be seen..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Blue Monday

Antone's Blue Mondays continues, 25 years later.

"...Night Blues Band is already cranked up and wailing. Guitarist and bandleader Derek O'Brien is working on a shuffle..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Big Momma's House

"...Lawrence, Nia Long, Paul Giamatti, Terrence Howard and Ella Mitchell. It takes Big Momma's House all of seven minutes..."

June 9, 2000 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Warning! Nudity!

Austinites love to shed their clothes, and a number of them do it onstage -- what's up with that? Some of the city's most nakedness-prone actors, performance artists, and directors expose their reasons to arts writer Ada Calhoun.

"...What is it about this town and public nudity? Whether it's excursions..."

April 14, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

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"...Dear Editor:..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Column

Academy Leader

"...Anderson seems content justto make small talk about the University of Texas philosophy department. "Is Allaire still there?" he..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Screens Feature by Michael Bertin

Armageddon

"...Thornton, Liv Tyler, Ben Affleck, Will Patton, Peter Stormare, Keith Davis, Steve Buscemi, Owen Wilson and Ken Campbell. It's..."

July 3, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Easy As Falling Off Analog

Sony's Recordable Mini Disc

"...-- soundwise, everything was analog. More and more, though, it's looking like the poor word will soon be returning..."

Sept. 27, 1996 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Girl 6

"...beautiful mess. Lee's take on the phone-sex industry opens with a shot of Girl 6 (Randle), an aspiring actress,..."

March 29, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Interfaith

Organizing Austin One Congregation at a Time

"...They're called "accountability sessions." In reality, they're demonstrations of power - blatant..."

July 21, 1995 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Diamonds Are Forever

Does Baseball Still Matter?

"...to know the heart and mind of America had better learn base-ball, the rules, and realities of the game."..."

June 23, 1995 Arts Feature

The Adventures of Sancho Panza

Guitar Techs

"...Vile, humid Houston heat permeates Fitzgeralds' cramped backstage. In the wings, Charlie Sexton's nine guitars..."

June 23, 1995 Music Feature

Day Trips: Cloud Column, Houston

Houston gets into a bean war with Chicago

"...some good-natured ribbing from the folks in Chicago when it was installed in the Space City's museum district on..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Retribution

Liam Neeson does the Liam Neeson thing, this time with exploding cars in Berlin

"...the list is endless, and chances are good that it is the through line to at least three of..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Dark State

Nutty conspiracy theory flick is Pizzagate-style nonsense

"...Director and screenwriter Lucca’s film is overwrought and unrelentingly earnest in its..."

March 19, 2021 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Rambo: Last Blood

Last blood? We can only hope, as Rambo goes full MAGA

"...¡Ay caramba! Bad hombres, awful screenwriting, and a way past his prime Sly make for..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Goldfinch

Donna Tartt's metaphorical novel gets an award-season adaptation

"...Film adaptations of novels can be quite complicated. Teasing out the essence and often nuanced themes..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Child's Play

Everyone's favorite homicidal doll is back

"...Starring: Aubrey Plaza, Gabriel Bateman, Brian Tyree Henry, Beatrice Kitsos, Ty Consiglio and Marlon Kazadi...."

June 28, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...SXSW Film (March 8-17) announced that Jordan Peele's eagerly awaited doppelganger chiller Us will be this year's opening night..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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