At Wit’s End: Bob Byington on His Dry New Comedy, Lousy Carter

“My career puzzles people, including myself”

"...eerily talented. Trieste Kelly Dunn was perfect for the sister, even though she told me more than once she..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Shawn Badgley

Theatre Review: Always a Boy Is Never a Bore

Ground Floor Theatre production offers a tender trans portrayal

"...family interactions. And the audience never worries. The trans kid makes it. His family is there. Everything is OK...."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...of taekwondo in his spare time, stars as the Kid, a low-ranking brawler in an underground fight ring who..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...their conservative parents and moves in with their estranged sister, embarks upon a journey of self-discovery that teaches them..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Boy and the Heron

Miyazaki's gorgeous but oddly obtuse return to animation

"...(The fact that she’s his deceased mother’s look-alike younger sister complicates his feelings all the more.) Ominously, a gray..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Saltburn

The Talented Mr. Ripley riff adds little to the conversation

"...funneled through the perspective of Oliver, our designated “poor kid” who is graciously given a golden ticket into the..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

"...performed cuts from the previous year's instant classic good kid, m.A.A.d city. At the end of that breakout performance,..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...Rogers knew the world needed to hear her little sister's confident lyricism. While siblings Tracy and Erika were in..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Wants Trial Moved to Deep-Red County

Supporters: judge’s ex-husband, Alex Jones-connected attorney

"...lot at an apartment complex. VERDICT: NOT GUILTY.” “Client’s sister testified that she helped her brother clean up the..."

July 28, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Solid Roots Support the Tiarras' Indie Chicana Sound

No longer Tiarra Girls, the outspoken sister trio still puts family first

"...to do that," admits Sophia, as the three Baltierra sisters reminisce about their favorite set at this year's South..."

July 28, 2023 Music Feature by Wayne Lim

Crucial Concerts at Hot Summer Nights 2023

Highlights from the no-cost, high-temp annual music festival

"...hotter than anywhere else in Texas. Once as a kid, totally obsessed with break dancing and the breaking movies,..."

July 21, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Owen Egerton, Austin's Man of Letters, Leaves the Community He Loves

An increasingly unwelcoming Texas leads to a big goodbye

"...made it even more infuriating was that his little sister, who was only a babe in arms at the..."

June 30, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: A Book of One’s Own

Queer book releases from this June, perfect for building a tiny Borrower house

"...Sister Fisters Pride: Chick Habit An all-femme, all-queer punk lineup..."

June 30, 2023 Column by James Scott

Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Tribute Convenes Keith Richards, Snoop Dogg, Norah Jones, and More at the Hollywood Bowl

Two-night song extravaganza pulled stars from across generations

"...Norah Jones keying “Down Yonder” in tribute to Nelson’s Sister Bobbie, who passed in 2022, on both nights. Warren..."

May 1, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Nine Essential Albums From Willie Nelson’s 90 Years

Wishing the Texas outlaw icon a Willie nice birthday

"...recording session brought about formation of the Family, with Sister Bobbie joining to contribute piano and becoming a fixture..."

April 28, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Evil Dead Rise

Deadites go to the big city in the franchise's fifth film

"...wannabe DJ son Danny (Davies), sulky but wise-beyond-her-years middle kid Bridget (Echols), and little sister Kassie (Fisher). If earthquakes,..."

April 21, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Evil Dead Rise

The possessed cabin franchise takes a gruesome trip to the city

"...DJ son Danny (Morgan Davies), sulky but wise-beyond-her-years middle kid Bridget (Gabrielle Echols), and little sister Kassie (Nell Fisher)...."

March 17, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Car Accident In Front of Hole in the Wall Injured an Employee Monday Night

Owner and crowd of passersby helped lift the car off worker

"...his legs. Previously on staff at HITW and former sister business Stay Gold, Pruitt has recently been moonlighting for..."

March 14, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Champions

Bobby Farrelly's sports comedy's only offense is being offensively agreeable

"...more fleshed out than others, namely Johnny (Iannucci), whose sister Alex (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's Olson) forges a..."

March 10, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Luck Reunion Reveals Performer Lineup

Willie Nelson & Family, Spoon, Sir Woman lead March fest

"...There’s not a lot that can draw focus from..."

Feb. 22, 2023 Music Post by Kimberley Jones

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Sister & Sister (Panama) Director/Screenwriter: Kattia G. Zúñiga, Producers: Alejo..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Slamdance 2023 Review: Silent Love

Polish docu-drama explores family ties against anti-LGBT backdrop

"...absorbs tinges of homophobia. Never told directly about his sister’s romance, he often echoes the same conservative rubbish he..."

Jan. 30, 2023 Screens Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Turning the Page on the Year in Books

New works by Cormac McCarthy and Sarah Bird make for a memorable year in literature

"...ongoing grief at the loss of his suicidal, schizophrenic sister Alicia. The narrative moves back and forth from Western's..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Pleasure Venom's Introspective Punk Road to Rebirth/Return

Revamped and fully realized Austin quartet breaks down debut

"...Guitarist Dungan, who faced the tragic passing of his sister and was later hospitalized with COVID-19, says the album's..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Finally Punk, All-Girl Aughts Act, Talks Austin Reunion Shows

Unbanned, pioneering punks play Swass Nite Wednesday

"...do it again in some ways, and bring my kid with me...."

Nov. 4, 2022 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Fantastic Fest Interview: Jason Eisener on Kids vs. Aliens

The director of the teen-friendly horror discusses his influences

"...Venn diagram: the circles say, "weird gore," "wrestling," and "kids," and at the center is Jason Eisener. "I love..."

Sept. 22, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

One Woman’s Battle for Justice After a Cop’s Reckless Driving Killed Her Partner

One moment destroyed Pam Watts' life and created an activist

"...daughter of an Air Force sergeant. She is the sister of a law enforcement officer. She was raised to..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Recording the Day India and Pakistan Split in Partition

When one nation became two separate countries, it reshaped world history. Now Austin podcaster Neha Aziz is telling the personal stories behind that severing.

"...to a new life in Karachi, about how his sister was born on the day of partition – August..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ten Years of "Unreal Estate" at Cloud Tree Gallery

Oh, the places you only wish you could go!

"...Well, but everybody and their sister is “checking out the Austin market” lately. Why the..."

Aug. 10, 2022 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Nope

Jordan Peele's sci-fi horror/satire on minor celebrity is a "yeah"

"...of his father, while his endlessly irritating and selfish sister, Emerald (Palmer), wants to be famous but she's not..."

July 22, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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