The Front Runner

Jason Reitman revisits a long-ago time when a sex scandal could ruin a candidate's shot at the presidency

"...Working from a screenplay he wrote with Jay Carson and Matt Bai, which is based on Bai’s..."

Nov. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Film Festival Snags Widows

High profile and local features fill out the schedule

"...The Front Runner D: Jason Reitman Writers: Matt Bai, Jay Carson, Jason Reitman..."

Sept. 25, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Christening the Waterloo Music Festival

Welcome to the jamily

"...‘Who’s Jerry?’” recounted the Empire Control Room majordomo at Carson Creek Ranch on Sunday. “He pulled out a tape..."

Sept. 10, 2018 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Handicapping The Front Runner

Jason Reitman on the scandal that changed politics

"...Went Tabloid, the script is based), and political strategist Jay Carson (formally a senior staffer to President Bill Clinton,..."

Nov. 20, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

Get into your pre-ACL groove with these live music picks

"...through town and this year is no different. MC50, Jay Rock, the Growlers, and more stop by before next..."

Sept. 27, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Gary Hart Biopic The Front Runner to Close Austin Film Festival

New films by Yorgos Lanthimos, Asghar Farhadi added to fest

"...Film The Front Runner D:Jason Reitman Writers: Matt Bai, Jay Carson, Jason Reitman, Based on the book All the..."

Sept. 12, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Salvage Vanguard Theater’s Antigonick

This production gives an ancient tale a fresh look and feel while retaining its tragic power

"...her name. Indeed, she's the riddle that poet Anne Carson seeks to solve in this translation/adaptation. In a prologue..."

March 29, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...stories that are always linked to Austin, such as Jay Duplass, who returns with his latest comedy, The Baltimorons...."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Soldier's Heart

Thousands of Iraq War veterans will come home to face serious psychological problems and a system unready to help them

"...When Padilla's unit was shipped back to Fort Carson, Colo., in late February, his life unraveled. While he..."

Dec. 24, 2004 News Feature by Dan Frosch

'Sure Thing (Live!)'

The joke's on CD as Austin comedy gets its own record label

"...Duncan Carson and Brendan K. O'Grady have hosted Sure Thing, a..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Arts Feature by Ashley Moreno

TV Eye: No Matter Where You Go, There You Are

Conan returns to late-night television

"...than long-time late-night ratings winner The Tonight Show With Jay Leno – the show at the center of the..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Life ain't the only thing that's like a box of chocolates -- talk shows are, too!

"...Craig Kilborn (CBS) and NBC's The Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Of course, watching Leno brings back memories of..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Three Cheers!

"...of a mind-blowing production from Salvage Vanguard Theater of Anne-middle-name-awesome-Carson’s translation of Antigone [“How Far to Fall,” Arts Review,..."

April 1, 2019 Postmarks

A Tale of Two Comics

Comedy Contrast: Bill Hicks & David Letterman

"...NBC with his Late Night show, which followed Johnny Carson's program...."

March 21, 1997 Arts Feature by Harvey Pekar

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...2016 as a career highlight. – Kevin Curtin Dominican Jay..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees

E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms

"...Neil Dorsey, It Came From Your Brain! Biz Gilmore, Jay Mahavier, Lindsey McGowen, & Cindy Page, How I Saved..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Music List Four

Spoon, Kate Nash, Malcolm London, and 141 more added

"...Rising country/folk singer-songwriter Carson McHone, pop detonators Sweet Spirit, almighty groove-mongers Greyhounds, and..."

Jan. 19, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW List No. 6

Ghostland struts, Suzanne Vega strums, Pat Benatar speaks

"...intriguing with buzzing Euro rappers Woodie Smalls (Belgium) and Jay Prince (England), Jamaica’s Atlantic Records signee Kranium, German ambient..."

Feb. 5, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

'Tis the Filing Season

Progressives can breathe a sigh of relief – Sen. Bernie Sanders officially filed

"...Workman has drawn a challenger in failed council candidate Jay Wiley: He'll have a hard fight on his hands,..."

Dec. 18, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Food-o-File

New life at the old Tamale House

"...Carson Symmonds is now executive chef at Mettle (507 Calles),..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

Stephen rubs and rubs and can't make it smudge! No, we're not talking about the Louisiana coastline.

"...Nicole Kidman wore on a recent Vanity Fair cover); Carson Couture (www.carsoncouture.com); and Richie Rich's new collection, developed with..."

June 25, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Live Music Soundtrack for Your Weekend

Austin Reggae Festival, and more if you're not too high

"...youngbloods, and the best of Austin’s genre talent. – Jay Trachtenberg 4/20 Celebration..."

April 20, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

ACL 2017: Friday, First Weekend

"...Carson McHone..."

Oct. 7, 2017 Photo Gallery

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...overdrive on last fall's The Revealer. – Tim Stegall Dominican Jay..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

When Is Austin Comedy a Sure Thing?

Maybe on a Wednesday, definitely on a Saturday

"...Austin Java, hosted by Brendan K. O’Grady and Duncan Carson. It’s been running strong for about four years now,..."

Feb. 3, 2016 Arts Post by Spencer Beghtol

2014-15 Austin Music Awards

"...Carson McHone..."

March 19, 2015 Photo Gallery

The Great Buck Howard

Appearing as the has-been mentalist Buck Howard, John Malkovich delivers another memorably eccentric performance.

"...McGinly. Starring: Colin Hanks, John Malkovich, Emily Blunt, Ricky Jay, Tom Hanks and Steve Zahn. Disillusioned with law school,..."

March 20, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Jessica Jay Lonsdale, The Honorable Urashima Taro..."

June 11, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

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

"...return for our SXSW cover star from last year, Jay Duplass, who stars opposite Tatiana Maslany in UK-shot relationship..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Waterloo Music Festival vs. Eastside Kings Festival

Austin music’s fall festival opens with a double-barrel bang

"...name "Waterloo," this inaugural congregation of jam bands at Carson Creek Ranch happens daily this weekend, 11:30am-1am. Day passes..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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