Don't Let Go

Sci-fi crime drama gives a cop a chance at redemption

"...Directed by: Jacob Estes. Starring: David Oyelowo, Storm Reid, Byron Mann, Mykelti..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Road to Juarez

Conventional Mexican crime drama

"...to Juarez is not a reboot of the Bob Hope/Bing Crosby film series, but another pedestrian entry into the..."

April 24, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

What's Cool and Where It's At

What Austin teens are reading, wearing, eating, hearing

"...rather than trying to be like someone famous. FASHION Jacob Hope, junior at Austin High and the accomplished bassist..."

Sept. 25, 2012 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Manglehorn

Al Pacino stars in David Gordon Green's shot-in-Austin drama

"...old coach for the loyalty demonstrated over the years; Jacob (Messina), the estranged son and successful investment banker embittered..."

July 3, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Gina Chavez Tour Diary 4: Mexico!

Passport panic gives way to thanksgiving with Our Lady of Guadalupe

"...when the guys decided to make a pit stop. Jacob – our American Music Abroad tour manager who’s been..."

April 22, 2016 Music Post by Gina Chavez

The Neon Bible

"...Directed by: Terence Davis. Starring: Gena Rowlands, Jacob Tierney, Diana Scarwid, Denis O'Leary and Leo Burmester. An..."

July 5, 1996 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Josh and S.A.M.

"...Directed by: Billy Weber. Starring: Jacob Tierney, Noah Fleiss, Martha Plimpton, Stephen Tobolowsky, Joan Allen,..."

Nov. 26, 1993 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Gas Food Lodging

"...Adams, Ione Skye, Fairuza Balk, Robert Knepper, David Lansbury, Jacob Vargas, James Brolin, Chris Mulkey and Donovan Leitch. For..."

Nov. 27, 1992 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Cage, Pedro Pascal, Sharon Horgan, Ike Barinholtz, Alessandra Mastronardi, Jacob Scipio, Lily Sheen, Neil Patrick Harris, Tiffany Haddish (World..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Minari

Sublime and soulful drama about immigration, family and farming in 1980s Arkansas

"...its compassionate and insightful approach to all its characters. Jacob (Yeun) comes in from laboring on his Reagan-era Arkansas..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

In Search of a Midnight Kiss

In Alex Holdridge's lovely new film, two twentysomething Los Angelenos wander the streets together on New Year's Eve, walking and talking amid the stunning black-and-white cinematography.

"...recently moved from Austin to Los Angeles in the hope of becoming a screenwriter. Instead, like so many young..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Naked City

Jacob's Well, one of the most prolific and celebrated springs in Central Texas, has stopped flowing.

"...Ordinarily on a clear, warm September morning, Jacob's Well and the nearby rocks of Cypress Creek would..."

Sept. 22, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Will Anybody Ever Love Neal Medlyn?

For vulnerable performer Neal Medlyn, Dork = Cool.

"...songs, and doing little puppet shows. Dean's five-year-old son Jacob was performing that night, too (Jacob's sure-to-be hit is..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

How to Get Your Kids Through College

Once students enter the 'pipeline,' can educational plumbers stop the leaks?

"...Jacob Garcia went to college by accident. In 1998, when..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Bat Boy: The Musical

Weekly World News' favorite cover boy is alive and well in Summer Stock Austin's energetic show

"...grid, headlamps swirling. They are the Taylor kids of Hope Falls, W.Va., who discover a half-human, half-bat creature while..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...and has been integral in its successful Operation Restore Hope program, which helps North Central residents clean up and..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature

Fast Forward Austin Does Compute

New-music champions science the shit out of its upcoming concert with The Difference Engine

"...option to come and go as you please. We hoped to create a comfortable environment in which a listener's..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...must figure out the true boundaries of friendship. Cast: Jacob Wysocki, Matt O'Leary, Billy Campbell, Lilli Simmons, Dylan Arnold..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Cast List: Pooya Mohseni, Lynn Chen, Nican Robinson, Danny Jacobs, Nikohl Boosheri (U.S. Premiere)..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Rings

Japanese horror franchise reboot falls flat

"...Sissy Spacek. Which brings us to Rings. I had hope that the digitization of a dead media spirit might..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bastrop Fire Volunteer Opportunities

Learn how to aid victims of last week's blaze

"...Volunteers are also welcomed at ADRN's Hope Family Thrift Store, where they will be offering resources..."

Oct. 20, 2015 News Post by Nina Hernandez

Postmarks

Turner Is Worthy

"...and producers know these characters are not likeable. They hope that by leading an audience to laughter, that audience..."

Sept. 25, 1998 Column

A Conversation with Stephen Harrigan Telling Ghost Stories

"...AC:Scuba diving features largely in your second novel Jacob's Well (1984) and your non-fiction book Water and Light:..."

Aug. 25, 1995 Arts Feature by Robin Bradford

Even With Tax Increase, Austin ISD Will Need Significant Spending Cuts

Eliminating positions, closing schools, other possibilities on the table

"...by explaining where the cuts might come from. AISD’s Jacob Reach presented 23 separate possibilities to the trustees. Some..."

Aug. 2, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Sketchfest, Shakespeare, and More Arts Events to Fill Your Week

Things are gonna get cheeky, queer, and local

"...“Jacob Guzman: The World We Live In”..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Lee Isaac Chung Recalls Growing Up in the Fields of Minari

New family drama speaks to a different kind of immigration story

"...tractor. In Chung's understated story of an immigrant couple, Jacob (Steven Yeun) and Monica (Han Ye-ri), moving their children..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Has Texas Observed Its Last Confederate Heroes Day?

Texas Lege considers bills to end the state holiday

"...of Texas observed Confederate Heroes Day for what many hope will be the last time. This year's 87th Texas..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

At the Capitol, Texas Tries to Catch Up With Cannabis

From medical use to decriminalization to legalization, marijuana seems to have bipartisan support, so what's taking so long?

"...weighed. Many remember the story of Round Rock teen Jacob Lavoro, who in 2014 faced life in prison for..."

May 3, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...reject him. Rusty pursues her new identity and only hopes to gain acceptance from others. (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Juliet Ristorante

Does Austin need another Italian restaurant?

"...restaurant. Owners Neeca Leitao and Dan Wilkins and chef Jacob Weaver obviously know what they want, but I suspect..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

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