John Irving Opens Up at BookPeople

Garp author talks his new novel, how he writes, and sex

"...Women outnumbered men three to one at BookPeople Thursday. John Irving’s Chronicle interview with Louis Black proved a topical..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Arts Post by Raoul Hernandez

Sara Hickman and Darden Smith

A new-album roundtable for two

"...month. Sara Hickman’s Shine came out yesterday, while Darden Smith’s Love Calling sees the light of day next week...."

July 24, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

John Q.

"...James Woods, Eddie Griffin, Shawn Hatosy and Daniel E. Smith. John Q. is a rabble-rouser that takes a swing..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Mr. Smith Goes to Austin

Writer / director Kevin Smith discusses his new film Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.

"...Kevin Smith isn't stoopid. He really isn't. For starters, he knows..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Fake Fast Food Restaurateur (and Filmmaker) Kevin Smith Welcomes Austin to Mooby's

Silent Bob talks fan connection, veganism, and Mooby's origins

"...fast food franchise that’s been featured in the Kevin Smith movies Dogma, Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back, Clerks..."

May 11, 2021 Food Post by Kevin Curtin

Time to Vote Lamar Smith Out of Congress

"...housecleaning in the legislative body. Let's start with Lamar Smith in District 21. He has a zero rating from..."

July 18, 2006 Postmarks

Horns Lose At Home Against John Denver Fans

West Virginia beats Texas 48-45 as Geno's Passeria delivers on foot

"...this year’s version rode to town on a goddamned John Denver song. With their Heisman winner elect Geno Smith,..."

Oct. 7, 2012 Sports Post by Michael Corcoran

Love and Cinema: Janet and John Pierson

Texas Film Awards honorees and indie cinema's fairy godparents Janet and John Pierson look back on 40 years at the movies

"...It's a big year for Janet and John Pierson. May will mark their 40th wedding anniversary, and..."

March 3, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Old Friends John Doe and Michael Mogavero Combine Paintings and Poetry to Reach the "Promised Land"

The exhibition at Bale Creek Allen Gallery celebrates a 47-year-old friendship

"...early Seventies, when Nixon is sweating through Watergate and John Waters is shaking up Charm City with Pink Flamingos...."

Dec. 11, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

John Cale

"...Friday, December 8 John Cale was the classical side of the Velvet Underground,..."

Dec. 8, 1995 Music Feature

John Doe’s Latest Album Is a Step Forward and a Long Look Back

X co-founder and folk songwriter discusses the path from isolation to inspiration

"...in his head, he was a total sociopath ex-Marine," John Doe reveals to me as we talk a little..."

June 24, 2022 Music Feature by Gary Lindsey

John Kerry to Kick Off Texas Tribune Festival

Other speakers include Nancy Pelosi, Beto O'Rourke, Jeff Flake

"...three-day festival will be former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, appearing in conversation with Trib CEO and cofounder..."

Aug. 1, 2018 News Post by Kimberley Jones

The Year of Being John Malkovich

Top 10 Films of the Year, Decade, and Eternity

"...narrative experimentation as demonstrated by such films as Being John Malkovich, Go, The Limey, and Run Lola Run. With..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The New World

Instead of a great story about the conflicted origins of the American nation, Terrence Malick interrupts his transcendental observations for a dopey love story between John Smith and Pocahontas.

"...and turns into an insipid love story between Capt. John Smith (Farrell) and the Indian princess Pocahontas (Kilcher). I..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hitman: Agent 47

A great old video game is back for a lackluster film reboot

"...trace. Agent 47 swoops in to save her from John Smith (Quinto), an agent of the Syndicate, dying to..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Who Killed Father Ryan?

A 1981 Odessa murder haunts crime researchers, the Catholic Church, and an ex-con determined to prove his innocence

"...little more than Reyos' "sloppy" confession (as his attorney John Cliff describes it) to prompt prosecutors to try Reyos..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Focus

Will Smith is a con man compromised by the reappearance of his shady ex.

"...Directed by: Glenn Ficarra and John Requa. Starring: Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Rodrigo Santoro, Adrian..."

March 6, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Capitol Chronicle

The new Congressional districts alter the political makeup of Central Texas.

"...the Houston suburbs) is radically Republican, and Rep. Lamar Smith's Dist. 21 slightly less so. The redistricters paid Doggett..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Column by Michael King

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Richard Gere joins in the fun at this revived hotel for seniors.

"...Directed by: John Madden. Starring: Maggie Smith, Judi Dench, Richard Gere, Bill..."

March 6, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

More From 'Iconoclast' Country

W. Leon Smith on freedom of speech, peace, and Crawford

"...the controversy swirling around the local paper's endorsement of John F. Kerry for president, rather than hometown favorite President..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Ethan Frome

"...Directed by: John Madden. Starring: Liam Neeson, Joan Allen, Patricia Arquette, Tate..."

April 23, 1993 Movie Review by Pamela Bruce

The Karate Kid

The remake of this kids' classic was filmed in China and provides a decent update for a new generation.

"...Directed by: Harald Zwart. Starring: Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson, Han Wenwen, Yu Rongguang,..."

June 18, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dogma

Kevin Smith manages to makes a film that both pokes fun at the Catholic Church and upholds the faith.

"...Directed by: Kevin Smith. Starring: Ben Affleck, George Carlin, Matt Damon, Linda Fiorentino,..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Raul's in Overdrive: "AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!"

In 1978, visits from Patti Smith and Elvis Costello plus the Austin Punk Scene’s first record could mean “AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!”

"...wonder Gracey and fellow progressive country hero Bobby Earl Smith saw commercial potential in the Skunks – they were..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...quarter-century, A Quiet Place – the high-concept horror from John Krasinski – leads today's massive announcement as the opening..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Eye on the Underground

Avant-garde pioneer Jack Smith

"...Who was Jack Smith, really, and why does this wholly unique filmmaker continue..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Hancock

Will Smith is the titular Hancock, a character as befuddling as the odd movie that surrounds him.

"...Directed by: Peter Berg. Starring: Will Smith, Charlize Theron, Jason Bateman, Jae Head and Johnny Galecki...."

July 4, 2008 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Scanlines

Last Man Standing

"...Hill directed this loose remake of Kurosawa's Yojimbo with John Smith (Willis) as a drifting mercenary gunman who comes..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Screens Feature

Severance

This British horror comedy ricochets from violence to vengeance to outright survivalism, with comedy – some brilliant, some less so – underlying it all.

"...Directed by: Christopher Smith. Starring: Tim McInnerny, Danny Dyer, Toby Stephens, Andy Nyman,..."

June 8, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Minority Report

"...Spielberg. Starring: Patrick Kilpatrick, Neal McDonough, Samantha Morton, Lois Smith, Kathryn Morris, Colin Farrell, Steve Harris, Max Von Sydow..."

June 21, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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