The Thompson and the Loren: A Tale of Two Hotels

One long weekend, two impressive but different vibes

"...The Thompson is in Downtown Austin, at 506 San Jacinto. It’s..."

Jan. 27, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Double Murder: The Dark Side of Reefer Madness

A dispute over drug money may have led to the recent West Campus murders

"...Austin Police Lt. Mark Spangler says that 19-year-old James Richard "Ricky" Thomp­son has told homicide detectives details that..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

West Campus Murder Motivated by Drug Debt

Police have charged 19-year-old Ricky Thompson with capital murder

"...Austin Police Lt. Mark Spangler said 19-year-old James Richard "Ricky" Thompson has told police things that only..."

July 26, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...premiere of Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood, Richard Linklater's Austin-produced and -animated story of growing up in..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Johnny English Strikes Again

Time to revoke this agent's license

"...Kerr. Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Olga Kurylenko, Michael Gambon, Emma Thompson, Ben Miller, Adam James, Jake Lacy, Charles Dance and..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Last Chance Harvey

Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, and a strong supporting cast elevate this simple tale of two middle-aged discontents who grab a last chance at love.

"...Directed by: Joel Hopkins. Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson, Eileen Atkins, Kathy Baker, Liane Balaban, James Brolin and..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Getaway

"...Starring: Alec Baldwin, Kim Basinger, Jennifer Tilly, Michael Madsen, Richard Farnsworth and James Wood. This remake of the 1972..."

Feb. 11, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...the previously announced opening night film from hometown hero Richard Linklater, Everybody Wants Some, Keith Maitland has two films..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass

Old Settler's Music Festival preview

"...fame in 1997 as the Irish party band in James Cameron's Titanic – and has yet to land. Their..."

April 15, 2011 Music Feature

Best Music of 2013 (So Far)

Geezerville rounds up the class of 2013

"...gospel from the Relatives, and British funk from the James Hunter Six, along with staunchly conservative alt-country from Son..."

July 10, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

The Little Vampire

"...Directed by: Uli Edel. Starring: Jonathan Lipnicki, Richard E. Grant, Jim Carter, Alice Krige, Rollo Weeks, John..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sxsw

"...JAMES POLK TRIO: Local living legend James Polk will be..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...with an assist from longtime manager and Austin scenester James Neil. It's lusciously deep house packed in swirls of..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Reissues

"...JAMES BROWN..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Feature

I Built My Girlfriend's iPod

Stranded on a desert island? At least you have your iPodSolar.

"...speak American Indian. Surprises (School House Rock), land mines (Richard Pryor), and so-called DVD-style Easter eggs (Fear and Loathing..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

UK Calling

Damon Albarn leads SXSW 07's UK act armada. Again.

"...none of those, although they're named after one of Richard Kern and Nick Zedd's old films, which fits well..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Headlines

"...• Nineteen-year-old James Richard "Ricky" Thompson has been charged with two counts..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature

Critics Poll

"...Jim Caligiuri Richard Thompson, Texas Union Ballroom..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

"...streets. Briefly an Austinite but now calling Brooklyn home, Richard Buckner is the latest signing to the label. A..."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature

KGSR Broadcasts vol. 8 (107.1 KGSR-FM/Radio Austin)

"...the station's 10th anniversary), which includes the likes of Richard Thompson, Guy Clark, Kelly Jo Phelps, and Townes Van..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Music Review by Michael Bertin

Braver Newer World

The Year in Albums

"...21st century. The film Strange Days, Kathryn Bigelow & James Cameron's futuristic countdown to that fateful New Year's Eve,..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

"...JAMES HYLAND: There's a reason Central Texans are good at..."

March 9, 2001 Music Feature

Ken Pomeroy Has Paid Her Dues

22-year-old Oklahoman talks Cherokee heritage and 11-year career

"...Dogs (original track “Cicadas”) and Twisters (a cover of Richard Thompson’s “Wall of Death” recorded with Wilderado and James..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...Created by BBQ maestro Aaron Franklin, Mohawk owner James Moody, and Feast Portland cofounder Mike Thelin, Hot Luck..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

Geezerville’s Best of 2014 Volume 2

Top 10s playlist – a final spin of the year that was

"...2015, keep an ear open for new music from James McMurtry, Robert Earl Keen, JD McPherson, Steve Earle, Gurf..."

Jan. 7, 2015 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Playback

Austin's version of 'Bad Santa' at a bar near you

"...Bonobo, Cold War Kids, the Crystal Method, Robin Hitchcock, James Hunter, Kid Koala, Man or Astro-Man?, Midlake, Royal Thunder,..."

Dec. 7, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW 2013 Round Two: More Bands Announced

Big year for Bogota bands with a heavy playlist from Colombia

"...Ill.) Houndmouth (New Albany IN) Hundred Waters (Gainesville, Fla.) James Hunter (London, England) Hunters (Brooklyn, N.Y.) Hurray for the..."

Dec. 5, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

A Case for Case

Two chances to help out this week

"...three benefit concerts at McCabe’s in L.A., which featured Richard Thompson, T-Bone Burnett, Joe Henry, Monty Python’s Eric Idle,..."

Oct. 28, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Proud to Be a Geezer

Nanci Griffith slides into the Cactus Cafe.

"...how barbed his political commentary has become. Aside from James McMurtry, no one today composes protest songs with the..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...set to dock on the July 4 weekend. This James Cameron event is purported to be the most expensive..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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