Training Day

"...it,” wife Lisa (Ayanna) tells her rookie cop husband Jake (Hawke) at the outset of his first day as..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Greatest Beer Run Ever

It's 2022, and someone thought we need a pro-Vietnam War comedy

"...Zac Efron, Russell Crowe, Bill Murray, Kyle Allen and Jake Picking...."

Sept. 30, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Patriots Day

The hunt for the Boston Marathon bombers

"...Jimmy O. Yang, Michael Beach, Christopher O’Shea, Rachel Brosnahan, Jake Picking, Themo Melikidze, Alex Wolff, Melissa Benoist and Khandi..."

Jan. 13, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Goat

Alpha-male fraternity bullying sparks revenge in this true story

"...Schnetzer, Nick Jonas, Gus Halper, Danny Flaherty, James Franco, Jake Picking and Virginia Gardner...."

Sept. 23, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Orange County

"...Directed by: Jake Kasdan. Starring: Lily Tomlin, Leslie Mann, John Lithgow, Catherine..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Sxsw

"...tenor from the old school and plenty of hot picking, as evidenced on his recent Rounder album, The Cold,..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Jake Ryan..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Column

Introducing the New Official Beer of Austin

ATX has a brewed awakening

"...Jake Maddux: Former beer program director at Salt & Time;..."

May 15, 2015 Food Feature by Eric Puga

The Ruta Java

Where to Go for a Cup of Joe

"...number of coffeehouses in town now, another consideration is hand-picking your atmosphere. What follows is a list of Austin's..."

March 14, 1997 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Producers: Andrew Pilkington, Katie White, Terra Mackintosh, Leah Romond, Jake Sharpless A fresh and exhilarating take on the beloved..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

aGLIFF's 2017 Lineup Announced

Celebrating 30 years of queer entertainment with films for everyone

"...”Headspace” Director: Jake Graf Country: UK..."

Aug. 1, 2017 Screens Post by Iman Shah

Old Settler's Music Festival Interviews

Talking bluegrass with five OSMF headliners and a Dripping Springs dweller

"...multi-instrumentalist Sam Bush, best known for his colorful mandolin picking, extends beyond his pioneering role in the newgrass movement...."

April 17, 2015 Music Feature

The Real Housewives of Ciudad Juárez

Living double lives in the shadow of the border

"...just months after Emily's arrival, another young U.S. citizen, Jake Reyes-Neal, would be fatally shot more than 80 times..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

Off the Record

Grupo Fantasma gets a Grammy nod, a tribute to the Cactus Cafe's Griff Luneburg, and tripping daisies with Woozyhelmet

"...Getting down won't be a problem, but good luck picking yourself back up. For the Sake of the Song..."

Dec. 12, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Mr. Toad's Wild Ride

Out of Austin's primordial music past comes John Andrews with tales from the music hall of legends

"...after-hour creeps going to fairly sinister urban areas and picking up booze from some guy who kept it in..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...however, that anyone can participate in the vote by picking up a ballot from the Public Works Department at..."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature

Changing Places

The new Pickle Elementary School is a crucible of the changing St. Johns neighborhood

"...little regard for traffic signals (this especially irks mothers picking up their children from school). To compound matters, the..."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Jesus Garza goes out on top, but not necessarily to universal acclaim.

"...Todd and Roy Butler, and former U.S. Rep. J.J. "Jake" Pickle. "There will always be more to do, and..."

Jan. 11, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

For Your Consideration ...

Austin Film Festival Preview

"...W/D: Richard Kelly; with Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, Patrick Swayze, Noah Wyle,..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Screens Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Plastic Butthole Band

"...at a club in Dallas, goes by name of Jake Andrews. Now, that can't possibly be the young blues-picking..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Music Column

Kingfish, Mavis Staples, Antone’s Allstars, and More Reviews From Austin Blues Festival 2025

Soul and jam sessions galore at Moody Amphitheater

"...as blues special guests Soul Man Sam, Kam Franklin, Jake Andrews, and Lil’ Ed Williams took turns under the..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...Dallas. Apologies to those in DFW who might be picking up a stray paper blown over during last week’s..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Live Music Recommendations for Post-Xmas and New Year's

Charley Crockett, DJ Paul, and more crucial concerts

"...Austin native Ricky Stein back to town with his easy-picking, smooth-twanging country and the driving power beats and edgy..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...MANCUNIAN MAN: THE LEGENDARY LIFE OF CLIFF TWEMLOW D: Jake West UK, 2023, North American Premiere, 124 min A..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

“No Willie, Waylon, or the Armadillo in 1977!!!” The Punk Beast Begins to Stir in Austin

A nascent scene takes shape in chapter three of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...from New York and England, and I was constantly picking through Melody Maker and New York Rocker, always looking..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

ACL Fest Music Recommendations From Close-to-Home

Fresh sounds that emanate from the Lone Star State

"...Tex-Mex to Gulf Coast Cajun rhythms and Deep Ellum picking to West Texas ballads. Crockett proves a unique revivalist,..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Boys helms a grill, armed with a cold one. Jake Lloyd peppers his windowsill with succulents. Lauren Warner of..."

April 9, 2021 Music Feature by Annie Lyons

SXSW Online Offered Lots to Look Forward To

Virtual festival forecasts incoming local debuts and tentative fall touring.

"...Brown followed with clever regional fairy tales off new Jake Lloyd collaboration The Geto Gala, introducing himself with a..."

March 26, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

I Got Lighter, Then I Got Dark Again: Two Nights with Bill Callahan

Late-August eulogies, love letters, and sardonic, patriotic cries

"...Briefly, lest we forget, Jake Xerxes Fussell from Durham by way of Chattahoochee primed..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Music Post by Elise C. Barbin

aGLIFF 2019 Announces Full Lineup, Including Trixie Mattel Documentary

Gay Chorus Deep South to open jampacked fest schedule

"...Mark (John Paul Pitoc), a sexy go-go dancer. After picking each other up on the subway, the duo spends..."

July 17, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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