Actually Living With War

The latest AFS Essential Cinema series focuses on the films of the Middle East and North Africa

"...The climax of Bahman Ghobadi's Turtles Can Fly transpires thusly:..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Whisks Up

The Way To Cook

"...my life and cooking for years, I'm always on the lookout for good "beginner's" cookbooks. Part of the attraction..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Food Feature

Sound Unseen Drops Full Playlist

Online music film fest adds Bee Gees, Sound of Metal

"...Get ready for a heavy story with pounding rhythms: Sound Unseen Film/Music Festival, the hybrid..."

Oct. 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Kon-Tiki

Real-life adventurer Thor Heyerdahl's 1947 trip across the Pacific on a raft is re-created in this beautifully lensed film.

"...and Espen Sandberg. Starring: Pål Hagen, Anders Baasmo Christiansen, Tobias Santelmann, Gustaf Skarsgård and Agnes Kittelsen...."

May 31, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Half a World Away, and at War

How one journalist went from a desk job to covering the war in Congo

"...The Odessa-born journalist Bryan Mealer knew he didn't want a..."

May 16, 2008 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Chicken Little

Disney's first all-CGI, made-in-house, animated feature is painful for all ages, despite a voice-talent roster to make the angels weep.

"...have an animated family movie about being ugly, being tormented by your peers, being bad at sports, and being..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Extra Ordinary

Irish supernatural comedy is a cracker

"...wee bit bonkers, stuffed with enough nutty paranormal activity to cast out a few spirits and latch the gate..."

March 6, 2020 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Five Recommended Arts Events In Austin This Weekend

Oh, the places you’ll go! The people you’ll see!

"...a perfect weekend for getting out and about, while the weather is less than punishing and you’re still younger..."

May 11, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Carrie Elkin’s Life-and-Death Folk

Her father's death and daughter's birth upped the stakes of the singer's finest work

"...teenagers, Carrie Elkin felt embarrassed by some of her father's actions. For one, he seemed obsessed with greeting people..."

April 14, 2017 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...Friday PicksALL SHOWCASES SUBJECT TO CHANGE..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...AUSTIN: On a good day, Austin really can be the center of the universe. When music and community come..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Scanlines

The American Patchwork Series

"...The Land Where Blues Began: Appalachian Journey Jazz Parades: Feet..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Screens Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Baby Buc-ee's, a bonfire ban, and bluebonnet planting top our fall news

"...The start of the holiday season means it’s time to..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish out a hot summer with a cool adventure

"...Stay cool in August at the Marfa Lights, a spelunking adventure in New Braunfels, or..."

Aug. 3, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Five Pan-Asian Restaurants Share Good Food News

Plus weekly soups at Vinaigrette and Christmas drinks at Miracle

"...Reporting on news in the local food realm means constant excitement this time of..."

Dec. 7, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Sundance Announces Shorts Program

Texans get the nod

"...film program yesterday, and a handful of Texans made the cut, including Park City regulars the Zellner Bros...."

Dec. 8, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...Editor:..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...Editor:..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Muralist Mila Sketch Celebrates a Decade of Creativity in Austin

Innovative immigrant artist on her approach, future, and love affair with the city

"...she painted in 210 hours over three weeks, adorns the walls in the Austin Chamber of Commerce, while a..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by Julie Royce

Vocalist and Producer Malik Explores Emotion Through Color

Grammy accredited Austinite compartmentalizes himself on the inner-facing Spectrum

"...Malik exhales. The Austin rapper's expression turns pensive as he considers his..."

June 26, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Plenty of fun still to be had in 2019

"...There’s plenty of holiday cheer to go around as we..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

EAST 2018: Brenner’s Picks

Our savvy arts reprobate has a few suggestions for you, comma, citizen

"...Here comes the second weekend of this year’s East Austin Studio Tour...."

Nov. 15, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Year's Cheers

The nominees for the 2010 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For the 18th year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics..."

May 14, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Murder By Death

"...In Bocca Al Lupo (East West)..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Sweet sheep, Lonesome Dove peeks, and more to see around the state

"...August is harvest time around the state, plus there’s lots of other activities to get..."

Aug. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Beat the heat in San Marcos and have fun at events around the state

"...of year, finding a source of cold, clear water to soak your overheated body in is a primary goal..."

July 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Film Society Announces 2023 AFS Grant for Short Films Recipients

Career-changing grants go to 16 projects from Texas filmmakers

"...Talk about putting your money where your mouth is: The Austin Film Society has announced the 16 projects from..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Did Legendary DJ and Londoner Paul Oakenfold Land in Bastrop?

The Londoner finds his way to a Texas ranch

"...Comets don't enjoy the luxury of choosing a landing place or time, instead..."

July 30, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Booze News & Reviews

Seven Things to Know In the World of Spirits

"...Can’t everything always fit into a neat Food News Buffet sort of box –..."

April 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Pop Oddity Caroline Rose Explores Ambition's Seedy Underbelly

Her first Austin album follows a character moving to L.A.

"...follows a protagonist fueled by blind ambition en route to Los Angeles. Not coincidentally, after garnering acclaim for third..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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