Lee Daniels' The Butler

The stars shine bright in this broad yet moving overview of the last 90 years of African-American history.

"...Directed by: Lee Daniels. Starring: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, David Oyelowo, Terrence..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Allen Toussaint: Yes He Did Did

New Orleans’ house pianist called us to the stars and back

"...in your heart, like some sort of spiritual serendipity. Allen Toussaint, who died in Spain on Nov. 10 at..."

Nov. 12, 2015 Music Post by Bill Bentley

Terry Allen

"...an 18-year wait, the followup to "Amarillo Highway," vintage Allen trying to explain the mystique of Texas highways and..."

Feb. 16, 1996 Music Feature

He Got Game

"...Directed by: Spike Lee. Starring: Denzel Washington, Ray Allen, Rosario Dawson, Milla Jovovich,..."

May 1, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

The Ice Storm

Emotional deep freeze during a 1973 Thanksgiving weekend in Connecticut.

"...Directed by: Ang Lee. Starring: Kevin Kline, Joan Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Christina Ricci,..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Betty Harris Understands

Soul singer finally gets her due

"...the soul diva began a prolific run with producer Allen Toussaint. The singer, who plays Antone’s Friday and Saturday,..."

March 29, 2018 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Big Trouble

"...Directed by: Barry Sonnenfeld. Starring: Tim Allen, Rene Russo, Stanley Tucci, Tom Sizemore, Janeane Garofalo, Dennis..."

April 12, 2002 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Cafe Au Lait

"...Lait bears more than a passing resemblance to Spike Lee's She's Gotta Have It, both in terms of its..."

April 7, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Fading Gigolo

John Turturro directs himself and Woody Allen in this movie that gently cruises but but never drives it home.

"...Directed by: John Turturro. Starring: John Turturro, Woody Allen, Vanessa Paradis, Liev Schreiber, Sharon Stone, Sofía Vergara, Bob..."

May 9, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

25th Hour

"...Directed by: Spike Lee. Starring: Edward Norton, Rosario Dawson, Barry Pepper, Philip Seymour..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Hav Plenty

"...Cherot, Chenoa Maxwell, Hill Harper, Tammi Katherine Jones, Robinne Lee, Reginald James and Kim Simmons. An ensemble comedy from..."

June 19, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Conflicts and Contradictions

The Choices of Terry Allen

"...by Lee Nichols..."

Feb. 16, 1996 Music Feature by Lee Nichols

Melinda and Melinda

Woody Allen literally imagines a scenario as both a comedy and a tragedy, but we can't understand why half of this movie isn't at least amusing.

"...Directed by: Woody Allen. Starring: Will Ferrell, Radha Mitchell, Chloë Sevigny, Chiwetel Ejiofor,..."

April 1, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Meeker Officially Declares for Council

RG4N spokesman challenges Leffingwell.

"...Growth for Northcross, finally made it official: He is challenging incumbent Lee Leffingwell for Place 1 on the City..."

Feb. 6, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked Lunch

Leave it to Cronenberg to tackle William S. Burroughs' notorious – and notoriously "unfilmable" – novel. Then add in a score by Ornette Coleman.

"...something else. The movie uses Burroughs' alter ego William Lee as the protagonist in this narrative which moves from..."

Jan. 24, 1992 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...Jeffrey Eugenides, Jennifer Egan, Dan Rather, and Min Jin Lee...."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Devil's Cup: Coffee, the Driving Force in History

"...by Stewart Lee Allen..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Books Review by Ada Calhoun

Questions Remain After Officer-Involved Shootings

Three APD officers placed on leave after police-involved shootings

"...a 29-year-old black man – later identified as Delbert Lee Allen – reportedly high on PCP. Two officers opened..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Demling's First Campaign Win?

First win, or only win?

"...But I digress.) City Council candidate and beard farmer Allen Demling's done such a job of psyching out his..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Homesman

Hilary Swank and Tommy Lee Jones point their wagon east while confronting the myths of the Old West.

"...Directed by: Tommy Lee Jones. Starring: Tommy Lee Jones, Hilary Swank, Grace Gummer,..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

News Roundup: Reports, Rappers and (Dis)Enfranchisement

Government may or may not be a farce

"...Wiser, for the May 24, 2015 shooting of Delbert Lee Allen in Northeast Austin. Martinez and Wiser were dispatched..."

Feb. 22, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Eddie Taylor's 100th birthday, Dry Cleaning, and Terry Allen highlight our recommended shows

"...all the great Jimmy Reed records, all the John Lee Hooker records, and all the Eddie Taylor records," gushes..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

The Ice Storm Song

Email exchange with ‘The Ice Storm’ author/musician Rick Moody

"...Art for a screening of The Ice Storm, Ang Lee's faithful adaptation of his second novel. A South by..."

Feb. 28, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Toy Story 3

The gang is back, and Pixar has delivered another animated gem that has the toys finding their purpose in life now that their owner has outgrown them.

"...Directed by: Lee Unkrich. If you follow film blogs, you might have..."

June 18, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

@ Newsdesk

City Council candidate Allen Demling attempts psyching out his opponents

"...City Council candidate and beard farmer Allen Demling did such a job of psyching out his..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Reissues

"...a thrill to hear Cosimo's studio clique, with saxmen Lee Allen and Herb Hardesty, laying down that Crescent City..."

July 28, 1995 Music Feature

Walker Steps Down as Cap Metro Board Chair

After 11 years, says time for "someone else" to take on "exciting challenges"

"...Press release from Capital Metro:Lee Walker Announces Retirement from Capital Metro Board of DirectorsMarch..."

March 31, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...group filed a lawsuit against the city last month challenging the city's decision to grant "grandfathering" rights to developer/landowner..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

Day Trips

Georgetown's Palace Theatre Guild's You Can't Do That, Dan Moody! is staged in the actual courtroom in which the play's events first took place.

"...the help of a young Williamson County sheriff named Lee Allen, Moody attacked the criminals with the tenacity of..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Special Kaye

Vaudeville, Broadway, TV, film &ndash Kaye Ballard has done it all

"...a song-and-dance spectacle with stage stars Liliane Montevecchi and Lee Roy Reams...."

Feb. 24, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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