Jim Gaffigan

Pack up the kids: Comedian Jim Gaffigan is back, taping his Austin shows for cable

"...that microcosmos has been quietly cornered by stand-up comedian Jim Gaffigan. Recognized by his pallidness and blockbuster "Hot Pockets"..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Arts Feature by Steve Birmingham

Papa's Brand-New Bag

Jazzers and jam bands alike just wanna funk, Austin style

"...all of which bring to mind Jesus Christ and/or Jim Morrison...."

July 27, 2007 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Following January’s tease of six titles, SXSW Film has..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

An Evening With Beverly Luff Linn

This year's weirdest, most delightful rom-com

"...Directed by: Jim Hosking. Starring: Aubrey Plaza, Jemaine Clement, Emile Hirsch, Craig..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Night On Earth

"...Directed by: Jim Jarmusch. Starring: Winona Ryder, Gena Rowlands, Giancarlo Esposito, Armin..."

May 22, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Brack's Ex-Watchdogs Say Seton Thwarts 'Oversight'

Two departing members of the Brackenridge Hospital Oversight Council say Seton's strategies rob the group of any useful purpose.

"...years ago. The point of no return for Dr. Jim Brand, the BHOC chair, and DeAnn Friedholm actually came..."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

'The NFL Beat': USFL Making NFL Inroads

First NFL minor league in the works

"...Jim Steeg oversaw the creation of an annual holiday that..."

May 16, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Escape From Tomorrow

Shot guerrilla-style at Disneyland and Disney World, this surreal drama about a man's mental disintegration at "the happiest place on Earth" lands a spitball in the Mouse's eye.

"...As a surrealistic depiction of the mental disintegration of Jim (Abramsohn), a seemingly ordinary family guy, while visiting “the..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Brackenridge Choice Still Pending

The city is still weighing options on how to provide reproductive services at Brackenridge.

"...DeAnn Friedholm, Donna Ammons, Dan Barry, and Chair Dr. Jim Brand (Margaret Uriegas was absent) unanimously recommended that the..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

A Poem Is a Naked Person

Les Blank’s doc on Leon Russell began shooting in 1972 and is finally released

"...this being a Les Blank film, Russell and his brand of swamp/country/rock music are only the half of it...."

Aug. 7, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Midwives on the Move

Local midwives pressure hospitals to continue midwifery programs.

"...said Seton's Ed Berger, apologizing to BHOC Chair Dr. Jim Brand and Donna Ammons, the only members at the..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Like a Hurricane

Jim Jarmusch + Neil Young + Crazy Horse

"...Jim Jarmusch (l) and Neil Young Two months have passed..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Written in Stone

UT's Jim Bob Moffett and Freeport-McMoRan ride a new wave of allegations of business as usual: exploitation, cronyism, and environmental devastation

"...of the modern era. His name is James R. ("Jim Bob") Moffett and he's the chairman of New Orleans-based..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie

"...Directed by: Jim Mallon. Starring: Jim Mallon, Trace Beaulieu, Michael J. Nelson,..."

April 19, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Getting Physical

Anna Deavere Smith returns to Austin to investigate the resilience of the human body

"...vulnerability of the human body. This is something that Jim Brand, who's a friend of Chula [Reynolds]' and I..."

May 12, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Brack Watchdogs Give Up

"...the BHOC serves no useful purpose. But if Dr. Jim Brand and DeAnn Friedholm had their way, the council..."

March 7, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Beverly Besieged

Mike Clark-Madison previews the Place 4 City Council race.

"...big fundraiser was at the creekside home of Dr. Jim Brand, chair of the Brackenridge Hospital Oversight Council, which..."

May 3, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Spoon's Hot Thoughts Remodels the Locals' Art-Funk

Britt Daniel and Jim Eno talk about the rise of R&B in the band's sound

"...experiencing Spoon 1.0, bassist Andy Maguire locking in with Jim Eno's emphatic drums and guitarist Greg Wilson's pulsing power..."

June 2, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Moulin Rouge

This musical sucks you in with its own brand of willful illogic and breathtaking visuals. Set in turn-of-the-century Paris, a penniless poet falls madly in love with a nightclub's star performer, a chanteuse-cum-courtesan who has a heart of gold and is an incipient consumptive. The music is a combination of restructured modern pop tunes manhandled into clever new forms.

"...Baz Luhrmann. Starring: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent and Richard Roxburgh. For the first 15 or..."

June 1, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Snapshot: Ghost Walk Austin

Suicide Brides and servant girl murders: Haunted tour guide Jim Miles explores the creepier side of Downtown Austin

"...nine years in Charleston, S.C., historian, actor, and storyteller Jim Miles – now a high school history teacher in..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Arts Column by David Brendan Hall

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

JMBLYA, a conjunto fest, and more weekend sounds to keep you busy

"...conjunto to country to hip-hop, there's something for every brand of Austinite...."

May 4, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Jim Stringer..."

May 17, 2002 Column

USFL Eyes Austin

The birth of the NFL's first minor league

"...Jim Steeg is known as one the great minds behind..."

April 8, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Public Notice

Public Notice is noticing a lot of public service types getting into the holiday spirit. Events big and small are happening all over town, as are opportunities to give, give, give, and give some more.

"...the Cajun Christmas Party, at the home of Dr. Jim Brand (call for location) to benefit Save Our Springs..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

'If We're Back Anyway ...'

Lawmakers start wondering how much of the special session agenda is a blank slate

"...back to work on." But House Democratic Caucus Leader Jim Dunnam has already said that if voter ID does..."

June 17, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Media Watch

KXAN promises a new approach to 'Austin News' – but will it go beyond just a new set?

"...muster. The set is the linchpin of a far-reaching rebranding campaign for the NBC affiliate's news department, the ritualized..."

July 13, 2007 News Column by Kevin Brass

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...back in Beckian mode with the slacker-soul of the brand new Souljacker (DreamWorks), chock-full of guest performances from folks..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Wednesday night SXSW blurbs

"...10:25pm, Scoot Inn Chattanooga, Tenn., native Rashad's brand new Cilvia Demo is already making waves in rap..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...latter a three-man/one-woman cage rattler. King Kong. Coup to Jim Dickinson, Otha Turner, and Greg Dulli's Twilight Singers, big..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

First night SXSW Music recommendations and hints

"...emotion and stories too good to be solely imagination. – Jim Caligiuri..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

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