The Foreigner

What makes this production of The Foreigner such a joy is seeing those familiar faces from the Greater Tuna franchise working together so sharply for such an appreciative audience

"...Meeks' nearly condemned fishing lodge in this revival of Larry Shue's popular play. For the downtrodden and variously faded..."

April 9, 2004 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Election Ticker: Wading Into the Final Week of Early Voting

Serenity now! Ahead of Election Day

"...Louis-­Drey­fus (Elaine Benes), Jason Alexander (George Cos­tanza), and co-creator Larry David (a prett-ay prett-ay good addition) will host a..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Ring in the HollyDaze

Holiday Movie Previews

"...10: The Substance of Fire, Evita, The People Vs. Larry Flynt..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

No Law & Order

"...sounds of old-timer Isidro Samilpa and not-so-old-timer Bradley Jaye Williams, Los Pinkys rule the roost as Austin's most prominent..."

March 12, 1999 Music Feature

Under-Stated

"...Jones as a major talent on par with Tennessee Williams. That grand embrace didn't extend to Broadway, where the..."

July 2, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Further Reflections

"...of the tumultuous times between 1989 and 1992. --Matt Williams..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Ulu Grosbard; with Michelle Pfeiffer, Treat Williams, Jonathan Jackson, John Kapelos, Ryan Merriman, Whoopi Goldberg...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Making Lists

"...sunk without a bubble had it not been for Larry McMurtry. A few months after the Texas Monthly list..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Books Feature by Dick Holland

The Ballad of Townes & Blaze

The twisted but not-so-tall tale of Van Zandt and Foley, Lonesome Dove meets Barfly

"...Townes' death ["A Walking Contradiction," Dec. 24, 1999], Lucinda Williams stated that she wrote "Drunken Angel" for Blaze, "although..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Sybil Rosen

Box Sets

Herbie Hancock

"...a couple of years, he, Ron Carter, and Tony Williams were doing advanced rhythmic calculus in Miles Davis' most..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Music Feature

Lou Perryman

Remembering a character actor's character actor

"...actor – nobody was ever gonna confuse him with Larry Olivier. He was a character actor's character actor, with..."

April 10, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Uncommon Generosity

Following restaurateur Michael Vilim's time and money

"...or restaurants to get some attention. Hell, Arik Skot Williams [formerly of Castle Hill] had enough written about him..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Another Day in Paradise

"...Directed by: Larry Clark. Starring: James Wood, Melanie Griffith, James Otis, Natasha..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Whey: Recipes of an Iranian Immigrant Life) Tracy Daugherty (Larry McMurtry: A Life) Jennifer De Leon (Borderless) Rodrigo Dorfman..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Balancing the Scales of Justice on Texas’ Most Important Courts

For the first time in years, Dems are running en masse for statewide judicial seats

"...• Place 6: Larry Praeger is traveling the state in his bid for..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Karpovsky, Ben Sinclair, Onur Turkel, John Rothman, Louis Cancelmi, Larry Murphy, Sam Seder (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: August Horribilis

The dog days bring bitter reflections

"...acting career and long life, and of course Robin Williams, far too young and much more fragile than we..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Tru

The fascinating character of Truman Capote drives this thoughtful evening of theatre

"...made Capote so fascinating, if not always likable. Jaston Williams plays Capote in all his glory, and it's a..."

Jan. 25, 2013 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Stations of the Voice

Vox populi: Levon Helm, Ray Lamontagne & Secret Sisters reviewed

"...still-filling hall from their first harmonies. First with Hank Williams’ “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” then later in the brief 20-minute..."

Nov. 15, 2010 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Recognizables

One night, one of a kind

"...This year's inductees include actress/director JoBeth Williams (Poltergeist, The Big Chill; inducted by Lawrence Kasdan), actor/director..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Steve Uhler

Brokeback Mountain

The beautifully wrought film is a tragic love story (not a "gay cowboy movie") that’s defined by its staggering heartbreak.

"...by: Ang Lee. Starring: Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Williams, Anne Hathaway, Linda Cardellini and Randy Quaid. Enough with..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Food-o-File

Catch the Bus Art

"...Tollbooth (Ceres Press, $14.95 paper) by folk singer Dar Williams and cookbook author Elizabeth Zipern. The guide, which Williams..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

"...available. People like Tom Vinger, Suzanne Chapman, Eric Blumberg, Larry Todd, Jack Williams, Mike Pirtle, and Julia Hilder joined..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Column

A World in Which All Worlds Fit

"...Why so many? Larry Telford guesses the reason is cheap Mexican food. As..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Music Feature by Jay Hardwig

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...abundance during these weeks. Topping the list are Robin Williams and Robert De Niro, each of whom is featured..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Off Beat: What Is the Best Burger in Austin?

A Fourth of July salute to the city’s real grillmasters

"...for proof). Yet when the Austin American-Statesman crowned Bad Larry Burger Club – the Matthew Bolick-launched pop-up that recently..."

July 5, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

His Name Was Gary Poulter

Meet the homeless man who became a movie star

"...Casting agents John Williams and Karmen Leech were hunting down a different strain..."

April 11, 2014 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Remembering Polly Platt

A collaborative filmmaker, friend to AFF, and mentor to many

"...actor Sal Mineo, who gives her a copy of Larry McMurtry's The Last Picture Show. A decade later, when..."

Aug. 19, 2011 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Film Treatment for the Really, Truly (No Kidding This Time) 'Last Picture Show'

The Rolling Roadshow takes over Archer City to screen Bogdanovich's classic among the people who inspired it

"...mission – a pilgrimage to the promised land of Larry McMurtry, the author's hometown and the setting/source for a..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Dancing About Architecture

Girls and Cats this week: Schrödinger's Cat, Libbi Bosworth, Lucinda Williams, Dixie Chicks, Shawn Colvin

"...When Lucinda Williams rolls into town these days, it's with two tour..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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