Arts Criticism

"...Dear Editor, I'm writing in response to Richard Whittaker's story “'Economic Censorship': The Devastation of the NEA..."

May 22, 2025 Postmarks

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...lasers, and snakes where snakes shouldn’t be.   – Richard Whittaker The Edge of Seventeen..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Inaugural Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees

Delicious drama of awards anticipation

"...& Mr. Hyde, The Filigree Theatre Teresa Carson, The Little Mermaid, Summer Stock Austin..."

May 21, 2025 Arts Post by Cat McCarrey

Friendship

Tim Robinson obsesses over Paul Rudd in A24 black comedy

"...over cancer, and his teenage son (Grazer) is a little too weirdly affectionate toward her. The daily monotony is..."

May 16, 2025 Movie Review by Dex Wesley Parra

The Surrender

A grieving family messes with magick to bring back a loved one

"...more vibrant version of him. Her mother is a little more practical. She has a man and a plan,..."

May 16, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Lumas from Berlin, and Paris’ Galerie Duret.   – Richard Whittaker Margie Criner: “Sound & Vision”..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crossroads, Crafts, and Close Encounters in Our Recommended Events

The workweek is chockablock with do-able things

"...as a whole was critically panned. It’s a lovely little story about three high school grads (Spears, Taryn Manning,..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...to bring a dish for the potluck.   – Richard Whittaker Annie..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cinema, Comics, and Crafts in This Week’s Arts Events

Weekday nights are for arting

"...got the perfect Mother’s Day gift or a nice little treat for yourself and your sock drawer. All materials..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...always the promise of a new hope.   – Richard WhittakerJeopardy! Interactive..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...will tickle every one of your fancies. Need a little more lube know-how? Attend Depth Vortex’ Sloppy Hole Buffet..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...years by ash from nearby Mount Vesuvius.   – Richard Whittaker Austin Psych Fest Kickoff: Ringo Deathstarr, LSD and..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...always looking at the past? Well, maybe that’s a little true with Ventanas, a new revival of contemporary circus..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...ever use a shotgun against Satan’s minions.   – Richard Whittaker Deadline..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...aesthetes were based on real-life killers Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, whose crime Hitchcock correctly edits to be an..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 4-10

"...SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Author Richard Wright said that people “can starve from a lack..."

April 4, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

McConaughey and Harrelson Ask Texas Senators for New Film Incentives

New fund would smooth out cash crunches ... for culture warriors

"...lot of production, including Fear the Walking Dead and Richard Linklater’s Hit Man, because the TMIIIP kitty was empty...."

April 1, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...hometown, all followed by Q&As with Henry.   – Richard Whittaker The Talented Mr. Ripley..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...recommends the film for “fans of electronic music, weird little dudes, and kissing robots.”   – James Scott Georgia..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror

Charming doc reflects on the 50-year-old phenomenon

"...in history – or, as star and credited creator Richard O’Brien puts it, “a wonderful pension scheme”?..."

March 13, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: The Python Hunt

How a man-made ecological disaster may be hiding a much worse sin

"...trio of hunting party leaders at the film's core. Richard, a biologist from San Francisco more desperate to fit..."

March 12, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Friendship

Tim Robinson obsesses over Paul Rudd in A24 black comedy

"...and his teenage son (Jack Dylan Grazer) is a little too weirdly affectionate toward her. The daily monotony is..."

March 10, 2025 SXSW Post by Dex Wesley Parra

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...Time Zero interviews artists Trevor Paglen, Rose B Simpson, Richard Misrach, Joanna Keane Lopez, and more, and features an..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Buzzing Around With The Wasps

Austin filmmakers find the sting in a 2,500 year old Greek comedy

"...In their version of The Wasps, executive produced by Richard Linklater, father and son Procleon (Dale Dobson) and Anticleon..."

Feb. 26, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Film Awards Adds More Stars to March 6 Ceremony

Zazie Beetz, Jay Duplass, the Sing Sing team join in

"...Lone Star State cinema, and it just got a little bit more celestial with the announcement of more speakers..."

Feb. 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Theatre Review: The Shark Is Broken Charts Jaws’ Troubled Waters

Jarrott Productions offers a claustrophobic play diving into artistic egos

"...bad joke, but it was reality for Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Roy Scheider during the notoriously difficult Jaws..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Walkabouts, Rallies, and Carnaval in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...Sarah Sherman, aka Sarah Squirm, is performing in our little big town has sold out. No wonder, given her..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...perfect instance of meta self-awareness that thankfully lets a little air out of this grand narrative pomposity. Ant-Man is..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...A little food for your soul before Valentine’s Day strikes, this..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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