Powell St. John Reviewed

"...The remarkable nature of Right Track Now isn't quite evident until the second..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

It's Grumpy Cat's Birthday Today? Answer: YES.

The world's favorite varmint is one year old – and grumpy as ever

"...and interview her owners … right before the madness of SXSW descended and the entire population of the world..."

April 4, 2013 Screens Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Point Austin: Suffer the Little Children

Is Southwest Key providing child care at the border, or collaboration?

"...to visit the Casa Padre shelter operated by Austin-headquartered nonprofit Southwest Key, under a contract with the U.S. Office..."

June 8, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Luv Doc Recommends: Texas Freedom Network's 13th Annual Celebration

La Zona Rosa, Saturday, October 4, 2008

"...be fly. Maybe throw in a little acid house woofing out of some wicked monster subs screwed on to..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

Lupe Fiasco: Tetsuo & Youth

Chicago MC delivers a meta-religious tome

"...patina, similar to Charles Burnett’s acclaimed 1977 film Killer of Sheep. In it, husband, father, and sheep slaughterer Stan..."

Jan. 28, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Off the Record

Blaze's blues strike a chord with the SXSW Film 09 and dropping out for the Black Angels' Psych Fest 2

"...to local director Kevin Triplett, Drunken Angel: The Legend of Blaze Foley opens with a trailer for a fictitious..."

March 13, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

The countdown to South by Southwest continues, while the Black Angels turn on and Ghostland Observatory marches onward and upward

"...is forgoing the traditional route, instead hosting a series of unofficial showcases that include Austin's Super Secret Records and..."

March 7, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot

The City Theatre Company's production of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot is not scintillating, but it is sufficient

"...The Last Days of Judas Iscariot..."

July 20, 2007 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Following January’s tease of six titles, SXSW Film has unloosed its 145-film strong..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Gray Band

How can a band singing almost exclusively about serial killers engender so much life?

"...guitar feedback balloons at an ear-piercing midpoint. As sirens of amplifier worship crescendo to a hemorrhage, a news bulletin..."

Jan. 14, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...Saturday SleepersAll showcase times subject to change. Please check official SXSW schedule...."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...eagerly-anticipated horror sequel Evil Dead Rise is also part of this year's headliners...."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Where the Shadows Are Deepest

The search for, and subsequent conversation with, country singer James Hand

"...Writing about music offers many rewards, but seldom does it present an opportunity..."

May 5, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...exception as the festival has just announced The King of Staten Island as one of its Headliner titles...."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sky High

An adolescent superhero can't find his niche.

"...Computer Wore Tennis Shoes and The Barefoot Executive, two of Kurt Russell’s career highlights from his early years as..."

July 29, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Top 10

"...4) Kingdom of Suicide Lovers, Distant Waves (Golden Hour/Super Secret)..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Playback: SXSW 2015: Turnt Up & Dialed Down

SXSW Music 2015 – that's a wrap

"...the downpour eluded us. That felt like the story of South by Southwest Music 2015...."

March 27, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Wrapped and Ready

"..."Have yourself a bloody little Christmas." Oh, there's plenty of the regular old drama standards and entertainment for the..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Film

Film Reviews

"...on life in the 'hood. Clockers is the tale of two brothers, Victor (Washington) and Strike (Phifer) and what..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Prophet Jeffs Will Stand Trial

"...4, “expressed her disdain, reluctance, opposition and total dislike of sexual relations,” Utah District Judge James Shumate ruled Dec...."

Dec. 19, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Jane Doe No. 4 Testifies Against Polygamist Prophet Warren Jeffs

"...records as Jane Doe No. 4, the alleged victim of a "spiritual marriage" arranged and presided over by polygamist..."

Nov. 22, 2006 News Post by Jordan Smith

Porco Rosso

Am I really saying it's better than Casablanca? You read right, and I say bring it.

"...World War I flying ace snores into the pages of a movie magazine, and only the promise of cash..."

April 22, 2005 Screens Review by Spencer Parsons

1999 Austin Film Releases

A complete list of all films released for theatrical runs in Austin in the calendar year 1999 and eligible for consideration in the Top Ten.

"...Following is the complete list of all the films released for theatrical runs in Austin..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Screens Feature

Record Reviews

Abbey Lincoln

"...Nearly two decades later, the 44-year-old Wilson, now both of her mentors' peer, enlists the help of Holland in..."

April 2, 1999 Music Review

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...South by Southwest is a game of numbers: approximately 845 showcases/bands, divided by five nights, divided..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...(March 9-18) has just released the titles filling 11 of the 12 major categories (the late night chills of..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

Keeping one eye on television and the other on pop culture.

"...my teens when my mother dragged me to the Kingdom Hall to listen to the pontifications of the Jehovah's..."

Dec. 14, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Church of Misery

Japandroids

"...Church of MiseryThy Kingdom Scum (Metal Blade) CoffinsThe Fleshland (Relapse)..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Letters at 3AM: For All Reasons

Terry Allen's music reflects the Lubbock mindset

"...before that, you'd have seen what little there is of Fort Sumner, where Billy the Kid has not one..."

July 30, 2010 Column by Michael Ventura

Live Music This Weekend, Sept. 1-4

An extra day of delights for your weekend music-going

"...sardonic late-Eighties/early-Nineties dance charts hits “I’m Going Straight to Heaven” and “If I Only Had a Brain.” Also of..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

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