Bottle Shock

Stuff the cork back in: This wine movie was sold before its time.

"...and plodding in all the places he should be swift and sparkling, too bogged down in specifics and details..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Off the Bookshelf

Jonathan Swift: A Portrait

"......"

May 21, 1999 Books Feature

Epic Movie

The filmmakers are completely tone-deaf when it comes to the art of film parody, and their special form of sadism-as-punch-line leaves the audience in a perpetual cringe.

"...shamelessly from the kitchen-sink approach to comedy pioneered by Jim Abrahams and the Zucker brothers (Airplane!, Naked Gun) and..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Council: Short-Term Rentals, Long-Term Meeting

After clearing the budget hurdle, Council is back to the grind

"...from, including proclamations: It's Mental Health Aware­ness Month and Jim Swift Day (no relation). The musical honoree is the..."

Sept. 27, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Elvis Lives!

Allison Orr choreographs a new comeback special for the King

"...Elvis impersonators -- John Kelso! Michael Fracasso! Sara Hickman! Jim Swift! Mayor Will Wynn! -- each of whom, on..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

The Austin Museum of Art's downtown home gets a shot in the arm, and local television devotes more attention to Austin's arts scene.

"...time watching local television knows that if not for Jim Swift, coverage of Austin's arts scene would be next..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood corrects a mistake she made in a previous column and uncovers some news in the process.

"...out appeals all over the community and invited KXAN's Jim Swift to film one of his "Out on the..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion: Thursday

Your Style Avatar dishes the style dirt at SXSW!

"...RJ DeSilva, Judy Maggio, Michelle Valles, Jenny Hoff, and Jim Swift to name a few. Swift's wife, the brilliant..."

March 17, 2006 Features Feature by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Rollin' on the 'River'

"...music by Roger Miller. Broadway veteran Lawrence Hamilton plays Jim to the Huck of local hero Daniel Adams, with..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Arts Feature

Creative Action's I Spy Pie a Big Success

Kids and families enjoy art, music, and pie

"...Drafthouse corporate chef John Bullington, and longtime KXAN reporter Jim Swift. We tasted ten pie samples and were pleasantly..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Eat Local Week

It's pretty self-explanatory, no?

Dec. 3, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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

"...Jim Swift, KXAN-TV reporter..."

June 11, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

O Pioneers!

The eight members of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2004 led the way to culture

June 4, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Arts Hall of Fame

Class of 2004

"...Jim Swift, KXAN-TV reporter..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Heebie-Jeebie News

Local TV Feeds on Muck and Mayhem

"...the same token, we put a report by KXAN's Jim Swift on an Elgin business which produces African-style drums..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

Public Notice

"...Leave the Light On, Honey Evenings on the Porch? Jim Swift, eat your heart out. Ahhh, the old codger..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

2002 Texas Book Festival Schedule

"...Writing Series for Children Paula Danziger, James Howe, Francisco Jiménez, Mary Pope Osborne, Moderator: Trevor Romain..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Books Feature

Which Way Will Austin Swing? Ninth Inning, 3 and 2

Home By the River

"...for the Double-A Missions ball team, says stadium manager Jim Mery, "We did a study for all different types..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

SXSW Records

Jeff Beck

"...singer-songwriter, who has handled stints with fine mentor-types like Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Shawn Colvin, and Iris Dement with the..."

March 12, 1999 Music Feature

Author by Author

Notable Folks in Their Own Write

"...Reviews by: Jim Hightower | D. Marion Wilkinson | Jan Grape |..."

May 1, 1998 Books Feature

Bridget Jones's Diary

romantic fantasy as it is social satire.

"...Sharon Maguire. Starring: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent and Gemma Jones. Helen Fielding's 1996 book chronicles..."

April 13, 2001 Movie Review by Sarah Hepola

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...an hour later. Also at 10pm, there's Dead Rob Swift Prez, a politically conscious duo with a new Loud..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Friday

"...be on Norah Jones, but with Lee Alexander (bass), Jim Campilongo (electric guitar), Richard Julian (guitar, vocals), and Dan..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...cause him to question his own reality. Cast List: Jim Gaffigan, Rhea Seehorn, Katelyn Nacon, Gabriel Rush, Amy Hargreaves,..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

All Eyes on Speaker Fight

Craddick fighting for his political life

"...Rep. Brian McCall, R-Plano, and Plan B contender Rep. Jim Pitts, R-Waxahachie...."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Amy Smith

2001 Texas Book Festival Schedule

"...Suzanne Frank, Rick Riordan, Jim Sanderson, Moderator: TBA..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Books Feature

Sunny Sweeney: Everybody Else Can Kiss My Ass

Sunny Sweeney strikes out on her own

"...spunky with East Texas charm and covering alt.country stalwarts Jim Lauderdale and Iris DeMent. What happened next remains one..."

Dec. 12, 2014 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Tubular Tradition

Sausage stuffed the good ol' fashioned way

"...both of which were well loved. In 1972, brothers-in-law Jim McMur­try and Cliff Laywell bought the company from Smokey..."

July 27, 2012 Food Feature by Mick Vann

A Super Bowl to Remember

Who Dat nation rejoices

"...The Colts rookie head coach Jim Caldwell was outcoached by the Saints Sean Payton. With..."

Feb. 8, 2010 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

All the Way to State

A high school play contest might not sound like a big deal, but it is to the 18,000 students in 1,200 schools across Texas who participate in the state's UIL one-act play every year -- and here's a look at why.

"...Jordan and Matt's poignant goodbye is interrupted with a swift, swiveling flash and a piercing alarm. Whoop! Whoop! Whoop!..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

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