Sunshine Superman

BASE-jumping trailblazer Carl Boenish is the subject of this doc tribute

"...documentary Sunshine Superman. Working as an electrical engineer for Hughes Aircraft in the late Sixties, Boenish’s hobby of parachuting..."

June 12, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...far broader scale." And Naked City has learned that John Quincy Adams used to play video games all afternoon,..."

Feb. 10, 2006 News Feature

Culture Flash!

A national economist discusses the role of the arts in regional vitality, the LBJ celebrates the NEA at 40, Miami City Ballet cancels a show, and the Blanton Museum delays its grand opening

"...Sekou Sundiata, panels with NEA Four performance artist Holly Hughes and Rep. John Brademas, and more. The symposium, which..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Jonesin' for an Office at the Capitol

Kirk Watson formalizes plans to roll into the state Senate; and a roundup of area House races

"...a new partner in the corporate law firm of Hughes & Luce), it's interesting that Watson rolled out his..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Staying Alive

You don't even want to know

"...Night Fever, the film transplants Brooklyn horndog Tony Manero (John Travolta) into Manhattan, where he dances his little heart..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Screens Review by Marrit Ingman

The Resentments

"...all-star lineup of Stephen Bruton, Jon Dee Graham, Bruce Hughes, Jud Newcomb, and the late Mambo John Treanor debuted..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood hits the barbecue backroads with the Travel Channel's Epicurious.

"...Taylor, sound engineer Mike Hill, and production assistant Amy Hughes -- and the seven of us hit the ground..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Disarming Dubya

First-time director Alexandra Pelosi discusses Journeys With George, her surprising and fascinating documentary on George W. Bush's 2000 presidential campaign, viewed from the back of the press plane.

"...The focus on Bush really begins when John McCain, the plain-talking, open-book darling of his press corps,..."

March 8, 2002 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Disarming Dubya

First-time director Alexandra Pelosi discusses Journeys With George, her surprising and fascinating documentary on George W. Bush's 2000 presidential campaign, viewed from the back of the press plane.

"...The focus on Bush really begins when John McCain, the plain-talking, open-book darling of his press corps,..."

March 1, 2002 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Dancing About Architecture

SXSW confirms a keynote speaker.

"...intriguing Are Recording Contracts Fair? Panel (hint -- ask John Fogerty). Confirmed speakers include Lorraine Ali of Newsweek, Bill..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Texas Show: Dallas Video Festival

"...Alcorn; “The Lincolns” by Anonymous; “Quantum Twister” by Lin Hughes Gold’s Brookhaven College class; “Twister” by Austinite Jose Mata;..."

Oct. 21, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

March 10 Primary Election Results

"...Gene Kelly 13.4% 5.7% REPUBLICANS: **Barry Williamson 38.1% 35.1% **John Cornyn 32.2% 40.3% Tom Pauken 29.7% 24.6% Land Commissioner..."

March 13, 1998 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Closer Than Last Week

"...Keen to offer her assistence. Picnic is produced by John Keane, who's worked with the Junkies as well as..."

Jan. 24, 1997 Music Column

Oddballs In the Round

"...there must be some word from the long-quiet Daniel Johnston front. Right you are. It has seemed for a..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Music Column

Jason's Lyric

"...like an amalgam of several other recent films, from John Singleton's Boyz N the Hood and Poetic Justice, to..."

Sept. 30, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Roll 'Em

March

"...Ulu Grosbard; with Michelle Pfeiffer, Treat Williams, Jonathan Jackson, John Kapelos, Ryan Merriman, Whoopi Goldberg...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Critics Speak … and Speak … and Speak

Clybourne Park, Manchurian Candidate big winners

"...Choreographer Lisa Nicks, “Dear Johnny, in Response to Your Last Letter”..."

June 6, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

News Roundup: Congress, Council, & Concealed Weapons

Guns in; refugees out

"...Education Committee Chair Jimmie Don Aycock, House Appropriations Chair John Otto, legislative institution Jim Keffer of Eastland, Allen Fletcher..."

Sept. 8, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...its North American debut, as will the latest from John Sayles, Go For Sisters, starring Edward James Olmos and..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Legislators on the Loose

Lawmakers busy in slow rule-making week

"...Chen Button, R-Dallas Byron Cook, R-Corsicana Brandon Creighton, R-Conroe John Davies, R-Clear Lake Allen Fletcher, R-Houston Linda Harper Brown,..."

Jan. 26, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the bottom of the mystery until reporter Polly Ross Hughes started poking around and asking questions. In light of..."

June 9, 2006 News Feature

Luv Doc Recommends: The Resentments

Saxon Pub, Sunday, November 16, 2003

"...Bruton, Jon Dee Graham, Scrappy Jud Newcomb, and Bruce Hughes all have enough chops to earn them cult status..."

Nov. 14, 2003 Column by The Luv Doc

More McCanlies, Texas

The full interview with the director of 'Secondhand Lions'

"...even more obscure and primitive. His adaptation of Ted Hughes' The Iron Giant reached the screen to critical acclaim;..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Screens Feature by Louis Black

The Resentments/The Vanguards

Texas Platters

"...and both paying fond tribute to the late Mambo John Treanor. And yet, what are the odds that both..."

July 26, 2002 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Naked City

"...Austin: Not the soft-spoken one, but the tough-talking Karen Hughes, Bush spokeswoman, confidant, and top White House counselor for..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...Unless, of course, you're already familiar with Brenda and Johnny Nicholas' renowned Hilltop Cafe between Fredericksburg and Mason. The..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Postmarks

Rape saga redux and other local imbroglios.

"...that Austin has two low-performing high schools in 2001, Johnston and Reagan...."

Oct. 26, 2001 Column

Postmarks

Righteous readers respond to recent rape reportage, and our Best of Austin issue garners a kudo or two.

"...handling of the case concerning Virginia Glore and Charlotte Hughes. I found Ms. Glore's and Ms. Hughes' accounts of..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Hill Country Food & Wine Guide

by Virginia B. Wood & the Cuisines staff

"...Unless, of course, you're already familiar with Brenda and Johnny Nicholas' renowned Hilltop Cafe between Fredericksburg and Mason. The..."

April 13, 2001 Food Feature

Jeff Hughes and Chaparral

"...JEFF HUGHES & CHAPARRAL..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Music Review by Ken Lieck

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