Smart People

Smart people, dumb choices: It's true for both the characters and the filmmakers in this acerbic comedy that stars Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church, and Ellen Page.

"...traits are even worse than her old man's, and James (Holmes), who lives in the college dorms, probably in..."

April 11, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Drunken Angel

In his 1948 debut for the immortal Japanese film director Akira Kurosawa, Toshirô Mifune unleashes a naked rage that anticipates James Dean by a half-dozen years

"...of a photographer unleashes a naked rage that anticipates James Dean by a half-dozen years. The pair's immediate follow-up,..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Screens Review by Raoul Hernandez

Third Annual Ameripolitan Music Awards

"...Broken Spoke owners James and Annetta White (middle and right)..."

Feb. 17, 2016 Photo Gallery

Fall Film Previews

September

"...days leading up to the murder of real-life director James Whale (Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, The Invisible Man). Fraser..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...Mortimer, Finn Wittrock, Rachel Keller, Scott Cohen, Jessica Hecht, James Ransone, Andrew Schulz, Tess Frazer, Afton Williamson, Zarif Kabier..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

2003 Texas Book Festival Preview

"...10:30-11:45am CER E2.012Crime in Fact and Fiction James Carlos Blake, Stephen Graham Jones, Carlton Stowers, Moderator: Kip..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Books Feature

Young Claus

Charming tale of Santa before he was so jolly and round

"...We all know the jolly old fellow (white beard, red suit, loves to laugh) who annually totes satchels..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

SXSW Music List No. 3

Dead Meadow, Sad13, Cindy Wilson, Lizzo, Boogarins, and 494 others

"...band led by Lissie Trulie and Cerebral Ballzy’s Mason James. Also descending locally: Birmingham boogie garage gang Banditos, evil..."

Jan. 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Rolls Out Sixth List

Deap Vally, Broncho, Chicano Batman, Peter Lewis and 122 more

"...free backpacks this March are Al Lover, Tje Austin, Beard the Lion, Dylan Cameron, Beth Chrisman, Country Cousins, Danny..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Luv Doc: Trying to Be Attractive

Carefully cultivating a look of masculine nonchalance

"...Anyway, if you have ever seen some red-faced musclehead..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc

Fun Fun Fun Fest Comedy

Your quick guide to the national headliners and local laugh makers at Fun Fun Fun 2013

"...David James (Fri., noon) Area man, dapper host of Austin's favorite..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Arts Feature by Russ Espinoza

Luv Doc Recommends: Dudley & Bob's Pleasure Fest

Aces Lounge, Friday, February 12, 2010

"...or maybe shave off your ironic Rip Van Winkle beard. Yes, your girlfriend may say you look like Devendra..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

After a Fashion

Somehow, Stephen has managed to milk attention to his birthday out of another week's column. You'd think they happen more frequently than once a year … perhaps at his age, they do? Plus, some Vivid cowboy news for those who may read this column for different reasons …

"...Krispies Treats are absolute nirvana. Owners Glenn Scott and James Reaser are deeply creative and clever, and manager David..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Surviving Christmas

Money can buy happiness goes the moral of this cynical yet mildly amusing comedy starring Ben Affleck and James Gandolfini.

"...Directed by: Mike Mitchell. Starring: Ben Affleck, James Gandolfini, Christina Applegate, Catherine O'Hara, Josh Zuckerman, Bill Macy,..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Mindy Holzschuh, Sarah Hepola, David Snyder, Ghislaine Ball, Marty Beard, Laura Weron-Williams, Kevin Fullerton, Erin Kelly, Nicole Cleman, Lisa..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Eric's World

The Many Fanastic Colors of

"...there's little else -- except another framed picture of James Marshall Hendrix half hidden in the corner. Though faded,..."

Sept. 27, 1996 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Adonis Rising

Matthew McConaughey

"...young actor's tousled Adonis curls, coppery wisp of a beard, and bronzed skin. The 26-year-old strides confidently across the..."

July 26, 1996 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

Got My Mojo Workin'

Paul Oscher used to blow harps for Muddy Waters

"...behind wraparound shades perching out above a trimmed white beard...."

June 27, 2014 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Sound and the Fury

Monsters of Folk drummer Will Johnson continues demonstrating monstrous musical and compositional gifts

"...a funeral, the Monsters – My Morning Jacket's Jim James, Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes, M. Ward, and Saddle..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Scanlines

Gang Related

"...Tupac Shakur and James Belushi in Gang Related D: Jim Kouf (1997) with..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Screens Feature

Space and Distance: A Joint Interview With Balmorhea and Explosions in the Sky

How Austin’s landmark instrumental outfits soundtrack the state of Texas

"...pilgrimage," Hrasky laments during an hour-long Zoom, his fraying beard marking the months of the pandemic. "That would've been..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Fun facts from the Festivus for the rest of us

"...come together, and we've captured the brand," enthuses promoter James Moody, who, depending on the turnout this weekend, is..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Papa's Brand-New Bag

Jazzers and jam bands alike just wanna funk, Austin style

"...Texas roots," he says through brown locks, a full beard, and piercing eyes, all of which bring to mind..."

July 27, 2007 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...comparisons are apt thanks to Emily Haines' taunts and James Shaw's taut guitar, but live, New Wave wires the..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

For Your Consideration ...

Austin Film Festival Preview

"...W: James Reichmuth, John Reichmuth, & Gabe Weisert/D: Weisert; with John..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Screens Feature

Austin Confessions

Chris Gray gets laid.

"...ongoing feud with Li'l Cap'n Travis over who brought beards back to Austin. Bassist Jimmy Smith's facial foliage was..."

March 9, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Scruff’s Barbershop Grows Out Its Roots in New South Austin Digs

The gay-owned barbershop offers inclusive, gender-affirming haircuts

"...and his, at the time, singular shop, Qmmunity Editor James Scott noted Durant “seeks to make the barbershop a..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by Madeline Duncan

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...James Hand Move Forward Music Fest..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SongwritingWith:Soldiers Helps Write the War After the War

Darden Smith, Mary Gauthier, and other songwriters combat PTSD one song at a time

"...mentions and his jaw locked tight behind a white beard...."

Nov. 1, 2019 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Boiz of Austin Drag King Showcase

The Boiz are back in town (and this time they’ve brought friends)

"...recognized genderfluid performers like Spikey Van Dykey and K. James on the bill. Dykey’s signature coiffed ‘do, glitter-crusted beard,..."

Nov. 14, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

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