Vicky Cristina Barcelona

Woody Allen's newest is by no means a bad film, but it’s irrefutable evidence that Allen has aged – or cloistered – himself into irrelevance.

"...Directed by: Woody Allen. Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina and Kevin..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Everybody Knows

Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem charm in this slight tale of lost loves and kidnapping

"...Directed by: Asghar Farhadi. Starring: Penélope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Ricardo Darín, Eduard Fernández, Bárbara Lennie, Carla..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Counselor

Cormac McCarthy pens his first screenplay, and Ridley Scott directs the tasty cast.

"...Directed by: Ridley Scott. Starring: Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Javier Bardem, Bruno Ganz, Brad Pitt, Rosie..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

I'm So Excited!

Pedro Almodóvar's comic romp aims sky high.

"...la Torre, Hugo Silva, Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Laya Martí, Javier Cámara, Carlos Areces, Raúl Arévalo, José María Yazpik, Guillermo..."

July 26, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Checking In: Conjunto Los Pinkys Readies for the New Normal

“Conjunto has survived [here] for decades and will continue to do so”

"...Javier Cruz, our bassist, is working and doing land surveying...."

Aug. 31, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Faster Than Sound: Gary Keller’s Austin Music Movement Shifts Resources

Major music advocacy funding impacted by the COVID-19 crisis

"...to duet on some old songs. Alonzo’s grandson, bassist Javier Cruz, pointed to the elder statesmen at work. ‘That’s..."

April 10, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Residents

Twelve essential weekly hangs

"...weekend gig locally. Los Pinkys – further dance-induced by Javier Cruz (bass), Clemencia Zapata (drums), and Vicente Alonzo (bajo..."

Nov. 27, 2015 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: Conjunto Los Pinkys

Jim Morrison plays Conjunto (Los Pinkys) at a Full Service Circus and other strange days

"...to duet on some old songs. Alonzo's grandson, bassist Javier Cruz, pointed to the elder statesmen at work. "That's..."

May 3, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Red Leaves

"...basslines of Singer Mayberry and the hopscotch drumming of Javier Cruz. More singing from Mayberry would add a nice..."

April 20, 2007 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Dionysio Basco, Darion Basco, Solenn Heussaff, Liza Lapira, Tirso Cruz III, Cheryl Tsai, Arriana Basco, Joe Jitsukawa (World Premiere,..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Hope and Questions Greet Bush Immigration Plan

Austin immigrants share mixed feelings about the proposed federal guest-worker program

"...consulate. "It is raining today," the consul general, Francisco Javier Alejo, explained. "They cannot work when it is raining,..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Jamon Jamon

"...Directed by: J.J. Bigas Luna. Starring: Stefania Sandrelli, Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Anna Galiena, Jordi Molla and Juan Diego...."

March 4, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the Senate as “one of a kind.” Sen. Ted Cruz was a vocal backer of Rick Scott’s bid to..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Sxsw

"...Detroit's Hoarse would have been right at home on Cruz Records had they been around seven or eight years..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Holy Mole

Las Palomas Serves Up the Real Thing

"...The restaurant is owned and operated by Amelia and Javier Corona, formerly of Mexico City, and managed by their..."

Feb. 2, 1996 Food Feature

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...looms over Earth. Cast: Ashly Burch, Jordan Rodrigues, Nicole Javier, Chase Mangum, Luis Antonius Canete, Tom E. Proctor, Clinton..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Being Dead’s Wild Western Chase and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Nemegata, EXOTIC FRUITICA, Quiet Light, and more

"...riffs and Latinx percussion over lyrical brujería from Víctor-Andrés Cruz, the local Colombian post-punk trio's first tease of September's..."

June 23, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Manuel Gomez Pereira; with Javier Bardem...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...live music, live art, or heck, live animals. Ted Cruz has been all humpty lately because he thinks the..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

The Best Things We Saw at Austin Psych Fest 2023

Toro y Moi, Automatic, and more highlight homegrown festival’s return

"...the attack. His Telecaster draped in reverb, guitarist/singer Victor-Andres Cruz ranges all over the map with a Spaghetti western..."

May 1, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...up with cheerleaders. Cast: Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri, Ruby Cruz, Havana Rose Liu, Kaia Gerber, Nicholas Galitzine, Miles Fowler,..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Creates XR Austin for Online Festival

Digital environment will be virtually like being there

"...Poncio, Rosario Perazolo Masjoan, Damian Turkieh, Screenwriters: Greta Molas, Javier Correa Caceres, Elisa Gagliano, Rosario Perazolo Masjoan, Maria Belen..."

March 2, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...AMONG THE WHITES: NOTES FROM AN UNFINISHED EDUCATION Angie Cruz DOMINICANA Meghan Daum THE PROBLEM WITH EVERYTHING Steven L...."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...her own kids at stake. Cast: Linda Cardellini, Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez, Marisol Ramirez, Sean Patrick Thomas, Jaynee-Lynne Kinchen,..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gary Hart Biopic The Front Runner to Close Austin Film Festival

New films by Yorgos Lanthimos, Asghar Farhadi added to fest

"...Everybody Knows D: Asghar Farhadi Writer: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Javier Bardem, Penelope Cruz, Ricardo Darin Laura, a Spanish woman..."

Sept. 12, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...woods is anything but restful. Cast: Meredith Johnston, Rene Cruz, Stacy Parish, Chelsea Norment, Jake Bradley, Lilliana Winkworth, Christina..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...the Change: A Grandfather Gandhi Story Melissa de la Cruz, Something in Between Laurent Linn, Draw the Line Padma..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Trailer Park Gets Dramatic

From Dallas to Germany, these features highlight global conflicts

"...plenty of explaining to do to his fiancée (Penelope Cruz), who's starting to figure out that everything doesn't quite..."

Aug. 21, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

In the Hopper

Still Easy Riding

"...He first crossed paths with Penélope Cruz when he did jury duty at Cannes in 1992;..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Have You Ever Been to Carrascolendas?

The Bilingual Education Act in 1968 sparked an unprecedented number of bilingual television programs for children, and the Austin-produced children's series Carrascolendas, which premiered in 1970, was among the first.

"...at the Dallas Theater Center. He was living in Veracruz, Mexico, but made his way to Austin when he..."

July 4, 2003 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

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