Saint John of Las Vegas

Although the film sounds like a sure bet on paper, this comedy starring Steve Buscemi sadly comes up solid snake eyes.

"...Sarah Silverman, Peter Dinklage, Emmanuelle Chriqui, Tim Blake Nelson, John Cho and Jesse Garcia. Beware the gambler, and beware..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Powell St. John Brought Us the Message, 1940-2021

Psychedelic visionary and Janis Joplin bandmate – a "man for the ages"

"...Powell St. John, the songwriter, musician, storyteller, and visionary artist who played..."

Aug. 23, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Passion & Paradox of Father John Misty

Charged Austin City Limits taping rivals a TED talk

"...Josh Tillman first played the ACL Festival as Father John Misty in 2012, he pretended he was filming an..."

Aug. 23, 2017 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Moontower Review: John Mulaney

An ideal headliner to bring the 2015 comedy festival home

"...Paramount Theatre on Saturday night, Moontower Comedy Festival headliner John Mulaney shot out of the gate for his second..."

April 27, 2015 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

Idealizing John Darnielle

Mountain Goats’ singer on California, teenagers, and the devil

"...John Darnielle’s a man of words. From his song lyrics..."

Dec. 5, 2012 Music Post by Luke Winkie

The Bio of John Wesley Hardin The Fortysomething Killer

"...John Wesley Hardin, Texas' most notorious gunfighter, had star quality...."

Sept. 8, 1995 Arts Feature

SXSW Recap: Bozoma Saint John

The marketing trailblazer's keynote on authenticity in branding

"...According to Bozoma Saint John, Chief Marketing Officer of the Endeavor Talent Network with..."

March 20, 2019 SXSW Post by Tucker Whatley

What Would John Galt Do ... About Global Warming? Deny It.

Is John Mackey's 'John Galt' complex putting Whole Foods' bottom line on the line?

"...latest chapter of the ongoing sprouts opera that is John Mackey's relationship with Whole Foods Market Inc., the CEO..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Self-Defense in the Trump Era

Targeted groups take safety into their own hands

"...into their own hands and seeking out training in self-defense techniques. While the proprietors and teachers at some fighting..."

Jan. 7, 2017 Sports Post by Tucker Whatley

John Aielli’s Eccentric Home Opens for an Estate Sale

The legendary deejay's home was a reflection of who he was, and now Austinites get a glimpse inside

"...system,” they were cancelling the scheduled tour of the John Aielli estate: “The Aielli estate, just like its remarkable..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Darkbird Gets Down With Its Bad Self

Austin quintet goes crazy channeling Prince

"...sweaty can be glimpsed in the video for “Bad Self,” from an end-of-summer 7-inch single dished by the Austin..."

Dec. 5, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Love Letter to a Klutz: The Secret Behind John Walch's Brilliant Plays

"...John Walch is a terrible dancer. I believe my first..."

April 20, 2001 Arts Feature by Lisa D'Amour

Book Review: I Came As a Shadow by John Thompson

Coach's autobiography is a tale of U.S. sports and U.S. history

"...pandemic, which included a bout of illness for Smart himself...."

March 3, 2021 Sports Post by Michael King

John Cameron Mitchell Finds Life After Hedwig

Musical rule breaker moves into narrative podcasting with Anthem: Homunculus

"...well-spoken protagonist of Hedwig and the Angry Inch creator John Cameron Mitchell and composer Bryan Weller's first installment of..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Screens Feature by James Scott

John Hughes Film Series at Moviehouse This March

Round Rock theatre screens the maestro of teen movies' greatest hits

"...Edgy goth kids have The Lost Boys. If the self-image of any band of teenage misfits was put onscreen,..."

Feb. 27, 2017 Screens Post by Dougie Gerrard

Dems Vie for Incumbent Rep. John Carter’s Round Rock Seat

North of Austin, a range of liberals in TX-31 contest

"...number is now eight, a sign that incumbent Rep. John Carter is increasingly seen as vulnerable. After winning eight..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Hightower Report: The Sad Saga of John Stumpf

Talk about a racket

"...Poor John Stumpf. The preening, silver-haired CEO of Wells Fargo sat..."

April 14, 2017 News Column by Jim Hightower

Mala Sangre: City Shoots Self in Foot, Then Reloads

The city's legal strategy -- or lack thereof -- in the Jeff White suit.

"...depositions taken since are intended to provide District Judge John Dietz with evidence to rule on those two issues...."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Page Two: We Hold These Truths to Be Self-Evident

Free speech: Do we have to spell it out for you? Plus, a farewell to a great American filmmaker.

"..."How can I hate John Wayne upholding [Barry] Goldwater and yet love him tenderly..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Q&A Hole: My Time-Traveling Future Self Wants Me to Do What?

Insane theoretical positions musicians as would-be assassins

"...world… and the person giving you the orders was yourself from the future?..."

May 4, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Web Award Emcee John Halcyon Styn

"...Believe it or not, John Halcyon Styn wasn't always the proud little sexpot he..."

March 16, 2001 Screens Feature by David Garza

Year-End Self-Loathing

What the hell happened this year?

"...Vincent's debut, Marry Me, was a beautifully crafted Dear John letter that simply disappeared at the end of its..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Silent Night

The action's too familiar in John Woo's gimmicky revenge flick

"...Directed by: John Woo. Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Scott "Kid Cudi" Mescudi, Catalina..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Twogether

"...the fault of the actors. Nick Cassavetes (son of John Cassavetes and Gena Rowlands) and Brenda Bakke are good..."

April 30, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Rocketman

A biopic of Elton John be as spectacular and catty as the man himself

"...into the music business in his early 20s, reinvents himself by changing his name and adopting a flamboyant stage..."

June 7, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Mr. Woodcock

Mr. Woodcock is funny for exactly five minutes, with the kind of subversive humor that boosted Billy Bob Thornton, but the rest is just a self-pitying, half-hearted retread.

"...to run laps.) One of his unfortunate charges is John Farley (Scott), who commits the cardinal gym-class sins of..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Long View

John Graves' 'Myself and Strangers' finds the 83-year-old looking back at his past and into his future

"...years ago and change, in the winter of 1957, John Graves paddled the Brazos for 21 cold days, alone..."

April 30, 2004 Books Feature by Steve Moore

Windtalkers

"...Directed by: John Woo. Starring: Nicolas Cage, Adam Beach, Christian Slater, Peter..."

June 14, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

On the Edge of the Edge

John Cassavetes

"...new series of screenings devoted to the films of John Cassavetes, we asked "Letters at 3AM" columnist Michael Ventura,..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Screens Feature by Michael Ventura

Sing Street

The director of Once and Begin Again helms another joyful music film

"...Directed by: John Carney. Starring: Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Lucy Boynton, Jack Reynor, Aidan..."

April 29, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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