Director Jeff Fowler on the Enduring Success of Sonic the Hedgehog

How the blue hedgehog became more than just a spiky speedster

"...In Jeff Fowler's 2004 Oscar-nominated short "Gopher Broke," the titular protagonist..."

May 20, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

The supersonic hedgehog zips through a distracting two hours

"...Directed by: Jeff Fowler. Starring: James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter, Natasha..."

April 8, 2022 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

100% Texan

Kevin Fowler is among the brightest of the Young Texas rising stars.

"...the microphone and hollers, "Are you ready for Kevin Fowler?" All turn, whoop, and clap at the band's announcement...."

Aug. 9, 2002 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Sonic the Hedgehog

The Sega speedster finally arrives with all the nostalgic fun intact

"...Directed by: Jeff Fowler. Starring: James Marsden, Jim Carrey, Tika Sumpter, Neal..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Academy Award-Nominated Animated Shorts 2009

The Academy gets animated.

"...and the rather ordinary 2005 nominee “Gopher Broke” (by Jeff Fowler of the U.S.). Ultimately, the collection allows us..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

We Have an Issue: Welcome to the Summer Fun Issue

"...Reigniting the Sonic Boom: Director Jeff Fowler explains the enduring success of Sonic the Hedgehog..."

May 29, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

2005 ACL Music Fest Preview

All 'picks' no 'sleepers' for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, one blurb at a time

"...before with his former band Endochine. Since then, the Bono-meets-Jeff Buckley crooner has earned a devout following with a..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature

I Before E

A career retrospective on one of the lost cosmic cowboys, Rusty Wier

"...founding fathers of the "Austin Sound," along with Jerry Jeff Walker, Michael Martin Murphey, and Steven Fromholz. He collects..."

May 31, 2002 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Snake Charmer

Ray Wylie Hubbard survived the crash, recovered the black box, and continues to fly high and get lowdown with 'Snake Farm.'

"...Head, Tom Dooley," he met like-minded folkies named Rick Fowler and Wayne Kidd. Playing covers from bands such as..."

June 23, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Bicycles, Roses, and Survivors

The Lance Armstrong Foundation and the spirit of its founder

"...add to the board. "Just one person," she replied. "Jeff Garvey." Garvey was an avid cyclist and a partner..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...JESS KLEIN: Not to be confused with local Jeff Klein, although they're both singer-songwriters and even once roomed..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

ACL Sunday Picks

The blurbing of ACL 2008

"...rock-ribbed lesson in harmonic reverb. – Dan Oko Kevin Fowler..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Music Feature

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Barbaro, Louis Black, Joe Dishner, Ed Lowry, Sarah Whistler, Jeff WhittingtonEditorialScreens Editors: Jennifer Scoville, Marjorie Baumgarten, Sarah Hepola, Kimberley..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Chapter 2: Biweekly and Proud

September 1982-August 1988

"...was more or less living at the paper, and Jeff Whittington had a job at a television station as..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Spangles and High Heels

Dreams come true, just ask "Her Tallness," Marcia Ball.

"...the kitchen and dining area. It is husband Gordon Fowler's paintings, however, scattered hither and yon, that win the..."

June 20, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Dancing About Architecture

More record label shuffles for the Meat Puppets, the Hole in the Wall gets bigger, Ray Benson gets taller, and music lawsuits get uglier

"...are to have both stages in use, but co-owner Jeff Smith says that after the fest, the rear stage..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Destination Unknown

"...words -- names such as Frank Zappa, Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. From anyone else, this..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Reflections

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98

"...documentary about them as you'll find. Music by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy complements the film's mood nicely. -- Jerry Renshaw..."

March 20, 1998 Screens Feature

At Large in the Hills

Ray Wylie Hubbard's Dangerous Spirits

"...Hubbard, along with his compadres Willie Nelson and Jerry Jeff Walker, helped invent; his song, "Up Against the Wall,..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Music Feature

Scenes From the First Weekend of SXSW 2023

"...Jeff Kober at the Self Reliance premiere at Zach Scott..."

March 13, 2023 Photo Gallery

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Cranston, Koyu Rankin, Edward Norton, Bob Balaban, Bill Murray, Jeff Goldblum, Kunichi Nomura, Akira Takayama, Greta Gerwig, Frances McDormand,..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...the beach. Cast: Bridey Elliott, Clare McNulty, Griffin Newman, Jeffrey Scaperrotta, Neil Casey (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...The Hired Man Ben Fountain, Dallas Noir Karen Joy Fowler, We Are Completely Beside Ourselves Cristina Garcia, King of..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

'The NFL Beat': 2012 Draft Needs

An inside look at all 32 teams

"...can draft a Michael Floyd, Kendall Wright, or Alshon Jeffery-level talent at pick 26 who would be able to..."

Feb. 11, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

2002 Texas Book Festival Schedule

"...11am-noon CExt. #E2.012ThrillersJeff Abbott, Jay Brandon, Baine Kerr, R.J. Pineiro, Moderator: Jesse..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Books Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Kissinger gets lost

"...Blaze is the associate producer of the disc and Jeff Hanson, manager of Creed and Sevendust, is the executive..."

May 18, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Cruz, Havana Rose Liu, Kaia Gerber, Nicholas Galitzine, Miles Fowler, Marshawn Lynch, Dagmara Dominiczyk, Punkie Johnson (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...up. Cast List: Karen Gillan, Margaret Sophie Stein, Jermaine Fowler, Kevin Nealon, Talia Balsam (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

2018 Primary Election Filing Time

And the candidates are ...

"...Davis Sr., Demetria Smith, Grady Yarbrough, James Jolly Clark, Jeffrey Payne, Joe Mumbach, Lupe Valdez, Tom Wakely..."

Dec. 15, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Art and Motherhood on the West Austin Studio Tour

Four WEST exhibitors reveal how their work is informed by being a mom

May 8, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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