Fantasia Interview: A Vision Quest With Richard Bates Jr. in King Knight

Coven comedy where the witches are just like us. Dorks.

"...the grisly Excision and violent social satire Tone-Deaf, Richard Bates Jr. has a reputation as a provocateur. But even..."

Aug. 8, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Kathy Bates, Marc Maron, and More Confirmed for Texas Film Hall of Fame Ceremony

We know the winners, now who'll be running the show?

"...little bright today with the announcement that Oscar-winner Kathy Bates and the cast of Office Space will be on..."

Feb. 14, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Miró Quartet at Bates Recital Hall

The ensemble's opening concert for its 15th season as UT's Faculty-Quartet-in-Residence was uplifting in a number of ways

"...above the solemn foundation of Josh Gindele's cello and John Largess' viola lured us into this luminous skyspace, then..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Butler School of Music: For this John Adams, a King

UT honors the Nixon in China composer with an award for his notable musical work and three concerts featuring his compositions

"...John Adams' name is on everyone's lips these days, but..."

April 25, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

John Lee Hancock Heads to the Texas Film Hall of Fame

A writer, a director, and a writer/director

"...Writer/director and Texas City native John Lee Hancock has been to the Texas Film Awards..."

March 1, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Band

Kissinger, Austin's band of the moment

"...moment has to be the story of Charm rocker "John Bates."..."

March 2, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Gentlemen Don't Eat Poets

"...Directed by: John-Paul Davidson. Starring: Alan Bates, Theresa Russell, Sting, Trudie Styler,..."

May 9, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bad Santa 2

A tired sequel that's more offensive than transgressive

"...Directed by: Mark Waters. Starring: Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates, Tony Cox, Christina Hendricks, Brett Kelly, Jenny Zigrino, Jeff..."

Nov. 23, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Brothers Solomon

With three great comic talents in Will Forte, Will Arnett, and director Bob Odenkirk working together in relatively untried and controversial comedy territory, the only result is a syrupy fable about love and family.

"...do with women – Longfellow Deeds, Felix Unger, Norman Bates, and on and on – the Solomon brothers might..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

InterStellar BBQ Shoots for the Stars

The team behind Noble Sandwich brings traditional barbecue to Northwest Austin

"...the folks that brought us Noble Sandwich, and chef John Bates began dabbling in Texas-sized smoked meats with several..."

June 14, 2019 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Noble Pig Sandwiches

As the name suggests, the menu is centered on all things swiney

"...only made from scratch but made with love. Owners John Bates (formerly of Wink and Asti) and Brandon Mar­tinez..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Dee Snider's Strangeland

"...Directed by: John Pieplow. Starring: Dee Snider, Kevin Gage, Elizabeth Peña, Brett..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dolores Claiborne

"...Directed by: Taylor Hackford. Starring: Kathy Bates, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Judy Parfitt, Christopher Plummer, David Strathairn..."

March 31, 1995 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Shadows and Fog

"...Directed by: Allen. Starring: Allen, Mia Farrow, John Malkovich, John Cusack, Jodie Foster, Kenneth Mars, Kathy Bates,..."

March 20, 1992 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Noble Sandwich Co. Closes Remaining Location on Burnet Road

Delivery apps turn out to not be the fix; Interstellar BBQ remains open

"...620 in far Northwest Austin, the brainchild of chefs John Bates and Brandon Mar­tinez soon updated its name and..."

Sept. 25, 2019 Food Post by Rod Machen

Around the World in 80 Days

Jackie Chan finally emerges as plausible English-language star in this international romp that's as light as a hot-air balloon.

"...a female character into the mix. Cameos by Kathy Bates as Queen Victoria and Luke and Owen Wilson as..."

June 18, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Noble Sandwich Co.

Noble Sandwich Co. ascends the throne

"...Chefs John Bates and Brandon Martinez opened the Midtown outlet of..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Winter is killing us, but at least there are some hot new restaurants to look forward to

"...across the street from the Convention Center. Chef Frank Johnson, who spent the past few years with the Roaring..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Day the Earth Stood Still

This dull, unnecessary remake of the 1951 science-fiction classic features Keanu Reeves and Jennifer Connelly in a wooden cautionary tale.

"...by: Scott Derrickson. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates, Jaden Smith, John Cleese, Jon Hamm and Kyle Chandler...."

Dec. 12, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fred Claus

Awash with amazingly talented actors – Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, Miranda Richardson, Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates, Kevin Spacey, to name a few – Fred Claus is sadly just an early lump of coal under the tree.

"...Directed by: David Dobkin. Starring: Vince Vaughn, Paul Giamatti, John Michael Higgins, Miranda Richardson, Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates, Chris..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Primary Colors

"...Directed by: Mike Nichols. Starring: John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Adrian Lester, Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy..."

March 27, 1998 Movie Review by Steve Davis

North

"...Bruce Willis, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jon Lovitz, Kathy Bates, John Ritter and Kelly Mcgillis. Rob Reiner goes out..."

July 22, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Talent and Tension

Austin’s 86’d brings the culinary world together

"...•John Hajash of Congress..."

Feb. 26, 2013 Food Post by Carly Yansak

Food-o-File

Food news about town

"...Former water conservation engineer Brenton Johnson started his farming career with a big garden that..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Texas Targets DACA

Are Texas and Trump colluding to end DACA?

"...June, but Paxton expedited litigation after U.S. District Judge John Bates of the District of Columbia issued the third..."

May 18, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Food-O-File

Local gelato maker heads to the finals, delicious tacos at Pachanga, and to-go orders at Sway

"...and tickets are available now... Noble Sandwich Co. co-owner John Bates is looking for shelf-stable, local, artisan food items..."

May 16, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

Looking ahead to the most anticipated restaurant openings of early 2014

"...Supper Club to be open there in the spring. John Bates says they plan to move into the new..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

With so many freezes, Fredericksburg's not looking so peachy-keen this year

"...grapefruit budino topped with tiny fresh pansies from Trace. John Bates of Noble Sandwiches told me his group is..."

May 17, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-O-File

Virginia's got meat on her mind

"...case you're not familiar with the work of chefs/owners John Bates and Brandon Martinez, everything they serve is made..."

March 29, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

A roundup of this weeks food news

"...Chefs John Bates and Brandon Martinez are rebranding their Noble Pig..."

Dec. 21, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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