Loggerheads

Despite an overreliance on metaphor and symbolism, Loggerheads is an affecting little film about characters who struggle with issues connected with adoption, homophobia, and loss.

"...searching in vain for one another. The characters in Loggerheads are all dealing with the residue of decisions made..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Full Dance Card

Back in Austin after eight days in the land of mountains and Mormons at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival, it's hard to distill the experience into any one verity. The combination of dozens of movies and the oxygen-poor altitude create memories that seem more impressionistic than precise.

"...the narrative competition, two were set in North Carolina (Loggerheads and Junebug), two in Memphis (the jury award-winner Forty..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

Sea turtle advocates say Gov. George W. Bush should do more to protect endangered species of turtles, many of which are indigenous to the Gulf Coast and are harmed by pollution and the shrimping industry.

"...those, 212 were members of a threatened species called loggerheads, and another 91 were the "critically endangered" Kemp's Ridleys...."

Jan. 7, 2000 News Feature by Dan Oko

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

The weather’s ideal to learn about Bob Dylan or see hot air balloons

"...of sea turtle found in the Gulf of Mexico. Loggerheads are the most abundant species to nest in the..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Fantastic Fest Review: Mike Mignola: Drawing Monsters

Into the shadowy mind of the man that created Hellboy

"...fine line between two artists who find themselves at loggerheads, but Making Monsters gets to the heart of Mignola..."

Sept. 29, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

To Expand or Not to Expand

That is the question

"...The two sides were at such loggerheads that a fairly obvious compromise – putting an industry..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Chronicle Endorsements

Our endorsements on local bond packages and state constitutional amendments

"...– closed down. The two sides have been at loggerheads on this, but it's one component of a massive..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Point Austin: Hot Over HOT

City Council wrangles over Convention Center, hotel taxes, and Downtown's future

"...It's not surprising that the mayor would be at loggerheads with Troxclair, who (since the departure of Don Zimmerman)..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Lege Lines: Does Texas Really Need a Special Session

Save for the sunset bill, does Texas really need a special session?

"...and House Speaker Joe Straus. The pair were at loggerheads throughout the first 140 days, with Patrick demanding the..."

July 14, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Committee Versus Commission

Public Safety Chairmen Rossmo and Zimmerman trade invitations

"...I don't want is for us to be at loggerheads. I want to assist the committee as much as..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Council: All You Can Eat!

Council gets stuff done

"..."coyote conflict management strategy," with stakeholders reportedly still at loggerheads over animal protection vs. vermin extermination...."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Everything That Fits

CMs get feisty heading into campaign season

"...and "neighborhood" advocates (both terms extremely flexible) are at loggerheads over this one, so its fate today remains uncertain...."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Slippery Slope

To water-park jefe, Schlitterbahn's Jeff Henry, salvage equals whimsy not whim

"...an industry conference and decided, instead of coming to loggerheads, to come together to create the first FlowRider. Central..."

May 16, 2014 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Council: Still Biking After Midnight

With the EMS contract filed away, Council moves on to the South Lamar PUD

"...Association as the only public safety outlier, still at loggerheads with the city and now working, without a contract,..."

Oct. 4, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

DVD Watch: ‘I Killed My Mother’

A superlative take on teenage angst

"...Dolan stars as Hubert, a sensitive, artistic kid at loggerheads with his provincial mom, Chantale (Anne Dorval). Everything is..."

Aug. 13, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Shea to Run for Mayor

Former council member says city needs vision and leadership

"...when environmentalists and real estate interests were constantly at loggerheads...."

Jan. 31, 2012 News Post by Amy Smith

Place 1: Significant Minor Victories

"...The candidates are at loggerheads on urban rail. Known for using his bicycle as..."

April 29, 2011 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Disagreeing to Agree

With contract negotiations suspended, Austin firefighters look inward for a change

"...of diversity – the two sides are just at loggerheads over how best to get there. Statistics and History..."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Bare Necessities

Budget decisions are about money ... and justice

"...Educa­tion Austin, the teacher and staff union, remain at loggerheads over the proposed district budget and especially over proposed..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Beside the Point

City Council wants to grant workers collective bargaining rights, needs Lege approval

"...new union's leverage to try setting the two at loggerheads? Kirfman notes that city employees don't have to join..."

March 2, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Rise of McMansions

Those large-scale "starter castles" on postage-stamp plots of land bring two of the Austin City Council's most cherished ideals into direct conflict.

"...faced with two very vocal, influential groups currently at loggerheads: developers and homeowners who want the right to maximize..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...but Capital Metro and its drivers union remain at loggerheads. See "Bus Driver Standoff Going Nowhere."..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature

Unique and Universal

A look ahead at the Austin Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival

Sept. 30, 2005 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

The Cure

"...band, but as human beings. They were constantly at loggerheads with one another, could barely play their instruments, never..."

May 27, 2005 Music Review by Christopher Gray

Did SOS Matter?

The battle for Barton Springs has been a struggle over the soul of the city.

"...gorilla of Austin politics today, instead of being at loggerheads with people like Shea, Watson, and Slusher because those..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

True Crime?

Why is the Austin American-Statesman in touch with the lawyers for Holtzbrinck Publishers Holdings and its subsidiary Holt, publisher of the critically acclaimed A Death in Texas?

"...not going to sue them. We're kind of at loggerheads on this issue, and I'm not inclined to spend..."

June 28, 2002 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

Dancing About Architecture

Steamboat returns, SXSW looms closer.

"...the club and the Sheraton Hotel, who've been at loggerheads over the sound levels coming from the mostly acoustic/..."

March 8, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Cast a Giant Shadow

Evaluating the mayoral legacy of Kirk Watson

"...Tem Jackie Goodman. "So if you don't come to loggerheads on issues you probably aren't doing it right, anyway."..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Capitol Chronicle

The Legislature enters the home stretch -- two weeks to go.

"...far apart on the effective numbers), but remain at loggerheads over whether they can fund both children's health insurance..."

May 18, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Public Notice

We're gearing up for the holiday home stretch. Time to get those Wish Lists in and serve some good causes, all at the same time. Our list of public service opportunities still brims for you.

"...folks in the quest to save the seas' lumbering loggerheads. www.cccturtle.org or 800/678-7853.Holiday Happenates! A Star-Studded Christmas, the Austin..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

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