Jack Blanton and Harold Simmons Dead

Two philanthropic and political power players pass over the weekend

"...philanthropists and political donors. In coincidental timing, Houston oilman Jack Blanton and Dallas-based billionaire Harold Simmons both died on..."

Dec. 30, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Jack Ingram

"...Just like his trusty ol' beat-up Ford, Jack Ingram's Livin' or Dyin' is easy to miss in..."

April 4, 1997 Music Feature

The Call of the Wild

Buck the dog makes another trip to the Yukon, this time with CGI assistance

"...This domesticated adaptation of Jack London’s 1903 novella tempers the brutality of the book’s..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

"...Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush, Jonathan Pryce, Keira Knightley and Jack Davenport...."

July 11, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Bernie

Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, and Matthew McConaughey star in Richard Linklater's latest film – an East Texas true-crime story with a comic touch.

"...Directed by: Richard Linklater. Starring: Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey, Brady Coleman, Richard Robichaux,..."

April 27, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Middle Men

Middle Men journeys backward in Internet history to 1995 when two coked-up ne'er-do-wells created the first dial-up, porn-on-demand website.

"...technician and certifiable genius with the pitch-perfect name of Buck Dolby (Macht) and manic, chain-smoking sleazoid Wayne Beering (the..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The School of Rock

In Linklater's studio-financed comedy hit, Jack Black brings his rock & roll vibe to riff-needy prep students.

"...Directed by: Richard Linklater. Starring: Jack Black, Mike White, Sarah Silverman, Joan Cusack, Maryam Hassan,..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Radioland Murders

"...you cozy up to Don Ameche, Kate Smith, and Jack Benny in your own den and seek danger in..."

Oct. 28, 1994 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Once a Cardinal, Always a Cardinal

Josh Hancock, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, dead at 29

"...after the death of beloved Hall of Fame broadcaster Jack Buck. The Cardinals and their fans were sent reeling...."

April 29, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Orange County

"...Starring: Lily Tomlin, Leslie Mann, John Lithgow, Catherine O'Hara, Jack Black, Schuyler Fisk and Colin Hanks. After he discovers..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Get Rich or Die Tryin'

The film story of Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's tough road to success is so melodramatic that if it weren't real it would be laughable.

"...Directed by: Jim Sheridan. Starring: Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Terrence Howard, Adewale Akinnouye-Agbaje, Joy Bryant, Tory Kittles, Ashley..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Faster Than Sound: KVRX Launches the Largest College Radio Festival

KVRX station manager Gab Soong starts the largest ever student-run radio fest, national phone theft ring uncovered from ACL Fest, and Big Thief’s Buck Meek settles down outside the city

"...potentially shipped overseas was a big eye-opener." The City Buck & the Country Buck..."

March 1, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Point, Ben Buck, and some holiday options highlight this week's recommended shows

"...they saw vary greatly, because the young duo of Jack Montesinos and Joe Roddy are unusually polygamous to genre..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Will Johnson’s New Paradigm

Song sage on baseball, house concerts, and wisdom from Neil Young

"...big impact on the town. The radio calls of Jack Buck, the magnitude of Ozzie Smith, and the Cardinals’..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Sxsw

"...THE JACKMORMONS: From Salt Lake City, this four-piece is already known..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

From the Archive: Welcome to Chaos

Originally published on Nov. 12, 1993: ATCEMS saves lives every day, but the stresses of the job have high costs

"...furiously spits out a description of our call. Paramedic Jack Hart holsters his walkie-talkie and is already out the..."

May 8, 2015 News Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Remembering 'Easy Rider' and 'The Last Movie'

CinemaTexas program notes

"...Hendrix Experience; "Let's Turkey Trot" by Gerry Goffin and Jack Keller, performed by Little Eva; "Kyrie Eleison" by David..."

June 4, 2010 Screens Feature

Dancing About Architecture

"...concert on Mother's Day with Duck Soup, 47 Indians, Buck-49, and the Brew with Karan Chavis playing at Shady..."

May 12, 1995 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Record Reviews

"...'em"), throbbing menace ("Kowalski"), pretty popsters ("Star"), and jumping jack rockers ("Medication"). Even the retreds ("Stuka," "Out of the..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Music Review

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...Jack Goes Home Director/Screenwriter: Thomas Dekker After his father is..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Lost Cause

"...Jack Jackson's Lost Cause: The TrueStory of Famed Gunslinger John..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Books Feature

Pawn Shop Rock

In hock? We've got just the ticket!

"...Les Paul Junior and lots of beautiful guitars, leather jackets ...."..."

Aug. 29, 2014 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Black and White and Rick All Over

The ABCs of 'The School of Rock'

"...Actor Jack Black, screenwriter and actor Mike White, and director Richard..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Letters at 3AM: 'O' Is for Oligarchy (Continued)

The American Oligarchy has been growing for decades, and we've been its enablers

"...I was a boy in Brooklyn we shopped at Jack's Delicatessen. Jack was someone we knew and liked. When..."

April 23, 2010 Column by Michael Ventura

Howlin' Wolf Does Not Wear Panties

Walter Daniels' punk blues stirs up a whole new generational ilk, like Black Joe Lewis

"...played and recorded with: Bloodsucking Go-Devils, the Ideals, Hickoids, Jack O'Fire, Hank Street Ramblers, Gay Sportscasters, Buick MacKane, Revelators,..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Postmarks

Don't Dissolve District

"...I never said, nor was it reported, that Jeff Jack was an instigator of the suit against the school..."

May 1, 1998 Column

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...of the river, in that original location behind the Jack in the Box. When the True Believers started to..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Garage for a very-limited-seating release show. – Doug Freeman Ben Buck: Speaker Bump Deluxe..."

Oct. 23, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Postmarks

Hysteria Doomed Plan

"...Nov. 20 has made an erroneous statement by describing Jack Dangers as "the de facto head of London's Meat..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Column

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...The five-piece easily swings from the purity of a Buck Owens to the throttle of a True Believers, and..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

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