Indignation

Philip Roth's 2008 novel is hauntingly translated to the screen

"...Schamus, a longtime producer and screenwriter of many indie-film landmarks (especially those directed by Ang Lee, and the early..."

Aug. 12, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

One Day

This gimmicky romantic drama charts 20 years of one British couple's ups and downs in one-day blips.

"...sometimes together, sometimes not – through the newly adult landmarks of first jobs and failed love affairs. Perhaps inevitably,..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Nicolas Cage plays a master sorcerer who selects a seemingly average guy to become his protégé and save New York City from his arch-nemesis.

"...The Sorcerer’s Apprentice makes good use of some city landmarks, though, on a more mystical plane, the film’s magic..."

July 16, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

New York, I Love You

The central thesis in this ominibus of short films is that New York is not its landmarks or its landscape; New York is its people.

"...seems to be that New York is not its landmarks or its landscape; New York is its people. This..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Humpday

Shelton’s winner of Sundance’s Special Jury Prize starts an interesting conversation about sexuality, but ultimately doesn't add much to the dialogue.

"...newlywed, seems to be contentedly motoring along life’s major landmarks – marriage, property, prepping for children – but that..."

Sept. 4, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Replacement Killers

"...recalls producer Woo's late Eighties and early Nineties action landmarks such as A Better Tomorrow I and II, The..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Jack

"...Ford Coppola – the director responsible for such cinematic landmarks as Apocalypse Now and The Godfather – stoops to..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Independence Day

"...get past the admittedly breathtaking shots of our national landmarks being turned into kindling, the rest of the film..."

July 12, 1996 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Shameless

"...an “Austin” film. Apart from the readily identifiable Austin landmarks scattered throughout, Byington has lifted the film's tone seemingly..."

June 4, 1993 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

News from Hueco Tanks, Black's Barbecue, and lots more

"...Park has joined the prestigious list of National Historic Landmarks. From the road the park looks like just another..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

By Any Other Name

The history of Austin's cherished landmarks reveals the extent to which chance plays a part in who among their namesakes we remember and which fade with time.

"...That's the funny thing about how Austin's streets and landmarks got their names. Geography rewrites history. Spontaneous gestures and..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

No Green Acres

Crumbling Landmarks

"...Texas is known for its historical landmarks, yet many of the treasures are in danger of..."

April 16, 1999 News Feature

Five Celebrations of NYE Weekend

Boot out 2022 and usher in 2023 with laughs, music, and a good walk

"...and the Cave, 611 E. Seventh, 737/222-0852. $50-75. creekandcave.com Landmarks: Self-Guided Walking Tour..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Free Art Exhibits for Your Aesthetic Delectation

Free Week may have wrapped, but there’s still plenty of gratis entertainment in this town

"...and others.Through Feb. 25Harry Ransom Center, 300 W. 21sthrc.utexas.edu Landmarks’ Self-Guided Walking Tour..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Things to Do Outdoors This Christmas Weekend

Get into the big outside this holiday season

"...grave? Here are five possibilities for your holiday consideration. Landmarks: Self-Guided Walking Tour..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

How to Celebrate Austin Museum Day 2020

In person and virtual events abound on the city' annual free museum day

"...required, advance reservations and availability is limited. 9am-5pm. www.wildflower.org Landmarks Public Art Program..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Arts Post

The Way It Is and Isn't

Ben Rubin's art installation at UT shows the gap between TV news in Cronkite's time and now

"...did not initially involve Cronkite. The commission from UT's Landmarks public art program was to create a work for..."

Sept. 7, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips

National Natural Landmarks are some of the country's most unique biological and geological sites

"...National Natural Landmarks are some of the country's most unique biological and..."

May 20, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

On Fifth Street, Mexic-Arte Pushes for Cultural District Designation, Funding

Designation would bring in a $250,000 per year

"...the corridor to help identify and commemorate its important landmarks. [inset-1-left]..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Neha Kondaveeti

Five Ways to Celebrate Science Fiction's Biggest Holiday

Different ways of looking at the cosmos for May the Fourth

"...a stuffed animal scientist.Through May 222825 Hancock #111Donations acceptedthesarf.org Landmarks: C-010106..."

April 29, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Top Nine in Visual Art of 2020, Plus One Exceptional Other

Wayne Alan Brenner chooses outstanding visual artistry that made this year a feast, save for one performative and culinary experience that was the cherry on top

"...10) LANDMARKS Self-guided, smartphone-abetted tours of public art from UT's program..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Get Your Art Fix and Stay Outdoors With These Local Works

There’s a whole city filled with things to do and see outdoors

"...LANDMARKS The University of Texas also has a program of..."

Nov. 19, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The World of Wayfinding in Austin

How we get from here to there in our ever-changing city

"...and at multiple different levels, placing greater importance on landmarks both inside (the elevators) and out (Shoal Creek) to..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: Six Baseballs for Cuba

Capt. Day Trips makes friends in Cuba by handing out new baseballs

"...walked us around Old Havana, telling us about the landmarks as we went. His narrative included advice about dealing..."

March 16, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Playback: Antone's Reorganizes

Antone's restructures and nears a deal on a new home Downtown

"...city is its landscape," he says. "You have key landmarks, like the lake and Capitol. Things that provide context...."

Aug. 8, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

How Does TDR Work?

"...to adopt TDR provisions, as part of its 1965 Landmarks Preservation Law. (In 1998, its TDR was expanded to..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

House Sitting

The Dickinson-Hannig House looks for a home

"...to the Convention Center hotel-in-progress, the City Council, Historic Landmarks Commission, and Parks Board have approved its removal to..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Mapping Calle Ancha

The Avenue That Existed Before That Big Parking Lot in the Sky, I-35, Was Built

"...Landmarks At the turn of the century, East Avenue --..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Belinda Acosta

Silent Partner

You don't hear much about Wayne Bell when the Long Center for the Performing Arts is discussed. That may be because this honored Austin architect is low-key, modest, the consummate team player. But he's the point man on this $60 million project and arts writer Robi Polgar reveals how integral he is in getting it built in a calm, orderly, informed, and successful way.

"...the Texas Historical Commission; first chairman of the Historic Landmarks Commission; first director of the Winedale historical site, where..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Postmarks

Letter to Isaac

"...Box 1868, Austin, TX 78767.] We Will Tear Down Landmarks..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Column

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