Hustlers

True crime drama gets an A-list female empowerment sheen

"...Directed by: Lorene Scafaria. Starring: Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Stiles, Madeline Brewer, Keke Palmer, Lili..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

A New Generation Opens Up to Global Cuisine

Local tastemakers think outside America's borders

"...When Gary and Jessica Wu relocated to Austin from New York, they also..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Saving Face

In this breezy Chinese-American coming-out comedy, ethnic, generational, and family identities collide with the anything-goes ethos of modern love.

"...Directed by: Alice Wu. Starring: Joan Chen, Michelle Krusiec, Lynn Chen, Jessica Hecht,..."

July 1, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Review: General Tso'Boy

Basic doesn't mean boring at new fast casual concept

"...the punny name, husband and wife team Gary and Jessica Wu's New York pop-up turned Austin brick-and-mortar is a..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

First Look: General Tso'Boy

Rock Rose newcomer breaks fast-casual rules

"...and operated by husband and wife team Gary and Jessica Wu. Located in the Rock Rose district of the..."

June 24, 2016 Food Post by Molly Burke

Finally, You're Next Is Now

The two-year wait for the revolutionary thriller is over

"...Guest with their You're Next producers Keith Calder and Jessica Wu. Barrett said, "Basically it's the You're Next team..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

My Obsession: Fresh Off the Boat

Asian cinema expert calls this sitcom the series America needs right now

"...joke, perfectly executed by the effervescent and witty Constance Wu. She plays Jessica Huang, a mother of three boys..."

June 29, 2018 Screens Column by Jenny Nulf

Fall's Hottest Food Tickets

Our picks for the season's can't-miss events

"...Baker of Travaasa Spa; Ji Pen Chen, Ling Qui Wu, and Callie Speer of Wu Chow; Tyson Cole of..."

Sept. 11, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Articulations

Austin quiz kids prove they know opera, the Texas Commission on the Arts proves it cares about Republic Square, and visual artist Tré Arenz proves she cares about humanity.

"...impressed and pleased by the efforts of the contestants: Jessica Mercer of Lanier High and Lynn Talbot and Chien-Fen..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

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

"...H.W. Brands (The General vs. the President); investigative journalist Jessica Luther (Unsportsmanlike Conduct: College Football and the Politics of..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Texas Lege's War on Women

June 23, 2013. 22 photos.

"...D-Austin (left), Rep. Donna Howard, D-Austin (behind), and Rep. Jessica Farrar, D-Houston (right)...."

June 24, 2013 Photo Gallery

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing the pinnacle of SXSW 2006.

"...Coast DMC champion returned to form in '05 with Wu-Tang Clan's GZA on Grandmasters (Angeles). – Robert Gabriel OLLABELLE10pm,..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

RZA, NASA, and Captain America for South by Southwest

New keynotes, speakers added with days to spare

"...And as long as we're speaking seminal rap, Wu Tang Clan chief RZA is bringing his new action..."

March 3, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Mustache Director/Screenwriter: Imran J. Khan, Producers: Christina Won, Jessica Sittig, Christopher Storer, Tyson Bidner It’s the mid-90s and..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...an older man in exchange for gifts instead. Cast: Jessica Barden, Hayley Law, Brett Dier, Timm Sharp, Avan Jogia,..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...Candid, revealing and bold interviews with Jennifer Aniston, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Lopez, Elton John and more, take us..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Last Shotgun Blast of SXSW Film Programming

'Hobo,' Spike's 'Scenes From the Suburbs,' and more

"...they include the world premiere of Ben Wheatley's super-under-wraps followup to Down Terrace, KILL LIST...."

Feb. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Samie Kim Falvey, Julia Hamme, Ryan Heller, Maria Zuckerman, Jessica Elbaum, Screenwriters: Noah Galvin, Molly Gordon, Nick Lieberman, Ben..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...Life Lessons from the Bronx, actor Jason Segel, and Wu Tang chef Raekwon...."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Luv Doc: Terrible Music

Burn it all down and start over

"...Look, nobody likes smooth jazz, no one with a..."

April 20, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Eminent Domain

Rock Rose takes over North Austin

"...What it is: Owners Jessica and Gary Wu's cult Long Island flea market pop-up..."

June 24, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Gay Place

Ain't no party like a SX party cuz this SX party don't stop.

"...Dolce Vita of dapperQ, Sonny Oram of Qwear, Leon Wu of Sharpe Suiting, and Aja Aguirre of Fit for..."

March 11, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Gay Place Guide to a Kweer SX

LGBTQIA SXSW and why queering SXSW is a big f-ing deal

"...Dolce Vita of dapperQ; Sonny Oram of Qwear; Leon Wu of Sharpe Suiting, and Aja Aguirre of Fit for..."

March 9, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Friday Picks & Sleepers

Obvious Picks and loads of not-so-obvious Sleepers!

"...Raekwon 1:30am, 405 Club Wu-Tang Clan's Chef remains amongst the greatest MCs of the..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

84th Texas Legislative Session Begins

"...Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston...."

Jan. 14, 2015 Photo Gallery

Gay Place: Christmas Bacon

Christmas bacon is on the menu at the ND again

"...deaf performer Paul Shreeman, ASL interpreter and ukulele queen Jessica Graves, the Gay Place's own (brilliant art prof) Andy..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

Where the Gaycation is Endless and the Orita Project comes to town

"...by Stuffs! & P.F. Change, Vinsantos DeFonte, Splendora Gabore, Jessica Kitty Buick, Zane Xena-Coxx, Deena D. Nile, Lavender LaFleur,..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

SXSW Scares & Shorts Revealed

Late-night fare and short film lineup announced

"...of twisted feral children. Cast: Anuerin Barnard, James Cosmo, Wumni Mosaku, Jake Wilson, Amy Shiels (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 8, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...by Marjorie Baumgarten, Sarah Hepola, Marcel Meyer, and Jessica Reisman..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Scott Winant; with Jeanne Tripplehorn, Dylan McDermott, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Aniston...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten