Just Visiting

"...(Les Visiteurs) that keeps the director and stars intact, Just Visiting isn't likely to win any awards stateside, but..."

April 6, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Where the Wild Things Roamed: Visiting "The Misfits" Shooting Set

Savlov visits the set of John Huston's "The Misfits"

"...standing dead-bang in the midst of Misfits Flats, Nevada, just outside of Silver Springs, six miles off IH-50 down..."

June 28, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

What to See and Do When You're Visiting the University of Texas Campus

Explore the Forty Acres deep in the heart of Austin

"...Texas Memorial Museum) has entered the 21st century. Located just north of Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, home of..."

Aug. 5, 2024 Chronolog Post by Aaron Sullivan

Patti Smith: “I don’t claim to be a progenitor of any particular movement – I just did my work”

Ever-evolving singer, writer, & artist communes at ACL Live Saturday

"...basis of all she does – her best-selling memoir Just Kids, about her early days in NYC and formative..."

May 2, 2022 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Why Austin’s Progressive Rep. Greg Casar Is Visiting Republican Districts

Casar, an odd choice to reach moderates, talks strategy

"...things happening in Congress, but it’s unfortunate that not just him but frankly the entire so-called moderate wing of..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Scholars Visiting Austin Discuss the Building Blocks of a “Just Economy”

Authors sit down at SXSW and UT to dissect moral economics

"...get to is a philosophical discussion about fairness or justice, or what we owe to one another, or what..."

March 7, 2025 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Iron Wolf Ranch and Distillery Offers Bold Flavors Just Outside Austin City Limits

Drinks for the discerning palate and Hill Country views to soothe the soul

"...Head north from Austin, just up Highway 71, and you'll pass a trail of..."

May 17, 2019 Food Feature by Laura Jones

Excuse Me, Sir, We'd Just Like to Ask You a Few Questions...

"...Celtic/Lithuanian trombonists (I made that last one up), by just mailing the thing in or you can drop the..."

Jan. 12, 1996 Music Column

Visiting Austin on a Budget

See the city and still afford your flight home

"...boutique vintage stores, but even if you leave empty-handed, just browsing is fun enough to get a feel for..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Chronolog Post by Cody Song

Is It Just That There Are a Lot of Idiots Running Your Town?

"...that is what happened to me, an out-of-towner, while visiting Austin in 2004. You see, I am not used..."

Oct. 12, 2005 Postmarks

Council: Not Just STRs

Restore Rundberg, nondiscrimination also on the menu

"...ordinance, which he framed as a question of "racial justice." The ordinance would delay background checks until later in..."

Feb. 26, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Wave It in the Air Like You Just Don't Care

Derek Powazek's Fray Café storytelling event, held this year at the Hideout, is the most human and most entertaining couple of hours in the whole SXSW Interactive Festival.

"...the Fray storytelling Web site, invites regular contributors and visiting locals to stand onstage and share personal stories with..."

March 8, 2002 Screens Feature by David Garza

Scholars Visiting Austin Discuss the Building Blocks of a “Just Economy”

Authors sit down at SXSW and UT to dissect moral economics

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

“Pio Pulido: The Last Exhibit of the 20th Century” at the MACC

This retrospective is like visiting an artist’s crowded studio and yet provides just a glimpse of this visionary’s output

"...Visiting Pio Pulido's "The Last Exhibit for the 20th Century"..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Jimmy Hollywood

"...really, who's been waiting for that one big break just a little too long. He knows that stardom's just..."

April 1, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Royal Night Out

Fictional romp about the Princesses Margaret and Elizabeth on V-E Day

"...film takes extensive liberties with the facts. You can just imagine the pursing of Her Royal Highness’ lips upon..."

Dec. 11, 2015 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

This indie hit is sweet and funny

"...contrast to everybody else’s Hallmark-card condolences. So he keeps visiting, and keeps making her laugh. Eventually, he brings over..."

June 26, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Best Worst Movie

Premiering in Austin, this documentary is about the purportedly "best worst movie" ever made, Troll 2, and its enthusiastic fans.

"...Film Festival ’09, where it premiered, this documentary is just now emerging from the festival circuit and into a..."

April 23, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Walk on Water

A homophobic Israeli assassin insinuates himself into the life of a former SS officer's gay grandson in hopes of learning the Nazi's location in a well-intentioned but ultimately simplistic plea for tolerance all around.

"...Apparently, they’re tops at employing toxic syringes to off visiting Palestinian terrorists, but not so hot when it comes..."

May 6, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

London

"...environs, “Robinson” and his friend move in leisurely patterns, visiting Strawberry Hill (the former home of Hugh Walpole); Edgar..."

Oct. 21, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Last Butterfly

"...merely contrived to white-wash Terezin's abysmal conditions for a visiting Red Cross human rights group. Suddenly the stage is..."

Aug. 13, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Diane

Mortality has never seemed more pressing or vibrant than in this tale of small-town aging

"...– and she spends her days dropping off casseroles, visiting her sick cousin in the hospital, and volunteering at..."

April 12, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

47 Ronin

Keanu Reeves is a samurai warrior fighting supernatural forces in this twist on the ancient Japanese tale.

"...avenging their master. It turns out they they were just biding their time. After two years of planning, laying..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Escape From Tomorrow

Shot guerrilla-style at Disneyland and Disney World, this surreal drama about a man's mental disintegration at "the happiest place on Earth" lands a spitball in the Mouse's eye.

"...of Jim (Abramsohn), a seemingly ordinary family guy, while visiting “the happiest place on Earth,” it’s a prank and..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Middle of Nowhere

In this Sundance-honored film, a woman has to figure out what to do after her husband is sentenced to eight years in prison.

"...with background information, the film opens in a prison visiting room as Ruby is discussing with her husband Derek..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Reckoning

A traveling troupe of actors in medieval England stumble upon a mysterious murder and end up single-handedly inventing the morality play.

"...for the crime that Martin has an epiphany. After visiting the accused and listening, via some rough-hewn sign language,..."

April 2, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Barcelona

"...dichotomies. The differences between the native Spaniards and the visiting Americans on politics, women, and hamburgers fuels the entire..."

Aug. 12, 1994 Movie Review by Brian Baker

After a Late, Storm-Soaked Start, Austin FC Lets Two-Goal Lead Disappear Against LA Galaxy

With 3-3 draw, a nightmare season nears its end

"...finish well worth the wait… for the dozens of visiting Angelenos still in attendance, that is...."

Sept. 25, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Meet Me in Montenegro

Real-life couple and co-directors explore whether love is better the second time around

"...big-budget, action-oriented project improbably titled Supercollider. Fate, kismet, or just plain plot necessity – and again, this entire film..."

Aug. 14, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bubble Boy

"...(or: “that slut!” as his mother spits repeatedly), starts visiting. First comes friendship, next comes a funny feeling for..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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