Lightning in a Bottle

Ostensibly a record of one mighty blues show, this film goes beyond the tag of concert film and achieves something more: a living history lesson, tracing the evolving sound of the blues.

"...Directed by: Antoine Fuqua. As concert films go, this is heady stuff,..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dennis Hopper Is Totally Not on Drugs in Eighties Gem White Star

White lightning in a bottle at AFS Cinema

"...When German director Roland Klick (Supermarkt) tapped Dennis Hopper to play..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Sotol: The New White Lightning

Three military vets find purpose, identity, and craft in Desert Door distillery

"...From the outside, the Desert Door sotol distillery and tasting room out in Driftwood looks like just another..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Terror Fest Review: Daikaiju, Lightning Bolt

Four-alarm dose of masked mayhem

"...“We thought training in the north would make us stronger in the..."

June 9, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...Hump day at South by Southwest 2025 heated up in more..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Palomas Are a Summertime Trifecta: Tequila, Grapefruit, Soda

Local spots step up their game with these classic cocktails

"...Is it just us, or are palomas everywhere recently? They’ve been a popular summertime sip..."

June 26, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Dive Deeper Into the World of Mezcal in Austin

It's agave all day at these local bars

"...Pay a visit to King Bee and you'll find more..."

March 1, 2019 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Terminator: Dark Fate

Sarah Connor and the T-800 remain the best components of SF franchise

"...Directed by: Tim Miller. Starring: Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mackenzie Davis, Natalia Reyes and..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Zombieland: Double Tap

Zomcom sequel doesn't have the splattering charm of the original

"...Directed by: Ruben Fleischer. Starring: Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, Emma Stone, Rosario..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Review: Omni Loop

Woman stuck in time reckons with life choices

"...Diagnosed with a black hole growing in her chest, Zoya..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Dex Wesley Parra

That’s So Cool: Celebrating Bob Johnston

The late producer’s staggering output somehow excluded his own renown

"...Bob Johnston, who died Aug. 14, was all energy. Delicately wired, he was lightning..."

Aug. 20, 2015 Music Post by Louis Black

The History Boys

If you like your British movies quick, raunchy, reflective, and bittersweet, then The History Boys, based on the stage play, is for you.

"...Directed by: Nicholas Hytner. Starring: Richard Griffiths, Frances de la Tour, Stephen..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

The Chef's New Mix

Only Built 4 Cuban Linx redux

"...Shelve it with the "New Wu” or bang hard from “House of Flying Daggers” through “Cold Outside,”..."

Oct. 19, 2009 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

One Day

Matisyahu's triumphant live return to Stubb's

"...Wednesday night Matisyahu returned to the venue where he recorded..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Black Pumas Cap Banner Week with ACL Taping

Lightning in a bottle

"...No matter how good a week you’ve had, it hasn’t turned..."

Aug. 29, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Charlotte Flair, Queen of the Squared Circle

Women used to be an afterthought in professional wrestling: not anymore

"...Charlotte Flair is on the road. That's what she does,..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Red Sox Win It All and More Postseason Prognostication

"...Well that didn’t last long. I can’t believe we are already..."

Oct. 3, 2007 Sports Post by John Hunt

DVDanger: Last Girl Standing

Austin horror goes beyond the slasher

"...Like any good Austin horror, Last Girl Standing makes a subtle..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Drawn to the Screen

Some animated selections from beyond the House of Mouse

"...There comes a point in every film fan's life when, screaming, they..."

Dec. 20, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Rain on Me

A new era at the classic Fourth Street bar starts with Show Director Basüra

"...Here's one storm you'll want to get caught in: the new lineup of lightning-in-a-bottle..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by James Scott

DVDanger: Horror Roundup

The best and the rest of the month's home releases

"...Occasionally, a horror film comes along that jolts the genre...."

July 3, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hamilton

Lin-Manuel Miranda's era-defining political musical brings hope home on Disney+

"...Directed by: Thomas Kail. Starring: Daveed Diggs, Renée Goldsberry, Jonathan Groff, Christopher..."

July 3, 2020 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Cinematic Convergence

Oct. 14-21: The 11th annual Austin Film Festival

"...Austin Film Festival Schedule..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Screens Feature

Saturday Picks & Sleepers

Last night blurbs – hip-hop Picks and slept-on Sleepers

"...Saturday Picks..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Austin Top 10

One hundred individual LP choices

"...1) Churchwood, 2 (Saustex)..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Music Feature

Different Stages' Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Like the separate parts of the Creature's body, the technical and performance aspects unite to create a delightfully provocative production

"...As a theatergoer, I'm a sucker for an immersive atmosphere..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Songwriter Symposium Launches Music Legends HOF

Austin Songwriters Group inducted Steven Fromholz and more

"...Conference rooms at Holiday Inn don’t exactly inspire creativity, but their fluorescent-lit..."

Jan. 20, 2016 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Martin & Lewis

'What we had,' said Jerry Lewis, 'was lightning in a bottle.' And now we have it in public domain.

"...The Martin & Lewis Show..."

July 1, 2005 Screens Review by Steve Uhler

The Martin & Lewis Collection: Volume One

"We don't need writers"

"...THE MARTIN & LEWIS COLLECTION: VOLUME ONE..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Screens Review by Steve Uhler

Nosferatu Festival Celebrates Count Orlok's Centennial

The other Batman comes to town

"...Title Card..."

March 4, 2022 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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