In The Thief Collector, Thrill-Seeking Fantasies Turn to Criminal Delusions

Ordinary people, exceptional thieves

"...decades later in the unassuming Cliff, N.M., home of Jerry and Rita Alter – a retired music teacher and..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Vivie Behrens

Iron Man

Robert Downey Jr.'s sly take on Marvel Comics' cold warrior elevates everything about this film.

"...actor's real-life troubles merge with those of Iron Man's alter ego, Tony Stark, the billionaire playboy and military industrialist..."

May 2, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Nutty Professor Ii: The Klumps

"...original Murphy vehicle (itself a remake of the 1963 Jerry Lewis film) managed to resuscitate the star's flagging career,..."

July 28, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Obsessed

Idris Elba and Beyoncé co-star as a married couple whose happy life is disrupted by a stalker.

"...Starring: Idris Elba, Beyoncé Knowles, Ali Larter, Bruce McGill, Jerry O'Connell and Christine Lahti. Earvin “Magic” Johnson, the owner..."

May 1, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Communing in the Air

With 'Lounge!,' Arthouse transforms itself into a space that swings

"...That was precisely what Regine Basha and Kevin Alter had in mind when they conceived "Lounge!," the Arthouse..."

Dec. 3, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Review: The Thief Collector

Crime curiosity leaves its questions unanswered

"...Mexico hanging on a wall in the residence of Jerry and Rita Alter, both deceased. The painting was found..."

March 14, 2022 SXSW Post by Josh Kupecki

Further Reflections

"...A life-altering moment, crystalized in time, serves as the fulcrum for..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

An Excerpt From Willie Nelson and Sister Bobbie's New Book

A new family bible Me and Sister Bobbie finds the Nelson siblings moving to Austin and making Shotgun Willie.

"...us to finally start making music together, talking about Jerry Wexler, an owner and producer at Atlantic Records famous..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Music Feature

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...challenge Mr. Bush? With his limited imagination, what other alternative would there be than a conventional coup and martial..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...learn what their government is doing (usually from the alternative press, rarely from the mainstream). These loyal citizens pledge..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Sexual Assault Survivors Watch Warily as APD Touts Change

Is everything really different under the new police chief?

"...his accrued leave time). Assistant Chiefs Scott Perry and Jerry Bauzon are also newly promoted, with Bauzon filling Cha­con's..."

Nov. 5, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Looking Back on the Champions Tract Rezoning

Does this development belong in this particular corner of the Hill Country?

"...high-profile development project, to which Plan­ning and Zoning staffer Jerry Rust­hoven replied: "I believe we have to, because Mr...."

June 30, 2017 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

The Nutty Professor

"...Chappelle and John Ales. Shadyac's updating of the 1963 Jerry Lewis classic may be a bit more schizophrenic than..."

June 28, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Swampadelic

Grateful Dead + Papa Mali = 7 Walkers

"...been one of those guys that has posters of Jerry [Garcia] on my wall or tries to play like..."

Nov. 26, 2010 Music Feature by Austin Powell

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...before he got so complacent. (Continental Club, 9pm) -- Jerry Renshaw..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...German singer-songwriter Gandulf Hennig has adopted the Silver Surfer's alter ego as his own, and apparently a whiff of..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...Seventies big-hair Camaro rock. The quartet's stomp-time single for Alternative Tentacles takes said mean machine outta the garage for..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...& roll, tastier than Güero's and sturdier than singer/guitarist Jerry Renshaw's black Dodge pickup. Game enough to participate in..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...unspeakable is again the everyday. (AFS: 7/22) -- Chris Walters..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...'n' dirty brand o' blues, driven by longtime Austinite Walter Daniels' stinging harp work. Their Sympathy for the Record..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

A Fan's Notes

In Almost Famous, Cameron Crowe tells the story of his first assignment for Rolling Stone in 1973 and a day when the youth of America believed rock & roll could change the world.

"...bone-deep, and while Almost Famous, the writer/director's follow-up to Jerry Maguire, is about coming of age, first love, and..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Scanlines

La Jetée

"...reluctance to give interviews and, if he did, to alter considerably the facts of his life, began as a..."

April 9, 1999 Screens Feature

ACL Music Fest 2014 Friday Listings

Blurbing Friday ACL

"...Foster the People and Robin Thicke before launching his alter ego, Young & Sick, into music. After April's eponymous..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Music Feature

Postmarks

A right, a left, another right: our letters column takes it on the chin.

"...Finally, I am convinced that the irony of seeing Jerry Falwell in Mr. Yesterday's cartoon is lost on your..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

You Can Leave Your Hat On

The ballad of Mambo John Treanor

"...30 years older than his mother, was born John Alter in San Antonio. Neither his mother nor his grandmother..."

July 20, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Crucial Concert Countdown: New Year’s Eve Edition

"...year travels back four decades to 1981, and features alter-ego sets paying tribute to luminaries Daryl Hall & John..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Column by Greg Stitt

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...If TxDOT expects drivers to "alter their habits" and go an additional mile or two..."

May 3, 2002 Column

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...same could be said for Mortville. (Beerland, 8pm-1am) -- Jerry Renshaw..."

March 8, 2002 Music Feature

Record Reviews

"...JERRY CANTRELL..."

May 1, 1998 Music Review

How the West Was Sung

The Newton Boys Soundtrack: An Oral History

"...historic way of making a last ditch effort to alter the film - to make it funnier, more romantic,..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

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