Notes on Mad Dogs

If you were young, talented, and a little crazy in the old Austin, you may have answered to the bizarre title of "Mad Dog."

"...tried to write about Mad Dog, a bizarre moment of this state's literary history, can lay claim to the..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Postscripts

Texas -- not just the place, but the idea -- is always being celebrated in some way, it seems. But Texas writers are often behind the scenes, which is why last week's spate of events celebrating Texas writers has seemed so odd, and compelling.

"...Texas Writers: Front and Center..."

April 21, 2000 Books Column by Clay Smith

All New Adventures of Laurel & Hardy: For Love or Mummy

"...All New Adventures of LaureL & Hardy: For Love or MummyD: John R...."

March 17, 2000 Screens Review by Ken Lieck

Postmarks

First, the good news ...

"...McConaughey, Defender of Justice..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Column

Further Reflections

"...Theatre. photograph by John Anderson Included here are reviews of some of the films that played during the SXSW..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...$712 million bond package was only a small sliver of the nearly $25 billion in tax-supported debt approved by..."

Nov. 13, 1998 News Feature

Postmarks

"...The letter about what happened to the All News..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Column

Endorsements

"...In a couple of weeks, we face an election as confused as it..."

Oct. 16, 1998 News Feature by the Editorial Staff

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...The city Planning Commission Tuesday delayed for one week a decision on the proposed Triangle development..."

April 10, 1998 News Feature

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...Included here are more reviews of films screened during the SXSW Film Festival 1998. Additional..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Don't cry for Jesus Garza. Although the city manager failed to inspire..."

Jan. 23, 1998 News Feature

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...there are only 15 weekends - the weekends that define the summer movie season. To you and me that..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Road Shows

May

"...FRI 9 Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, Elephant Room..."

May 9, 1997 Music Feature

Coach's Corner

"...NBA All-Star game behind us, let's breathe a sigh of relief. The endless season is past the halfway point...."

Feb. 21, 1997 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...with Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Christopher Plummer, Frank Gorshin, Jon Seda. (R, 130 min.) Terry Gilliam may..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...THE PLUTONIUM CIRCUSD: George Ratliff. This is a reprint of the Austin Chronicle review..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Media Clips

"...by Hugh Forrest..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Column

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Mina Shum; with Sandra Oh, Alannah Ong, Stephen Chang, Frances You, Johnny Mah, Callum Rennie, Donald Fong. Multiculturalism as..."

Oct. 13, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...TO DIE FORD: Gus Van Sant; with Nicole Kidman, Matt Dillon, Joaquin..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

Follies, Samurai, and a Few Non-Alcoholic Events for the Weekend

Got a resolution to get out more? No problem.

"...Esther’s Follies: January Revue..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Caleb de Casper, Money Chicha, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Classical, hip-hop, jazz, blues, and much more

"...honest, I’m having a hard time remembering when I first came across the leather-clad grandeur that is Chris Conde...."

July 5, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

Get some culture and love this week

"...OUTsider Fest..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Anti-Trans Student-Athlete Bill Slithers Through the Lege

SB 29 voted out of committee for full Texas Senate vote

"...Senate Bill 29, one of many anti-trans student-athlete bills filed this Lege session, has..."

April 2, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Election Ticker: Are We There Yet?

The latest – and last! – news from the campaign trail before Election Day

"...Big-Name Dems Push Texas Flip..."

Oct. 30, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Austin Film Festival Announces 25 Film Writers to Watch

Celebrating the voices that start the creative process

"...Film and TV production may have ground to a half..."

May 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Big Wonderful Thing: A History of Texas Lives Up to Its Title

Stephen Harrigan chronicles the Lone Star State’s last 500 years

"...A history of Texas is not something that should be entered into..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Other Worlds Austin Goes to an Alien Nation

Sci-fi and horror fest releases full, final lineup

"...The Other Worlds Austin film festival has always been dedicated to science fiction being..."

Nov. 9, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AGLIFF Closing With Mapplethorpe

Festival adds major bio-pic, plus complete line-up

"...AGLIFF, the All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival, has..."

July 26, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...horror A Quiet Place is this year's opening night film. Now Wes Anderson's new star-studded canine animation Isle of..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Esther's Follies: The Laughs, the Gossip, and the Story Behind Texas' Most Celebrated Comedy Troupe

In his history of Esther's Follies, author Jesse Sublett follows the flow of four decades of frivolity

"...To give you an idea of just how long Esther's Follies has been peddling its..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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